2427 Lauffer Road, Garberville, CA 95542
$520,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
2,200
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,729,286
Status:
Sold
Current Price:
$520,000
List Date:
8/14/2025
Last Modified:
10/01/2025
Description
Perched at 2,277 feet elevation in the hills of Humboldt County, this spectacular 177-acre turn-key homestead offers panoramic views, complete privacy, and full off-grid living with unmatched self-sufficiency. The diverse landscape features rolling pastures, Savannah Oak, fir groves, madrone forest, and a 50+ tree orchard with 11 varieties of fruit and nut trees, complemented by raised and in-ground garden beds, two greenhouses, and miles of ATV trails. Two 30-acre livestock pastures enjoy a year-round spring and shelter, while a 2-acre deer-fenced park surrounds the home, and a 5+ acre wooded flat rests below Lauffer Road. Water security is ensured with a 500 Gallon Per Day spring and water rights, solar-powered gravity feed system, 3,000 gallons of dedicated home storage, 18,000 gallons
Supplements: for agriculture, and a 6,000-gallon fire tank with hydrant and 200' hose, all connected by buried lines for freeze and fire protection. The custom-built, 2,200 sq. ft. 2014 home boasts South American oak and tile floors, Cambria Quartz kitchen countertops, abundant natural light through large dual-pane fiberglass windows, and high ceilings up to 10 feet. Comfort is provided by a Jøtul wood-burning stove, propane heating, and spray-foam insulated walls, while the primary suite includes a 9x9 walk-in closet and a newly renovated bathroom completed in 2025. Outdoor living is enhanced with a covered porch, flagstone terrace, landscaped lawn, and expansive driveway. Energy independence comes from a 24-panel solar array, dual 4,000W inverters, battery storage, a 25kW diesel backup generator with a 1,000-gallon tank, and a 500-gallon propane reserve, with PG&E power also available at the property line. Additional structures include a shop, guest cabin, small garage, garden shed, and diesel storage tank. With county-maintained road access, excellent defensible space, and proximity to Heartwood, this rare Humboldt County gem is ideal for farming, ranching, gardening, or simply enjoying the beauty and security of a self-reliant lifestyle. Meticulously maintained by owner/builder who is a Civil Engineer and recently retired Fire Chief.
More Information MLS# 270374
Property Description
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Size: 80 + Acres
Lot Dimensions: 0x0x0x0
Accessory Dwelling Unit: Yes
Gar Stls: 0
Garage Type: Carport
Lot Acres: 177.44
Appearance: Very Good
List Price/SqFt: 236.36
Sold Price/SqFt: 236.36
Type of Property: Residential
House Description
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Total Rooms: 8
Gated Entry: Yes
Year Built: 2014
Main House SqFt: 2200
Location, Legal and Taxes
School District: Southern Humboldt
APN: 216-108-005
ADU Type
ADU: 1
ADU Detail
Living Area: 120
ADU Kitchen Features
Gas Range: 1
Unit 2 Info
SqFt: 120
Zoning
Single Family: 1
Unclassified: 1
Possession
At Close of Escrow: 1
View
Woods: 1
RV Parking
Room for RV Parking: Yes
Levels
2 Story: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Foundation
Post/Piers: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Composition Shingle: 1
Financing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Owner Carry 1st: 1
VA: 1
Heating
# of Fireplace: 1
Listing Information
Status: Sold
List Date: 2025-08-13
List Price: $520,000
Current Price: $520,000
Sold Date: 2025-09-30
Sold Price: $520,000
Location Legal and Taxes
Area: South County
House Number: 2427
Street Name: Lauffer
Street Suffix: Road
Sub-Area: Garberville
State: CA
Zip Code: 95542
Cross Street: Island Mountain
Property Features
ADU Type: ADU
ADU Kitchen Features: Gas Range
View: Woods
Zoning: Single Family; Unclassified
Possession: At Close of Escrow
Levels: 2 Story
Siding: Wood
Foundation: Post/Piers
Construction: Wood Frame
Roof: Composition Shingle
Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Owner Carry 1st; VA
Listing Office:
Madrone Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: October - 01 - 2025
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