$429,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2025

1745 Drake Hill Rd Fortuna, CA 95540

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
4.95 Acres

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Horse Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

Historic Victorian Home on 5 Acres - A Restoration Opportunity!

This 1870 Victorian home is one of the area's first homes and offers a rare opportunity to restore a piece of history. Located on 5 +/- acres, the property features a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a primary suite downstairs, and a large kitchen. While the home needs significant updates, it retains its original Victorian charm, ideal for renovation.

At nearly 5 acres with a variety of fruit trees (Liberty apples, pears, figs, and more) and a woodlot with Black Locust, Chestnut, Eucalyptus and Black Walnut trees. Including mature trees like California Sycamore and a Japanese Empress Tree create a beautiful backdrop. Multiple outbuildings include a shed, two pump houses, and a skeleton barn for restoration or repurposing.

With some work, this property offers endless potential to restore a historic home and develop its orchards and land. Whether you're a buyer looking for a project or an investor seeking value, this property provides a unique chance to create your dream home.

Offered As-Is. Buyer and Buyer's Brokerage responsible for all inspections and due diligence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Baxley

Land X Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Email: nathan@landxinc.com License #02097343 Listed on: 01/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Stretch

Landmark Real Estate License #01204126

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,209

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 4.95 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Property Views

  • River
  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Pasture
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Asbestos Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Plumbed For Gas In Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Shed

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 201-191-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,209

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Miscellaneous Privacy: Partial
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: Yes
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Attribution Contact: nathan@landxinc.com
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • LotFeatures: Flat, Hills View, Open, Panoramic View, Pasture View, Pasture/Field, Valley View, Horse Property
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.95
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Gas
  • Co List Office Phone: 530-848-3314
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: 4 - 4.99 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: Rectangle
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Property Description Style2: Victorian
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 4.95
  • Property Description Appearance2: Fixer
  • House Description Historic Registry3: No
  • House Description Gated Entry3: No
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 201-191-007
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Partial: Yes
  • View Hills: Yes
  • View:Valley: Yes
  • View Woods: Yes
  • View Mountain View2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Flat: Yes
  • Foundation PostPiers: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Utilities Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Garage Shed: Yes
  • Driveway Gravel3: Yes
  • Sewer Private3: Yes
  • Lot Description Open: Yes
  • View:Pasture: Yes
  • Lot Description Hills View: Yes
  • Lot Description Panoramic View: Yes
  • Lot Description Pasture View: Yes
  • Utilities:Propane2: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Horse Property: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Kitchen Range3: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Main: 2
  • Kitchen Gas4: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Lot Description PastureField: Yes
  • Lot Description Valley View: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Wood Stove: Yes
  • SidingAsbestos: Yes
  • Road Deadend: Yes
  • Garage Barn: Yes
  • Levels 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Hills, Panoramic, Pasture, River, Valley, Woods, Mountain View
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Post/Piers
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Public Road: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Barn
  • General Property Description:Garage Type2: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Propane, Woodstove, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Heating:Propane4: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: No
  • Lot Dimensions: Rectangle
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 215622.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Welton William E and Welton Wilma
Bought by
1993 Raymond-Avis Revocable Trust and Raymond
Seller's Agent
Nathan Baxley
Land X Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Stretch
Landmark Real Estate
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$429,000
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$440,301

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,301
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $429,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Sold $429,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $429,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,209 $113,567 $72,228 $41,339
2024 $1,209 $111,341 $70,812 $40,529
2023 $1,186 $109,159 $69,424 $39,735
2022 $1,181 $107,019 $68,063 $38,956
2021 $1,164 $104,922 $66,729 $38,193
2020 $1,162 $103,847 $66,045 $37,802
2019 $1,141 $101,811 $64,750 $37,061
2018 $1,125 $99,816 $63,481 $36,335
2017 $1,075 $97,860 $62,237 $35,623
2016 $1,049 $95,942 $61,017 $34,925
2015 $939 $94,502 $60,101 $34,401
2014 $913 $92,652 $58,924 $33,728
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 268571

Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

APN: 201-191-007-000