442 Mad River Road, Arcata, CA 95521
$899,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1.5
Square Footage:
1,456
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,227
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$899,000
List Date:
10/24/2025
Last Modified:
10/25/2025
Description
Amazing views from every room! This custom home built in 2007 sits ON the Mad River with bay and even ocean views. On a clear day you can see from Kings Peak all the way to Strawberry Rock! Absolutely ideal location just a short distance from Mad River Beach, Mad River Boat Ramp, and Hammond Trail, yet 10 minutes to Cal Poly and downtown Arcata. Enjoy your one of a kind vantage point from the deck off the living room- perfect for bird watching, observing wildlife, with nothing but the sounds of nature surrounding you. A second deck off the primary bedroom overlooks not only the river but the gorgeous garden area as well. You'll find a spacious second bedroom, office, laundry room and plenty of storage to boot.
Supplements: Located in the history rich "Tyee City" area of Arcata, this sanctuary is truly unique- offering an unparalleled mix of beach, river, nature, AND convenience. This one is definitely a MUST SEE!
More Information MLS# 270937
Property Description
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Size: City
Lot Dimensions: IRR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Gar Stls: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Lot Acres: 0.12
Appearance: Excellent
List Price/SqFt: 617.45
Type of Property: Residential
House Description
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1.5
Total Rooms: 8
Year Built: 2007
Main House SqFt: 1456
Location, Legal and Taxes
School District: Arcata
APN: 506-362-004
Zoning
Single Family: 1
Flood: 1
Schools
Elementary School: Pacific Union
High School: Arcata
Possession
At Close of Escrow: 1
View
Bay: 1
Ocean: 1
Panoramic: 1
Pasture: 1
River: 1
Valley: 1
Fenced
Partial: 1
RV Parking
Room for RV Parking: No
Miscellaneous
Surveyed: Yes
Lot Description
Bay View: 1
Flat: 1
Ocean View: 1
Open: 1
Panoramic View: 1
Pasture View: 1
River View: 1
Valley View: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
OnDemand WaterHeater: 1
Tankless WaterHeater: 1
Levels
3 or more Stories: 1
Siding
Brick/Concrete Block: 1
Cement Composite: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Other: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Road
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Roof
Composition Shingle: 1
Other: 1
Insulation
Dual Pane Window: 1
Garage
Other: 1
Financing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Gravel: 1
Shared: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Kitchen
Dining in Kitchen: 1
Range: 1
Refrig: 1
Water
Well: 1
Dining
Dine in Kitchen: 1
Sewer
Mound: 1
Private: 1
Living
Cathedral/Vault: 1
Deck Off: 1
Large: 1
View: 1
Exterior Amenities
Deck: 1
Garden Area: 1
Greenhouse: 1
Interior Amenities
Ceiling Fan: 1
Gas Stove: 1
Laundry
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
1st Floor
Other: 1
2nd Floor
2nd Bedroom: 1
Laundry: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
3rd Floor
Den/Office: 1
Dining Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Documents
Floor Plans-Public: 1
Listing Information
Status: Active
List Date: 2025-10-24
List Price: $899,000
Current Price: $899,000
Location Legal and Taxes
Area: North Bay
House Number: 442
Street Name: Mad River
Street Suffix: Road
Sub-Area: Arcata
State: CA
Zip Code: 95521
Cross Street: Miller
Directions and Remarks
Directions: GPS will take you there. Please do not disturb occupant. Showings are by appointment only.
Property Features
View: Bay; Ocean; Panoramic; Pasture; River; Valley
Zoning: Single Family; Flood
Fenced: Partial
Possession: At Close of Escrow
Levels: 3 or more Stories
Siding: Brick/Concrete Block; Cement Composite
Foundation: Slab; Other
Construction: Wood Frame
Roof: Composition Shingle; Other
Insulation: Dual Pane Window
Garage: Other
Driveway: Asphalt; Gravel; Shared
Road: Paved; Public
Lot Description: Bay View; Flat; Ocean View; Open; Panoramic View; Pasture View; River View; Valley View
Heating: Forced Air
Water: Well
Sewer: Mound; Private
Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan; Gas Stove
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Garden Area; Greenhouse
Utilities: Electric; Propane; OnDemand WaterHeater; Tankless WaterHeater
Kitchen: Dining in Kitchen; Range; Refrig
Dining: Dine in Kitchen
Living: Cathedral/Vault; Deck Off; Large; View
Laundry: Dryer; Washer
1st Floor: Other
2nd Floor: 2nd Bedroom; Laundry; Primary Bedroom
3rd Floor: Den/Office; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room
Flooring: Laminate; Vinyl; Wood
Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA
Documents: Floor Plans-Public
Listing Office:
Humboldt Land Co Willow Creek
Last Updated: October - 25 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
707-845-1868
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