$385,000
SOLD APR 10, 2025

38000 Helms Rd Willits, CA 95490

-- Bed
-- Bath
800 Sq Ft
160 Acres

Recently Sold

$481 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

210 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Gated Community
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Panoramic View
  • 160 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Discover this stunning 160-acre ranch located in the highly sought-after Cherry Creek area, just north of Willits. This property features a lovely, well-built one-bedroom home with an open-concept, free-flowing design. The home boasts Andersen windows and numerous upgrades, giving it a very upscale feel.Enjoy the beautifulcovered deck with breathtaking views of Shimmins Ridge, Willis Ridge, and Brushy Mountain. The property also includes a detached bedroom/office and a large storage building. A nice pond and an excellent natural spring water system add to the charm of this ranch. The rolling oak-studded hills and areas of dense forest create the perfect setting for your rural lifestyle

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Sorace

Ponderosa & Sun Realty License #00672123 Listed on: 09/03/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Pennington

Century 21 Kobetz Realty License #01412635

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,490

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 160 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Property is zoned RL:160

Parking

  • Auto Driveway Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Security Gate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Cherry Creek Ranches Subdivision
  • Gated Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 036-060-43-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,490

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: From Covelo Road, turn left just before RR tracks. Locked gate. About 2.5 miles up to the driveway turn left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 160.0000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Square Footage: 800.00
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Gated Community, Private
  • Roof: Composition
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Storage
  • View: Mountains, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Security Features: Security Gate
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Solar
  • Water Source: Private
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: None

Schools

  • School District: Mendocino
  • Middle/Junior School District: Willits Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 036-060-43-00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969600.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1995

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Willits Unified
  • School District (County): Mendocino

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2014
Sold by
Collins Martha
Bought by
Lawrence Robert J
Total Days on Market
210
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $415,000 Redwood Empire Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $385,000 -1.0% $481 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $389,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $2,490 $211,491 $129,605 $81,886
2022 $2,416 $207,345 $127,064 $80,281
2021 $2,367 $203,280 $124,573 $78,707
2020 $2,347 $201,196 $123,296 $77,900
2019 $2,274 $197,253 $120,879 $76,374
2018 $2,232 $193,387 $118,510 $74,877
2017 $2,186 $189,595 $116,186 $73,409
2016 $2,296 $185,877 $113,908 $71,969
2015 $1,955 $183,087 $112,198 $70,889
2014 $1,356 $115,661 $48,282 $67,379
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony Sorace

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tony Sorace

    Ponderosa & Sun Realty

    (707) 459-5108

    48 Total Sales

    Tony Sorace
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Diane Pennington

    Century 21 Kobetz Realty

    (707) 234-3444

    12 Total Sales

    Diane Pennington
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  • Benjamin Kobetz

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Benjamin Kobetz

    Century 21 Kobetz Realty

    (707) 489-1512

    191 Total Sales

    Benjamin Kobetz
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324069854

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 036-060-42-00

California Mendocino County Willits 95490

38000 Helms Rd, Willits, CA

This home is located at 38000 Helms Rd, Willits, CA 95490 and is currently priced at $385,000, approximately $481 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 38000 Helms Rd is a home located in Mendocino County with nearby schools including Laytonville Elementary School, Branscomb Elementary School, and Spy Rock Elementary School.

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