$875,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

1440 Union St Arcata, CA 95521

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$292 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Bay View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Delightful Victorian Farmhouse with old world charm. Desirable East side location. A stones throw from Cal Poly and Redwood Park. Great natural light. A peek of the Bay. Wonderful yard with multiple fruit trees & berries. Big sunny deck.
Short walk to town and just minutes to the beach or river. A pleasure to show. Floor plans in docs. New water heater in 2024. New roof in 2022. EV charger. Sewer lateral complete. Huge sub area with shop space / storage. Parking and property access from 14th street, at South end of property. Flock of laying hens would love to stay!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephany Joy

Forbes & Associates-Sarah Corliss Brokerage Email: sarah@forbesandassoc.com License #01248265 Listed on: 07/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Macdonald

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty License #01386033

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 90
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Gravel Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Arcata Elementary School
  • Sunnybrae Middle School
  • Arcata High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Available

Community Details

  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-038-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,482

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: North East corner of Union & 14th
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: Yes
  • Schools Middle School: Sunnybrae
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Attribution Contact: sarah@forbesandassoc.com
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Fully
  • LaundryFeatures: 220, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • LotFeatures: Bay View, Corner, Green Belt, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Elec, Refrig
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Interior Features: Large, Wood Stove, Den/Office
  • New Construction: No
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: .25 - .49 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: 110 x 90
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Property Description Style2: Farmhouse
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 0.22
  • Property Description Appearance2: Very Good
  • House Description Historic Registry3: No
  • House Description Gated Entry3: No
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 020-038-019
  • View Woods: Yes
  • Siding Wood4: Yes
  • Foundation PostPiers: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • Schools High School2: Arcata
  • Lot Description:Sloping: Yes
  • Kitchen Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Sewer Public3: Yes
  • Utilities Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Driveway Gravel3: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Garden Area: Yes
  • Schools Elementary School2: Arcata
  • Utilities:Gas3: Yes
  • Kitchen Range3: Yes
  • Laundry Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring Carpeted: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • 2nd Floor Primary Bedroom2: Yes
  • Fenced Fully: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Main: 1
  • 1st Floor Dining Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Laundry: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Lot Description:Green Belt: Yes
  • Dining Open2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Porch: Yes
  • Interior Amenities DenOffice: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Living Wood Stove3: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Lot Description Corner3: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Wood Stove: Yes
  • ViewBay: Yes
  • 1st Floor DenOffice2: Yes
  • Lot Description Bay View: Yes
  • EcoGreen Features Electric Car Charger: Yes
  • Laundry 220: Yes
  • Levels 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeted, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Bay, Woods
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Post/Piers
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Public Road: Yes
  • Road Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Description:Garage Type2: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Woodstove, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arcata
  • High School: Arcata
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sunnybrae

Lot Info

  • Zoning: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Sustainability: Electric Car Charger

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Black Jeffrey M and Black Gillian C
Bought by
Ray Katie and Ray John
Seller's Agent
Stephany Joy
Forbes & Associates-Sarah Corliss
Buyer's Agent
Jill Macdonald
Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-83.19%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$405,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$288,952

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1998
Sold by
Costa Steven L and Glatzel Karen A
Bought by
Black Jeffrey M and Black Gillian C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $875,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $195,000 Humboldt Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $875,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $292 / Sq Ft
Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,482 $305,678 $106,592 $199,086
2024 $3,482 $299,685 $104,502 $195,183
2023 $3,410 $293,809 $102,453 $191,356
2022 $3,470 $288,049 $100,445 $187,604
2021 $3,307 $282,402 $98,476 $183,926
2020 $3,246 $279,508 $97,467 $182,041
2019 $3,142 $274,028 $95,556 $178,472
2018 $3,069 $268,656 $93,683 $174,973
2017 $3,006 $263,390 $91,847 $171,543
2016 $2,908 $258,227 $90,047 $168,180
2015 $2,875 $254,349 $88,695 $165,654
2014 $2,845 $249,368 $86,958 $162,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 270123

Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-038-019-000