Eel River Area, Fortuna, CA
Eel River Area — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Eel River Area, Fortuna, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Eel River Area Neighborhood Overview
The Eel River Area is a neighborhood in Fortuna, California, centered around the primary ZIP code 95540. It presents a housing market with a median home value of $349,400, which is positioned in the Luxury market tier for the local area. The average home size is approximately 1,250 square feet. Recent mortgage origination data shows strong conventional lending activity, with 163 conventional originations out of a total of 210, alongside 32 FHA and 13 VA loans, indicating a mix of financing options for buyers.
Neighborhood character is shaped by a majority homeowner community, with a homeownership rate of 57.1% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 42.9%. The median gross rent is $1,122 per month. The median household income for residents is $58,348, providing context for the local economic environment supporting the housing market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 6 neighborhoods in Fortuna.
Eel River Area Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $349K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $58K |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.3% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95540 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 210 |
| VA Loan Originations | 13 |
| VA Loan Share | 6.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $380K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 163 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 32 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Eel River Area, Fortuna
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Eel River Area
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30