Gated Acreage with Privacy on Fickle Hill! 2.5 flat acres, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home, including a ~650 square foot Bonus Room with heating and plumbing, ready to convert to a 2nd Unit/ ADU! Nestled into the redwoods, just a 5 minute drive from town. This rural retreat backs up to the Arcata Community Forest & Arcata Ridge Trail, where Trail 12 & 17 merge. A fun location for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts!
Surprise!!! Who knew all this flat land was hiding on Fickle Hill!! This is your chance to own a spectacular property that is located at the end of a rod iron gated drive 5 minutes from downtown Arcata. This exquisite property backs up to trail 12 of the Arcata Community forest. Parcel is flat and usable. Great for horses or whatever. you desire. Detached garage is 672 sq ft, plus there is a heated studio separated from the main home by a breeze-way into two 200 sq ft heated spaces. Currently used as Art studios but could make a fantastic family room, Master bedroom, or 2nd unit. 3rd bathroom attached. Almost 2000 heated square feet.
Public Records
Oct 12, 2006
Sold
$600,000
$391/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,603 (+3.0%)
$364,140 + $421,362
$785,502
2024
$8,356 (+15.2%)
$364,140 + $421,362
$785,502
2023
$7,253
$357,000 + $413,100
$770,100
2022
$7,247 (+4.6%)
$306,000 + $335,580
$641,580
2021
$6,929 (−4.8%)
$306,000 + $335,580
$641,580
2020
$7,275 (+3.6%)
$300,000 + $329,000
$629,000
2019
$7,024 (+2.5%)
$392,015 + $272,372
$664,387
2018
$6,851 (+1.7%)
$384,329 + $267,032
$651,361
2017
$6,737 (+4.9%)
$369,406 + $256,664
$626,070
2016
$6,424 (+2.0%)
$369,406 + $256,664
$626,070
2015
$6,299 (+1.7%)
$362,163 + $251,632
$613,795
2014
$6,195
$349,736 + $242,998
$592,734
Tax history for 2236 Fickle Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,603 (+3.0%)
$364,140 + $421,362
$785,502
2024
$8,356 (+15.2%)
$364,140 + $421,362
$785,502
2023
$7,253
$357,000 + $413,100
$770,100
2022
$7,247 (+4.6%)
$306,000 + $335,580
$641,580
2021
$6,929 (−4.8%)
$306,000 + $335,580
$641,580
2020
$7,275 (+3.6%)
$300,000 + $329,000
$629,000
2019
$7,024 (+2.5%)
$392,015 + $272,372
$664,387
2018
$6,851 (+1.7%)
$384,329 + $267,032
$651,361
2017
$6,737 (+4.9%)
$369,406 + $256,664
$626,070
2016
$6,424 (+2.0%)
$369,406 + $256,664
$626,070
2015
$6,299 (+1.7%)
$362,163 + $251,632
$613,795
2014
$6,195
$349,736 + $242,998
$592,734
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Humboldt County
APN
500021010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-1
Residential One-Family Zone
The Residential One-Family or R-l Zone is intended to be applied in areas of the County in which topography, access, utilities and public services make the area suitable and desirable for low density residential development.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 2.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 537' x 210.5' x 537' x 210.5'
Lot Size Area: 2.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: Drive up Fickle Hill Approximately 2.2 miles, turn left up private driveway with Iron Gate & Keypad. Follow road to the 2nd house (last house)
Cross Street: Wagon Jack Ln
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 500021010000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 707-502-9090
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Schools
Jacoby Creek Charter School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Arcata High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Estimated sale price
$782,000 – $947,000
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