1981 Forest Lake Dr, Eureka, CA 95501
SOLD
MAY 21, 2026

1981 Forest Lake Dr
Eureka, CA 95501

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,525 sqft

$390,000

Last Sold: May 21, 2026
11% over list $350K
$256/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,393/mo*

$390,000

Last Sold: May 21, 2026
11% over list $350K
$256/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,393/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,525 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$389K
Since last month
Decreased$800 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$67K (+20.9%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +94% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$388K
July 2026$389K
June 2026$389K
May 2026$390K
April 2026$351K
March 2026$344K
February 2026$304K
January 2026$290K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.23
Single-Family Home
$387,000
08/14/25
2
1
940
0.04
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,488
0.13
Single-Family Home
$437,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,520
0.19
Single-Family Home
$397,725
07/20/26
3
1
1,082
0.29
Single-Family Home
$272,000
07/29/26
2
1
1,002
0.14
Single-Family Home
$410,500
05/20/26
3
2
1,350
0.19
Single-Family Home
$400,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,296
0.27
Single-Family Home
$430,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,228
0.23
Single-Family Home
$519,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,538

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.03
$395,000
3
1
1,225
Off Market
0.04
$437,300
3
2
1,343
Off Market
0.03
$492,500
3
2
1,433
Off Market
0.04
$295,000
3
2
1,488
Recently Sold
0.08
$632,500
5
3
2,501
Off Market
0.05
$404,000
3
2
1,130
Off Market
0.06
$362,400
3
1
980
Off Market
0.05
$443,900
3
1
1,260
Off Market
0.11
$355,300
3
2
1,200
Off Market
0.06
$367,500
3
2
1,568
Recently Sold
0.10
$481,000
3
2
1,339
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1956
Living Area
1,525 sqft
Price/Sqft
$256/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Accepted contingent offer with seller right to cancel with 17 days notice. Roses, irises, magnolia, wisteria, raspberries, figs, exquisite weeping maples, dawn redwood, all await in this south facing yard. Step out of the primary bedroom and enjoy the fountain and Japanese style garden. Reminisce the 70s in the house, with the round fireplace and shag carpet in the spacious primary bedroom filled with natural light. There are hardwood floors in the living room and floor to ceiling windows looking out on the beautiful garden. Storage or shop space in the garage in addition to parking, you pick! Laundry room off the kitchen.
1981 Forest Lake Dr, Eureka, CA 95501 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,525 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $390,000 on May 21, 2026 (11% above the $350,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $388,500, with a rent estimate of $1,517/month.

Home Details for 1981 Forest Lake Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: InsideWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: InsertHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherFencing: FullExterior: GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,Direct Access
Frontage
Road Frontage: Curbing, Public, SidewalksRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Paved

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $350,000Price Per Sqft: $256/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Eureka

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1525 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 271981Attribution Contact: 707-822-5971
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Elly Roversi, (707) 822-5971
Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty
Bought with: Karen Orsolics, (707) 834-1818, Redwood Realty
Source: HBMLS, MLS#271981

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2026
Source: HBMLS #271981
Sold
$390,000
May 8, 2026
Source: HBMLS #271981
Pending
$350,000
Apr 13, 2026
Source: HBMLS #271981
Contingent
$350,000
Apr 9, 2026
Source: HBMLS #271981
Listed For Sale
$350,000

Market trends in Eureka

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$438K
$6K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
Price per sq ft
$276
$3
MoM
Available listings
156
5
MoM
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What Locals Say about Eureka

At least 200 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 22 % Say there are community events

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  • Gabrielsutton1991
    "Friendly neighbors, easy to walk sidewalks, close to multiple parks and a great local pet store in Henderson center "
  • Wren Kaiser
    "There are dogs going on dog walks everywhere. Mostly nice humans who are friendly and say hi. But mostly nice dogs."
  • Cyndybigbee
    "whenever the internet or power go out or there's a water leak, we gather in the street to discuss what's happening. "
  • Carol Roberts
    "Most people have dogs, most are kept in yards. Daily dog walkers are frequently seen. Loose dogs are not welcome. We are a leashed community. "
  • Trulia User
    "You can get anywhere in 10 minutes Normally but during traffic we’re looking at 25 minutes but for the most part a nice commute"
  • Jmccawesome
    "Okay neighborhood, lots of noisy traffic, good neighbors, but we have a thief amongst us. Package thief...we will catch them in the act. "
  • Diqui L.
    "I work 10 miles away. It’s 15-20 minute drive but about an hour on the bus. Out public transportation option poor"
  • Bailey W.
    "dirty, gross, and lots of homeless hippies living near residential areas and harrasment of residents. Very poverty stricken, you are more likely too see multiple family's living in a single family house with children not being taken care of. "
  • Jonathan M.
    "The community feel united and close. The atmosphere is peaceful and an ideal place to live and raise a family. "
  • Josh K. M.
    "Eureka CA is a friendly little city on the coast I have lived here most of my life but it s not pet friendly it's hard to find a place to live if you have a companion animall. "
  • Kaysi M.
    "there’s not much for kids to do, and there’s a lot of homeless people walking around, they are usually harmless but clearly on drugs or mentally i’ll. over all pretty safe. "
  • Rebecca L.
    "plenty of interesting places to walk your dogs around here including Sequoia park! there are also a number of streets with sidewalks in the neighborhoods that are convenient to walk dogs."
  • Egalvezhard
    "Most people who live here love this community. Lots of fresh air, outdoor activities, small city. And easy going lifestyle makes this a nice place to live and retire."
  • Shannon N.
    "no community events, but they would be a welcomed addition to many it our communities. I hope someone would be willing to start something like that."
  • NorCal Fan
    "Every Halloween many neighbors go all out with decorations, there is the truckers Christmas parade with many trucks decorated with lights, the rhododendron parade. Many small town type events. "
  • Adam B.
    "Broadway is a very busy street and should take caution crossing Lots of homeless people and drug use"
  • Adam K.
    "Being close to a cidery and a brewery taproom is a nice touch. Other than that, I don’t care too much for anything that appears to happen around here. "
  • Chrismaloy1973
    "Easy. Never traffic. Peaceful with a beautiful view of the bay and ocean with the forest view to the east. Nothing better. "
  • Chrismaloy1973
    "Best neighborhood ever. This is the only hill in all of Humboldt County, CA free of homeless and riff raff. "
  • Jeffkng752
    "10 minutes no traffic. Pretty much 10 minutes to get anywhere in eureka all day everyday. Their is no rush hour traffic here."
  • Jojomarks518
    "the dog park is a wonderful place for people to bring their dogs. people are respectful and nice when it comes to other people's dogs as well. "
  • Westyorkshiregal
    "The architecture is very unique and the trees in the neighbourhood are beautiful. A good town to own a dog and if you enjoy walking and hiking "
  • Audrey C.
    "neighborhood nice. people keep up their property. quiet streets. friendly neighbors. easy access to stores, highway 101 "
  • Ron
    "Excellent weather, great natural beauty nearby. Safe and clean neighborhood as far as Eureka goes. Sequoia park is nice."
  • Marlene W.
    "I just moved to this neighborhood from another part of the city, which was by the high school. Now I’m by a baseball park. "
  • Frank D.
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 8 yrs some people say it’s a bad part of town but I think it’s nice but then again I’m from L.A."
  • Linda C.
    "Quiet, clean family oriented. No crime. Lovely"

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Frequently asked questions about 1981 Forest Lake Dr

  • What is 1981 Forest Lake Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1981 Forest Lake Dr in Eureka, CA is $388,500.
  • What is the price history for 1981 Forest Lake Dr?
    1981 Forest Lake Dr in Eureka, CA last sold for $390,000 in May 2026.
  • Is Eureka a buyer's or seller's market?
    Eureka is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Eureka?
    The median sale price in Eureka is $438K. That is up $6K from the prior month.
  • Does 1981 Forest Lake Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1981 Forest Lake Dr in Eureka, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1981 Forest Lake Dr?
    The lot at 1981 Forest Lake Dr in Eureka, CA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).
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