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$683,574
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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Aug 31, 1993

242 THISTLE LN

EUREKA, CA 95503
0
Baths
3.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$684K
$610K low$757K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Aug 31, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,783 (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.$696,308 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,468
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$585,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$696,308

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHumboldt
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(9)

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.

E
Freshwater Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
M
Winship Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Eureka High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Freshwater Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95503These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.735

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,835
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.253 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,031
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,505
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

242 Thistle Ln 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 95% of homes in Eureka 95503
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Eureka 95503

What homes are worth in Eureka 95503

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

This home
$226K$811K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Eureka 95503.

How it measures up in Eureka 95503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eureka 95503.

Estimated value$683,574
CheaperTypical $395,565Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size3.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

How 242 Thistle Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEureka 95503Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$683,57495% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.29 ac93% of homes85% of homes

About 242 Thistle Ln

How much is 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA is $683,574 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $610,138 to $757,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA last sell?

242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA last sold on Aug 31, 1993 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA?

242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA is assigned to Freshwater Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Winship Middle School (middle), rated C; Eureka High School (high), rated B. All sit in Freshwater Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA compare to other homes in Eureka 95503?

Among the 9,122 homes in Eureka 95503, it is worth more than 95% of them ($683,574 against a typical $395,565) and its lot is bigger than 93% of them (3.29 ac against a typical 0.2 ac). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 90% 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 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Thistle Ln, Eureka, CA was $7,783. The county assessed it at $696,308.

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