First time on the market, this lovingly cared for 1950's ranch has been in one family since it was built. Beautiful corner lot with mature trees and flowers on Jolly Giant Creek. Convenient location minutes to Cal Poly Humboldt, downtown Arcata, parks and Arcata Marsh trails. This home is zoned residential medium density and commercial general a rare find.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (9/4)
$499,000
491 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
2beds
1baths
1,474sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.51 Acres Lot
$484,500 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature trees and flowersOn jolly giant creekBeautiful corner lot
- 109 days
- 685
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darla McKenzie 707-499-5041,
Ming Tree, Inc.
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 272417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Electric, None
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
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Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 22,215
- Features: Greenbelt
Details
- Parcel number: 021184006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Arcata
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$484,500
$460,000 - $509,000
$1,750/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$339/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$356/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $550,000-5%$373/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $579,000-6.5%$393/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,000$420/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 95521
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Arcata
Source: HBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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