NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2481 Freshwater Rd Eureka, CA 95503

Estimated Value: $599,231 - $713,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 28, 2026

Last sale price $620,000 $310 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,636 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Garfield Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Freshwater Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

TWO HOMES on one acre lot in beautiful Freshwater. Escape the fog and soak in the mountain and redwood views. The main home, approximately 2,000 sq. ft., offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a bonus room, wood stove, forced air heat, 1-car garage, and is currently rented for $1,900 per month, providing great income potential. The second home is approximately 1,400 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a loft, gas fireplace, and 2-car garage. Both homes have community water, septic, propane, and irrigation systems. The heated, insulated shop with utility sink is perfect for hobbies, storage, or creative use. The property features two pear trees, two varieties of cherry, two varieties of apple, and kiwi vines located behind the ADU, ideal for the garden enthusiast! Seller encourages backup offers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janna Walsh

Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata Brokerage Email: janna.walsh@corcoranicon.com License #01967904 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata

Co-Listed By

Cheri Champ

Corcoran Icon Properties Eureka Brokerage Email: janna.walsh@corcoranicon.com License #01396082

Last Buyer's Agent

Morgan Ulrich

Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata License #02104110

Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Range Cooktop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Gas Available
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 405-221-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Arcata, take US‑101 S to Myrtle Ave exit. Follow Myrtle Ave, turn left on Freshwater Rd.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: Yes
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Attribution Contact: janna.walsh@corcoranicon.com
  • ADUDetailOccupiedYN: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • LaundryFeatures: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • LotFeatures: Wooded, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Breakfast Bar, Cooktop, Refrig
  • Co List Office Phone: 707-630-4208
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • New Construction: No
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: 1 - 1.99 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: Yes
  • Property Description Gar Stls: 3
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 1.0
  • Property Description Appearance2: Fair
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 405-221-018
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Partial: Yes
  • Lot Description Wooded: Yes
  • Siding Wood4: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • Kitchen Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Sewer Private3: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Utilities:Propane2: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas3: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Laundry Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring Carpeted: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Sprinklers: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Siding Horizontal: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Dining Open2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Living Fireplace2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • 1st Floor FamilyRec: Yes
  • ADU Type ADU: Yes
  • Living Wood Stove3: Yes
  • Unit 2 Info Separately Metered2: No
  • ADU Kitchen Features Cooktop: Yes
  • Levels 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeted, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Sprinklers
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Public Road: Yes
  • Road Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Description:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Exterior Amenities:Patio: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Jan 9, 2026
Sold by
Watts Jed and Pitlock Starline F
Bought by
Carlson Stefani and Fernleaf John
Seller's Agent
Janna Walsh
Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata
Buyer's Agent
Morgan Ulrich
Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-10.01%
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$638,558

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,558
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.71%
Original Mortgage
$589,000
Outstanding Balance
$587,871
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,687

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Bought by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2008
Sold by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Bought by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2003
Sold by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Bought by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
5.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Bought by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
5.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1999
Sold by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Bought by
Watts Lawrence E and Watts Rosalie A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carlson Stefani $620,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Watts Lawrence E -- None Available
Watts Lawrence E -- Integrated Title
Watts Lawrence E -- --
Watts Lawrence E -- Fidelity National
Watts Lawrence E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carlson Stefani $589,000
Previous Owner Watts Lawrence E $207,000
Previous Owner Watts Lawrence E $179,000
Closed Watts Lawrence E $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Sold $620,000 -10.0% $310 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $689,000 -- $345 / Sq Ft
Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,741 $259,015 $56,612 $202,403
2024 $2,741 $253,937 $55,502 $198,435
2023 $2,632 $248,959 $54,414 $194,545
2022 $2,711 $244,079 $53,348 $190,731
2021 $2,949 $239,294 $52,302 $186,992
2020 $2,926 $236,841 $51,766 $185,075
2019 $2,875 $232,198 $50,751 $181,447
2018 $2,836 $227,646 $49,756 $177,890
2017 $2,821 $223,183 $48,781 $174,402
2016 $2,823 $218,808 $47,825 $170,983
2015 $2,799 $215,522 $47,107 $168,415
2014 $2,681 $211,301 $46,185 $165,116
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Janna Walsh

    Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata

    (707) 601-7210

    80 Total Sales

    Janna Walsh
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  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Cheri Champ

    Corcoran Icon Properties Eureka

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Morgan Ulrich

    Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata

    (707) 496-8861

    18 Total Sales

    Morgan Ulrich
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Map

Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 270259

Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

APN: 405-221-018-000

California Humboldt County Eureka 95503

2481 Freshwater Rd, Eureka, CA

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