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$525,973$532 / ft²
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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $510,000 on May 21, 2024

2023 ERNEST WAY

ARCATA, CA 95521
3
Beds
1
Baths
988 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$526K
$500K low$552K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$510,000 · May 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,461 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$520,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$204,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$317,978

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHUMBOLDT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Pacific Union Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Arcata High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Northern Humboldt Union High 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

2023 Ernest Way 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 more than 77% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Arcata 95521

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
$229K$933K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$525,973
CheaperTypical $466,779Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$532
CheaperTypical $352Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 2023 Ernest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArcata 95521Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,97365% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53297% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²13% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac50% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than196660% of homes55% of homes

About 2023 Ernest Way

How much is 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA is $525,973 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $499,662 to $552,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA last sell?

2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA last sold on May 21, 2024 for $510,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA?

2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA built?

2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA?

2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA is assigned to Pacific Union Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Arcata High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA compare to other homes in Arcata 95521?

Among the 5,321 homes in Arcata 95521, it is worth more than 65% of them ($525,973 against a typical $466,779), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($532 against a typical $352), it is bigger than 13% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1966 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 77% 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 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2023 Ernest Way, Arcata, CA was $3,461. The county assessed it at $520,200.

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