Arcata California Real Estate Market

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Buying a home or property in the Arcata housing market is not easy. This market has particularly stiff competition for homes and the average days-on-market is exceptionally low. Which is great for sellers, but not so much for people trying to find a home here. This is in part due to the limited inventory and large renter population due partially to the fact that students make up a significant portion of the the residents here, and typically are not home buyers.

We suggest connecting with one of our quality real estate agents who will promise to immediately update you the minute the type of property you are interested in shows up on the market. Call us at 707-677-1600 and we can help you!

Monitor Arcata Property Listings with "Property Alerts"

We suggest you monitor the listings in Arcata daily to give you an edge trying to secure homes in your price range given the competitive market. Otherwise your chance of securing the property you want will be significantly lower. The moment market activity in your range and criteria comes up, our software can send you a notification, You need to register an account and be signed in to save searches.  Then perform a property search using any of our search methods: the big search bar at the top, advanced search function for a very specific range of properties, or the interactive real estate map which allows you draw polygons on specific areas on the map. (just click "refine search" to select your specific criteria)   When those results show up, click the button that says "[+] Save Search" and you're all set. You can create as many saved searches as you want and you will be emailed anytime market activity in those seaches changes, including price changes. You can always delete your saved searches in your profile.

Let's discuss your strategy for purchase, call us at (707) 677-1600 or fill our our contact form and we will call you to setup a meeting

We can't emphasis enough exactly how important it is that you are capable of acting on the information you have. You need to also act quickly in a market this competitive. The average DOM in Arcata is 11 days. You need to have a capable agent that will schedule you to see the house in person and assemble a presentable offer to the sellers. It's our job and privilige to help, and moreover we really want to. Please call us today, setup a meeting with one of our agents so we can help you monitor the market and you can be assured that when time comes to act, we've got your back. Even if you monitor the market, and see something you're interested in, you don't want to "start getting a real estate agent" - or even try using the same agent that is selling the house. To represent you as the buyer at the same time. There is no fee required for this service. So it is really no loss to you to be prepared.

Planning on Selling Real Estate in Arcata?

We specialize in SELLER representation and professional listing services. - 707-677-1600

Let us provide you with a professional, zero obligation, custom market analysis for your specific Arcata property.  We know that pricing real estate correctly for current market conditions is key to what makes property sell quickly. Incorrect market analysis or using automated software (even ours) to price your property does not always work, and often cause property to languish for way too long, hurting the impression of your property on qualified buyers. If you're serious about selling a property in Arcata, please don't hesitate to contact us. Or by phone: 707-677-1600

We take into account the particulars about your property: features, condition, location and the land it's on - along with the current local market conditions to reach a fair market value that we agree on. Then we quickly get to work creating a professional listing for the MLS. We only use professional photography, drone footage for aerial videos when pertinient and we create 3D virtual tours using our inhouse Matterport equipment. We pull out all the stops when it comes to getting your property sold as fast as possible.

Buying a Home in Arcata? Location & Facts

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Arcata, California is located on Humboldt County's North Coast, between Eureka and McKinleyville and is situated north end of Humboldt Bay and nature preserve the Arcata Marsh. The population according to the latest census numbers is just under 20,000 residents. Not surprisingly a large percentage of the population consist of college students and graduates which lends to Arcata's freedom seeking, youthful vibe. There are lots of coffee shops, restaurants and nightlife and is somewhat infamous for its liberal bias and has a population full of artist and free-thinkers. In general Arcata public schools are rated highly.

Many east side homes have views of the ocean and bay. Arcata Plaza, in the heart of town, is home to many restaurants, bars, unique gift shops, bookstores, coffee shops, and has an excellent farmer’s market. The greater area has dozens of beaches in Trinidad, along with countless county, state and national parks including the reknown Redwood National & State Park. Travel is unnecessary, however, as the Arcata Community Forest is perfect for a hike through the Redwoods, just minutes from downtown.

Public and Private Schools in Arcata

The public and private school system in Arcata is very good. There are 15 public and private schools in Arcata. In 2023, and for several years now, the highest rated schools in Arcata and most popular school districts to live in are where you find Union Pacific Charter School with a ratio of one teacher to every 17 students followed by Jacoby Creek Elementary which is one teacher per 22 students.

Of course, Arcata is also home to a highly rated college - California State Polytechnic University known as Cal Poly Humboldt, and formerly Humboldt State University. The university host nearly 6,000 college students every year which helps to infuse the local economy with capital and also creates an intelligent, vibrant and youthful community.

Economy and Employment Opportunity in Arcata

It's not suprising with 17 public and private schools in Arcata , plus Cal Poly Humboldt University, that the number one factor powering Arcata's economy are educational institutions, responsible for about 23% of the local economy. Cal Poly employs about 500 people alone. Three other industries make stand-out contributions: Healthcare about 13%, hospitality / food service around 11%, and the retail sector also around 11%. Slightly less is the scientific and technolgy sectors 7% and many smaller sectors make up the rest. Cannabis is not really listed in terms of public data, which seems off to us, as the cannabis industry contributed quite a bit as we know. It's possible that much of that capital never was officially recorded.

In terms of employment, in a "college town," a large portion of the population doesn't work, so it doesn't apply. As well, they only live here part of the year so they do not count in terms of unemployment statitics, of which Arcata is about average, reports vary from about 6% which is close to national average, however we've seen reports as high as 14%, which is rather high. The economic prospects of living and working in Arcata without having already established a source of income are not the best. Salaries tend to be lower here overall and the cost of living is rather high.