This charming Victorian home in Eureka, CA offers a glimpse into early 20th-century architecture with its high ceilings and intricate woodwork. Built over a century ago, the residence features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an additional room, complemented by recent updates including fresh interior paint, new laminate flooring, and a fully modernized bathroom. The spacious eat-in kitchen adds to its historic charm. Set on a sizable plot of over 0.275 acres, the property includes an extra lot zoned for multi-family use, expanding development opportunities. Priced attractively at $299,000, this historic home blends past elegance with contemporary living potential.
Home Plan
The layout includes a porch leading into a living room measuring 12’10” by 13’5″. Adjacent is a spacious kitchen at 12’10” by 15’5″. Two bedrooms sit on the left: a primary bedroom of 9’9″ by 11’5″ and a secondary bedroom of 9’9″ by 10’1″. A nicely sized bathroom at 9’8″ by 5’0″ is positioned between the kitchen and bedrooms. At the top right, there’s an entryway and an additional 8’11” by 9’6″ room, possibly for multipurpose use. The design is compact yet functional for a historic American home.
Front Exterior View
A small, historic white house with noticeable weathering and peeling paint on the wooden siding. The steeply pitched roof has brown shingles and includes a gable with decorative shingles and a small window. The front entrance is accessed via concrete steps with a white railing, beneath a small covered porch supported by ornate, vintage wooden brackets. Windows are tall and narrow with wooden frames painted in a muted red. The house is elevated slightly on a concrete foundation, and the surrounding yard consists of green grass alongside a concrete driveway leading to an open backyard. Utility wires are visible above.
Backyard and Surroundings
A wide, open backyard with trimmed grass occupies the foreground, surrounded by a wooden fence and bordered by neighboring houses. The patchy lawn shows some areas of earth with less grass, giving a natural, slightly rustic look. A few trees, some leafless, create subtle focal points amidst the yard. Houses with varied rooflines and neutral color palettes grays, whites, and beige frame the yard, contributing to a modest suburban charm. The clear blue sky above enhances the sense of openness and tranquility, while distant structures and greenery underline a peaceful community setting just beyond the property boundary.
Backyard View
A wide open backyard featuring a grassy area with patches of dry grass, bordered by wooden fences and a few scattered trees and bushes. The yard slopes gently and contains visible tire or path tracks on the grass, indicating light use or recent mowing. Surrounding homes are older in style with simple, gabled roofs, chimneys, and some weathering on the house exteriors. The sky is clear and blue, casting bright natural light over the yard. This outdoor space offers a spacious, quiet atmosphere with ample room for gardening or recreational use.
Backyard Lawn
A wide expanse of uneven grassy lawn extends across the backyard, bordered by a wooden fence that encloses the space. A few small trees and shrubs dot the area, including a bare deciduous tree toward the center and a more lush evergreen near the fence on the left. In the background, several modest homes with varied siding and rooftops line the perimeter, creating a quiet suburban backdrop. The sky is a bright, clear blue with no clouds, enhancing an open, airy feel. The overall scene conveys a simple, natural outdoor space with potential for gardening or landscaping.
Backyard and Yard View
A spacious backyard with a mix of dry and green grass dominates the foreground, featuring a single leafless tree at its center casting a shadow on the ground. Surrounding the yard are several historic homes with pitched roofs and light-colored siding, evoking a vintage American neighborhood atmosphere. Multiple parked vehicles and modest greenery such as bushes and some scattered trees highlight the residential setting. The clear blue sky enhances the bright natural lighting, lending an airy, open feeling to the outdoor space that balances rustic charm with everyday suburban life.
Backyard and Adjacent Lots
A large plot of land with two distinct zones: a dry, patchy grass area featuring visible tire or circular mowing marks, and greener, more vibrant grass leading to a fenced boundary. The plot is surrounded by residential houses with varying rooftop styles and driveways. Several trees, some leafless, sporadically dot the land. Sidewalks and narrow streets run along the edges, hinting at an urban neighborhood setting. The yard appears to be an outdoor space possibly intended for garden or recreational use, bordered by modest homes typical of older American neighborhoods.
Back Exterior View
A modest rear side of an older house with weathered white wooden siding, showing signs of peeling paint and age. The roof comprises standard asphalt shingles, with a small pitched roof covering an attached porch or secondary entrance. Wooden stairs lead up to a door with a small window nearby. The yard is grassy but uneven, and a wooden deck is visible on the right side, adjacent to a chain-link gate. Surrounding houses are similarly styled, creating a simple neighborhood ambiance under a clear, bright blue sky.
Aerial View
A sprawling aerial view captures a charming suburban neighborhood with a mix of historic and modest homes. Green lawns and open fields dominate the foreground, bordered by wooden fences separating properties. Streets are lined with diverse, older architecture including pitched roofs, dormer windows, and varied pastel-colored exteriors, reflecting a quaint small-town vibe. In the distance, a body of water frames the scene, adding a natural element that complements the urban grid. Trees and vegetation are interspersed throughout, offering a blend of nature and residential life under a clear blue sky, evoking a peaceful, community-centered atmosphere.
Neighborhood Overview
A broad aerial view of a coastal residential neighborhood under a clear sky. The scene captures a densely packed area of single-family homes with various roof styles and colors. Streets intersect in a grid pattern, with a mix of older and newer houses, and some green spaces including a prominently visible vacant lot with earth-toned grass. Beyond the neighborhood, an industrial waterfront area with cranes and buildings lines the horizon along a body of water, suggesting proximity to a harbor or port. The overall feel is of a charming, established community near the coast.
Simple Sitting Room
The room reveals a modest sitting space with high ceilings and soft beige walls contrasted by a wide, white baseboard molding and window trim showcasing traditional craftsmanship. The floor is covered with textured grayish wood-like planks that add a modern touch. A large window framed by simple white curtains allows natural light to fill the room, providing a view of the neighboring structure and greenery outside. Sparse furnishings include a small table with a patterned green and white cloth, topped by a rustic metal lamp and a small flower arrangement, suggesting a blend of vintage and casual decor.
Entryway and Sitting Area
Soft cream-colored walls with wide white trim and baseboards create a bright and airy entryway. Large, double-hung windows framed with ornate rosette corner blocks invite natural light through sheer white curtains. A modest white door with a transom window above adds a classic touch, enhancing the historic charm. The flooring is a warm, textured gray wood laminate, giving a contemporary contrast to traditional elements. The space is mostly open, with minimal furniture—only a small corner table covered in a lace cloth seen at the edge—emphasizing spaciousness and simplicity in this welcoming part of the home.
Corner Nook
Two large sash windows in a corner allow abundant natural light, framed with light gray sheer curtains hung on simple metal rods. The walls are painted a soft cream, complementing the wide, white baseboards that add a subtle historic architectural detail. The floor showcases a rich, dark wood laminate with a textured grain pattern that contrasts with the light tones above. The simple and clean design evokes a calm, airy atmosphere ideal for seating or a small reading area, blending modern flooring with classic window trim for a timeless look.
Small Corner Room
The room displays a soft yellow color on the walls contrasted by crisp white trim and molding. A narrow door with detailed molding is tucked into the corner, adding historic charm. Next to the door, a single window is dressed with sheer curtains patterned with delicate floral embroidery, softly filtering natural light. The floor consists of gray-toned wood planks with a weathered texture, providing a rustic touch. The high baseboards and a narrow chair rail emphasize traditional craftsmanship. The space feels bright and airy, blending subtle elegance with vintage architectural details.
Bathroom Vanity and Tub
A compact bathroom with soft beige walls contrasts against crisp white fixtures. The white vanity cabinet with paneled doors supports a sleek countertop basin paired with traditional chrome faucet handles. Above, a white-framed mirror reflects light from a simple wall-mounted bulb fixture. The bathtub, surrounded by pristine white glossy tiles, includes a classic shower fixture and is partially hidden by a patterned curtain in black and cream tones. Natural light filters through delicate curtains on a window to the right, illuminating the wooden floor and a small green plant in the corner, adding freshness and warmth to the room.
Kitchen Area with Vintage Charm
Bright blue cabinetry with white inset panels contrasts against cream-colored walls and ceiling, evoking a vintage aesthetic. The lower cabinets include drawers and cupboard space, complemented by a single stainless steel sink beneath overhead storage. Detailed door and window moldings are painted blue, featuring white circular accents that add character. The floor is covered with patterned linoleum tiles in a warm yellow and brown palette, displaying a retro geometric design. A large white refrigerator stands adjacent to an open doorway, which leads to a hallway with wood paneling. The kitchen blends historic charm with practical elements in a spacious layout.
Kitchen Corner and Window
Bright natural light floods the space through two large windows framed in vibrant blue trim, contrasting with the soft white walls above a blue wainscoting that wraps halfway around the room. The floor features a retro patterned linoleum in warm earth tones, adding nostalgic charm. A black gas stove sits snugly against the right wall, with ductwork extending upward beside it. Above the stove, a compact upper cabinet matching the blue and white palette provides storage. The doorway leads to another room, framed in the same striking blue trim, giving the kitchen a cheerful, vintage character.
Entryway
Dark wood paneling lines the walls creating a warm, vintage atmosphere. A white door with classic raised paneling contrasts cleanly against the wood walls, opening into the space. Natural light filters softly through a small window adorned with a delicate, embroidered white curtain. Below the window, the sill is slightly worn, indicating age and character. The flooring imitates gray-toned wood planks with a textured grain, adding visual interest. Two unfinished wooden shelves mounted on metal tracks offer flexible storage. The room feels compact but functional, blending simple rustic charm with practical elements.
Utility Room Corner
Vertical wood paneling in medium brown shades covers the walls, paired with grayish wood-look flooring. A small window with natural wood trim admits sunlight, casting geometric light patterns on the floor. A festive rug with a Santa Claus scene adds a touch of warmth and color to the otherwise utilitarian space. Metal shelving on the left and a wooden crate-style bench or storage box sit on the right, reflecting a practical, modest aesthetic. An old-fashioned furnace or stove tool leans casually in the corner, reinforcing the room’s functional and somewhat rustic character.
Listing Agent: Cheri Champ of Corcoran Icon Properties Eureka via Zillow