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A small community in the heart of Arcata
Sunset is a quiet neighborhood in the college town of Arcata where residents are walking distance to tennis courts, a skatepark and two public schools. It sits just across the highway from California State Polytechnic University Humboldt, the only major college in Humboldt County. Until recently, the neighborhood was primarily made up of older single-family homes, but a modern apartment complex and a brand-new healthcare facility, Arcata Community Health Center, opened here in 2024. “It’s a great little neighborhood that’s close to parks and walking distance to downtown. It’s also not in the flood zone which is a huge plus,” says Realtor Lauren Smith, owner of The Key Real Estate Group and a longtime area resident. “It’s got a good mix of families and college students.” The healthcare center's primary care physicians, pediatric services and teen clinic are expected to serve around 15,000 patients annually.
A skate park, tennis courts and bocce ball
A major perk of living in Sunset is its parks. Larson Park is where residents can hit the tennis courts, throw a bocce ball or relax under a gazebo. It’s also home to the Arcata Skate Park, the only outdoor skate park in the city. At the opposite end is Shay Park, where a short walking path winds through the woods beside Jolly Giant Creek. Arcata Community Pool, the city’s indoor aquatic center, is less than a mile away and offers lap swimming, a water slide, a hot tub and an outdoor patio. The nearest hiking, biking and outdoor destination is Redwood Park, where trails and picnic areas sit beneath massive, redwood trees teeming with wildlife. Its trails connect with Arcata Community Forest, where sprawling woodlands occupy hundreds of acres of land.
Larson Park has tennis courts, a skate park, and a picnic area.
The Arcata Skate Park is located in Sunset and is only 5 minutes away from Cal Poly Humboldt.
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Bungalows, Craftsman and ranch style homes priced higher than surrounding areas
The streets of Sunset are laid out on a traditional grid with homes that mostly date back to the early and mid-20th century, including many cozy bungalows, ranch styles and Craftsman homes with wood-shingled siding and exposed beams above their front porches. Small front yards offer room for gardening and landscaping, while wide sidewalks make for easy traveling. Prices are steep compared to the surrounding area, typically ranging from $500,000 to $625,000. There are also several apartment buildings, including older complexes like Twin Parks and the new Sunset Terrace Apartments.
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Single and two story homes are available in Sunset.
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Local shops, eateries and grocery stores plus Arcata Farmers Market
There are several shops in the neighborhood, including Redwood Retro vintage clothing boutique and Moon Cycles bicycle shop. There’s also Tule Fog Farm, an animal rights-focused farm that sells a variety of ethically sourced produce at the Arcata Farmer’s Market every Saturday. An array of local eateries can be found nearby in Arcata Heights and Downton Arcata, including vegetarian restaurants like Wildflower Café and Bakery and French cuisine at Renata’s Creperie. The closest grocers are Murphy’s Market, a regional grocery chain, and Wildberries Marketplace, a locally owned grocer.
Fresh fruits and produce are readily available at Wildberries Marketplace.
Sunset residents can shop for furniture and home decor at Plaza in Downtown Arcata.
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Walk to Arcata Elementary School
Arcata Elementary School, which earns a B rating from Niche, is walking distance from many Sunset residences. Sunny Brae Middle School also earn a B rating while nearby Arcata High School earns an A-minus. Arcata High offers a wide range of optional arts and academic electives, from advanced placement courses to visual arts, theater and band. California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is less than a mile away from Sunset. The college was known as Humboldt State University until it was taken over by California State Polytechnic in 2022. The school and surrounding community are planning for an influx of new students and new infrastructure to accommodate them in the coming years.
Arcata Elementary School is rated above average by Niche.
Sunny Brae Middle School is one of the top schools in the area.
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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 cities including Eureka, McKinleyville and Fortuna. California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport is 8 miles north.
Foggy, chilly weather near the oceanfront
Arcata’s weather is typically foggy and chilly because of its proximity to the coast. Temperatures usually range from 40 degrees to 65 degrees all year-round. Fog usually rolls in from the ocean in the morning and dissipates in the early afternoon.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Larson Park
Arcata Community Park
Redwood Park
Arcata Skate Park
Transit
Airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
13 min drive
Bus
Foster Ave & Alliance Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunset
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset, Arcata sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunset, Arcata over the last 12 months is $529,000, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Investor or primary residence with cash flow opportunity. Duplex rehabilitated in 2021. Onsite parking. Access to shared offsite laundry room. Rents are $1350 for each unit. Tenants pay all utilities exept water/sewer($130/month). Originally a two story garage, the owner drew engineered plans and converted the structure into two 2 bedroom units. Stainless appliances, laminate flooring, can
Two unit house in great Arcata location. Significant remodel in 2020.Front unit is one bedroom, one bathroom. Back unit is one bedroom, two bathroom and an utility room that could convert to a second bedroom. Rents are $1395 and $1425. Dedicated off street parking. Owner pays water, sewer, and pge. Rents have been increased to cover utilities. Permits in hand to install seperate meters. Shared
Income property in Arcata. Ideal situation for investors or live in one unit, rent the other for cash flow. Both units are currently rented at $1250 each. Built in 2021 these units are in very good condition. Shared parking with 2141 Western. One bed, one bath. Clean, low maintenance, fire suppression system, Tenants pay for utilities . Electric mini split heating. Vaulted upstairs ceiling.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,212
Median Age
30
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,285
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,745
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
60.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 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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