An upscale neighborhood behind the redwood curtain
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights is home to residences nestled in the redwood-covered slopes of east Arcata, a tiny college town just off the Pacific Coast in Northern California. It sits right above the campus of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, and is home to many professors and university employees, says Karen Orsolics, broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Redwood Realty. “It’s an upper end neighborhood, so you’ve got a lot of custom homes on large, wooded lots,” Orsolics says. “It backs right up to Arcata Community Forest. You can hike those trails for miles and miles and miles.”
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights is isolated from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights is almost all surrounded by trees.
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Walk the trails at Arcata Community Forest
Arcata Community Forest surrounds the western edge of the neighborhood and is accessible from several trailheads in the area. The park spans 790 acres, and its network of trails is popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing. The park is brimming with local flora and fauna, including towering redwoods and Douglas firs. Just two miles outside of town are the Arcata Community Pool, the Arcata Skate Park and Larson Park’s tennis and bocce ball courts. Humboldt County is well-known for its sandy beaches and seaside vistas, which are just 7 miles away. It's too cold to swim, but residents can be seen walking along the waterfront all year round, taking in the view.
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights enjoy the Arcata Community Forest right in their back yard.
Residents of Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights can take their daily walk among redwood giants.
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Wooded lots and a mix of home styles
Neighborhood streets wind up and down wooded hills, offering residents abundant, natural views from their kitchen and living room windows. There are a wide range of homes here, from modest ranch-style homes to upscale, custom-built designs. Lots are large, typically coming in at more than a quarter-acre, and some of them have century-old redwood trees standing in their front or backyards. There's very little traffic, so residents should be able to hear the serene sounds of the birds chirping, owls hooting and squirrels darting across tree branches. Home prices range from between $400,000 and $900,000, depending on size, condition and age.
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights homes come in all shapes and sizes.
Custom homes and Ranch homes dot Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights.
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A short drive from Arcata Plaza and the Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza, the city’s bustling central square, is only 2 miles away and offers a variety of shops, eateries and cafes on streets that surround this grassy public park. Renata’s Creperie is a French restaurant that serves sweet and savory crepes and espresso drinks in a cozy café setting. There’s also Los Bagels, which has been in town since 1984. Boutiques include People’s Records music shop, Daydream clothing store and Humboldt Outfitters gift shop. The Plaza hosts a weekly farmers’ market every Saturday all year round, offering artisan wares and fresh produce. The closest grocery stores are Murphy's Markets and Wildberries Marketplace.
Acrata Plaza is the hub of Arcata and the Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights neighborhood.
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights residents can enjoy a day in the Arcata Plaza.
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Highly rated public schools close to home
Students can start their education at Arcata Elementary School, which earns a B rating from Niche, before moving on to B-rated Sunny Brae Middle School. Upperclassmen can attend nearby Arcata High School, which earns and A-minus rating. Arcata High School offers a wide range of elective visual arts, performing arts and academic classes, from advanced placement courses to theater and multimedia art classes. The campus of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is just south of the neighborhood. The college enrolls nearly 6,000 students every year and is known for its environmental and natural resources programs. It’s a major area employer and economic driver for Humboldt County.
Sunny Brae Middle School is one of the top schools in the area.
Arcata High School serves students in grades 9 through 12.
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Getting around Humboldt County
The neighborhood is bordered in the west by State Route 101, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. It’s a regional commuter corridor that connects with coastal cities like Eureka, McKinleyville and Fortuna. The nearest major medical center is Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, which is about 10 miles south in Eureka. Plus, there are multiple bus stops along L K Wood Boulevard.
Hwy 101 connects Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights to the rest of CA and Humboldt State.
Hwy 101 is the main artery running though Arcata near Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights.
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Foggy weather and a chill in the air
Weather along Northern California’s Pacific coast is foggy and chilly, and it experiences more rainfall and overcast days than in central and southern California. The fog usually rolls in from the ocean in the morning and evaporates from view in the early afternoon. Temperatures rarely top 70 degrees or drop below 40 degrees.
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Parks in this Area
Larson Park
Arcata Skate Park
Transit
Airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
16 min drive
Bus
L K Wood Blvd & Diamond Dr
Bus
L K Wood Blvd & Redwood Ave
Bus
Camp Curtis
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights, Arcata sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Curtis Heights-Woodland Heights, Arcata over the last 12 months is $783,750, up 24% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$832,500
Median Single Family Price
$832,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$308
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$845,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
94
Median Year Built
1970
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,285
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,056
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
867
Median Age
28
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,312
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,504
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
53.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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