$654,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$400 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to your perfect family retreat in the heart of sunny Arcata! This inviting home offers comfort, charm, and incredible potential—all nestled in one of Humboldt County's most desirable neighborhoods. With plenty of natural light and half an acre to enjoy the abundance of gardening potential, this residence is ideal for growing families, garden enthusiasts, or savvy investors.

Step inside to find a warm and functional living space, new kitchen appliances, and a newly remodeled primary suite. The home also features a fourth bedroom with a separate entrance, offering flexibility for a home office, guest room, or even an ADU... One of the standout features of this property is the spacious backyarda true outdoor oasis with ample room for gardening, entertaining, or relaxing in the Humboldt sun. The lot size also opens the door to exciting development opportunities, with potential to add up to two additional units (per City of Arcata Planning Dept).

Whether you're looking to settle down in a vibrant community, create a multi-generational home, or invest in future rental income, this property checks all the boxes. Enjoy easy access to local parks, schools, Cal Poly Humboldt, and downtown Arcata's shops and restaurants.

Don't miss out on this rare combination of location, lifestyle, and possibility!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mallory Cunningham

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty Brokerage Phone: 707-498-4065 License #02076115 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Coburn

EXP Realty of California, Inc. License #01940430

EXP Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,232

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Plumbed For Gas In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Greenhouse

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Available
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 503-103-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,232

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Right turn on Shirley Blvd from Park Ave, home is second on the left.
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Attribution Contact: 707-498-4065
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • LaundryFeatures: Washer, Dryer, In House
  • LotFeatures: Flat, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Gas, Refrig
  • Co List Office Phone: 707-445-8811
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Interior Features: Fireplace, Gas Stove, Dining Nook
  • New Construction: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: .5 - .74 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: 21,780 sqft
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
  • Property Description Style2: Ranch
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 0.5
  • Property Description Appearance2: Good
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 503-103-004
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Partial: Yes
  • View Woods: Yes
  • Lot Description:Flat: Yes
  • Levels One Story: Yes
  • Siding Wood4: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Sloping: Yes
  • Driveway Asphalt: Yes
  • Kitchen Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Sewer Public3: Yes
  • Utilities Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Insulation Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Laundry In House: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas3: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Kitchen Range3: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer: Yes
  • Laundry Washer: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Main: 2
  • Kitchen Gas4: Yes
  • Kitchen Microwave3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Laundry: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Open2: Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Living Fireplace2: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Gas Stove: Yes
  • Kitchen Dining Nook3: Yes
  • Living Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Woods
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Public Road: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Exterior Amenities:Greenhouse: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 21,780 sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Melina Volz Revocable Trust and Volz Melina
Bought by
Strader Samantha Curran and Strader David
Seller's Agent
Mallory Cunningham
Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jason Coburn
EXP Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$654,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.08%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.55%
Original Mortgage
$326,689
Outstanding Balance
$326,414
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,299

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2024
Sold by
Miller Fitzgerald
Bought by
Fitzgerald Miller Trust and Miller

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Volz Melina
Bought by
Melina Volz Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Safier Laura A
Bought by
Volz Melina
Seller's Agent
Jill Macdonald
Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mallory Cunningham
RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
Sold Price
$523,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2017
Sold by
Safier Roger K
Bought by
Safier Laura A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Safier Laura A and Safier Roger K
Bought by
Safier Laura A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2003
Sold by
Kavanaugh Michael and Kavanaugh Marea
Bought by
Safier Roger K and Safier Laura A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2001
Sold by
Kavanaugh Michael
Bought by
Kavanaugh Michael and Kavanaugh Marea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
9.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2000
Sold by
Kavanaugh Marea
Bought by
Kavanaugh Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
9.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2000
Sold by
Call Dorothy M
Bought by
Kavanaugh Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
9.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $654,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Grant Deed $523,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $300,000 Humboldt Land Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $218,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $326,689 New Conventional
Previous Owner $463,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $80,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $216,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $217,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $174,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $654,000 -5.1% $400 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $689,000 +31.7% $422 / Sq Ft
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Sold $523,000 -- $320 / 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 $6,232 $566,111 $270,608 $295,503
2024 $6,232 $555,011 $265,302 $289,709
2023 $6,098 $544,129 $260,100 $284,029
2022 $6,214 $533,460 $255,000 $278,460
2021 $4,850 $418,011 $167,245 $250,766
2020 $4,829 $413,726 $165,531 $248,195
2019 $4,673 $405,615 $162,286 $243,329
2018 $4,565 $397,662 $159,104 $238,558
2017 $4,477 $389,866 $155,985 $233,881
2016 $4,256 $374,374 $152,927 $221,447
2015 $4,210 $368,751 $150,630 $218,121
2014 $4,019 $349,049 $147,680 $201,369
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 269604

Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

APN: 503-103-004-000