Off Market Nov 2016 for $370K

$528,262

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,358/mo

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1 ba

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1,524

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968 12th St, Arcata, CA 95521

About this home

Charming Craftsman in the heart of Arcata. Sit on the front porch and watch the world go by! This home features, 1524 Sq. Ft. , 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with beautiful built-ins, woodstove w/ hearth, formal dining with built-ins (or could be 3rd bedroom/family room), kitchen w/ oak cabinetry and plenty of work space, spacious laundry room w/ original storage and work areas, spacious garage with work/storage areas, bedrooms are spacious with built-ins and window seat, oversized lot with fruit trees and lots of room to play, R. V. parking, newer water heater and heating system. This home has endless storage, nooks and crannies and charm galore! Sewer lateral work will be completed by close of escrow.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by First Class Service With First Class Results! Helard-Shumard •DRE #01204587 • Forbes Associates - Tracy Helard Shumard

Bought with Eric Cecchin •DRE #01200438 • Forbes & Associates - Eric Cecchin

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Redfin Estimate

$528,262

$158K since sold in November 2016$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 35.2% higher than the average sale price ($391K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$400,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,413 sq ft
1731 Stewart Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$452,500
B
2 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
1977 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$460,000
C
1 bed1 bath1,200 sq ft
120 & 120a 13th St, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$462,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
1130 Villa Way, Arcata, CA 95521
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$178,000
E
1 bed1 bath835 sq ft
330 California Ave, Arcata, CA 95521

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$2,156/mo

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Market trends in 95521, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$480K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$439,000
2 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
1180 Villa Way, Arcata, CA 95521
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Sale history for 968 12th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,850 (−0.3%)

$162,480 + $266,931

$429,411

2024

$4,864 (+2.1%)

$162,480 + $266,931

$429,411

2023

$4,762 (−1.9%)

$159,295 + $261,698

$420,993

2022

$4,852 (+5.0%)

$153,110 + $251,537

$404,647

2021

$4,619 (+0.6%)

$153,110 + $251,537

$404,647

2020

$4,593 (+3.3%)

$150,108 + $246,605

$396,713

2019

$4,445 (+2.4%)

$148,569 + $244,077

$392,646

2018

$4,342 (+2.0%)

$145,656 + $239,292

$384,948

2017

$4,258 (+467.0%)

$140,000 + $230,000

$370,000

2016

$751 (+0.9%)

$140,000 + $230,000

$370,000

2015

$744 (−4.1%)

$11,515 + $42,767

$54,282

2014

$776

$11,121 + $41,300

$52,421

Tax history for 968 12th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,850 (−0.3%)

$162,480 + $266,931

$429,411

2024

$4,864 (+2.1%)

$162,480 + $266,931

$429,411

2023

$4,762 (−1.9%)

$159,295 + $261,698

$420,993

2022

$4,852 (+5.0%)

$153,110 + $251,537

$404,647

2021

$4,619 (+0.6%)

$153,110 + $251,537

$404,647

2020

$4,593 (+3.3%)

$150,108 + $246,605

$396,713

2019

$4,445 (+2.4%)

$148,569 + $244,077

$392,646

2018

$4,342 (+2.0%)

$145,656 + $239,292

$384,948

2017

$4,258 (+467.0%)

$140,000 + $230,000

$370,000

2016

$751 (+0.9%)

$140,000 + $230,000

$370,000

2015

$744 (−4.1%)

$11,515 + $42,767

$54,282

2014

$776

$11,121 + $41,300

$52,421

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,524

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Humboldt County

APN

020105004000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

NCA

Residential-Low Density District

The RL zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for neighborhoods of single-family homes on individual lots, and related, compatible uses. The allowable density ranges from two to 7.25 dwellings per acre. The RL zoning district is consistent with and implements the Residential - Low Density land use classification of the General Plan.

Zone overlays

Arcata Heights Conservation Area

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, Built-in Features, Master Downstairs
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Other

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1524.0
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Has View

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

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 55 x 150
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Location Information
Directions: I St. turn right on 12th. St.
Cross Street: I St.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,524
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 020105004000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Arcata Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

Sunny Brae Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Arcata High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 77° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Arcata, CA • 95521

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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$502,000 – $608,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
986 12th St, Arcata, CA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2502 Sq. Ft.	$693,654
1187 J St, Arcata, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2459 Sq. Ft.	$518,788

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