$450,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

41 Magic Ln Arcata, CA 95521

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
1.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Gated Parking
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fickle Hill dream property. located in the forest just 1.4 miles from downtown Arcata offers seclusion & convenience. Situated on 1.35 acres, this property has it all! 1200 sq ft custom 1bd, 1ba main house with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, open beam ceilings, lots of windows providing ample natural light and a large master bedroom upstairs with peak-a-boo views of the bay and ocean. Also on the property is a detached 2 story 1bd/1bath ADU and 3 additional large (newer) structures that can be used art studio, shop, garage, etc. - the possibilities are endless! This unique property offers potential for a multi-family compound. Large ironwood entry gate with keypad at entrance, back-up propane generator, paved asphalt driveway on dead-end private road,

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Walker

The Real Estate Broker Brokerage Email: tw.therealestatebroker@gmail.com License #01953975 Listed on: 02/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Walker

The Real Estate Broker Brokerage Email: tw.therealestatebroker@gmail.com License #01953975 Listed on: 02/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is in very good condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Plumbed For Gas In Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Range Cooktop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Propane
  • Shared Water Source
  • Shared Well
  • Well
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 503-271-041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,516

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Fickle Hill to Magic Lane
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Miscellaneous Privacy: Yes
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • R V Parking Room For R V Parking: Yes
  • Schools Middle School: Sunnybrae
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Attribution Contact: tw.therealestatebroker@gmail.com
  • ADUDetailOccupiedYN: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • LotFeatures: Bay View, Ocean View, Woods View
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.35
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Gas, Refrig
  • SecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Co List Office Phone: 707-616-7509
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Interior Features: View, Wood Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Listing Information Type SaleOwner Type: Owner
  • Property Description Lot Size2: 1 - 1.99 Acres
  • General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Property Description Accessory Dwelling Unit: Yes
  • Property Description Lot Acres2: 1.35
  • Property Description Appearance2: Very Good
  • Location Legal and Taxes APN: 503-271-041
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Partial: Yes
  • View Woods: Yes
  • Siding Wood4: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Composition Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Electric2: Yes
  • Schools High School2: Arcata
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Driveway Asphalt: Yes
  • Utilities Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Insulation Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Sewer Private3: Yes
  • Lot Description Woods View: Yes
  • Utilities:Propane2: Yes
  • Road:Private: Yes
  • Schools Elementary School2: Arcata
  • Kitchen Range3: Yes
  • 2nd Floor Primary Bedroom2: Yes
  • # of Baths per Level Full Baths Main: 1
  • Kitchen Gas4: Yes
  • Dining Combination2: Yes
  • 1st Floor Dining Room3: Yes
  • 1st Floor Laundry: Yes
  • 1st Floor Living Room3: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Security System: Yes
  • ADU Type ADU: Yes
  • ADU Kitchen Features Gas Range: Yes
  • Living Wood Stove3: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Wood Stove: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Out Building: Yes
  • Road Deadend: Yes
  • ViewBay: Yes
  • Water Shared2: Yes
  • Lot Description Ocean View: Yes
  • Lot Description Bay View: Yes
  • Unit 2 Info Separately Metered2: No
  • Levels 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Woods
  • Exterior Features: Out Building
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Gated
  • General Property Description:Garage Type2: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Propane, Wall, Woodstove, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Well
  • Heating:Propane4: Yes
  • Heating:Wall2: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes
  • Water Well: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 58806.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Colburn Richard S
Bought by
Colburn Yvonne L
Seller's Agent
Thomas Walker
The Real Estate Broker
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Walker
The Real Estate Broker
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-24.87%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$490,544

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,544
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.59%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,849
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$171,537

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Jordan Armica
Bought by
Colburn Yvonne L
Seller's Agent
Thomas Walker
The Real Estate Broker
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Walker
The Real Estate Broker
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-24.87%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,849
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$171,537

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Cook Camri
Bought by
Jordan Armica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Merriewether Steven
Bought by
Jordan Armica

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2016
Closed on
Mar 22, 2017
Sold by
Kelly Allison R
Bought by
Merriewether Steven
Seller's Agent
Jason Coburn
EXP Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Walker
The Real Estate Broker
Sold Price
$425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2017
Sold by
Kelly James F
Bought by
Kelly Allison R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2007
Sold by
Green Dora Annie
Bought by
Kelly James F and Kelly Allison R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $450,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- Stewart Title Of California
Quit Claim Deed $465,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $425,000 Humboldt Land Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Humboldt Land Title Company
Grant Deed $475,000 Humboldt Land Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $115,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $297,500 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $383,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $450,000 -24.9% $375 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Sale $599,000 +40.9% $499 / Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $425,000 -- $354 / 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 $5,516 $493,242 $266,931 $226,311
2024 $5,516 $483,572 $261,698 $221,874
2023 $5,474 $474,091 $256,567 $217,524
2022 $5,579 $464,796 $251,537 $213,259
2021 $5,313 $455,683 $246,605 $209,078
2020 $5,277 $451,012 $244,077 $206,935
2019 $5,107 $442,170 $239,292 $202,878
2018 $4,990 $433,500 $234,600 $198,900
2017 $4,399 $380,000 $190,000 $190,000
2016 $3,825 $330,000 $170,000 $160,000
2015 $3,838 $330,000 $170,000 $160,000
2014 $3,854 $330,000 $170,000 $160,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 268732

Humboldt Association of REALTORS®

APN: 503-271-041-000