1638 Old Arcata Rd

1,750 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
1,750
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Directly across from Jacoby Creek elementary school sits this amazing 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This home is situated on an oversized lot with separate access to the downstairs 1 bedroom 1 bath with kitchenette--previously used as a vacation rental. Upstairs you'll find the kitchen and living room with newly finished hardwood floors as well as 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. There's nothing for you to do but unpack and start enjoying this beautiful space! You can walk to the Beachcomber Café and are still within...Directly across from Jacoby Creek elementary school sits this amazing 4 bedroom 2 bath home. This home is situated on an oversized lot with separate access to the downstairs 1 bedroom 1 bath with kitchenette--previously used as a vacation rental. Upstairs you'll find the kitchen and living room with newly finished hardwood floors as well as 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. There's nothing for you to do but unpack and start enjoying this beautiful space! You can walk to the Beachcomber Café and are still within Arcata City limits. Ask your realtor for a list of the improvements to the property completed over the past 3 years including a new roof!
  1. Listed by Robin Bailie • DRE #01917688 • Brokerage DRE #02074234 • Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty
    P: (707)-362-2074 C: (707)-362-2074 coldwellbankersellersrealty@coldwellbanker.com

Property Details for 1638 Old Arcata Road

Zoning Description
Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2026 09:46 AM

Property Details for 1638 Old Arcata Road

StatusSold
MLS #255866
Days on Compass2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyHumboldt County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty, Robin Bailie, DRE #01917688

Sold By Forbes & Associates - Eric Cecchin, Eric Cecchin, DRE #01200438

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Building Information for 1638 Old Arcata Road

Stories-Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 1638 Old Arcata Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Golf Course
  • Directions: Across from Jacoby Creek School
  • Latitude: 40.846574
  • Longitude: -124.06629201
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
School Information
  • Elementary School: Jacoby Creek
  • High School: Arcata
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jacoby Creek
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Oversized
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1750.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1989
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 1638 Old Arcata Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2020

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

$446,000
Feb 16, 2020

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

Feb 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

$445,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2020

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

$446,000
02/16/2020

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

02/14/2020

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #255866

$445,000

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

Public Records for 1638 Old Arcata Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,727Additions$269,034Total$487,761
Tax Record2025$5,338 ($445 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,698 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,698 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,147 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningRVLCountyHUMBOLDTAPN500-191-042-000

Schools near 1638 Old Arcata Road

This home is within Jacoby Creek Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jacoby Creek Charter School
PublicK to 8

Arcata High School
Public9 to 12

Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty, Robin Bailie, DRE #01917688

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