Last Sold Price
3 beds2 baths1,550 sqft$387/sqft
1981 Upper Bay Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

Description

Picture perfect and upgraded. Perfectly located just on the outskirts of the city limits. This immaculate home has an open floor plan with gleaming oak hardwood floors and a gas fireplace with hearth. There is a spacious family room addition. Remodeled kitchen with new oak cabinets, stunning copper backsplash, downdraft jenn-aire range and recessed lighting. Upgraded bathrooms, one bath features a new porcelain tile walk in shower. From the dining the french doors lead to the cement patio and a cement...Picture perfect and upgraded. Perfectly located just on the outskirts of the city limits. This immaculate home has an open floor plan with gleaming oak hardwood floors and a gas fireplace with hearth. There is a spacious family room addition. Remodeled kitchen with new oak cabinets, stunning copper backsplash, downdraft jenn-aire range and recessed lighting. Upgraded bathrooms, one bath features a new porcelain tile walk in shower. From the dining the french doors lead to the cement patio and a cement walk way to the 16 x 14 shed. The back yard is landscaped and there is room for RV parking with a 50 AMP hook up. Security system front and back, irrigation system. All you need to do is move right in. Located close to Cal Poly HSU, hospital, school, and public transportation
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen Orsolics • DRE #01200980 • Brokerage DRE #02014153 • Redwood Realty
    P: (707) 834-1818 C: (707) 834-1818 karen@humboldtredwoodrealty.com

Property Details for 1981 Upper Bay Road

Status
MLS #
264268
Days on Compass
13
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
pacific Manor
View
Pasture
Has View
Yes
Zoning Description
Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$515,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

[Arcata, CA]

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 07/16/25

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Redwood Realty, Karen Orsolics, DRE #01200980

Sold By Coldwell Banker Sellers Realty, Teresa Lawrence, DRE #02061121

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Building Information for 1981 Upper Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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Property Information for 1981 Upper Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Janes Rd
  • Directions: Janes road to upper Bay
  • Latitude: 40.895385
  • Longitude: -124.09502
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
School Information
  • Elementary School: Pacific Union
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, RV Access/Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1550.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Garage
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 1981 Upper Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2023

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #264268

$600,000
Jun 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514390269

$600,000
May 31, 2023

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #264268

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2023

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #264268

$600,000
06/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514390269

$600,000
05/31/2023

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #264268

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

Public Records for 1981 Upper Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$178,500Additions$433,500Total$612,000
Tax Record2025$6,638 ($553 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,969 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningR-1CountyHUMBOLDTAPN507-222-004-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1981 Upper Bay Road

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

Arcata High School
Public9 to 12

Tsurai High (Continuation) School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1981 Upper Bay Road, Arcata, CA 95521
$600,000
3
2
1,550
6,534
$254,000
4
2
1,228
7,405
$425,000
3
1
1,008
7,200
$532,500
4
1,780
7,840
$303,500
3
2
1,316
6,969
3
1
950
6,969

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Listing Courtesy of Redwood Realty, Karen Orsolics, DRE #01200980

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