$825,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2026

221 Russell Ln Arcata, CA 95521

Arcata Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
2.56 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 3, 2026

$412 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Custom Home
  • Arcata High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of July 2026

Accepted contingent offer with seller right to cancel within 25 days notice from offer acceptance. Custom-designed by local designer Joyce Plath, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space on 2.56 fully fenced acres in a peaceful setting ideally located between Arcata and Blue Lake. Convenient to Cal Poly Humboldt, the property enjoys its own unique micro-climate and scenic views. The home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, abundant windows, and exceptional natural light throughout. The main living area is warmed by a cozy wood stove, while the kitchen includes up-to-date appliances ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Fresh interior paint enhances the bright, welcoming feel of the home. Upstairs, a balcony off the landing offers a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscape. The spacious property offers a large, fenced yard with established garden space, a chicken coop, and a artists shed. The grounds feature a variety of mature trees including ornamental Japanese maples along with plum, apple, and cherry trees. A three-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, or workshop needs, while solar panels add energy efficiency.
With privacy, space to grow, and a convenient location close to both Arcata and Blue Lake, this unique property offers the perfect balance of rural charm and accessibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Hansen-Rice

The Key Real Estate Group Brokerage Email: thekeyjill@gmail.com License #01849151 Listed on: 03/22/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Sabrina Hancock

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty License #01858585

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 2.56 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Pasture
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Plumbed For Gas In Kitchen
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 516-371-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

2.56 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: Street sign missing, Russell Road letters are on the phone pole an entrance to road. 1.8 miles past Warren Creek Road turnoff.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Miscellaneous Privacy: Yes
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: Yes
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Attribution Contact: thekeyjill@gmail.com
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Fully
  • LaundryFeatures: Washer, Dryer, In House
  • LotFeatures: Flat, Green Belt, Hills View, Open, Pasture View, Pasture/Field, Woods View
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.56
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Elec, Gas, Hood, Refrig
  • Co List Office Phone: 707-296-9999
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Cathedral/Vault, Deck Off, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • New Construction: No
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: 2 - 2.99 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Property Description Style2: Custom
  • Property Description Gar Stls: 3
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 2.56
  • Property Description Appearance2: Very Good
  • House Description Historic Registry3: No
  • House Description Gated Entry3: Yes
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 516-371-018
  • View Hills: Yes
  • View Woods: Yes
  • Lot Description:Flat: Yes
  • Siding Wood4: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • Garage Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Kitchen Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Utilities Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Garage Shed: Yes
  • Driveway Gravel3: Yes
  • Sewer Private3: Yes
  • Laundry In House: Yes
  • Lot Description Open: Yes
  • Road:Gravel: Yes
  • View:Pasture: Yes
  • Lot Description Hills View: Yes
  • Lot Description Pasture View: Yes
  • Lot Description Woods View: Yes
  • Utilities:Propane2: Yes
  • Road:Private: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Garden Area: Yes
  • EcoGreen Features Solar Panels: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Garage Dir Entry to House: Yes
  • Kitchen Range3: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer: Yes
  • Laundry Washer: Yes
  • Flooring Carpeted: Yes
  • 2nd Floor Primary Bedroom2: Yes
  • Fenced Fully: Yes
  • Kitchen Disposal3: Yes
  • Kitchen Gas4: Yes
  • Kitchen Hood: Yes
  • Living Ceiling Fan2: Yes
  • 1st Floor Dining Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Laundry: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • Siding Horizontal: Yes
  • Lot Description:Green Belt: Yes
  • Lot Description PastureField: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Bar3: Yes
  • Dining Open2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan: Yes
  • 2nd Floor DenOffice3: Yes
  • Living CathedralVault: Yes
  • Dining Large3: Yes
  • Living Deck Off: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Living Wood Stove3: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Wood Stove: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Out Building: Yes
  • Road Deadend: Yes
  • Dining CathedralVault3: Yes
  • Levels 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeted, Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Hills, Pasture, Woods
  • Exterior Features: Out Building, Garden
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • General Property Description:Garage Type2: Attached
  • Garage:Finished: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Solar, Woodstove
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heating:Solar2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: No
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 111513.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Sustainability: Solar Panels
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2026 07/03/26 Sold $825,000 -5.7% $413 / Sq Ft
03/22/2026 03/22/26 For Sale $875,000 -- $438 / Sq Ft
Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

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Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 271834

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