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
1809 Peninsula Drive Arcata, CA This is an auction listing, please call your agent for details.'' This property is in Mani...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 896 sq.ft.	$290,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.85% Traditional cash on cash: 6.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2337 Airbnb ROI: 3.85% Traditional ROI: 6.79%
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%
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%
1096 Diamond Drive Arcata, CA Woodland Heights Beauty! Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, this stunning ho...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,344 sq.ft.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.31% Traditional cash on cash: 2.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3375 Airbnb ROI: 0.31% Traditional ROI: 2.66%
1976 Peninsula Drive Arcata, CA Just minutes away from the beach, parks, trails and dunes. This 3bd/2ba home is convenient...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,267 sq.ft.	$405,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66% Traditional cash on cash: 5.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2792 Airbnb ROI: 1.66% Traditional ROI: 5.34%
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%
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: 1.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1542 Traditional Rental Income: $1542 Airbnb ROI: 0.41% Traditional ROI: 1.37%
221 Russell Lane Arcata, CA Custom-designed by local designer Joyce Plath, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,000 sq.ft.	$875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 3.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3740 Airbnb ROI: 0.14% Traditional ROI: 3.02%
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.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.36% Traditional cash on cash: 6.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4045 Airbnb ROI: 1.36% Traditional ROI: 6.3%
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%
3255 Buttermilk Lane Arcata, CA Welcome to your dream home on the golf course. This beautifully updated 2200 sq ft residen...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,200 sq.ft.	$789,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.41% Traditional cash on cash: 2.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $3757 Airbnb ROI: -0.41% Traditional ROI: 2.81%
2328 Sherri Court Arcata, CA This inviting Arcata home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the highly desira...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.33% Traditional cash on cash: 4.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2792 Airbnb ROI: 1.33% Traditional ROI: 4.65%
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	$650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1386 Traditional Rental Income: $2551 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 2.56%
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: 2.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3375 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 2.77%
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%
2700 Meadow Creek Way Arcata, CA Accepting Back-Up Offers. Exceptional newer custom home within walking distance from Cal P...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,400 sq.ft.	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 4.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $4204 Airbnb ROI: 0.68% Traditional ROI: 4.77%
119 Sylva Street Arcata, CA Ready for your tools and imagination! This contractor special is a rare 2 bed + bonus room...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,528 sq.ft.	$359,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.52% Traditional cash on cash: 6.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $2068 Traditional Rental Income: $2861 Airbnb ROI: 2.52% Traditional ROI: 6.46%
1666-1690 Stewart Avenue Arcata, CA Two stand-alone duplexes on one oversized lot in Arcata! These units are perfectly located...	8 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,400 sq.ft.	$659,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3705 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.11%
1450 Hatchery Road Arcata, CA This newly updated single level dream home in the middle of a 2.5 acre sun-drenched gated ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,858 sq.ft.	$1,150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 0.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1897 Traditional Rental Income: $2792 Airbnb ROI: -0.54% Traditional ROI: 0.77%
2510 Golf Course Road Arcata, CA A beautiful classic ranch house with custom contemporary upgrades. This gorgeous home is s...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,789 sq.ft.	$1,075,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 1.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2176 Traditional Rental Income: $3375 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: 1.53%

Real Estate investment in Arcata, CA

There are 20 properties for sale in the city of Arcata . The median list price in Arcata is $589,000 and the average price per square foot is $361. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Arcata is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Arcata is $2,623.

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

There are 20 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 $2,623.

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Investment Property for Sale in Arcata, CA

1809 Peninsula Drive

Arcata, CA

2 beds | 1 baths | 896 sq.ft.

$290,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.85%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.79%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2068

Traditional Rental Income: $2337

Airbnb ROI: 3.85%

Traditional ROI: 6.79%

113 Sylva Street

Arcata, CA

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%

1127 Moxon Lane

Arcata, CA

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%

1096 Diamond Drive

Arcata, CA

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,344 sq.ft.

$799,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.31%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2176

Traditional Rental Income: $3375

Airbnb ROI: 0.31%

Traditional ROI: 2.66%

1976 Peninsula Drive

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,267 sq.ft.

$405,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $2792

Airbnb ROI: 1.66%

Traditional ROI: 5.34%

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%

180 Nature Lane

Arcata, CA

1 beds | 2 baths | 1,150 sq.ft.

$495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.41%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.37%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1542

Traditional Rental Income: $1542

Airbnb ROI: 0.41%

Traditional ROI: 1.37%

221 Russell Lane

Arcata, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,000 sq.ft.

$875,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.02%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1897

Traditional Rental Income: $3740

Airbnb ROI: 0.14%