NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Helm Sea Ranch, CA 95497

The Sea Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,094,000 - $1,532,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,805 Sq Ft
$757/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 9, 2018

Last sale price $845,000 $468 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,508 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ocean View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Meadow

About This Home

As of January 2018

Fantastic meadow location with unblockable broad blue water view across commons. Master suite with great view. Second bedroom and bath plus loft with half bath. The living room opens to ocean meadow deck. Cozy wood stove for ambiance. Spacious dining area with same ocean view. Bright kitchen with large pantry. New wood floors. Entry deck is another great place for respite and quiet. Large double garage with room for shop. Laundry room

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Burningham

Inactive Office License #00516620 Listed on: 11/26/2017

Inactive Office

Last Buyer's Agent

O'connell & Wilson

Liisberg & Company License #00596122

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 18,295 Sq Ft Lot
  • Meadow

HOA Fees

  • $211 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,805 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Raised Hearth
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 156-450-029-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road, security
  • Sea Ranch Association, Phone Number (707) 785-2444
  • Greenbelt
  • Planned Unit Development

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0.42 Acres

HOA Fees

$211 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Planned Unit Develop
  • Directions To Property: Highway One to Halcyon; west to Leeward, left to Helm then right, house is second driveway on left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4200
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ELER
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, LVYN, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 468.14
  • Square Footage: 1805
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Stove
  • Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Meadow West
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: GARG
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gravel

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, PRPN
  • Water Source: Water District
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 211
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sea Ranch Association
  • Association Phone: (707) 785-2444
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Beach Rights, Golf Course, Greenbelt, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Road, Security

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 156-450-029-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18295
  • Unit/Block/Lot: 35C-77

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1994

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Shaw Polly Nicole
Bought by
Polly Nicole Shaw Trust and Shaw
Current Estimated Value
$1,365,501

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2017
Closed on
Jan 3, 2018
Sold by
Robins Scott T and Byarlyrobins Belinda P
Bought by
Shaw Polly N
Seller's Agent
Sharon Burningham
Inactive Office
Buyer's Agent
O'connell & Wilson
Liisberg & Company
List Price
$845,000
Sold Price
$845,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2016
Sold by
Goodman Janet K and Goodman Family Bypass Trust
Bought by
Robins Scott T and Byerly Robins Belinda P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2013
Sold by
Goodman Janet K and Goodman Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Goodman Family Revocable Trust and Goodman Family Bypass Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2000
Sold by
Dean Corliss P and Dean Sandra L
Bought by
Goodman Ronald L and Goodman Janet K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1998
Sold by
Piket Richard J and Piket Bonnie C
Bought by
Dean Corliss P and Dean Sandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
6.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1998
Sold by
Piket Richard J and Piket Bonnie C
Bought by
Piket Richard J and Piket Bonnie C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1994
Sold by
Richardson John K and Richardson Marilyn S
Bought by
Piket Richard J and Piket Bonnie C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1994
Sold by
Richardson John K and Richardson Marilyn S
Bought by
Richardson John K and Richardson Marilyn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,880
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1994
Sold by
Forrester Donald D and Forrester Elizabeth V
Bought by
Richardson John K and Richardson Marilyn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,880
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Polly Nicole Shaw Trust -- None Listed On Document
Shaw Polly N $845,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Robins Scott T $725,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Goodman Family Revocable Trust -- None Available
Goodman Ronald L $495,000 North American Title Co
Dean Corliss P $390,000 First American Title
Piket Richard J -- --
Piket Richard J $227,000 Northwestern Title
Richardson John K -- Northwestern Title Security
Richardson John K $114,000 Northwestern Title Security
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shaw Polly N $345,000
Previous Owner Dean Corliss P $312,000
Previous Owner Richardson John K $94,880
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/09/2018 01/09/18 Sold $845,000 0.0% $468 / Sq Ft
12/31/2017 12/31/17 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2017 11/26/17 For Sale $845,000 -- $468 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,082 $961,460 $375,481 $585,979
2024 $12,082 $942,609 $368,119 $574,490
2023 $12,082 $924,127 $360,901 $563,226
2022 $11,212 $906,008 $353,825 $552,183
2021 $10,931 $888,244 $346,888 $541,356
2020 $10,923 $879,138 $343,332 $535,806
2019 $10,828 $861,900 $336,600 $525,300
2018 $9,446 $739,500 $295,800 $443,700
2017 $9,304 $725,000 $290,000 $435,000
2016 $8,385 $642,691 $259,671 $383,020
2015 -- $633,038 $255,771 $377,267
2014 -- $620,638 $250,761 $369,877
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sharon Burningham

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Sharon Burningham

    Inactive Office

    (707) 884-4300

    13 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Sharon Burningham
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    O'connell & Wilson

    Liisberg & Company

    (707) 785-3322

    56 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    O'connell & Wilson
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21726880

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 156-450-029

California Sonoma County 95480 The Sea Ranch

178 Helm, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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