1290 I St

Arcata, CA 95521

$991,300
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,521 Sq. Ft.
$393 / Sq. Ft.
2,521
Sq. Ft.
$393
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/29/26
Sold 5/29/26

Description

First time on the market in the heart of Arcata! This beautifully maintained 1940s-era home, held in the same family since it was built, offers picturesque views of Humboldt Bay and features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Highlights include a spacious backyard with a garden shed, hardwood floors throughout, cedar-lined closets, fireplace, and an additional approx. 1,200 sq ft of garage/daylight basement space. Some of the major upgrades include modernized electrical, a new on-demand water heater and...First time on the market in the heart of Arcata! This beautifully maintained 1940s-era home, held in the same family since it was built, offers picturesque views of Humboldt Bay and features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Highlights include a spacious backyard with a garden shed, hardwood floors throughout, cedar-lined closets, fireplace, and an additional approx. 1,200 sq ft of garage/daylight basement space. Some of the major upgrades include modernized electrical, a new on-demand water heater and furnace, freshly poured driveway, and fresh interior and exterior paint. This truly special property is move in ready and ready for it's new chapter.
  1. Listed by Tasha Babich • DRE #02078260 • Brokerage DRE #01226140 • RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
    P: (707)-845-1648 C: (707)-845-1648 tbabich@humboldtrealty.com

Property Details for 1290 I Street

View
Bay, Panoramic
Has View
Yes
Zoning Description
Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2026 03:32 PM

Property Details for 1290 I Street

StatusSold
MLS #272069
Days on Compass8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyHumboldt County
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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Humboldt Realty, Tasha Babich, DRE #02078260

Sold By Community Realty-Arcata, Shaelawn Matsen, DRE #01119022

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Building Information for 1290 I Street

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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$4,940

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Property Information for 1290 I Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: 13th
  • Latitude: 40.872303
  • Longitude: -124.086524
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125 X 85
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 2521.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 5

Property History for 1290 I Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

$991,300—
Apr 28, 2026

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

—
Apr 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

$999,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

$991,300
04/28/2026

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

—
04/20/2026

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272069

$999,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1290 I Street

Taxable ValueLand$19,156Additions$80,044Total$99,200
Tax Record2025$1,391 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,521 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,521 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1952ZoningRLCountyHUMBOLDTAPN021-092-003-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1290 I Street

This home is within Arcata Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Arcata Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Sunny Brae Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Arcata High School
Public - 9 to 12
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Arcata Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sunny Brae Middle School
Public6 to 8

Arcata High School
Public9 to 12

Redwood Coast Montessori
CharterK to 12

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