Discover a rare opportunity to create your Humboldt County dream. This property offers a spacious 3-bedroom home & a large laundry room that could serve as a fourth bedroom, plus a unique piece of local history. Living room features a cozy wood-burning stove, perfect for cool North Coast evenings. Outside, there's ample space to garden, relax, and make the land your own.
The true gem of this property is the original Canal Schoolhouse, a one-room school that served the community from 1889 -1960—complete with its original blackboards still intact! A new water system installed in 2023 by Rich Well and septic system pumped in 10/2025, offering peace of mind as you begin your restoration journey. With plenty of work to be done but potential, this is your chance to revive a historic treasure
Sold for $350,000 on 01/09/26
$350,000
1212 Mad River Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
3beds
1baths
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.77 Acres Lot
$402,600 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$2,172 Estimated rent
Home value
$402,600
$382,000 - $423,000
$2,172/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 11, 2026 at 11:07am
Listed by:
Betsy Thode betsythode@gmail.com,
Community Realty /bt
Bought with:
Karen Lopez Chowdhury, DRE # 02334829
NorCal Casas Realty Services
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 271004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gated
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 182 x 182
- Features: Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 506331008000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Arcata
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $350,000-17.6%$259/sqft |
Source:  HBMLS #271004 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Price change | $424,900-3.4%$315/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #271004 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,900$326/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #271004 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $909 +1.7% | $55,670 +2% |
| 2024 | $894 +0% | $54,579 +2% |
| 2023 | $894 +0.4% | $53,509 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pacific Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Arcata High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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