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$368,365$236 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $283,500 on Jul 20, 2006

17 W SIMPSON ST

EUREKA, CA 95501
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,560 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1893
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NOD)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$368K
$333K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$283,500 · Jul 20, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,504 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$341,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHUMBOLDT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1954
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

H
Eureka High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Zane Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Lafeyette Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 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%

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How this home compares

17 W Simpson 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Older than 98% 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.

This home
$205K$708K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$368,365
CheaperTypical $362,931Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1893
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 17 W Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBroadway StreetEureka 95501Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$368,36564% of homes52% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23660% of homes24% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²47% of homes60% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac62% of homes50% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than189316% of homes6% of homes2% of homes

About 17 W Simpson St

How much is 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA is $368,365 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $333,312 to $403,418. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA last sell?

17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA last sold on Jul 20, 2006 for $283,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA?

17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA built?

17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA was built in 1893, making it 133 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA?

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

How does 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA compare to other homes in Eureka 95501?

Among the 6,469 homes in Eureka 95501, it is worth more than 52% of them ($368,365 against a typical $362,931), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($236 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1893 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 41% 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 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 17 W Simpson St, Eureka, CA was $3,504. The county assessed it at $341,000.

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