Perched among the trees on 3.24 private acres, this inviting cabin-style home feels like your own peaceful treehouse retreat--offering privacy, natural beauty, and a surprising sense of escape just minutes from Arcata and Blue Lake. Thoughtfully refreshed with fresh exterior paint and a spacious new deck, the home invites you to slow down and enjoy its tranquil forest setting. Inside, vaulted ceilings in both the living and family rooms create an open, airy feel, while large windows frame the surrounding trees and bring the outdoors in. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and character, and a flexible bonus room is ideal for a home office, pantry, or hobby space. The detached 3-car garage provides abundant room for vehicles, storage, or workshop projects. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the deck, watching the changing seasons through the trees, or simply enjoying the quiet, this home offers a lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find. Conveniently located just minutes from Arcata, Blue Lake, Highways 101 and 299, and nearby Mad River Pump 1 recreation, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and everyday convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.24 acresLot Size
$394Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lacey Lyons•DRE #02002445• Redwood Realty
Pacific, located between Arcata Plaza and the Arcata Community Forest, is a residential and campus-adjacent Arcata neighborhood with a walkable grid and redwood-framed greenbelts. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Arcata Plaza at 9th St and G St, where bookstores, coffee counters, and small galleries set a steady street-level hum. Architectural cues lean Craftsman bungalows, compact mid-century homes, and student-era rentals mixed with newer infill. Humboldt State University (Cal Poly Humboldt) brings bike traffic and a calendar of lectures and performances. Arcata Theatre Lounge and the Arcata Playhouse anchor nights out without feeling loud. Redwood Park and the Community Forest trails keep the air cool and the pace outdoorsy.
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Offer insights
194 Barley Rd · $684,000
$676K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $676K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
124 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Double pane windows
Fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Deck
Wooded lot
Asphalt road access
Has a view
Insulation (energy efficient feature)
Home design
Single family residence
Two levels
Parking
3-car garage
RV access/parking
Construction
Frame construction with wood siding
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built on 3.24 acres
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Electricity and solar
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Looking to be close to Arcata and have the warmth of Blue Lake weather with plenty of outdoor space to create a large garden, have chickens and have the serenity of being in the woods? This 3.24 Acre parcel is just that place. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a small office space, large vaulted ceilings in the living room and family room, a 3 car garage for plenty of storage and a deck that has tons of sunshine on a nice sunny day! This is a must see property so schedule your showing today with your favorite Realtor!
Public Records
Oct 26, 1992
Sold
$200,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,683 (+5.3%)
$60,688 + $163,787
$224,475
2024
$2,548
$60,688 + $163,787
$224,475
2023
$2,547 (+0.5%)
$59,499 + $160,576
$220,075
2022
$2,533 (+0.6%)
$57,190 + $154,342
$211,532
2021
$2,518 (+7.3%)
$57,190 + $154,342
$211,532
2020
$2,347 (+1.6%)
$56,069 + $151,316
$207,385
2019
$2,310 (+6.8%)
$55,495 + $149,765
$205,260
2018
$2,164 (+1.6%)
$54,407 + $146,829
$201,236
2017
$2,131 (+1.7%)
$52,296 + $141,128
$193,424
2016
$2,094 (+1.8%)
$52,296 + $141,128
$193,424
2015
$2,056 (+1.4%)
$51,271 + $138,361
$189,632
2014
$2,027
$49,512 + $133,614
$183,126
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.24 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,738
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,738
Year built
1976
Style
Vacant Land
County
Humboldt County
APN
516282019000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
AG
Agriculture General Zone
The Agriculture General or AG Zone is intended to be applied in areas in which agriculture is the desirable predominant use and rural residential uses are secondary.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Golf related
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 80° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Arcata, CA • 95521
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 194 Barley Rd
$661,471
$23K under list price of $684K
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