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
1531 Fickle Hill Road Arcata, CA Perched just minutes up Fickle Hill, this stunning 4 bed, 4 bath home features a beautiful...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,511 sq.ft.	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.51% Traditional cash on cash: 5.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $5575 Airbnb ROI: 0.51% Traditional ROI: 5.5%
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 Street Arcata, CA Exceptional investment opportunity in Arcata's highly desirable Creamery District. Live in...	4 beds \| 3 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 Avenue 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.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.13% Traditional cash on cash: 6.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2493 Airbnb ROI: 3.13% Traditional ROI: 6.84%
3122 St Louis Road Arcata, CA Set on a lush 1.84-acre parcel near Cal Poly Humboldt, this exceptional Arcata property of...	4 beds \| 3 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%
2099 Fickle Hill Road Arcata, CA Peaceful rural living with convenient access to town, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Arcata's loca...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,962 sq.ft.	$774,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.04% Traditional cash on cash: 2.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2909 Airbnb ROI: 0.04% Traditional ROI: 2.14%
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%
970 Courtyard Circle Arcata, CA Don't miss this opportunity to own a 4 bedroom 2 bath condo in Arcata. Nice floorplan with...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,362 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.41% Traditional cash on cash: 7.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2814 Airbnb ROI: 3.41% Traditional ROI: 7.43%
632 9th Street Arcata, CA Ideal location in historical downtown Arcata, just alongside of the Sushi Spot Restaurant....	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 3.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $2551 Airbnb ROI: 0.12% Traditional ROI: 3.2%
429 Evergreen Ave Arcata, CA 429 Evergreen Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,416 sq.ft.	$769,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 2.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3002 Airbnb ROI: 0.38% Traditional ROI: 2.3%
422 Shirley Blvd Arcata, CA 422 Shirley Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,800 sq.ft.	$1,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 1.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3811 Airbnb ROI: -0.26% Traditional ROI: 1.88%
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%
038 Parcel Elizabeth Rd Arcata, CA 038 Parcel Elizabeth Rd, Mckinleyville, CA 95519 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$229,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.28% Traditional cash on cash: 4.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $1371 Airbnb ROI: 2.28% Traditional ROI: 4.14%
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%
113 Sylva Street Arcata, CA Pierson style home on two parcels with towering redwoods and fruit trees. Hardwood floors,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,300 sq.ft.	$530,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.87% Traditional cash on cash: 4.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3042 Airbnb ROI: 0.87% Traditional ROI: 4.2%
3659 Spear Avenue Arcata, CA Great home in a convenient Arcata location on over 1/3 acre of flat, usable land. This 4-b...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,224 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.53% Traditional cash on cash: 6.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4045 Airbnb ROI: 1.53% Traditional ROI: 6.71%
1127 Moxon Lane Arcata, CA If you are looking for the farm close to town, here it is 53 acres with high ground in the...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$1,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 1.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2983 Airbnb ROI: -0.26% Traditional ROI: 1.07%
1752 Old Arcata Road Arcata, CA Two units in Bayside in the Jacoby Creek School District. Live in one and rent the other. ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,900 sq.ft.	$779,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 2.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2927 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 2.15%
812 Diamond Dr Arcata, CA 812 Diamond Dr, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,301 sq.ft.	$860,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 2.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3274 Airbnb ROI: -0.13% Traditional ROI: 2.22%
180 Nature Lane Arcata, CA As you meander up Fickle Hill you are reminded that not everyone gets to live like this, a...	1 beds \| 2 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%
1776 Golf Course Road Arcata, CA Located in desirable Bayside, a property full of potential in a beautiful setting. This ho...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,452 sq.ft.	$460,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.59% Traditional cash on cash: 3.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2318 Airbnb ROI: 1.59% Traditional ROI: 3.41%
1390 Grant Avenue Arcata, CA Cute as a button, clean and ready for you to move in and enjoy the views. Sit in the front...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,315 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.55% Traditional cash on cash: 4.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2978 Airbnb ROI: 1.55% Traditional ROI: 4.48%
3500 Hadley Pl Arcata, CA 3500 Hadley Pl, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,770 sq.ft.	$705,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 2.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2620 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 2.09%
757 Park Avenue Arcata, CA This property presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a residence with potential for ...	N/A 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 Road 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.	$444,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2365 Airbnb ROI: 1.37% Traditional ROI: 3.71%
1785 Westfall Ct Arcata, CA 1785 Westfall Ct, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.33% Traditional cash on cash: 5.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $1068 Airbnb ROI: 4.33% Traditional ROI: 5.04%
194 Barley Road Arcata, CA Tucked away on a peaceful 3.24-acre parcel, this inviting cabin-style home offers the perf...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,738 sq.ft.	$715,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19% Traditional cash on cash: 2.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3148 Airbnb ROI: 0.19% Traditional ROI: 2.83%
954 Courtyard Circle Arcata, CA Arcata 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhouse style unit. Nice clean unit with kitchen, dining, liv...	2 beds \| 3 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%
1661 Brigid Lane Arcata, CA Bayside Gables is a special place and this is a special home for those who care about qual...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,400 sq.ft.	$1,199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5681 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.26%
465 & 495 D St Arcata, CA 465 & 495 D St, Arcata, CA 95521 \| Multi Family	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$579,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.08% Traditional cash on cash: 2.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $2562 Airbnb ROI: 1.08% Traditional ROI: 2.81%
1826 Iverson Avenue Arcata, CA Charming and versatile home offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level, plus an ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,033 sq.ft.	$385,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.84% Traditional cash on cash: 4.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2357 Airbnb ROI: 1.84% Traditional ROI: 4.51%
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.	$1,000,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2639 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.98%
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%
1437 Stromberg Avenue Arcata, CA **GARDENER'S DREAM! This charming 3/1 Pierson style home sits in a beautiful neighborhood,...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,053 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.33% Traditional cash on cash: 4.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2736 Airbnb ROI: 1.33% Traditional ROI: 4.52%
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%

Real Estate investment in Arcata, CA

There are 53 properties for sale in the city of Arcata . The median list price in Arcata is $530,000 and the average price per square foot is $285. In June 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Arcata is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Arcata is $2,551.

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

There are 53 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 $2,551.

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Investment Property for Sale in Arcata, CA

1531 Fickle Hill Road

Arcata, CA

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,511 sq.ft.

$850,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.51%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2176

Traditional Rental Income: $5575

Airbnb ROI: 0.51%

Traditional ROI: 5.5%

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 Street

Arcata, CA

4 beds | 3 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 Avenue

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.

$315,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2493

Airbnb ROI: 3.13%

Traditional ROI: 6.84%

3122 St Louis Road

Arcata, CA

4 beds | 3 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%

2099 Fickle Hill Road

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,962 sq.ft.

$774,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.04%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2909

Airbnb ROI: 0.04%

Traditional ROI: 2.14%

1524 Beverly Dr

Arcata, CA

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%