$999,000
470 E California Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
MLS# 272356
5 beds  |  3.5 baths  |  3516 sqft

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Property Description
Location, sunshine, and a highly desirable neighborhood come together in this exceptional custom home in Arcata, thoughtfully built by respected local builder Gregory K. Bish. Known for his ''Custom by Design'' craftsmanship, the quality and creativity of his work are evident throughout every room and architectural angle of this one-of-a-kind residence. Set on just over half an acre near the top of East California Avenue, the property enjoys abundant natural light and stunning views from the many well-placed windows throughout the home. The sunny location is ideal for the owned solar system, Tesla Powerwall, and electric vehicle charging setup. Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a separate laundry room, and an attached tripl

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Property Description
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Size: .5 - .74 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 154.6 x 132.65 x 90 x irr
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Style: Custom
Gar Stls: 3
House Color: Tan
Garage Type: Attached
Lot Acres: 0.54
Appearance: Very Good
List Price/SqFt: 284.13
Type of Property: Residential
House Description
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3.5
Total Rooms: 10
Historic Registry: No
Gated Entry: Yes
Year Built: 1986
Main House SqFt: 3516
Location, Legal and Taxes
School District: Arcata
APN: 503-491-001
Zoning
Single Family: 1
Schools
Elementary School: Arcata
Middle School: Sunnybrae
High School: Arcata
Possession
At Close of Escrow: 1
View
Bay: 1
Panoramic: 1
Fenced
Partial: 1
RV Parking
Room for RV Parking: Yes
Lot Description
Flat: 1
Wooded: 1
# of Baths per Level
Full Baths Main: 1
Full Baths Upper: 1
Half Baths Main: 1
Utilities
Circuit Breaker: 1
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Solar: 1
Levels
3 or more Stories: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Road
Curbing: 1
Paved: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Roof
Composition Shingle: 1
Metal: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Garage
Auto Door Opener: 1
Dir Entry to House: 1
Finished: 1
Shop: 1
Financing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
# of Fireplace: 1
Other: 1
Kitchen
Cooktop: 1
Dining in Kitchen: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Water
Public: 1
Dining
Combination: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Living
Cathedral/Vault: 1
Large: 1
Skylight/Solar Tube: 1
Exterior Amenities
Deck: 1
Skylight/Solar Tube: 1
Eco/Green Features
Electric Car Charger: 1
Solar Panels: 1
Interior Amenities
Ceiling Fan: 1
Pellet Stove: 1
Family
Pellet Stove: 1
Laundry
220: 1
Dryer: 1
Dryer Hookup: 1
In House: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Carpeted: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
1st Floor
2nd Bedroom: 1
3rd Bedroom: 1
4th Bedroom: 1
Family/Rec: 1
2nd Floor
5th Bedroom: 1
Laundry: 1
Other: 1
3rd Floor
Primary Bedroom: 1
Documents
Photos - Public: 1
Prelim Title-Public: 1
Listing Information
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-05-20
List Price: $999,000
Current Price: $999,000
Location Legal and Taxes
Area: North Bay
House Number: 470
Street Dir Prefix: E
Street Name: California
Street Suffix: Avenue
Sub-Area: Arcata
State: CA
Zip Code: 95521
Cross Street: Dunbar Court
Directions and Remarks
Directions: L K Wood to California Ave up to the Sunny upper portion of California Ave.
Property Features
View: Bay; Panoramic
Zoning: Single Family
Fenced: Partial
Possession: At Close of Escrow
Levels: 3 or more Stories
Siding: Wood
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Construction: Wood Frame
Roof: Composition Shingle; Metal
Insulation: Unknown
Garage: Auto Door Opener; Dir Entry to House; Finished; Shop
Driveway: Asphalt
Road: Curbing; Paved; Sidewalks
Lot Description: Flat; Wooded
Heating: Natural Gas; Other
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan; Pellet Stove
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Skylight/Solar Tube
Utilities: Circuit Breaker; Electric; Gas; Solar
Kitchen: Cooktop; Dining in Kitchen; Dishwasher; Microwave
Dining: Combination
Living: Cathedral/Vault; Large; Skylight/Solar Tube
Family: Pellet Stove
Laundry: 220; Dryer; Dryer Hookup; In House; Washer; Washer Hookup
1st Floor: 2nd Bedroom; 3rd Bedroom; 4th Bedroom; Family/Rec
2nd Floor: 5th Bedroom; Laundry; Other
3rd Floor: Primary Bedroom
Flooring: Carpeted; Hardwood; Tile
Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Documents: Photos - Public; Prelim Title-Public
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garage. The versatile floor plan easily accommodates a large household, multi-generational living, or extended guest stays. If you are searching for a truly unique property with quality craftsmanship, privacy, and the feeling of a personal sanctuary, this is a must-see home.

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Listing Office: Azalea Realty

Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026

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