8472 Elk River Road, Eureka, CA 95503 (MLS# 272442)

8472 Elk River Road, Eureka, CA 95503

New Listing

$565,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 960 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 65,340 Status: Active

Current Price: $565,000 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/01/2026

Overview

Description

Step into Humboldt History with this former Jones Prairie School House built by the town of Falk in 1886. Crafted from heart redwood, this two-bedroom one-bathroom one-of-a-kind home blends timeless character with peaceful country living. Set on 1.5 acres, the property features a charming wraparound porch, sun-filled interiors with soaring ceilings, tranquil pond perfect for morning coffee views on the porch, fruit trees, and plenty of space for gardens and outdoor living. A spacious barn offers excellent storage or perfect for a workshop. The new roof provides peace of mind for many years. Rich in charm, history, and natural beauty, this rare property is the perfect private retreat!

Listing Details MLS# 272442

Property Description

Type of Property: Residential
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Style: Farmhouse
House Color: Off white
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 1.5
Appearance: Excellent
Garage Type: None
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
List Price/SqFt: 588.54
Gar Stls: 0

House Description

Year Built: 1886
Total Rooms: 5
Main House SqFt: 960
Historic Registry: Unknown
Gated Entry: Yes

Location Legal and Taxes

Area: South Bay
House Number: 8472
Street Name: Elk River
Street Suffix: Road
Sub-Area: Eureka
State: CA
Zip Code: 95503
Cross Street: Ridgewood Drive

Directions and Remarks

Directions: At the end of El River Road towards the Headwaters -home is on the right side.

Schools

Elementary School: Ridgewood
Middle School: Winship
High School: Eureka

More Information

RV Parking

Room for RV Parking: Yes

Miscellaneous

Privacy: Partial
Timber: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Alley: No

Location, Legal and Taxes

School District: Cutten
APN: 311-041-028

Zoning

Single Family: Yes
Agricultural: Yes

Possession

At Close of Escrow: Yes

View

Hills: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
Pasture: Yes
Valley: Yes
Woods: Yes

Fenced

Fully: Yes

Lot Description

Flat: Yes
Open: Yes
Pasture/Field: Yes
Sloping: Yes
Valley View: Yes
Woods View: Yes

Utilities

Circuit Breaker: Yes
Electric: Yes

Levels

One Story: Yes

Siding

Vertical: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation

Post/Piers: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Road

Deadend: Yes
Public: Yes

Roof

Composition Shingle: Yes

Insulation

Dual Pane Window: Yes
Unknown: Yes

Garage

Barn: Yes

Financing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Heating

Woodstove: Yes

Kitchen

Dining in Kitchen: Yes
Dining Nook: Yes
Hood: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrig: Yes

Water

Private: Yes
Other: Yes

Dining

Combination: Yes
Dine in Kitchen: Yes

Sewer

Private: Yes

Living

Cathedral/Vault: Yes
View: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Deck: Yes
Garden Area: Yes
Out Building: Yes
Pond: Yes
Porch: Yes

Interior Amenities

Wood Stove: Yes

Laundry

In House: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Flooring

Laminate: Yes
Tile: Yes

1st Floor

2nd Bedroom: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

View: Hills; Panoramic; Pasture; Valley; Woods Zoning: Single Family; Agricultural Fenced: Fully Possession: At Close of Escrow Levels: One Story Siding: Vertical; Wood Foundation: Post/Piers Construction: Wood Frame Roof: Composition Shingle Insulation: Dual Pane Window; Unknown Garage: Barn Driveway: Gravel Road: Deadend; Public Lot Description: Flat; Open; Pasture/Field; Sloping; Valley View; Woods View Heating: Woodstove Water: Private; Other Sewer: Private Interior Amenities: Wood Stove Exterior Amenities: Deck; Garden Area; Out Building; Pond; Porch Utilities: Circuit Breaker; Electric Kitchen: Dining in Kitchen; Dining Nook; Hood; Range; Refrig Dining: Combination; Dine in Kitchen Living: Cathedral/Vault; View; Wood Stove Laundry: In House; Washer Hookup 1st Floor: 2nd Bedroom; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Laminate; Tile Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Listing Office: RE/MAX Humboldt Realty

Last Updated: June - 01 - 2026

Broker Attribution: kray@humboldtrealty.com

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