Off market feb 2022 for $370K

$404,054

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,398/mo

•

900

sq ft

1978 Ward St, Arcata, CA 95521

About this home

Cute cottage with its own trail to the bay and close to the ocean and beach. This adorable 2 bedroom, one bath cottage was completely refurbished recently with new interior and exterior paint, new laminate wood plank flooring throughout, new kitchen cabinets and counters, new bathroom, new light fixtures, and more. Here, you will enjoy a gated and partially fenced 1.45 acre lot that is mostly flat and usable with trails that lead to the bay for the bird and water enthusiasts and nature lovers, in general.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

1.45 acresLot Size

$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Suzy Wooden •DRE #01347139 • Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty

Contact: 707-496-1216

Bought with Kevin Dreyer, Realtor/Broker Dreyer •DRE #00960868 • Community / KD

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•Source:HAR #260710

Redfin Estimate

$404,054

$34K since sold in February 2022$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 36.7% higher than the average sale price ($296K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 14, 2026
$290,000
A
2 beds1 bath734 sq ft
1741 Victor Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$260,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,090 sq ft
2070 Darin Dr, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$242,500
C
2 beds1 bath944 sq ft
803 L St, Eureka, CA 95501
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$407,500
D
2 beds1 bath1,199 sq ft
1124 14th St, Eureka, CA 95503
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$200,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
1423 11th St, Eureka, CA 95501
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$374,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft
1919 Park St, Arcata, CA 95521

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Market trends in 95521, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$562K

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

9 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 1978 Ward St

Date

Event

Price

HAR #260710

Feb 4, 2022

Sold

$370,000

$411/sq ft

Dec 14, 2021

Listed

$399,000

$443/sq ft

HAR #254893

May 29, 2020

Sold

$98,000

$109/sq ft

Sep 8, 2019

Listed

$100,000

$111/sq ft

Property is flat with some wet lands, there is access to the Bay as per owner, There is an old house, 2 bedrooms, at the back of the property, in poor to worse than poor condition. There are some fruit trees on the property, Zoning includes, Coastal, Flood, Residential Suburban, Architectural Review, and wet lands. There may be additional zoning restrictions buyer should check with the county. Owner has had the property surveyed and the survey is recorded with the County.

HAR #248723

Aug 23, 2017

Listed

$199,000

$221/sq ft

Tax history for 1978 Ward St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

900

Year built

1988

Style

Vacant Land

County

Humboldt County

APN

506371007000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Residential Suburban Zone

The Residential Suburban or RS Zone is intended to be applied in areas of the County which are particularly suited to large-lot development. The following regulations shall apply in all Residential Suburban or RS Zones.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Recreation
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Propane, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Master Downstairs
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Other
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Laundry Features: Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 900.0
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security Gate
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Open Lot, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 140 x 422 x 140 x 487
Lot Size Acres: 1.45

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Underground Utilities

Location

Location Information
Directions: Directions:New Navy Base Rd/HWY 255, to Lupin OR Carlson, to Peninsula, to Sandy Rd, to right on Ward, last gate on your left. No sign on property.
Cross Street: Peninsula

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.45 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 506371007000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
AttributionContact: 707-496-1216

Around this home

Schools

Arcata Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi

4/10

Sunny Brae Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

6/10

Arcata High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 71° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Arcata, CA • 95521

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Estimated sale price

$384,000 – $465,000

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Home values near 1978 Ward St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1977 Ward St, Arcata, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$293,499
1970 Peerless Ave, Arcata, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 782 Sq. Ft.	$257,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Mill Rd, Arcata, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$241,330
1972 Peninsula Dr, Arcata, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$462,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
1988 Peninsula Dr, Arcata, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 738 Sq. Ft.	$332,406
1969 Peerless Ave, Arcata, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1015 Sq. Ft.	$313,545

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