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$517,748$320 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $334,500 on Jul 11, 2006

1538 R ST

EUREKA, CA 95501
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,619 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$518K
$464K low$571K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$334,500 · Jul 11, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$517,748
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$414,198

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,858 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$448,143 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,058
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,085
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$448,143

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHumboldt
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Zane Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Eureka High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Eureka City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.646

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,005
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,673 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,471
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,225
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1538 R St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Eureka 95501
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Eureka 95501
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Eureka 95501
  • Older than 67% of homes in Humboldt County

What homes are worth in Eureka 95501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$202K$720K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Eureka 95501.

How it measures up in Eureka 95501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eureka 95501.

Estimated value$517,748
CheaperTypical $365,794Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$320
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 1538 R St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuhne Street / Harrison AvenueEureka 95501Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$517,74883% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32069% of homes74% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,619 ft²61% of homes64% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac62% of homes69% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195159% of homes66% of homes33% of homes

About 1538 R St

How much is 1538 R St, Eureka, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1538 R St, Eureka, CA is $517,748 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $464,393 to $571,103. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1538 R St, Eureka, CA last sell?

1538 R St, Eureka, CA last sold on Jul 11, 2006 for $334,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1538 R St, Eureka, CA?

1538 R St, Eureka, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,619 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1538 R St, Eureka, CA built?

1538 R St, Eureka, CA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1538 R St, Eureka, CA?

1538 R St, Eureka, CA is assigned to Zane Middle School (middle), rated C; Eureka High School (high), rated B; Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Eureka City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1538 R St, Eureka, CA compare to other homes in Eureka 95501?

Among the 6,460 homes in Eureka 95501, it is worth more than 88% of them ($517,748 against a typical $365,794), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($320 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,619 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1951 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1538 R St, Eureka, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 R St, Eureka, CA was $4,858. The county assessed it at $448,143.

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