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This charming timber frame cottage was built in 1932 by Eureka contractor Edgar Lax as his family vacation estate. A large garage was added to provide indoor workspace. 1.26 acres with a gated entrance and privacy fence located about one mile off highway 299, and only 30 minutes to the 101 in Arcata. Has an 11' x 20' manufactured home workshop building, and 8'x8' shed/chicken coop. A finished basement and a large bonus room with a deck overlooking the creek. The home, shop, and pool house are each separate separately metered by PG&E, with Mitsubishi mini split heat pump in shop. New wood-burning stove, new propane wall furnace. Fruit trees, a giant chestnut tree, grapevines, flowers, and plenty of room to garden.
Sold for $394,900
Zestimate®
$394,900
1261 Chezem Rd, Blue Lake, CA 95525
3beds
1baths
1,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
1.26 Acres Lot
$394,900 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$2,139 Estimated rent
Home value
$394,900
$351,000 - $446,000
$2,139/mo
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Timber frame cottageFinished basementNew wood-burning stoveNew propane wall furnace
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Coffey myrealtorstephanie707@gmail.com,
Benchmark Realty Group/SC
Bought with:
Kyla Nored, DRE # 01930997
The Land Man Office
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 272317
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,760
- Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Other, Garden
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, River, Valley, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Dimensions: ±1.26 Acres
- Features: Flat
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Creek
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Blue Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $394,900-7.5%$224/sqft |
Source:  HBMLS #272317 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $427,000$243/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #272317 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $427,000+8.1%$243/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #272317 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Listing removed | $395,000$224/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #269915 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $395,000-1%$224/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #269915 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+2.3%$227/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #269915 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Sold | $390,000-10.1%$222/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #267604 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2024 | Price change | $434,000-1.1%$247/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #267604 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,000-9.5%$249/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #267604 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HBMLS #265441 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Price change | $485,000-1%$276/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #265441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $490,000+44.5%$278/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #265441 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2020 | Sold | $339,000-8.1%$193/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #256174 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $369,000$210/sqft |
Source: BHHS Redwood Realty #256174 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 95525
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