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Quick facts about Arcata
Arcata, originally Union Town or Union, is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California. Arcata’s population is 17,231. This college town located 280 miles north of San Francisco is home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is also the location of the Arcata Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs, including the Headwaters Forest, on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California.
Arcata’s climate is dominated by marine influences associated with Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean. On average, Arcata experiences 40 to 50 inches of rain per year, though there is a short but pronounced dry season from June to September. Average temperature is 46.7 degrees.
The heart of Arcata is the Plaza. The Plaza has a green lawn, extensive flower plantings, and at its center a stature of President McKinley by Haig Patigian. The Plaza is surrounded by stores, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and live music venues. The Plaza is also the center of Humboldt County’s largest famer’s market (April-November), and serves as a major venue for local, Fourth of July festivities, The Arcata Main Street Oyster Festival, the start of the Kinetic Sculpture Race, and the North County Fair.
Arcata also features a large number of original Victorian structures, many of which have been restored.
Newest Arcata Listings
There's great potential at a bargain price for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home in Arcata. Home has a newer heater, south facing yard and can be turned into a gem with your s...
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 251769 MLS
Great opportunity to own a nice big house with an oversized lot in Arcata. The house has 3 bedrooms/2 baths. One bedroom has sliding glass doors onto a back deck looking ...
- 3 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251752 MLS
Charming craftsman style home with a freshly painted exterior, vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, and a fenced back yard. Move right in and enjoy the trail system that...
- 3 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251749 MLS
River, Views, a calm and serene world awaits in Tyee City. Located on the Mad River estuary,just a short drive or longer bike ride to downtown Arcata, this special home i...
- 2 Beds
- 1.0 Baths
- 251741 MLS
Overlooking the Blue Lake hills, this 5 acres with 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits in a sunny and extremely private location. House is a modular, but so beautifully done its a...
- 3 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251712 MLS
A charming home that could use some updating. Hardwood floors upstairs, wood stoves and some development potential. The parcel map is being redrawn and the county's squar...
- 4 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251706 MLS
Charming, vintage Arcata home zoned both residential & commercial. Redwood accents, fenced yard & detached garage. There are plans (sitting on the kitchen counter) to con...
- 2 Beds
- 1.0 Baths
- 251697 MLS
Arcata two houses on one parcel within walking distance to HSU. Unique two bedroom, 1 bath, 796 sq ft house with bonus office space, light & bright with multiple windows,...
- 251695 MLS
Arcata duplex within walking distance to HSU. 3 bedroom 1 bath 912 sq ft. unit plus 2 bedroom 1 bath 432 sq ft unit in back. Detached garage with alley access and off-str...
- 251692 MLS
Beautiful home near HSU & downtown Arcata. This home has two levels, the main floor has kitchen, living, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the second level has a living area w...
- 5 Beds
- 3.0 Baths
- 251690 MLS
Don't miss out on this one! Pride of ownership shows with this beautiful home in family Valley West Estates. This home offers spacious rooms with walk in closet, master s...
- 3 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251683 MLS
Arcata Ranch Style Home in a Great Neighborhood near the Murphy's Market Shopping Center with 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths Single Level with a Detached Shop that can become an Acce...
- 4 Beds
- 2.0 Baths
- 251670 MLS
Freshly painted Westwood home. Nice corner lot with big yard and fruit trees ~ Plum, cherry, fig and blue berries. New carpet. Sweet retro kitchen. Walking distance to sh...
- 3 Beds
- 1.0 Baths
- 251662 MLS