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    1181 Q Street, Arcata, CA 95521

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    $999,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Arcata, CA

    Property size:
    4,289 SF
    Lot size:
    0.63 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $232/SF
    Added:
    Apr 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    47
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 3 at 3:06 pm

    Property Features for 1181 Q Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Single Family
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,289 SF
    Lot size
    0.63 Acres

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer

    Building Details

    Year built
    1952
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    6
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Eric Cecchin
    Eric Cecchin

    Listing agent Eric Cecchin License #01200438

    Listing office Forbes & Associates - Eric Cecchin 1807 Central Avenue, CA

    Listing date Apr 18, 2026

    MLS# 272059 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Humboldt Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Excellent walkable location to Arcata town center, Cal Poly Humboldt, farmers market, and shops.
    • Six homes on a large .627 acre lot providing a country feel.
    • Located down a private lane, offering a quiet environment.
    • Long‑term tenants with no vacancy in the last 5 years.
    • Close proximity to the Creamery District's shops and restaurants.
    • Public Sewer

    Overview

    Located in Arcata, California, this multifamily property features six homes situated on a 0.627-acre lot. The property offers a country feel while being within walking, biking, or driving distance of the Arcata town center and Cal Poly Humboldt. Residents can easily access the weekly farmers market, North Coast Co-Op, and Arcata Plaza. The Creamery district, known for its shops and restaurants, is also nearby. The property is located down a private lane, enhancing its quiet atmosphere. The property consists of 4289 square feet of building area. The zoning is Single Family. The tenants have resided here for over five years and wish to remain, with no vacancy since the current owner's purchase five years ago. The property is located in an excellent walkable location.

    Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $99.8k $23.28
    − Vacancy −$7.0k −$1.63
    EGI $92.9k $21.65
    − OpEx −$41.8k −$9.74
    NOI $51.1k $11.91
    4,289 SF · lease $23.28/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 45.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Apartment 5plus
    $729.6K
    $638.4K – $851.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $51,072 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.11%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Flex RnD
    $1.62M
    $1.42M – $1.89M (±1% cap)
    NOI $113,380 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.35%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Apartment buildings

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Restaurant Dental Office Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Arcata
    County
    Humboldt
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -124.096863
    Latitude
    40.873709

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Six homes near Arcata town center and Cal Poly Humboldt.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 1181 Q Street Arcata, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $999,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Excellent walkable location to Arcata town center, Cal Poly Humboldt, farmers market, and shops.; Six homes on a large .627 acre lot providing a country feel.; Located down a private lane, offering a quiet environment.
    (707) 498-1817
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    Listing Contact
    Eric Cecchin
    Eric Cecchin
    Real Estate License ID: 01200438
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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