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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $340,000 on Oct 29, 2008

474 4TH ST

ARCATA, CA 95521
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,251 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · Oct 29, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,428 (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.$363,922 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$186,401
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,521
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$363,922

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.38 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHumboldt
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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(10)

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.

H
Arcata High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Sunny Brae Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Arcata Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

474 4th St 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Humboldt County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Downtown / Uniontown

How it measures up in Arcata 95521

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

Living area1,251 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 474 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown / UniontownArcata 95521Humboldt County
Living areabigger than1,251 ft²46% of homes38% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac40% of homes18% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195078% of homes25% of homes31% of homes

About 474 4th St

When did 474 4th St, Arcata, CA last sell?

474 4th St, Arcata, CA last sold on Oct 29, 2008 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 474 4th St, Arcata, CA?

474 4th St, Arcata, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,251 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 474 4th St, Arcata, CA built?

474 4th St, Arcata, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 474 4th St, Arcata, CA?

474 4th St, Arcata, CA is assigned to Arcata High School (high), rated A+; Sunny Brae Middle School (middle), rated B; Arcata Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 474 4th St, Arcata, CA compare to other homes in Arcata 95521?

Among the 5,321 homes in Arcata 95521, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,251 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1950 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 474 4th St, Arcata, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 474 4th St, Arcata, CA was $4,428. The county assessed it at $363,922.

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