490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
OFF MARKET

490 Forest Ave
Arcata, CA 95521

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,497 sqft

$453,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,783/mo*
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$453,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,783/mo*
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,497 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA. 490 Forest Ave is in Arcata, CA and in ZIP code 95521. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,497 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9147 sqft and was built in 1954.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
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Home Details for 490 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Carport

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price History for 490 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/20/2001$159,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,666
Assessment$234,866
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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402 Tanglewood Rd, Arcata, CA
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02/27/26
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2
1,528
3212 Zelia Ct, Arcata, CA
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$455,000
02/19/26
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1,320
1741 Benjamin Ct, Arcata, CA
0.52
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$465,000
07/28/25
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2
1,376
119 Sylva St, Arcata, CA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$349,000
04/29/26
2
2
1,528
1511 Leon Ln, Arcata, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/06/25
3
2
1,040
1707 Antoine Ave, Arcata, CA
0.55
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$410,000
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2
1,040
3473 Martha Ct, Arcata, CA
0.61
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$424,200
09/26/25
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2
1,508
3301 Antoinette Ct, Arcata, CA
0.56
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$448,000
04/01/26
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2
1,040
2550 Terrace Ave, Arcata, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$380,000
11/21/25
2
2
885
2395 Eye St, Arcata, CA
0.66
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$510,000
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2
1,250

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What Locals Say about Arcata

At least 48 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 24 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Matthew Caudill
    "They have a great dog park right around the corner and a playground for the kids to play at while you throw a ball for the dog"
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  • Pax.jon.johnson
    "Some of my family is from here, and I go to school here. The arts scene (ie music, painting, photography, writing) is all super impressive and inviting. The college community is extremely welcoming and fun, but low key."
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  • Joybrouwer
    "Very dog friendly in many areas and a lot of places to walk your dogs, however many apartments do not allow dogs. "
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  • Humboldtharmony
    "There is a bus stop on my corner and I can walk to town in less than 20 minutes. It is very bike friendly and I ride my bike to work everyday. The speed limit is 25 mph in 95% of town. "
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  • Buffy H. .
    "I can walk just about everywhere I need to go. My neighborhood has 5 Restaurants a quarter mile away and about 10 more a mile to 2 miles always. I can walk to 2 different grocery store, parks, the post office, town square where the Farmers Market is on Saturday’s. The south freeway is just 3 streets up or 2 streets behind me for north. I feel safe to walk all around my neighborhood. I take my pit bull on walks 2-3 times a day and the neighborhood people just love him. "
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  • anon
    "This area is very good for walking your dogs and taking them out and about. Unfortunately, many rentals dont allow dogs. People still have them though so that ones for you to figure out. "
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  • anon
    "I live by two bus stops that pick up once every hour to go either one way towards downtown or the other. The commute is pretty easy (only takes about 15-20 minutes to get downtown), although sometimes there will be people on the bus that stare at me/make me feel a bit unsettled. "
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  • Dawninedolf
    "There is a mix of families and college students in this area. The weekend can be loud with party goers. "
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  • Emily
    "They’d like it as it’s safe to walk around and people love dogs here. There are also the trials in the nearby forest you can walk along with your dog. And also the beach!"
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  • Emily
    "I can walk to work on sidewalks and pedestrian only walkways through campus. It’s a beautiful and safe walk."
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  • Keatsoel
    "This is a good safe place with lots of laid back and down to earth people. Friendly and open minded environment and lots of laughs and acceptance."
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  • Angela S.
    "I have no idea. I don't have a dog. I know what this non-dog owner doesn't like in my neighborhood is that the dog owners that let their pets relieve themselves on my lawn and walk away without picking up their mess."
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  • Bmixer
    "Neighborhood very quiet, friendly and close HSU. Walk to stores,school and University. Bus system 7 days a week. "
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  • Ryan
    "15 minutes to Eureka on 101. No traffic ever. Have to drive through a 50mph safety zone. Very easy commute."
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  • Gage L. S.
    "About a 7 minute walk to work or downtown... usually is no problem at all love Arcata and it’s so simple to get around "
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  • Martanator
    "Nice, friendly and quiet neighborhood close to downtown stores and restaurants. Close to university too. "
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  • Shannonmichele3
    "The only one with sidewalks and a park in a subdivision. Close to both the hospital and several schools it is the go to for Halloween and Christmas lights."
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  • Shannonmichele3
    "College town mixed with various hippy style artists from around the world. A very Community oriented area accepting of all of even the most eccentric characters. Where else in the world do you see dog being pushed in a stroller on the same sidewalk as a guy who walk his yak around town. Los Bagels a Jewish Mexican biracial owned bakery and bagel shop is a social hub which represents the diversity here well. Lots of community events for local businesses to set up stands around the Arcata Plaza."
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  • Jan
    "I live here and love the people, the wildlife, and protection from any winds, the gorgeous trees. This road is a popular runner's and biking loop, 4.5 mi long. Houses are far apart, and the golf course is a beautiful. "
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  • naturalmed
    "This is close to many good places to eat and downtown and one block from a Video store"
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  • naturalmed
    "A very nice neighborhood. Friendly neighbors well maintenance homes. The homes have a lot of privacy with a forest like setting. "
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  • Bonmom
    "Safe, beautiful, comfortable. Very strong sense of community."
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490 Forest Ave, Arcata, CA 95521 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,497 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is not currently available for sale. 490 Forest Ave was last sold on Sep 20, 2001 for $159,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 490 Forest Ave is $453,500.