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$969,783$235 / 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 86How 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 $885,000 on Mar 12, 2024

995 E CALIFORNIA AVE

ARCATA, CA 95521
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,132 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.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$970K
$836K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$885,000 · Mar 12, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,124 (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.$643,432 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,686
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$478,746
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$630,816

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.1.01
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.Wood Shingle
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(6)

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
Arcata Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Arcata High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Sunny Brae Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

995 E California 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in California Heights
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in California Heights
  • Among the largest homes in Arcata 95521
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in California Heights
  • Newer than 77% 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
$234K$961K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$969,783
CheaperTypical $468,025Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $352Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area4,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 995 E California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalifornia HeightsArcata 95521Humboldt County
Estimated valuepricier than$969,783almost all homes98% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$235almost no homes2% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than4,132 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac88% of homes86% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198152% of homes77% of homes68% of homes

About 995 E California Ave

How much is 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA is $969,783 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $835,699 to $1,103,867. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA last sell?

995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA last sold on Mar 12, 2024 for $885,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA?

995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 4,132 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA built?

995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA?

995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA is assigned to Arcata Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Arcata High School (high), rated A+; Sunny Brae Middle School (middle), 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 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA compare to other homes in Arcata 95521?

Among the 5,321 homes in Arcata 95521, it is worth more than 98% of them ($969,783 against a typical $468,025), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($235 against a typical $352), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,132 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1981 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Humboldt County, it is worth more than 98% 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 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 995 E California Ave, Arcata, CA was $7,124. The county assessed it at $643,432.

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