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Victorian homes within walking distance to the Arcata Plaza
A day in Arcata Heights-Northtown might look like a short walk to the local farmers’ market before taking a hike through the towering redwood canopies in Arcata Community Forest. Located near Arcata’s central plaza, its streets are lined with ornate, well-maintained Victorian and Craftsman homes that date back to the city’s earliest days. “If you’re fortunate enough to live there, you can walk to everything,” says Realtor Mike Pigg of Coldwell Banker Realty, a longtime area resident. “There’s so much history there.”
Homes in Arcata Heights-Northtown go for between a half-million and $1.2 million dollars.
Visit the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market on Saturdays all year round in downtown Arcata.
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Ornate architecture dating back to the city’s founding era
The streets of Arcata Heights-Northtown are lined with historic homes, including many Victorian-era homes built in the late 1800s during the region’s logging boom. Residents are greeted by homes with eclectic, ornate flourishes, from Craftsman homes with wide front porches and exposed timber to Italianate designs with splashy color schemes and ornamental woodworking. Yards offer plenty of room for gardening and landscaping, while wide sidewalks make for safe traveling on foot. Prices are steep compared to the surrounding area, typically ranging from $500,000 to $1.2 million. “It’s a tight market there. People move in and tend to stay for a long time,” Pigg says.
Brightly colored homes in Arcata Heights-Northtown show off the fun loving residents.
Historic buildings dot the Arcata Heights-Northtown landscape.
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Cafes, eateries and grocers on G Street
The neighborhood has a small commercial strip on G Street replete with restaurants, cafes, a wine shop and a hairdresser. Wildflower Café has been a mainstay for vegetarian cooking since 1987. Northtown Coffee, right across the street, serves up espresso drinks, pastries and light breakfast. Asian flavors can be found at Pho Hoang, a Vietnamese restaurant, and Sushi Tao. Wildberries Marketplace is where locals pick up groceries, baked goods and everyday essentials. Arcata Heights-Northtown is just a few blocks from Arcata Plaza, the city’s bustling central square. The plaza hosts a weekly farmers’ market every Saturday all year-round where residents can shop for artisan wares and fresh produce.
Wildflower Cafe in the Arcata Heights-Northtown neighborhood is a favorite among locals.
Northtown Coffee in Arcata Heights-Northtown serves fresh brewed coffee and house made snacks.
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Bask beneath the redwoods
Arcata Community Pool, the city’s indoor aquatic center, is within the neighborhood. The facility offers lap swimming, a water slide, a hot tub, sauna and an outdoor patio. Stewart Park, also in the neighborhood, is a quiet place to enjoy a sunny day. Humboldt County is nationally renowned for its sprawling state and national parks, forests and towering redwood groves. The nearest hiking, biking and outdoor destinations are less than a mile away at Redwood Park, where trails and picnic areas sit beneath massive, redwood trees. Its trails connect with Arcata Community Forest, where seemingly impenetrable woodlands occupy large swaths of coastal hills.
Students and residents of Arcata Heights-Northtown visit it's parks for some time in the sun.
Redwood Park, near Arcata Heights-Northtown, is beloved by locals for its beauty and proximity.
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Highly rated public schools
Young students can get their education at Arcata Elementary School, which earns a B rating from Niche. Students can move on to B-rated Sunny Brae Middle School and A-minus-rated Arcata High School, which is in the neighborhood. Arcata High offers a wide range of optional arts and academic classes, from advanced placement courses to visual and performing arts programs. California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is less than a mile away. The college enrolls nearly 6,000 students every year and is known for its environmental and natural resources programs.
Arcata High School serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Arcata Elementary School is rated above average by Niche.
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Easy access to the Pacific Coast Highway
The neighborhood is bordered in the east by State Route 101, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, a regional commuter corridor that connects with coastal cities like Eureka, McKinleyville and Fortuna. The nearest major medical center is Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, which is about 9 miles south. It’s the largest hospital system in Humboldt County and the county’s second largest employer.
Arcata Heights-Northtown connects to it's surroundings and the state via Hwy 101.
Arcata Heights-Northtown residents enjoy a mostly quiet, small town vibe.
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Foggy, chilly weather near the oceanfront
The weather in Arcata and surrounding coastal towns is typically foggy and chilly, with more rainfall than central and southern California. Temperatures usually range from 40 degrees to 65 degrees all year-round. Fog usually rolls in from the ocean in the morning and disperses in the early afternoon.
Arcata Heights-Northtown is minutes away from the Pacific beaches.
Bikes are a great way to get around Arcata Heights-Northtown with it's few hills.
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Parks in this Area
Larson Park
Arcata Community Park
Arcata Skate Park
Transit
Airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
14 min drive
Bus
18th St & G St
Bus
H St & 18th St
Bus
H St & 16th St - Arcata High
Bus
12th St & G St
Bus
H St & 16th St
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H St & 14th St
Bus
16th St & G St
Arcata Heights-Northtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arcata Heights-Northtown, Arcata sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arcata Heights-Northtown, Arcata over the last 12 months is $725,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,385
Median Age
30
Population under 18
15.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,944
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,418
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
59.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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