A rare legacy property in the heart of Humboldt County's Upper Mattole Valley — this one-of-a-kind offering includes three adjacent parcels featuring a homestead reminiscent of a past time, originally built in 1948. Step beyond the residential site, and the landscape opens up to lush pastureland, and enchanting fern lined trails winding through fir, bay laurel, wild rose, and oak.
The land is rich with natural beauty: rolling meadows, about five acres of apple orchard, ancient oak groves, and over a mile of Mattole River frontage. The river wraps around the property like a secret kept safe, offering year-round access for summer swims, riverside picnics, or fishing in the winter months. Across Mattole Road, the property extends into a forested hillside within a timber production zone, complete with a flowing creek and a natural spring.
The American dream feels alive and well; slow mornings, wide open space, and nature at your doorstep. Whether you're dreaming of a working homestead, a multi-generational investment, a private retreat, or a place of preserved beauty to escape to, this property offers space, privacy, and timeless potential in one of California's most breathtaking rural communities.
For sale
$770,000
42101 Mattole Rd, Petrolia, CA 95558
2beds
1baths
1,689sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
203.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mattole river frontageRolling meadowsForested hillsideApple orchardNatural springEnchanting fern lined trailsRiverside picnics
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 21, 2025 at 06:27pm
Listed by:
Zoe Sigman zoe.sigman@corcoranicon.com,
Corcoran Icon Properties Arcata
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 269396

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,689
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gated
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Panoramic, Pasture, River, Trees/Woods, Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 203.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 3 parcels
- Features: Pasture
Details
- Parcel number: 107066003000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Creek, Spring
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Petrolia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,803
- Annual tax amount: $80
- Date on market: 6/22/2025
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