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$495,000$228 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $480,000 on Oct 13, 2026

838 J ST

EUREKA, CA 95501
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,168 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.
1932
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$495K
$452K low$538K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Oct 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,073 (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.$208,752 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,816
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,936
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,660

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.1952
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(7)

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.

H
Eureka High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Zane Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 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

838 J 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 90% of homes in City Center
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Eureka 95501
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in City Center
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in City Center
  • Older than 83% 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
$203K$733K

This home is worth more than 84% 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$495,000
CheaperTypical $367,780Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1932
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 838 J St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCity CenterEureka 95501Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,00090% of homes84% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22821% of homes16% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,168 ft²85% of homes84% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac77% of homes69% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193256% of homes42% of homes17% of homes

About 838 J St

How much is 838 J St, Eureka, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 J St, Eureka, CA is $495,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $452,069 to $537,931. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 J St, Eureka, CA last sell?

838 J St, Eureka, CA last sold on Oct 13, 2026 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 J St, Eureka, CA?

838 J St, Eureka, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 838 J St, Eureka, CA built?

838 J St, Eureka, CA was built in 1932, making it 94 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 J St, Eureka, CA?

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

How does 838 J St, Eureka, CA compare to other homes in Eureka 95501?

Among the 6,487 homes in Eureka 95501, it is worth more than 84% of them ($495,000 against a typical $367,780), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($228 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,168 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1932 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 72% 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 838 J St, Eureka, CA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 838 J St, Eureka, CA was $2,073. The county assessed it at $208,752.

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