$385,851Average Value$244Average Price per Sq Ft10Homes For Sale
100-year-old homes overlooking Humboldt Bay
When fog rolls in from the Humboldt Bay, it coats the shoreline and Eureka’s streets until about 10 or 11 a.m., when the California sunshine takes over. Fairfield, a hilly residential neighborhood near the water, has 100-year-old houses that experience this transition every foggy morning. “It’s a quiet, low-key area,” says Larry Doss, Broker and Owner of Ming Tree Realty. “There’s not a lot going on.” Once the fog lifts though, this neighborhood has places to explore, restaurants to try and events to have fun.
The Carson Mansion is a famous Eureka attraction near Fairfield.
Los Bagels near Fairfield is a local favorite for 40 years.
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Fixer-uppers and 100-year-old homes for sale
Fairfield has sidewalk-lined streets with a vibrant mix of houses that can be lavender, mint green and peach colored. Properties in Fairfield sell for between $200,000 and $700,0000. Fixer-upper properties on small lots fall into the bottom of the price range, while bungalows and cottages land in the middle and 100-year-old Victorian homes with around 3,000 square feet sell for $700,000 to $850,000.
Fairfield offers many Victorian-style homes to choose from.
Colorful bungalows are all over the Fairfield neighborhood.
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Places to surf, hike and explore a redwood forest
Eureka has plenty of outdoor activities to try. Samoa Beach is a popular surfing spot located on the Samoa Peninsula, which is 6 miles north of Fairfield via the Samoa Bridge. The Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a hunting, hiking and fishing area, is about 12 miles south. Sequoia Park is about 3 miles away from the neighborhood. The 60-acre space has a zoo, walking trails and groves of coastal redwood trees. Suspended walkways that hang between the trees let visitors walk 100 feet above the ground, and groups of closely grown trees have slides and jungle gyms built around them for kids to explore. Da’ Yas Park is in the center of Fairfield and offers a space place to walk around, play basketball and use the park’s playground.
Fairfield surfers enjoy a beautiful sunset at Samoa Beach.
Children play on the tire swing by the obstacle course at Sequoia Park.
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Shopping and Dining in Old Town Eureka
The Eureka Shopping Mall, in Fairfield is a small outdoor shopping center anchored by WinCo Foods. The Bayshore Mall is about a mile from the neighborhood across U.S. Highway 101. It’s home to big box stores like Kohls, T.J. Maxx and Walmart. For local flavors and boutiques, Old Town Eureka is about 2 miles away. This historic district is home to various restaurants like The Greene Lilly, a favorite for brunch thanks to its airy setting and white décor. Lost Coast Brewery & Café serves coffee in the morning and beer as the day gets darker, and its interior leans into a horror theme, with giant spiders, ghouls and creatures hanging from the ceiling. The Blue Ox Boutique sells trendy upscale clothing and Little Shop of Hers offers vintage clothing and goods.
The Bayshore Mall is a shopping hotspot for Fairfield residents.
Fairfield locals head to Downtown Eureka for restaurants like the Greene Lily.
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Events around Eureka
Old Town Eureka is a center of activity and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The Eureka Summer Concert series brings live music to the Eureka waterfront on Thursday night from June to August. Arts Alive is a year-round, monthly event where restaurants shops and art galleries keep their doors open late and play music.
Eureka City School
The area is served by Eureka City Schools, which has a B-minus rating on Niche. Alice Birney Elementary has a C-plus rating and Zane Middle School earns a B. Eureka High School has a B-plus rating and a variety of after-school activities like tennis, football and basketball. An alternative school, Zoe Barnum High, is in the neighborhood and is not rated by Niche.
Alice Birney Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Eureka.
Eureka High School offers a wide range of athletic programs.
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Getting around Eureka
Route 101 passes along the west side of Fairfield and is the main route in and out of Eureka. It connects to the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, about 20 miles north. The city is served by Eureka Transit Service, which has stops throughout the city and in Fairfield. Providence St. Joseph Hospital is about 2 miles from Fairfield, and it’s the largest employer in Eureka.
Fairfield locals receive health care at Providence St. Joseph Hospital.
Public Transportation is readily available in Fairfield.
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Parks in this Area
Sequoia Park
Headwaters Forest Trail
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Airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
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Henderson St & Spring St
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Fairfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairfield, Eureka sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairfield, Eureka over the last 12 months is $315,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Henderson Center home with three bedrooms, one and a half baths. The very large rear yard with a covered patio creates many opportunities for fun, gardening, or just relaxation And the attached double car garage has lots of storage. This home with oak floors in the bedrooms and bamboo floors in the living room is well taken care of and is in ready to move in condition. Just one block from the
8 units which are comprised of 4 residential units and 4 commercial units. The current owners have had some work done to the units. Current rents, residential and commercial, are $6200 per month. 2 vacancies that could bring in another $2800 monthly. Potential monthly income of $9000+.Current CAP rate is 7.3. Once all the units are occupied, the CAP rate will be 10.4
Here is the opportunity to own a Queen Anne in Henderson Center. With the right imagination, you can make this Victorian, on an oversized lot, your own. This home includes forced air heat and a roof that was installed in 2022. This property includes an accessory dwelling unit. Contact your realtor to schedule a private showing.
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Rollin Trehearne,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,175
Median Age
39
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,267
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,147
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
28.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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