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470 E California Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521 - Single Family Home

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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 rapid car charging setup. Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a separate laundry room, NEW ROOF and an attached triple car 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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Quick Facts

Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
3.5
Total Rooms:
10
Area:
3516 sq ft
Style:
Custom
Condition:
Very Good
Year Built:
1986
Lot Size:
0.54 acres
Garage:
Attached 3 car
Est. Payment:
$5051 / month
(20% down, 30 years @ 6.5%)
Asking Price:
$ 999,000
Days on Market:
3
Listing Office:
Azalea Realty
Listing Agent:
Joanie Frederick
Contact:
Ming Tree, Realtors
707-445-4500

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    Interior Features:

  • Levels: 3 or more Stories
  • Laundry: 220, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Dryer, In House, Washer
  • General: Cathedral/Vault, Ceiling Fan(s), Cooktop, Skylight/Solar Tube, Dining in Kitchen
  • Eco/Green Features: Solar Panels, Electric Car Charger
  • Heating: Other, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Carpeted, Hardwood, Tile

    • Exterior Features:

  • Style: Custom
  • Condition: Very Good
  • House Color: Tan
  • Garage: 3, Attached, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener
  • RV Parking: Yes

    • Construction Features:

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roofing: Shingle, Metal

    • Lot Features:

  • View: Panoramic, Bay
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Zoning: No

    • Location Features:

  • Road/Access: Curbing, Paved, Sidewalks
  • Gated Entry: Yes

    • Utilities Features:

  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Walk Score®: 3 Car-Dependent - Almost all errands require a car
  • Transit Score®: 0 Minimal Transit - It is possible to get on a bus
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Neighborhood details for 470 E California Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521 - Neighborhood: California Heights

HousingNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Total Households9153009099
Median Age of Home198519851969
Median Property Value$498,765$498,531$339,963
Homes Owner Occupied34.32%34.16%37.85%
Homes Rented65.68%65.84%62.15%
Homes Vacant4.48%4.46%4.73%
Median Rent$ 944$ 941$ 877
Crime Risk (national avg is 100)Near HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Overall Crime Risk100100110
Murder Risk172172148
Assault Risk606086
Burglary Risk193192166
Vehicle Theft Risk181181148
PeopleNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Population239779620336
Male47.81%47.77%50.96%
Female52.19%52.23%49.04%
Median Age23.823.831.8
People Per Household2.292.292.41
Households with Children34.32%34.15%40.29%
Median Household Income$43,014$43,031$40,506
EducationNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Some High School6.24%6.22%7.74%
High School6.04%6.02%16.38%
Associate Degree4.33%4.49%6.76%
Bachelors Degree34.14%34.01%24.26%
Masters Degree12.39%12.45%8.34%
Graduate Degree22.36%22.38%14.05%
Professional Degree2.11%2.1%2.2%
Doctorate Degree7.85%7.82%3.51%
CommutingNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Average commute time15 minutes15 minutes16 minutes
Travel by Car85.19%83.99%73.07%
Travel by Public Transportation0.0%0.08%0.68%
Travel by Walking5.41%6.56%11.51%
Travel by Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
Work from Home3.68%3.75%4.8%
WeatherNear HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Average Annual temperature53 degrees53 degrees53 degrees
Average Annual minimum44 degrees44 degrees43 degrees
Average Annual maximum60 degrees61 degrees62 degrees
January Average Low38 degrees38 degrees36 degrees
July Average High65 degrees65 degrees72 degrees
Sunny Days per Year186 days186 days186 days
Partly Clear Days per Year78 days78 days78 days
Cloudy Days per Year7 days7 days7 days
Rainy Days per Year117 days117 days117 days
Snowy Days per Year0 days0 days0 days
Annual Rainfall46.0 in.46.39 in.68.08 in.
Annual Snowfall0 in.0 in.0 in.
Environmental (national avg is 100)Near HereNeighborhoodZip Code
Pollution Index100100100
Earthquake Index641641641
Wind Index222
Hurricane Index000
Tornado Index888
Hail Index000

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