Last Sold Price
3 beds1,424 sqft$246/sqft
470 Canyon Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

Description

Lots of potential for this 3 bed, 2 bath Arcata home near Cal Poly Humboldt. Home sits on a wooded .20 acre lot on the end of a quiet street. The main floor has 2 beds and 1 bath, and there is an upstairs 1 bed, 1 bath living area accessible through the one car attached garage or outside steps that is currently tenant-occupied. (see agent remarks)
Needs some TLC, seller has replaced some siding and also completed Sewer Lateral replacement in 2016. Sellers may need short rent back period to facilitate
...Lots of potential for this 3 bed, 2 bath Arcata home near Cal Poly Humboldt. Home sits on a wooded .20 acre lot on the end of a quiet street. The main floor has 2 beds and 1 bath, and there is an upstairs 1 bed, 1 bath living area accessible through the one car attached garage or outside steps that is currently tenant-occupied. (see agent remarks)

Needs some TLC, seller has replaced some siding and also completed Sewer Lateral replacement in 2016. Sellers may need short rent back period to facilitate moving out of the area. Comes with one year home warranty. All Showings must be after 1pm please. AS-IS sale preferred. Buyer to verify square footage (sqft. listed per Assessor's Property Characteristics Report).
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Don Chin • DRE #01239495 • Brokerage DRE #01239495 • Community Realty / dc
    P: (707) 499-4446 C: (707) 499-4446 donlaura@gmail.com

Property Details for 470 Canyon Road

Status
MLS #
263896
Days on Compass
8
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Architectural Style
Multi-Level
View
Trees/Woods, Ocean
Has View
Yes
Zoning Description
Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$447,400

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

[Arcata, CA]

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Community Realty / dc, Don Chin, DRE #01239495

Sold By Forbes & Associates, Claire Patton, DRE #01868329

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Building Information for 470 Canyon Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 470 Canyon Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Ridge Road
  • Directions: LK Wood to Ridge Rd, Turn right on Mack Rd. to Canyon
  • Latitude: 40.884625
  • Longitude: -124.077792
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
School Information
  • Elementary School: Arcata
  • High School: Arcata
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sunnybrae
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 77 x 94 x 103 x 100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1424.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heating: Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Garage
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows

Property History for 470 Canyon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2023

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #263896

$350,000
Apr 28, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511912813

$350,000
Apr 5, 2023

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #263896

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2023

Sold

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #263896

$350,000
04/28/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511912813

$350,000
04/05/2023

Pending

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #263896

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

Public Records for 470 Canyon Road

Taxable ValueLand$187,272Additions$176,868Total$364,140
Tax Record2025$4,226 ($352 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningRHCountyHUMBOLDTAPN503-381-023-000

Schools near 470 Canyon Road

This home is within Arcata Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Arcata Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sunny Brae Middle School
Public6 to 8

Arcata High 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: 470 Canyon Road, Arcata, CA 95521
$350,000
3
1,424
8,712
13,354
$407,500
3
1
1,206
12,632
15,835
4
4,112
13,068
10,425

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Listing Courtesy of Community Realty / dc, Don Chin, DRE #01239495

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