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48 California Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521 - Single Family Home

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Description:

Welcome home to this bright, south and west facing 3 bedroom, 2 bath Arcata retreat, thoughtfully updated for comfortable everyday living. Sunlight pours through quality Marvin windows, highlighting the warm, modern feel of the white cork flooring and inviting interior spaces. The home features a walk-in closet, updated electrical, and an on demand water heater for added efficiency and convenience. Step outside to a spacious newer deck designed to capture the sun and create the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. The low maintenance yard is complemented by a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and outdoor climbing structure, offering a unique blend of wellness and recreation. A large insulated garage with a wood stove provides space for hobbies, storage, or a workshop! Don't miss it!

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Quick Facts

Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Total Rooms:
7
Area:
1680 sq ft
Style:
Ranch
Condition:
Very Good
Year Built:
1970
Lot Size:
0.15 acres
Garage:
Attached 2 car
Est. Payment:
$3489 / month
(20% down, 30 years @ 6.5%)
Asking Price:
$ 690,000
Days on Market:
1
Listing Office:
Hyperion Humboldt Realty Inc
Listing Agent:
Christy Mast
Contact:
Ming Tree, Realtors
707-445-4500

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    Interior Features:

  • Levels: One
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Dryer, Washer
  • General: Dining in Kitchen, Sauna, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Woodstove
  • Flooring: Carpeted, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl

    • Exterior Features:

  • Style: Ranch
  • Condition: Very Good
  • House Color: Grey
  • Garage: 2, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attached
  • RV Parking: No

    • Construction Features:

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roofing: Shingle

    • Lot Features:

  • View: Panoramic, City Lights, Woods
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Zoning: No

    • Location Features:

  • Road/Access: Sidewalks, Curbing, Paved, Public, Deadend
  • Gated Entry: No

    • Utilities Features:

  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Walk Score®: 17 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 48 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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