California beach cove on cusp of America’s finest forest where you can bag a house for $235K

More like steal estate. With Golden State home costs up $330,00 from 10 years ago, cash-strapped Californians are struggling to find an affordable domicile. Thankfully, there is at least one holdout where homebuyers can land a place to live without breaking the bank — the quaint, wooded cove of Eureka. At this seaside escape of around 26,000 people, known for its historic coastline and primeval-looking redwoods, houses sell for an average of $415,534 — over $350,000 less than the median home price in the state. For just $235,000, buyers can land a 1,478 square foot 3-bedroom 2-bathroom Victorian home in the woods, which breaks down to just $159 per square foot. Graph of the Eureka housing market over the years. Zillow Craving more water than woods? Not to fear. A 860 square-foot two-bedroo