Residential Income Corner
491 H Street Arcata, CA 95521
491 H Street, Arcata, CA, 95521
$619,000
For Sale
$619,000
COMMERCIAL - Arcata, CA
Property Size1,474 SF
Lot Size0.51 Acres
Price / SF$419.95
Days on Market52
Property Features for 491 H Street
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- Single Family
- Parking features
- Other
- Security features
- Security System
- Interior features
- Security System
- Fireplace
- 1
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,474 SF
- Lot size
- 0.51 Acres
Building Details
- Flooring type
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Building materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof type
- Shingle
Listing Agency
Ming Tree, Inc.
(707) 445-4500
509 J Street, Eureka, CA
Listed by
Darla McKenzie · License #01164724
(707) 499-5041
Added: May 27 Checked: Jul 17 at 12:06 am
MLS# 272427
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 491 H Street in Arcata, this 0.51-acre corner lot has access from Samoa Blvd and has been in the same family since it was built. The offering includes a home on the property, with the site extending to Samoa Blvd.
Zoning is described as allowing both commercial/general use and residential medium density development. The property is noted as a rare corner lot, with frontage and access tied to Samoa Blvd.
For buyers and brokers evaluating flexible site-use potential, this is a single lot configuration with stated mixed-use zoning parameters and direct access from Samoa Blvd.
Zoning is described as allowing both commercial/general use and residential medium density development. The property is noted as a rare corner lot, with frontage and access tied to Samoa Blvd.
For buyers and brokers evaluating flexible site-use potential, this is a single lot configuration with stated mixed-use zoning parameters and direct access from Samoa Blvd.
Key Highlights
- 0.51‑acre corner lot in Arcata extends to Samoa Blvd and includes access from Samoa Blvd
- Zoning includes commercial/general plus residential/medium density
- Fireplace in the home
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 | $34.3k | $23.28 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.4k | −$1.63 |
| EGI | $31.9k | $21.65 |
| − OpEx | −$14.4k | −$9.74 |
| NOI | $17.6k | $11.91 |
1,474 SF · lease $23.28/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 45.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$250.7K
$219.4K – $292.5K
NOI $17,552 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.84%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$556.6K
$487.1K – $649.4K
NOI $38,965 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
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Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Single family property - A 0.51-acre corner lot with access from Samoa Blvd and zoning allowing commercial/general and residential medium density uses.
Where is this single family property located?
The property is located at 491 H Street Arcata, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $619,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.51‑acre corner lot in Arcata extends to Samoa Blvd and includes access from Samoa Blvd; Zoning includes commercial/general plus residential/medium density; Fireplace in the home
