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A blue-collar community just outside Eureka, California
Myrtletown is a small, unincorporated town that borders the eastern edge of Eureka where residential streets give way to coastal wetlands and rural farms. Realtor Lauren Smith, owner of The Key Real Estate Group, says it’s safe, walkable community and its home prices are relatively low for the area. “It’s very blue collar because the homes are on the affordable side. The people that make the county turn live there,” says Smith, a longtime county resident.
The community is situated in Humboldt County near the shores of Humboldt Bay. Humboldt County was once known for its logging, fishing and cannabis industries, which powered the local economy for many years, but much of that work has dried up. These days, the region has begun transitioning into a tourism economy because of its abundant natural scenery and national parks.
Redwood Acres Raceway
The smell of burning rubber and the roar of stockcar engines can be heard from Redwood Acres Raceway, a longstanding racetrack at the neighborhood’s southern edge. Established in 1947, it’s played host to hundreds of races, including some featuring future NASCAR greats like Rick Carelli and Kevin Harvick. The track has been a major part of the community since its inception over 70 years ago.
Independent breweries are close by
Myrtletown is mostly residential, but there are several breweries in the neighborhood where residents can post up with a cold beverage. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company has a taproom for tasting and food trucks parked outside where patrons can grab a bite to eat. Those looking for a sweeter beverage might try Humboldt Cider Company, another local tasting room with a variety of made-on-site cider. Just west of Myrtletown is Ramone’s Bakery & Café, a popular spot that’s been serving Eureka since 1981. Decadent cakes, flaky pastries and hearty breakfast sandwiches are all on the menu here. Safeway and Walgreens are less than a mile away for groceries and everyday essentials. Eureka the Pentecostal Church is at the northwestern end of the neighborhood.
Grab a delicious chicken sandwich a cold beer on tap from Redwood Curtain Brewing Company.
Experience the serenity of Northern California in Myrtletown.
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A hodgepodge of homes on suburban streets
Myrtletown has a wide mix of home styles that span generations, but the vast majority were built between the 1950s and 80s. Ranch homes, cottages, custom-built homes and midcentury modern homes can all be found here, and range in price from around $300,000 to $600,000. The area has a quintessential suburban feel with wide streets, grassy front lawns, small fences and landscaped walkways leading to front doors. Some homes in the eastern side of the neighborhood have excellent views of the bright green pastures and wetlands that extend outward towards the mountains.
Older homes in Myrtletown are still in great condition.
Find your dream midcentury modern home in Myrtletown.
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Wetlands, forests and nearby parks
Myrtletown is nearly surrounded by natural scenery with sprawling forestland to the south, creeks and wetlands to the east and the wide expanse of Humboldt Bay at its northern edge. Residents can walk the trails at McKay Community Forest, a 1,200-acre forest full of Douglas firs, oaks and redwoods that skirts the southern end of the neighborhood. There’s also Freshwater Farms Reserve, an estuary conservation area with a nature trail that cuts through the swamps near the Bayshore. Within around 30 miles, residents can reach sprawling national and state parks that have put Humboldt County on the map for outdoor recreation.
Myrtletown sits next to the coastal wetlands of Humboldt Bay.
Myrtletown is a suburban paradise situated by the redwood forests.
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Solidly rated schools
Lafayette Elementary School is in the heart of Myrtletown and is walking and biking distance from many homes. It earns a C-rating from Niche. “Lafayette has a great reputation. It’s one of the better schools around,” Smith says. Students can move on to C-plus-rated Catherine L. Zane Middle School, followed by B-rated Eureka High School. Eureka High is a haven for athletes — the school opened a brand-new campus gym in 2023 with updated athletic courts, a fitness center and bleachers that can seat up to 1,200 people.
Eureka High School offers a wide range of athletic programs.
Teachers at Zane Middle School prepare students for their future.
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Easy access to the Pacific Coast Highway
The neighborhood is about 2 miles from State Route 101, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. This regional commuter corridor makes for an easy drive to coastal towns like Arcata and Fortuna. Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is about a mile west of Myrtletown. It’s the largest hospital system in Humboldt County and the county’s second largest employer.
Foggy, chilly weather
The weather along the coast is typically foggy and chilly, with more rainfall than central and southern California. Fog barrels in from the ocean in the morning and burns off in the early afternoon. Temperatures rarely top 70 degrees and almost never dips below 40 degrees.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Myrtletown
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Myrtletown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Myrtletown, Eureka sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Myrtletown, Eureka over the last 12 months is $437,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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