Award winning multi-use property with elegance, beauty, modern technology, urban living, lush landscaping, and exquisite attention to detail. Designed as one of the premiere examples of Italinate architecture on the North Coast, the historic Chapman House, built in 1876, encompasses four units, including the main house, the cottage wing, a newly constructed carriage house (over a new two car garage), and a one bedroom suite - that can be incorporated into the main house or can be its own STR. No expense was spared in this comprehensive and complete rehabilitation. This is a Mill's Act property, and property tax discounts will pass to the new owner. Located in historic Arcata, California, this one-of-a-kind property sits on a quarter block and was expertly designed to include off street parking, outdoor exclusivity, and walking distance to all of the desirable local amenities. The original architectural elements are enhanced with professional design details, state of the art systems technology, and a mix of antique and modern furnishings that convey with the purchase. Rarely does a property present itself for sale with all of the amenities and diversity found in the Historic Chapman House. Currently used as a vacation rental, with five star reviews. Please inquire about all of the specific details. All showings are subject to the state's COVID-19 orders, recommendations, guidance, and all CDC and local health mandates and/or guidance regarding listing showings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1876Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$746Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jill Macdonald•DRE #01386033• Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
Contact: 707-499-7049
Bought with Lauren Smith•DRE #01462717• The Key Real Estate Group
*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
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,310
Year built
1905
Style
Other
County
Humboldt County
APN
021143015000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
RL
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
Central 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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Other, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Insert
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2410.0
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
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: Corner Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 125
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Phone Available
Location
Schools Information
High School: Arcata
Location Information
Directions: Corner of 10th and J Streets
Cross Street: J Street
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,310
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Humboldt County
APN: 021143015000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 707-499-7049
Around this home
Schools
Arcata Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Sunny Brae Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Arcata High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.71M – $2.07M
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