470 E California Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521 (MLS# 272356)

470 E California Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521

New Listing

$999,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,516 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,522 Status: Active

Current Price: $999,000 List Date: 5/21/2026 Last Modified: 5/22/2026

Overview

Description

Location, sunshine, and a highly desirable neighborhood come together in this exceptional custom home in Arcata, thoughtfully built by respected local builder Gregory K. Bish. Known for his ''Custom by Design'' craftsmanship, the quality and creativity of his work are evident throughout every room and architectural angle of this one-of-a-kind residence. Set on just over half an acre near the top of East California Avenue, the property enjoys abundant natural light and stunning views from the many well-placed windows throughout the home. The sunny location is ideal for the owned solar system, Tesla Powerwall, and electric rapid car charging setup. Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a separate laundry room, NEW ROOF and an

Supplements: attached triple car garage. The versatile floor plan easily accommodates a large household, multi-generational living, or extended guest stays. If you are searching for a truly unique property with quality craftsmanship, privacy, and the feeling of a personal sanctuary, this is a must-see home.

Listing Details MLS# 272356

Property Description

Type of Property: Residential
Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
Style: Custom
House Color: Tan
Lot Dimensions: 154.6 x 132.65 x 90 x irr
Lot Acres: 0.54
Appearance: Very Good
Gar Stls: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
List Price/SqFt: 284.13

House Description

Year Built: 1986
Total Rooms: 10
Main House SqFt: 3516
Historic Registry: No
Gated Entry: Yes

Location Legal and Taxes

Area: North Bay
House Number: 470
Street Dir Prefix: E
Street Name: California
Street Suffix: Avenue
Sub-Area: Arcata
State: CA
Zip Code: 95521
Cross Street: Dunbar Court

Directions and Remarks

Directions: L K Wood to California Ave up to the Sunny upper portion of California Ave.

Schools

Elementary School: Arcata
Middle School: Sunnybrae
High School: Arcata

More Information

RV Parking

Room for RV Parking: Yes

# of Baths per Level

Full Baths Main: Yes
Full Baths Upper: Yes
Half Baths Main: Yes

Heating

# of Fireplace: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Other: Yes

Location, Legal and Taxes

School District: Arcata
APN: 503-491-001

Zoning

Single Family: Yes

Possession

At Close of Escrow: Yes

View

Bay: Yes
Panoramic: Yes

Fenced

Partial: Yes

Lot Description

Flat: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Utilities

Circuit Breaker: Yes
Electric: Yes
Gas: Yes
Solar: Yes

Levels

3 or more Stories: Yes

Siding

Wood: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Road

Curbing: Yes
Paved: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Roof

Composition Shingle: Yes
Metal: Yes

Insulation

Unknown: Yes

Garage

Auto Door Opener: Yes
Dir Entry to House: Yes
Finished: Yes
Shop: Yes

Financing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Driveway

Asphalt: Yes

Kitchen

Cooktop: Yes
Dining in Kitchen: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Dining

Combination: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Living

Cathedral/Vault: Yes
Large: Yes
Skylight/Solar Tube: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Deck: Yes
Skylight/Solar Tube: Yes

Eco/Green Features

Electric Car Charger: Yes
Solar Panels: Yes

Interior Amenities

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Pellet Stove: Yes

Family

Pellet Stove: Yes

Laundry

220: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Dryer Hookup: Yes
In House: Yes
Washer: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Flooring

Carpeted: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

1st Floor

2nd Bedroom: Yes
3rd Bedroom: Yes
4th Bedroom: Yes
Family/Rec: Yes

2nd Floor

5th Bedroom: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Other: Yes

3rd Floor

Primary Bedroom: Yes

Documents

Photos - Public: Yes
Prelim Title-Public: Yes

Property Features

View: Bay; Panoramic Zoning: Single Family Fenced: Partial Possession: At Close of Escrow Levels: 3 or more Stories Siding: Wood Foundation: Concrete Perimeter Construction: Wood Frame Roof: Composition Shingle; Metal Insulation: Unknown Garage: Auto Door Opener; Dir Entry to House; Finished; Shop Driveway: Asphalt Road: Curbing; Paved; Sidewalks Lot Description: Flat; Wooded Heating: Natural Gas; Other Water: Public Sewer: Public Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan; Pellet Stove Exterior Amenities: Deck; Skylight/Solar Tube Utilities: Circuit Breaker; Electric; Gas; Solar Kitchen: Cooktop; Dining in Kitchen; Dishwasher; Microwave Dining: Combination Living: Cathedral/Vault; Large; Skylight/Solar Tube Family: Pellet Stove Laundry: 220; Dryer; Dryer Hookup; In House; Washer; Washer Hookup 1st Floor: 2nd Bedroom; 3rd Bedroom; 4th Bedroom; Family/Rec 2nd Floor: 5th Bedroom; Laundry; Other 3rd Floor: Primary Bedroom Flooring: Carpeted; Hardwood; Tile Financing Terms: Cash; Conventional Documents: Photos - Public; Prelim Title-Public

Listing Office: Azalea Realty

Last Updated: May - 22 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 707.362.0144

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