$2,400,000
Arcata, CA 95521
MLS# 271572
10480 sqft
1 / 121
Property Description
Situated on a 1.84-acre parcel near Cal Poly Humboldt, this income-producing property offers both immediate cash flow and long-term development potential. The site includes ten existing rental units—six 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath units and four 1-bedroom, 1-bath units—along with a custom main residence, attached garage, and a large, versatile barn. The property is zoned RH - High Density Residential per City of Arcata rezoning, allowing up to 50 units per acre (buyer to verify setbacks, density, and development standards). This zoning presents a compelling opportunity for expansion, redevelopment, or reconfiguration in a supply-constrained rental market near a major university. All rental units are separately metered, with tenants responsible for water, sewer, and PG&E,
Details
Maps
Property Description
Realtor.com Type: Multi Family
Lot Size: 1 - 1.99 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 213.87 x 119.7 x 117.81 irr
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Style: 2 Story
Gar Stls: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Lot Acres: 1.84
Appearance: Very Good
List Price/SqFt: 229.01
Type of Property: Multi-Family
Building Description
Historic Registry: No
Total Units: 11
Main House SqFt: 10480
Year Built: 1991
Location, Legal and Taxes
School District: Arcata
APN: 507-071-018
Zoning
Single Family: 1
Multi-Family: 1
Schools
Elementary School: Arcata
Middle School: Sunnybrae
High School: Arcata
Possession
At Close of Escrow: 1
View
Woods: 1
Fenced
Partial: 1
RV Parking
Room for RV Parking: Yes
Miscellaneous
Sidewalk: Yes
Lot Description
Flat: 1
In Town: 1
Sloping: 1
Utilities
220 Volts: 1
Circuit Breaker: 1
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Separate Laundry: 1
Separately Metered: 1
Telephone: 1
Underground: 1
Levels
2 Story: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Total Units By Type
# 1 Bedroom Units: 4
# 2 Bedroom Units: 6
# 3 Bedroom Units: 1
# Full Baths: 12
# of Half Baths: 7
# of Heating Units: 11
# of Ranges: 11
# of Refrigerators: 11
# of Water Heaters: 11
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Slab: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Road
Dirt: 1
Gravel: 1
Paved: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Roof
Composition Shingle: 1
Insulation
Dual Pane Window: 1
Unknown: 1
Financing Terms
Owner Carry 1st: 1
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Shared: 1
Parking
11 - 20 Spaces: 1
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
On Site: 1
Paved: 1
Private: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Wall: 1
Kitchen
Dining in Kitchen: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrig: 1
Water
Public: 1
Dining
Cathedral Vault: 1
Combination: 1
Open: 1
Other-Spec in Remark: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Living
Deck Off: 1
Exterior Amenities
Deck: 1
Out Building: 1
Skylight: 1
Interior Amenities
Wood Stove: 1
Family
Large: 1
Laundry
Washer: 1
Coin Op: 1
Dryer: 1
Flooring
Carpeted: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Documents
Maps - Public: 1
Photos - Public: 1
Listing Information
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-02-12
List Price: $2,400,000
Current Price: $2,400,000
Location Legal and Taxes
Area: North Bay
House Number: 3122
Street Name: St Louis
Street Suffix: Road
Sub-Area: Arcata
State: CA
Zip Code: 95521
Cross Street: Janes Creek Dr
Directions and Remarks
Directions: L K Wood to St. Louis Road overpass to St Louis Road. Coming from the North Spears Avenuet to St. louis Road across from Janes Creek Subdivision Entrance.
Property Features
View: Woods
Fenced: Partial
Zoning: Single Family; Multi-Family
Possession: At Close of Escrow
Levels: 2 Story
Parking: 11 - 20 Spaces; Attached; Detached; On Site; Paved; Private
Kitchen: Dining in Kitchen; Dishwasher; Range; Refrig
Dining: Cathedral Vault; Combination; Open; Other-Spec in Remark
Living: Deck Off
Family: Large
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter; Slab
Laundry: Coin Op; Dryer; Washer
Siding: Wood; Other
Roof: Composition Shingle
Insulation: Dual Pane Window; Unknown
Heating: Forced Air; Wall
Construction: Wood Frame
Driveway: Gravel; Shared
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Lot Description: Flat; In Town; Sloping
Road: Dirt; Gravel; Paved; Sidewalks
Interior Amenities: Wood Stove
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Out Building; Skylight
Utilities: 220 Volts; Circuit Breaker; Electric; Gas; Natural Gas; Separate Laundry; Separately Metered; Telephone; Underground
Flooring: Carpeted; Tile; Vinyl; Wood
Financing Terms: Owner Carry 1st
Documents: Maps - Public; Photos - Public
Supplements
Minimizing owner expenses and improving net operating income. The main home features custom 1960s design elements and offers multiple value-add scenarios, including owner-occupancy with rental income, potential live/work use, or possible conversion to additional units (buyer to verify).
The barn provides further flexibility for storage, workshop, business use, or adaptive reuse, enhancing both operational and redevelopment options.
A rare Humboldt County offering combining current income, expense efficiency, and high-density zoning upside in a prime Arcata location.
Listing Office: Azalea Realty
Last Updated: February - 14 - 2026
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