491 H St

Arcata, CA 95521

$619,000
Price
2
Beds
1,474 Sq. Ft.
$420 / Sq. Ft.
1,474
Sq. Ft.
$420
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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.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.
  1. Listed by Darla McKenzie • DRE #01164724 • Brokerage DRE #01527080 • Ming Tree, Inc.
    P: (707)-499-5041 C: (707)-499-5041 darlam@mingtree.com

Property Details for 491 H Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Zoning Description
Single Family,Commercial
LISTING UPDATED: 05/30/2026 09:32 PM

Property Details for 491 H Street

StatusActive
MLS #272417
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
CountyHumboldt County
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Building Information for 491 H Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF

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Property Information for 491 H Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C017
  • Cross Street: 5th
  • Directions: Corner if 5th and H Street
  • Latitude: 40.865694
  • Longitude: -124.08834
  • MLS Area Major: North Bay
  • MLS Area Minor: North Bay
School Information
  • High School: Arcata
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 22,215
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22215.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1474.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: One
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen

Property History for 491 H Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272417

$619,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2026

Listed (Active)

Humboldt Association of REALTORS #272417

$619,000

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

Schools near 491 H 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
Union Street Charter School
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Arcata Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sunny Brae Middle School
Public6 to 8

Arcata High School
Public9 to 12

Union Street Charter School
CharterK to 5

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More information about 491 H Street, Arcata, CA 95521

491 H Street is a single family home for sale in Arcata, CA 95521. This property was listed for sale on May 28, 2026 by Ming Tree, Inc., it's currently listed at $619,000. This listing's school districts are Arcata Elementary School District, Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Nearby schools include Arcata Elementary School, Sunny Brae Middle School and Arcata High School. 491 H Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,474 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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