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A quiet neighborhood close to Cal Poly University
Westwood-Vasside is a peaceful neighborhood on Arcata’s northwest side. Home to a community garden, two parks and a grocery store, it’s a self-sufficient area. Arcata’s shops and restaurants are only 2 miles away, along with California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, called Cal Poly by locals, which is a major employer for Arcata. “The university has a big impact on the city,” says Andrew Parker, a Broker with Azalea Realty who grew up in the area. “Everything from jobs to housing.”
Westwood-Vasside offers a wide variety of homes to choose from.
California State Polytechnic Humboldt is an eduacation destination near Westwood-Vasside.
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On foggy days, Blue Lake and the Mad River are an escape
Janes Creek Meadows Park, located in the neighborhood, has a green space and a playground, and Potawot Community Garden is a 3-acre certified farmers market on Westwood-Vasside’s north side. Chevret-Vasside Park rounds out the neighborhood’s green spaces and has a playground and half basketball court. Redwood Park, about 2 miles from Westwood-Vasside, has about 800 acres of redwood forest that is full of hiking and horseback riding trails.
The Potawot Community Garden spans 3 acres.
Arcata Community Forest is accessed through Redwood Park.
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Nearby shops and restaurants, and a grocery store in the neighborhood
Westwood-Vasside is about 2 miles from most of the shops and restaurants in Arcata. Los Bagels serves bagels in Mexican-inspired surroundings, and Tomo serves Japanese food in a casual setting. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, about 3 miles away, serves a variety of beers and has two food trucks on-site seven days a week. Arcata Plaza is surrounded by shops like Humboldt Outfitters, which stocks goods from local artists, and Solutions, which sells hemp-based and recycled clothing. Murphy’s Markets, less than half a mile from most homes in the neighborhood, is the closest grocery store.
Los Bagels offers great bagels and coffee close to Westwood-Vasside.
Grocery shopping is located in the center of Westwood-Vasside at Murphy's.
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Students rent homes, owners live in others
Westwood-Vasside’s streets are lined with sidewalks, and houses are often built close together with small front yards. Like many neighborhoods in Arcata, some houses are rented out to university students. Most houses were built in the 1950s and tend to sell for between $300,000 and $600,000. Common housing includes ranch-styles, new traditional and bungalows. There is also a small manufactured home community in the neighborhood. The last recorded sale of a unit was $17,000.
Find a colorful cottage in Westwood-Vasside.
Westwood-Vasside offers many ranch-style homes to choose from.
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Schools around Arcata
The area is part of the Arcata Schools District, which has a B-plus rating on Niche. Arcata Elementary School has a B-plus rating and Sunny Brae Middle School earns a B. Arcata High School has a B-plus. The school has a popular arts program called The Arcata Arts Institute, that offers music, performance, and visual arts classes. Cal Poly is 1 mile away and offers a variety of technical programs like nursing and forestry.
Arcata Elementary School is located in Arcata, California.
Sunny Brae Middle School is home to the roadrunners.
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Oysters over the summer, sports throughout the year, and a farmers' market on Saturdays
Every June, the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival brings beer, live music and fresh oysters to the city. Cal Poly is a hub for various events, from concerts to basketball and soccer games. Every Saturday throughout the year, there's the Arcata Farmer’s Market.
Getting around Arcata
U.S. Route 101 is the main route through Arcata, and it's about half a mile from Westwood-Vasside. The Arcata & Mad River Transit System offers public transportation to the city and has stops in Westwood-Vasside along Alliance Road. The California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport is about 7 miles away, and the Mad River Community Hospital is less than a mile from most homes in the neighborhood.
Public transportation is readily available throughout Westwood-Vasside.
Catch a flight to or from Westwood-Vasside at the Redwood Airport.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Westwood-Vasside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood-Vasside, Arcata sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood-Vasside, Arcata over the last 12 months is $451,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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