281 Observatory Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482
OFF MARKET

281 Observatory Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,772 sqft (on 7 acres)

$555,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,411/mo*
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$555,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,411/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,772 sqft
(on 7 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$555K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$21K (-3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$404K (+269.1%)
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 +69% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$554K
July 2026$560K
June 2026$579K
May 2026$589K
April 2026$572K
March 2026$583K
February 2026$555K
January 2026$549K
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
175 Nehoc Court, Ukiah, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$415,000
09/05/25
4
2
1,342
332 Washington Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$599,000
07/27/26
3
2
1,548
464 Nokomis Dr, Ukiah, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$557,000
02/11/26
3
2
1,749
1240 Helen Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$419,000
04/16/26
4
2
1,731
260 Freitas Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$395,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,428
489 Cochrane Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$420,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,478
1051 Helen Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$600,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,704
534 Nokomis Drive, Ukiah, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$534,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,537
409 Luce Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$611,000
05/27/26
4
3.5
2,140
1025 Alice Avenue, Ukiah, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$430,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,280

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
221 Observatory Avenue #A, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.07
$1,706,600
9
2
10,635
Off Market
1155 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.07
$859,000
10
4
-
For Sale
1025 Alice Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.12
$430,000
3
1
1,280
Recently Sold
1121 Marwen Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.14
$545,200
3
2
1,462
Off Market
1155 Marwen Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.16
$498,100
4
2
1,822
Off Market
1138 Marwen Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.17
$650,000
4
2
2,300
For Sale
1196 S Dora Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.18
$407,400
2
1
928
Off Market
332 Washington Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.19
$599,000
3
2
1,548
Recently Sold
1195 Marwen Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.19
$667,200
5
3
2,361
Off Market
409 Luce Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.20
$611,000
4
3.5
2,140
Recently Sold
451 Observatory Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.20
$458,900
3
1.5
1,298
Off Market
340 Washington Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
0.21
$448,000
3
2
1,280
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
7 acres
Living Area
1,772 sqft
Price/Sqft
$313

About this House

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, pool home features an attached garage, fenced in yard, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, and plenty of space, with a total of 1,772 sf on a 7,316 sf lot. Needs some TLC but has great potential!
281 Observatory Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,772 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $150,000 on Jan 13, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $555,200, with a rent estimate of $3,051/month.

Home Details for 281 Observatory Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7.00 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 18, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$170,000
Jan 13, 2010
Source: N/A
Sold
$150,000
Aug 6, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$380,900
Aug 8, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$404,182
Dec 26, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$155,000

Market trends in Ukiah

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What Locals Say about Ukiah

At least 154 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Tsn1
    "Poor infrastructure. Insanely high home prices. Moving to a state with sane laws and reasonable prices soon. "
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  • Reeanne Gwin
    "Ukiah is a beautiful town that is expanding yet still holds to the past as well. The schools are great and diverse. The parks are clean."
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  • Tsn1
    "Home prices are high. Wages are low. Local government wastes so much money on “beautification projects” yet our roads are crumbling. "
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  • Trulia User
    "High value traffic always going well over speed limit no parks in walking distance friendly neighborhood "
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  • Dj.0219
    "Friendly people to dogs; can take dog to parks. Overall very dog friendly. A good community of you have dogs"
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  • Fitherapy.smorris
    "Homelessness is a problem and drugs. Poor public schools. The neighbors are nice but there’s always a few. Utilities and roads are expensive and the roads are full of potholes"
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  • Bighuntgail
    "Houses and yards are far apart, so dogs can play and bark without disturbing neighbors. Good trails to walk with pets and a very dog friendly area."
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  • Shelliej211996
    "Loose dogs running in your yard. Other than that we are a dog friendly neighborhood and the neighbors look out for each others animals"
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  • Hannah G.
    "Short, It takes about 10 minutes to get from one side of town to the other. When school gets out, there is a lot more traffic around the school areas."
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  • Lori
    "It is walking distance to shopping, groceries, restaurants, night clubs, hospital, courthouse, and parks."
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  • Shaik Z.
    "No complaints but I need safe place to live also I’m new this town people are good at this same I wanna be live around them"
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  • Laura B.
    "I like that my dog has been found several times and yesterday I found someone’s dog and was returned safely to their home"
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  • Danielle B.
    "I see several couples walking with their dogs in the evening. Although our specific neighborhood doesn’t have sidewalks, there are several open fields for dogs to let their owners run through. I would recommend my particular neighborhood for dog owners looking for beautiful views."
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  • Breenagirl
    "There is plenty of walking to be done through the neighborhood with my dog. However, as a renter, it is almost impossible to find a rental that accepts dogs. When they do, they want an exorbitant amount for a pet deposit. "
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  • Danielle B.
    "Choose your school district with care. There is only one decent elementary school. You will need to leave the area to find a good middle school."
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  • Beth L
    "It is approximately three miles, and takes roughly five minutes to get to my place of employment. Parking can be a challenge near the court house during business hours."
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  • Keely A.
    "They would like that we have a lot of parks and also a dog park on Low Gap road. They probably wouldn't like all the stray dogs and cats that run around "
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  • Lisahillegas
    "Pleasant place to raise kids. High school is good if your child is interested in AP level classes. Otherwise, the school is pretty bad. "
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  • Danielle G.
    "I’m retired. However, there is very little traffic, for the most part you can get into town from our home in ten minutes. "
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  • Kimicunningham
    "It is a small town so local school athletics, farmers market, hot rod shows bring this community together."
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  • Lizz V.
    "I've never lived in town and was weary of the neighborhood and neighbors. Turns out, neighbors are kind, honest, hard working family oriented people. We look out for each other, and our neighborhood? Quiet and peaceful! I forget I live in town sometimes!!! Love, love, love it here!!"
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  • Adonis n.
    "Five minutes from anywhere, easy commute to shopping, Medical and school.. love the commute, very easy to maneuver."
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  • Jen
    "Close to the coop! Kids and families take walks daily! Close to the school and I can literally walk anywhere!!!! Love where I live!!!"
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  • DebA
    "I live here in Ukiah. Area is lacking in shopping, and good restaurants. Need more activities for young people to do. Lack of growth restricts shopping, e.g., Costco is supposed to be coming here for the last 10 years! I don't think I'll see it as long as I live here. "
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Frequently asked questions about 281 Observatory Ave

  • What is 281 Observatory Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Observatory Ave in Ukiah, CA is $555,200.
  • What is the price history for 281 Observatory Ave?
    281 Observatory Ave in Ukiah, CA last sold for $150,000 in January 2010.
  • Is Ukiah a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ukiah is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Ukiah?
    Residents describe Ukiah, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Ukiah, CA.
  • How big is the lot at 281 Observatory Ave?
    The lot at 281 Observatory Ave in Ukiah, CA is about 7 acres.