Step back in time to discover this meticulously restored Victorian home, originally built in 1862 by Master Ship Builder Thomas Petersen. This beauty is a rare fusion of historical elegance combined with modern luxury. Nestled above Van Damme Bay, with direct trail access to the cove below, you will be awed by the stunning white-water views to the south. Bordered to the North by access that leads to the Spring Ranch Coastal Preserve. The kitchen (which fills the first floor of the turret) features an over-sized granite island and modern appliances. When you enter the living room, you are greeted with solid maple wood flooring. Ascend to the 2nd floor on the beautiful all-wood, staircase hand-milled from the property's own Cypress trees. The upstairs bath fills the top level of the home's turret and features dual sinks, cabinetry and granite countertops. The spacious primary bedroom is the crowning glory of this home. There you will enjoy stunning whitewater views from a king-sized bed, as well as from the balcony. Behind this gem, is a detached two-car garage with an unfinished 'Casita' space above. This building also has a fully functional bathroom and an additional laundry facility. The property was previously run as a successful Vacation Rental for those looking for an investment property. It consistently generated between $65,000-$85,000 annually. Sold furnished minus a few sentimental pieces.
Within a short distance of the village, this classic two-story brown shingle home sits at the end of the road at the edge of a meadow, where mature trees frame a beautiful ocean view. An extensive remodel integrated its Craftsman bones with contemporary design.The main entry to this home gives way to the kitchen, dining and living areas accented with rich fir paneling; exposed-beam ceilings; and walnut floors. The chef's kitchen, with its custom-fabricated stainless-steel countertops, cherry cabinetry, and premium stainless-steel appliances, flows seamlessly into the dining area and living areas, where sliding doors open onto a private deck and gazebo that runs the western expanse of the house, overlooking the meadow that extends to the tree line. The home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, with the primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom located on the second floor alongside a second bedroom and a half bath. The third bedroom and full bathroom is located on the first floor to the right of the entrance with the attached garage and laundry area off of the living room. This property is considered part of the Mendocino Township and the sewer service is provided by the Mendocino City Community Services District (MCCSD).
Follow the long private driveway to this custom Caspar South home, where beautiful ocean views welcome you in. This charming two-bedroom residence on 1+/- acre offers approximately 1,750 sq. ft. of comfortable living space with a bright, inviting layout. The main living area features easy-care slate tile floors and a cozy woodstove, creating a warm and welcoming setting for relaxing or entertaining. The home includes two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs with a shower-over-tub, and a convenient full bathroom on the main level. The charming kitchen provides generous counter space and storage with an ocean-view from the sink, perfect for everyday cooking or hosting guests. Upstairs, a large 2nd living room lit by multiple windows and skylights and a bonus sunroom that accesses a south-facing private back deck; an ideal spot for morning coffee, stargazing, or quiet reading. The two-car garage includes additional storage rooms for tools, gear, or hobbies. With ocean views in front and peaceful pasture views behind, this home offers the best of coastal living. Oceanfront bluff top scenic greenbelts available for residents to enjoy. Easy access to scenic trails, Caspar Beach, Mendocino Village, Fort Bragg, shopping, and Highway 1. Located within the Mendocino School District, it combines comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. This home offers flexibility as a full-time residence or second home with vacation rental potential.Imagine your days here: 7am: Coffee on the front deck, ocean rolling in the distance. 9am: A quiet walk to Caspar Beach before the crowds arrive. 12pm: Lunch in the sunny eat-in kitchen, watching wildlife drift through the meadow. 3pm: A spontaneous trip into Mendocino or Fort Bragg--shops, galleries, and coastal charm. 6pm: Sunset on the front deck, drink in hand. 8pm: Woodstove glowing, the living room wrapping you in warmth. 10pm: Stars overhead on the back deck, the Caspar Lighthouse beacon sweeping the horizon.The hardest part of living here isn't settling in--it's never wanting to leave.
A rare opportunity to own a truly unique combination of residence, commercial space, and thriving business in the heart of Mendocino. Spanning from Main Street to Albion Street, the offering includes the renowned bar, the adjoining commercial space (once a caf, now a successful retail shop), and a newly renovated two-story 1Bd/1Ba residence. The home features ocean and bay views paired with modern finishes, creating a comfortable and private living retreat. Established in 1934, Dick's Place is a historic and iconic gathering spot along Main Street, offering sweeping views of Mendocino Bay and a legacy deeply rooted in the community. Originally family-owned until 1983, and with only a handful of stewards since its founding, the property reflects a rare continuity of ownership and tradition. Long a welcoming hub for both locals and visitors, it offers a place to gather, share stories, and take in the coastal setting. Inside, the atmosphere captures decades of history, with photographs and keepsakes of Mendocino's early days, including its pioneering families, loggers, and deep-rooted community ties. The sale includes the business, liquor license, and fixtures, presenting a seamless, turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor. Rich in character and history, this is an exciting chance to own and carry forward one of Mendocino's most recognizable and beloved establishments.
First time on the market. Set on over an acre just minutes from the village of Mendocino, this custom-built coastal home offers privacy, architectural character, and beautifully landscaped grounds in a fully fenced setting with a second fenced yard and attached shop.Designed with warmth and craftsmanship in mind, the home features extensive interior woodwork, built-in cabinetry, paneled walls, and divided-light windows that bring natural light into every room. Comfortable living spaces connect easily to the kitchen, dining area, and outdoor entertaining areas with garden views throughout.The spacious primary suite includes vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and an exceptional primary bath with soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, and generous space. An additional room with closet is currently used as an art studio and provides flexible options for creative work, guests, or office use.Outdoor areas include mature landscaping, flowering shrubs, lawn areas, and established trees that create a private coastal garden environment. A detached garage with upper-level studio apartment offers excellent flexibility for guests, workspace, or potential rental use. The attached shop and additional small outbuildings provide added utility and storage.A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed property combining craftsmanship, usable acreage, and close proximity to Mendocino village.
Classic Mendocino Cottage easy-walk-close to Mendocino Village, Headlands State Park, Big River Beach - and the ocean - on sunny .93+/- acre parcel in serene, tranquil neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with marble tile floor, 1 half bath - and outdoor clawfoot tub and shower! Sunny decks, solarium and detached 10'X12' (Art, Music, Meditation, Retreat, Office) Studio. Lovely gardens with a long-term focus on care for nature and a greenhouse/workshop shed with carport make for easy at-home sanctuary living. Great light, high ceilings and natural finishes throughout; simple and easy floor plan. Walk to schools, stores, art center, fantastic scenery, great restaurants and so much more! Easy to see - and love living Mendocino life!
Originally designed as a two-bedroom home, the layout was thoughtfully reconfigured into a spacious one-bedroom and can easily be converted back to its original floor plan if desired.The property is fully equipped for country living, featuring a barn suitable for livestock and cross-fenced pastures. Inside the barn, you'll find a bathroom with shower and flexible space ideal for an office, studio, or guest quarters. A cozy wood stove provides warmth, while dual-pane windows fill the space with natural light. Both the barn and home are serviced by propane on-demand water heating for efficiency and convenience. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas create a welcoming great room designed for gathering and entertaining. Expansive dual-pane windows frame picturesque views of the land -- from migratory birds stopping for a drink to horses grazing peacefully in the pasture. Ideally situated between Mendocino and Fort Bragg, the property also offers direct access to nearby trails leading to Russian Gulch State Park and Jackson Demonstration State Forest, providing miles of scenic hiking and riding opportunities right from your doorstep.
Custom spectacular ocean view residence minutes north of Mendocino. An architectural masterpiece with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and full sunset experiences.Located on a private road with luxury homes well spaced and far from the sounds of the highway. Enjoy the crashing waves from the hillside location. A short drive to several state parks with endless walking trails and recreational features.Natural wood finishes throughout the over 4000 square feet of living space. Spectacular views from every room, large wraparound decks and private gardens.Large bedrooms with high ceilings.Huge garage with room for multiple vehicles.Inviting creekside cottage would make an ideal office or yoga space.Enjoy one of the finest locations on the Mendocino Coast.
Single level contemporary ranch style home perched at the top of a small hill perfectly situated to capture ocean views in the Caspar South Subdivision. This expansive home boasts an impressive 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus a large attached two car garage and detached boat house/workshop. The large living room with redwood beams and a wood burning stove encourages gathering around a crackling fire. A formal dining room calls for jovial conversations into the evening and the spectacular south side sunroom beckons for many cups of tea and endless hours of gazing at the glorious white water views. This home has been well loved and cared after by the same family for many years. Recent upgrades include double paned windows, a new roof and beautiful Ipe Brazilian hardwood wraparound deck. This delightful home is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and sits on large lot with established landscaping, a paved driveway and generous lawn on the South side. A great opportunity for a turnkey vacation rental in this highly desirable area: Walk to the nearby Caspar Beach or Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, entertain guests or enjoy the expanse of +/-2300 sq ft to yourself. Either way you will be surrounded by stunning ocean views, bountiful wildlife and the benefits of an established community with all utilities in place.
Tucked away at the end of a quiet country road, just minutes from Mendocino Village, this rare Nichols Lane property offers privacy, flexibility, and scale. With four separate homes, an art studio, and a pond set on a peaceful, private parcel. The layout naturally supports multiple uses: income-producing investment, family compound, multi-generational living, creative enclave, or homestead lifestyle. With several independent dwellings, there's room for extended family, caretakers, artists, or tenants, while still maintaining separation and privacy.The property has a well-established, lived-in character with opportunity for a new owner to update, re-imagine, or enjoy as currently configured. It's a blank canvas for someone with vision, an opportunity to create a legacy property, a shared retreat, or a long term investment in one of the coast's most desirable locations.
Built in 1855, the historic Spencer Hills House is one of Mendocino Village's most distinguished Victorian residences, gracefully elevated on the high side of the village and overlooking Friendship Park. Set on a uniquely large 1.2-acre parcel, the property enjoys iconic, layered views that include water towers, the beloved Time & the Maiden atop the historic Masonic Hall, the mouth of Big River and the Pacific Ocean beyond.Distinctive custom milled trim unique to this home reflects the craftsmanship and architectural detail of its era. Inside, ceiling heights are notably generous for a Victorian of this vintage, and expansive windows bring abundant natural light into the living spaces. Wide-plank wood floors and preserved period details provide warmth and continuity throughout the home.Considerable upgrades and repairs have been thoughtfully completed, elevating the residence into the modern luxury category while maintaining sincere reverence for its historic character. Improvements were approached with with uncompromising attention to quality and detail, enhancing comfort, performance, and longevity while remaining visually and architecturally harmonious with the home's historic fabric.Outdoor spaces have been equally well considered. An oversized deck offers a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, framed by village rooftops, historic landmarks, coastal cypresses, and ocean horizons. The grounds also include a thoughtfully created bocce court with surrounding flagstone, adding a relaxed, social element that complements the property's generous scale and setting.A two-car garage provides everyday convenience, with overflow cedar lined closed space, wine storage, and wired for an EV. A separate, non-historic barn structure on the northwest corner of the property comes with approved plans and permit to bring it into compliance offering future flexibility in accordance with Mendocino Historic Review Board standards.From the front door, enjoy easy access down into Mendocino Village, with its shops, galleries, restaurants, and coastal trails just below. Historic homes of this provenance, setting, acreage, and thoughtful stewardship are rarely available. This is a singular opportunity to own a landmark Mendocino residence where heritage and refined modern living coexist with care and intention.
An exceptional opportunity to purchase a property for rehabilitation in one of the most desirable locations in Mendocino. Single story home with three bedrooms and two baths. Power, well, septic systems in place. The property is in need of major improvements. Many garden and tool sheds throughout the densely forested and landscaped lot. Beautiful memories of the old growth redwood forest with a serene environment. Endless potential here for a magical new home.
Perched above the Mendocino village sits the historic Jens Hansen House circa 1880 on .37+/- acres. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath home underwent an extensive restoration in 2009, while retaining its historic charm with original fixtures, including a working safe from the 1800s, and woodwork rarely found today. The renovation includes a perimeter foundation, all electrical and plumbing, wood windows and doors, a new roof, and reframing from the exterior to preserve the old-growth redwood interior. Custom-milled siding to match the original style, and much more. The only thing left is to add the finishing touches to the large kitchen. The spacious property features a separate carriage house with stunning views. With TLC, it will be a great spot for guests or an artist's studio. There are also historical photos of a water tower that may be able to be reconstructed with approval. Conveniently located to shopping, fine restaurants, beaches, and coastal activities while having privacy and a quiet setting.
Excellent value and quality construction. Come see for yourself and enjoy the laid back, easy going, Mendocino lifestyle. Live in a beautiful coastal village and earn rental income too! A solid investment property with immediate returns! Rent two units, live in one! Turn-key-move-in ready for new buyers and their guests to enjoy. Meticulously maintained & carefully cared for. Extensive reports and property history disclosures available upon request. 'Mendocino View' is a delightful three unit rental property with village and ocean views in a fun and welcoming community. Easy access (no car needed) to Big River and Mendocino Headlands State Parks. Craftsman style home with artistic design details. Two, upper level, well-appointed and successful vacation rentals. Both are 1-bed, 1-bath suites with jetted soaking tubs. Full-sized kitchens. Covered exterior balconies to relax and take in the amazing sunsets. The vacation rental units have an on-site laundry room with facilities and appliances for expedited cleaning service. The larger, ground floor unit, remodeled in 2019, is a lovely home with 2-bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Hardwood floors, large laundry and pantry area with tile floor, expansive exterior decks & floor to ceiling windows to take in the ocean view. All units enjoy propane fireplaces for heat & ambiance. On-demand Generac generator system for a secondary power source. Covered parking for all units & ample guest parking areas.
Ideal location at the edge of an enchanting forest, a spacious home awaits, offering a peaceful retreat in one of Mendocino's most unique natural settings. With approximately 1,800 square feet of living space, this private residence is wrapped in classic redwood siding and surrounded by vibrant, mature rhododendrons that bring bursts of color in spring. Step inside to find a cozy open-concept layout where the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow together seamlessly--perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings by the fireplace. The living room features stunning old-growth redwood paneling, adding warmth, character, and a true sense of place.Enjoy the outdoors from two spacious decks--ideal for relaxing or entertaining, offering an opportunity to make it your own. An attached garage provides convenience and storage, and the surrounding forested privacy offers a true sense of seclusion while still being just minutes from Mendocino village and conveniently near theschools.
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Mendocino is located in California. Mendocino, California has a population of 715. Mendocino is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.77%.
The median household income in Mendocino, California is $73,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,378 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Mendocino is 62.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 77.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
