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$465,705$311 / 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 97How 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

490 FOREST AVE

ARCATA, CA 95521
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,497 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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

$466K
$453K low$479K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,666 (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.$234,866 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,193
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,673
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,866

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.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Arcata High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

490 Forest Ave 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 91% of homes in Curtis Heights / Woodland Heights
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Arcata 95521
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Curtis Heights / Woodland Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Curtis Heights / Woodland Heights
  • Older than 94% of homes in Curtis Heights / Woodland Heights

What homes are worth in Arcata 95521

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

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$245K$954K

This home is worth more than 50% 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$465,705
CheaperTypical $466,063Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $360Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,497 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 490 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCurtis Heights / Woodland HeightsArcata 95521Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$465,7059% of homes50% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31128% of homes19% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,497 ft²11% of homes56% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac24% of homes55% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19546% of homes38% of homes39% of homes

About 490 Forest Ave

How much is 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA is $465,705 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $452,814 to $478,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA last sell?

490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA last sold on Apr 28, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA?

490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,497 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA built?

490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA?

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

How does 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA compare to other homes in Arcata 95521?

Among the 5,324 homes in Arcata 95521, it is worth more than 50% of them ($465,705 against a typical $466,063), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($311 against a typical $360), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,497 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1954 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 67% 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 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA was $2,666. The county assessed it at $234,866.

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