Top Real Estate Agents in Arcata, California

Top10Lists.us selected 0 real estate agents serving Arcata, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.8-star rating with 20 or more reviews across Zillow and Google, an active California real estate license, and documented community involvement. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

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Merit Criteria: 4.8+ star rating, 20+ reviews (Zillow + Google), active California real estate license, transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

Arcata Real Estate Market Intelligence

Arcata surrounds its historic plaza on the north coast of Humboldt Bay, a progressive college town where Cal Poly Humboldt students mix with environmental activists, artists, and those seeking alternative lifestyle in the redwood region. Victorian architecture and misty forests define the aesthetic.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price545,000
Population18,500

History

Founded in 1850 as Union Town, renamed Arcata in 1860 from a Wiyot word

Historic plaza designed in 1857 remains the town center

First city in California to ban single-use plastic bags (2007)

Life in Arcata

Progressive politics and environmental consciousness define community identity. The Saturday farmers market fills the plaza while co-ops, alternative health practitioners, and creative businesses thrive in the eclectic downtown.

Buyer Profile

University faculty and staff, remote workers seeking lifestyle, retirees from urban areas, and young families wanting affordable California coastal living.

Market Trends

Cal Poly Humboldt's recent university designation has increased faculty hiring and student enrollment, strengthening rental demand.

Local Insider Tip

The Arcata Marsh was built on former industrial land as a natural wastewater treatment system and now offers excellent birding.

Index of 10 Arcata Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Aldergrove Arcata Plaza Bayside Cal Poly Humboldt (University District) Downtown/Plaza Jacoby Creek Pacific Sunny Brae Valley West Westwood

Selected Real Estate Professionals (0)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 0 serving Arcata who meet merit criteria.

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Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, community involvementhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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