Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Arcata, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in Arcata, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
4550 Valley West Blvd Arcata, CA Light and Bright with a good sized south facing deck, this move in ready condo style PUD 3...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,230 sq.ft.	$349,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.2% Traditional cash on cash: 6.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2717 Airbnb ROI: 2.2% Traditional ROI: 6.23%
94 California Avenue Arcata, CA Designed by renowned local architect William Van Fleet, this architecturally significant m...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,042 sq.ft.	$759,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08% Traditional cash on cash: 3.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3734 Airbnb ROI: 0.08% Traditional ROI: 3.39%
2220 Sherri Ct Arcata, CA 2220 Sherri Ct, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,652 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 2.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2367 Airbnb ROI: 0.82% Traditional ROI: 2.9%
132 Pepperwood Ln Arcata, CA Down a private road sits this Ray Wolf built custom 4 bed 2.5 bath home on 2.5+ acres. Th...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,375 sq.ft.	$870,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35% Traditional cash on cash: 2.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3608 Airbnb ROI: 0.35% Traditional ROI: 2.8%
1181 Q Street Arcata, CA 6 Homes in an Excellent Walkable to Town Arcata Location on a sprawling .627 acre lot that...	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 4,289 sq.ft.	$999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $2219 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: 0.53%
1062 N St Arcata, CA Exceptional investment opportunity in Arcata's highly desirable Creamery District. Live in...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,440 sq.ft.	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 4.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4303 Airbnb ROI: 0.68% Traditional ROI: 4.93%
1330 Spear Ave Arcata, CA Looking for a fantastic investment property near Cal Poly Humboldt? Possibilities are exce...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,186 sq.ft.	$579,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 2.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2530 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 2.75%
1985 Peninsula Dr Arcata, CA Great opportunity for a sweat equity project . This could be an adorable beach cottage . T...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 908 sq.ft.	$310,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.19% Traditional cash on cash: 6.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2493 Airbnb ROI: 3.19% Traditional ROI: 6.97%
3122 St Louis Rd Arcata, CA Set on a lush 1.84-acre parcel near Cal Poly Humboldt, this exceptional Arcata property of...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,436 sq.ft.	$2,400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 1.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $6039 Airbnb ROI: -0.64% Traditional ROI: 1.34%
1524 Beverly Dr Arcata, CA An affordable Sunny Brae home! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a bunch of great features l...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 900 sq.ft.	$399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.88% Traditional cash on cash: 4.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2535 Airbnb ROI: 1.88% Traditional ROI: 4.94%
1750 27th St Arcata, CA Open house Tuesday 7/14/26 4-6pm Renovated in 2023, this home boasts an open concept livin...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,700 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.31% Traditional cash on cash: 3.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3477 Airbnb ROI: 0.31% Traditional ROI: 3.15%
134 Nature Ln Arcata, CA Nestled among the trees high up on Fickle Hill is this retreat of a home that is need of r...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,132 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.02% Traditional cash on cash: 5.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $1926 Traditional Rental Income: $2735 Airbnb ROI: 1.02% Traditional ROI: 5.69%
632 9th St Arcata, CA Ideal location in historical downtown Arcata, just alongside of the Sushi Spot Restaurant....	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$498,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.23% Traditional cash on cash: 3.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $2551 Airbnb ROI: 0.23% Traditional ROI: 3.63%
429 Evergreen Ave Arcata, CA 429 Evergreen Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,416 sq.ft.	$744,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.45% Traditional cash on cash: 2.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3002 Airbnb ROI: 0.45% Traditional ROI: 2.44%
422 Shirley Blvd Arcata, CA 422 Shirley Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,800 sq.ft.	$1,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 1.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3811 Airbnb ROI: -0.38% Traditional ROI: 1.58%
12.3 Acres Splinter Ln Arcata, CA 12.3 Acres Splinter Ln, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$671,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.36% Traditional cash on cash: -0.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $1157 Airbnb ROI: -0.36% Traditional ROI: -0.06%
3028 Alliance Rd Arcata, CA 3028 Alliance Rd, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$699,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.42% Traditional cash on cash: -0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $1157 Airbnb ROI: -0.42% Traditional ROI: -0.12%
1584 Old Arcata Rd Arcata, CA This is a single family home. This home is located at 1584 Old Arcata Rd, Arcata, CA 95521...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 950 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.55% Traditional cash on cash: 1.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $1652 Airbnb ROI: 1.55% Traditional ROI: 1.78%
1752 Old Arcata Rd Arcata, CA Two units in Bayside in the Jacoby Creek School District. Live in one and rent the other. ...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,900 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 2.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2927 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 2.59%
812 Diamond Dr Arcata, CA 812 Diamond Dr, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,301 sq.ft.	$820,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3274 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 2.41%
180 Nature Ln Arcata, CA As you meander up Fickle Hill you are reminded that not everyone gets to live like this, a...	1 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,150 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.41% Traditional cash on cash: 3.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1542 Traditional Rental Income: $2313 Airbnb ROI: 0.41% Traditional ROI: 3.04%
1754 Virginia Way Arcata, CA 1754 Virginia Way, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,506 sq.ft.	$534,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2731 Airbnb ROI: 0.85% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
757 Park Ave Arcata, CA This property presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a residence with potential for ...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,056 sq.ft.	$725,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 2.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $2673 Airbnb ROI: -0.46% Traditional ROI: 2.06%
875 Aldergrove Rd Arcata, CA Looking for rural life with a 10 minute commute to Cal Poly Humboldt? Here it is. Sitting ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.87% Traditional cash on cash: 3.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2220 Airbnb ROI: 1.87% Traditional ROI: 3.59%
369 H St Arcata, CA 369 H St, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,066 sq.ft.	$415,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 4.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2365 Airbnb ROI: 1.58% Traditional ROI: 4.09%
1785 Westfall Ct Arcata, CA 1785 Westfall Ct, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$140,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.75% Traditional cash on cash: 5.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $1068 Airbnb ROI: 4.75% Traditional ROI: 5.5%
194 Barley Rd Arcata, CA Perched among the trees on 3.24 private acres, this inviting cabin-style home feels like y...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,738 sq.ft.	$684,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3148 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
954 Courtyard Cir Arcata, CA Arcata 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhouse style unit. Nice clean unit with kitchen, dining, liv...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,060 sq.ft.	$249,549	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.36% Traditional cash on cash: 8.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2467 Airbnb ROI: 4.36% Traditional ROI: 8.32%
2220 Wisteria Way Arcata, CA Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this charming 4 bedroom home offers both comfort and co...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,100 sq.ft.	$418,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.15% Traditional cash on cash: 5.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3002 Airbnb ROI: 2.15% Traditional ROI: 5.67%
380 Granite Avenue Arcata, CA Classic Mid Century architect-designed apartments, 7 units total in two buildings superbly...	6 beds \| 7 baths \| 4,791 sq.ft.	$975,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2639 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.05%
452 Tanglewood Road Arcata, CA Two separate parcels! This is an exceptional investment opportunity featuring a well-maint...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$795,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 3.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3875 Airbnb ROI: 0.79% Traditional ROI: 3.83%
444 Tanglewood Road Arcata, CA 2 separate Arcata parcels!! 444 and 448 Tanglewood Road, Arcata. Tucked among the trees, t...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,500 sq.ft.	$848,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 4.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4492 Airbnb ROI: 0.54% Traditional ROI: 4.17%
448 Tanglewood Road Arcata, CA Rare four-parcel offering in the prestigious Woodland Heights and Curtis Heights neighborh...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,500 sq.ft.	$1,550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 1.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4512 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 1.31%
1731 Stewart Avenue Arcata, CA Affordable single-level home in a prime Arcata location -- just minutes from the Plaza, Ca...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,413 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71% Traditional cash on cash: 6.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3060 Airbnb ROI: 1.71% Traditional ROI: 6.16%
186 Lindholm Ln Arcata, CA Envision yourself surrounded by the serenity of your own private redwood forest, or unwind...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,759 sq.ft.	$1,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 1.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3852 Airbnb ROI: -0.59% Traditional ROI: 1.31%
470 E California Ave Arcata, CA Location, sunshine, and a highly desirable neighborhood come together in this exceptional ...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,516 sq.ft.	$949,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5669 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.56%
2966 Janes Creek Drive Arcata, CA Spacious, custom built, 4 bedroom home with ADU. Artistically finished. Formal & casual di...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,500 sq.ft.	$655,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.75% Traditional cash on cash: 4.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4055 Airbnb ROI: 0.75% Traditional ROI: 4.73%
1676 I St Arcata, CA Fantastic 4 Bedroom Arcata Victorian with great location! It's a ''Folk Victorian'' with h...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,460 sq.ft.	$520,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3230 Airbnb ROI: 1.4% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
491 H St Arcata, CA First time on the market, this lovingly cared for 1950's ranch has been in one family sinc...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,474 sq.ft.	$619,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 2.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2334 Airbnb ROI: 0.74% Traditional ROI: 2.12%
1080 8th #9 St Arcata, CA A rare find! A condo in downtown Arcata. Well maintained ground floor unit with two bedroo...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 785 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.84% Traditional cash on cash: 4.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2314 Airbnb ROI: 1.84% Traditional ROI: 4.47%

Real Estate investment in Arcata, CA

There are 63 properties for sale in the city of Arcata . The median list price in Arcata is $454,728 and the average price per square foot is $216. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Arcata is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Arcata is $2,652.

Arcata, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 63 investment properties available for sale in Arcata.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Arcata.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Arcata with average rental income of $2,652.

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Investment Property for Sale in Arcata, CA

4550 Valley West Blvd

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,230 sq.ft.

$349,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.2%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.23%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2717

Airbnb ROI: 2.2%

Traditional ROI: 6.23%

94 California Avenue

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,042 sq.ft.

$759,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.39%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $3734

Airbnb ROI: 0.08%

Traditional ROI: 3.39%

2220 Sherri Ct

Arcata, CA

3 beds | N/A baths | 1,652 sq.ft.

$499,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.82%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.9%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2367

Airbnb ROI: 0.82%

Traditional ROI: 2.9%

132 Pepperwood Ln

Arcata, CA

4 beds | N/A baths | 2,375 sq.ft.

$870,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.8%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2176

Traditional Rental Income: $3608

Airbnb ROI: 0.35%

Traditional ROI: 2.8%

1181 Q Street

Arcata, CA

N/A beds | N/A baths | 4,289 sq.ft.

$999,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1386

Traditional Rental Income: $2219

Airbnb ROI: -0.82%

Traditional ROI: 0.53%

1062 N St

Arcata, CA

4 beds | N/A baths | 2,440 sq.ft.

$675,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.68%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.93%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2176

Traditional Rental Income: $4303

Airbnb ROI: 0.68%

Traditional ROI: 4.93%

1330 Spear Ave

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,186 sq.ft.

$579,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.75%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2530

Airbnb ROI: 0.64%

Traditional ROI: 2.75%

1985 Peninsula Dr

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 1 baths | 908 sq.ft.

$310,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.19%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.97%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2493

Airbnb ROI: 3.19%