The place
About Arcata
Arcata is built around its Plaza and around Cal Poly Humboldt, which shapes both the culture and the rental market. The Arcata Marsh and the community forest put trails and open water within walking distance of most of town.
The market
What comes up for sale
Demand runs steady because of the university, so well-kept homes near the Plaza and campus tend to move. Expect a mix of older in-town houses and newer construction toward the edges.
Inventory changes constantly, so the live Arcata search is always the accurate picture.
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Homes for sale in Arcata.
$649,000 708 Patrick Court
Arcata, CA 95521
5 bd · 1,600 sqft
Courtesy of Ming Tree, Inc.
$697,000 1750 27th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
4 bd · 1,700 sqft
Courtesy of EXP Realty of California, Inc.
$499,000 491 H Street
Arcata, CA 95521
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,474 sqft
Courtesy of Ming Tree, Inc.
$399,000 369 H Street
Arcata, CA 95521
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft
Courtesy of RE/MAX Humboldt Realty
$439,000 1180 Villa Way
Arcata, CA 95521
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
$225,000 2016 Darin Drive
Arcata, CA 95521
3 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft
Courtesy of Casa Nova Realty Group
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Listing data from the Humboldt MLS, updated September 4, 2026.
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