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$439,255
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1539 BUTTERMILK LN

ARCATA, CA 95521
0
Baths
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$439K
$384K low$494K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,139 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$374,009 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,651
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,358
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$374,009

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHumboldt
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Jacoby CreekA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Arcata High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Jacoby Creek Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.641

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,702
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.76 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

1539 Buttermilk Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Sunny Brae
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Sunny Brae

What homes are worth in Arcata 95521

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$242K$941K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Arcata 95521.

How it measures up in Arcata 95521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arcata 95521.

Estimated value$439,255
CheaperTypical $466,062Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

How 1539 Buttermilk Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunny BraeArcata 95521Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,25532% of homes41% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac83% of homes76% of homes65% of homes

About 1539 Buttermilk Ln

How much is 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA is $439,255 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $384,307 to $494,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA?

1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA is assigned to Jacoby Creek (elementary), rated A; Arcata High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Jacoby Creek Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA compare to other homes in Arcata 95521?

Among the 5,324 homes in Arcata 95521, it is worth more than 41% of them ($439,255 against a typical $466,062) and its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA was $4,139. The county assessed it at $374,009.

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