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A woodsy Arcata suburb near the bay shore
Sunny Brae is an Arcata suburb surrounded by Northern California’s wild nature. To the east, hiking trails wind through towering redwoods and Douglas firs, and to the west, coastal wetlands extend out towards the misty waters of Arcata Bay. And while natural scenery is abundant, it’s still close enough to walk or bike to downtown Arcata’s restaurants, parks and boutiques. “The walkability is amazing. You can walk a few blocks to hike in the woods, or walk the other way to get to downtown,” says Realtor Robin Quigley of Exp Realty, a longtime Arcata resident. For those that don’t want to leave the neighborhood, Sunny Brae also has its own grocery store, hardware store, coffee shop and a Mexican restaurant.
Sunny Brae Community Forest
Residents are only a few blocks from Sunny Brae Community Forest, a sprawling redwood park that’s crisscrossed by hiking and biking trails. It’s part of the larger Arcata Community Forest, a 2,350-acre woodland that’s exceedingly popular for outdoor recreation. The neighborhood is also home to Sunny Brae Park, a small community park with benches and plenty of shady trees. West of Sunny Brae are several waterfront trails and parks, including Arcata Bird Sanctuary and the Eureka Bike Trail, where visitors have views of blue bay waters and local wildlife. Golfers can nab an early morning tee time at Baywood Golf & Country Club, a private, 18-hole course that’s only a mile away.
Redwood Park is popular for its hiking trails.
A sprawling redwood forest sits directly next to Sunny Brae.
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Suburban homes, country estates
Sunny Brae has a quintessential suburban feel, with midcentury ranch style homes and manicured lawns situated on calm, residential streets. Sidewalks, mature trees and lushly landscaped yards are common sight here. Largely built out in the 1950s, today’s owners have loving maintained these homes, making thoughtful upgrades and renovations over the years. In the outskirts of Sunny Brae, there are larger homes on wooded, country properties in addition to some farms and agricultural estates. Prices range from around $350,000 to $750,000, depending on the size, age and condition of the home.
Midcentury ranch style homes are common in Sunny Brae.
Large agricultural properties can be found on the outskirts on Sunny Brae.
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Sunny Brae Shopping Center
Sunny Brae Shopping Center, located in the heart of the neighborhood, offers local eateries, shops and a grocery store. Locals get their morning started at Coffee Break, a local drive-thru with espresso drinks and pastries. Right up the street is El Chipotle Mexican & American Food, where diners enjoy authentic Mexican food and margaritas in a festive atmosphere. Groceries and everyday essentials can be found at Murphy’s Markets, a regional grocer with five locations in Northern California. There’s also an ACE hardware store, a florist and an animal clinic. For everything else, it’s about a mile to Arcata Plaza, the town’s lively downtown district. There are three houses of worship in Sunny Brae, including St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Sunny Brae Church and Chabad of Humboldt synagogue.
ACE Hardware is in the Sunny Brae Shopping Center.
Sunny Brae residents can start their day with breakfast and coffee from Coffee Break.
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Highly rated local schools
Sunny Brae is split between elementary school districts, with students on the northwest side attending B-rated Arcata Elementary School and students on the southeast side attending A-minus-rated Jacoby Creek Elementary School. Sunny Brae Middle School earns a B rating, and Arcata High School gets an A-minus. The high school features a wide range of arts and academic electives, from advanced placement courses to visual and performing arts classes.
Arcata High School was the first high school in Humboldt County.
Sunny Brae Middle School is one of the top schools in the area.
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Getting around Arcata and Eureka
Sunny Brae is bordered by State Route 101, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. From there, it’s about 8 miles to Eureka, Humboldt County’s largest city. There are a two bus stops in the neighborhood for those who prefer public transportation. The California Redwood Coast-Humbolt County Airport is about 10 miles north of the neighborhood, and the nearest hospital is Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka.
Foggy coastal weather
Weather on Northern California’s Pacific coast is typically cold and rainy. It also experiences heavy fog that usually rolls in from the ocean in the morning and disperses in the early afternoon. Temperatures rarely top 70 degrees or drop below 40 degrees.
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Parks in this Area
Arcata Community Park
Redwood Park
Transit
Airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
16 min drive
Bus
Crescent Way
Bus
Buttermilk Ln & Bayside Rd
Bus
Chester Ave & Beverly Dr
Sunny Brae Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunny Brae, Arcata sell after 184 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunny Brae, Arcata over the last 12 months is $359,700, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is conveniently located near the Sunny Brae shopping center. Featuring new flooring throughout, and recent upgrades including a new roof, water heater, and windows. You'll enjoy easy access to local amenities. This oversized lot offers plenty of room to garden, entertain, or expand!
Close to Cal Poly Humboldt and Redwood Park. This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with a lovely center divider. You will enter into a large living room with sunken floor. Kitchen includes a breakfast bar with french doors leading to a private terraced backyard. Two car garage and laundry area are part of the split level. You will love the beautiful backdrop & privacy this property has to
An affordable Sunny Brae home! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a bunch of great features like a newer roof, new stainless steel appliances, new flooring, new attic insulation, new interior paint, big living room skylight, sola tube in bathroom and kitchen/dining area, a large cozy woodstove, forced air natural gas heating and a single car garage. The home is convenient to just about everything
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,967
Median Age
36
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,551
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,866
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
56.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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