Great home in a convenient Arcata location on over 1/3 acre of flat, usable land. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a flexible floor plan, with the 4th bedroom serving as a large bedroom or family room that has excellent potential for conversion to an ADU. The space already features its own bathroom, separate entrance, dedicated heater, and plumbing in place for a kitchen, making it ideal for extended living or rental possibilities. The main home offers spacious living areas and well-sized bedrooms, providing plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy the large yard, covered back patio, and a detached two-car garage--perfect for storage, hobbies, or parking. The oversized lot offers additional possibilities, including potential lot split (buyer to verify). A great opportunity to own a versatile property in Arcata with room to grow and future potential.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (4/29)
$499,000
3659 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
4beds
2baths
2,224sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.34 Acres Lot
$487,100 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large yardDetached two-car garageFlexible floor planWell-sized bedroomsCovered back patio
- 79 days |
- 937 |
- 49 |
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Listed by:
Joe Matteoli joematteoli@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 271751
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Laundry: Sink, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,224
- Total interior livable area: 2,224 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 212
- Features: Corner Lot, Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 507321005000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Arcata
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $561,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,446
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$487,100
$463,000 - $511,000
$2,846/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000$224/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$224/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$224/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000-9.3%$236/sqft |
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| 12/28/2025 | Listing removed | $579,000$260/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #270736 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $579,000-1%$260/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $585,000-2.3%$263/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+8.9%$269/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,990$1/sqft |
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| 12/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,990$1/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $550,000$247/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,446 +2.4% | $561,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,292 +365.1% | $550,000 +629.3% |
| 2023 | $1,353 +0.5% | $75,415 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,346 +0.4% | $73,938 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,341 +30% | $72,489 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,031 +1.3% | $71,746 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,018 +8.1% | $70,340 +2% |
| 2018 | $941 +1.2% | $68,961 +2% |
| 2017 | $930 +1.4% | $67,609 +2% |
| 2016 | $917 +2.6% | $66,284 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $894 | $65,290 +2% |
| 2014 | $894 | $64,012 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,475 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,251 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,794 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,939 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,745 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,574 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,427 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,302 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $55,199 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,188 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,127 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $52,086 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,066 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95521
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Pacific Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Arcata High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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