NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38300 Ocean Ridge Dr Gualala, CA 95445

Estimated Value: $271,268 - $623,000

Studio
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.29 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 6, 2023

Last sale price $255,000

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,484 / mo

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Retreat
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Secluded Lot
  • Loft

About This Home

As of July 2023

Sweet cottage located on the sunny banana belt ridge of Gualala on the Mendocino Coast. A peaceful getaway with beautiful redwoods and great amenities nearby. Just across the street from the Redwood Coast Recreation area and Bower Park - you can enjoy Disc Golf, Petanque or commune with nature at the pond where wildlife abounds. Park has received a grant for numerous improvements. Enjoy this beautiful area and explore the potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Huse

Intero Real Estate Services License #01779844 Listed on: 05/06/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Patty Bettega

Kennedy & Associates License #01042567

Last Buyer's Agent

Jami Sundstrom

W Real Estate License #02007796

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 12,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • No Washer or Dryer Hookups
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Butcher Block Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Retreat
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 144-253-08-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Old Stage Rd. to south Ocean Ridge Dr. entrance. Property on your left. Look for sign.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2900
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin, Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Kitchen Features: Butcher Block Counters, Pantry Closet
  • Room Type: Living Room, Loft, Storage
  • Main Level: Retreat

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • View: Forest, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: See Remarks
  • Utilities: Solar
  • Water Source: See Remarks
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: No Hookups

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Point Arena Joint Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 144-253-08-00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.00

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Mendocino

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Stephenson Harris E and Stephenson Carrie Elizabeth
Bought by
Harris E Raphael
Current Estimated Value
$415,718

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,746
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,571

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Stephenson Harris E and Stephenson Carrie Elizabeth
Bought by
Harris E Raphael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,746
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,571

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2023
Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Swartz Family Trust
Bought by
Stephenson Harris E and Stephenson Carrie Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Huse
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jami Sundstrom
W Real Estate
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.77%
Views
234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.75%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Swartz John W and Swartz Terri M
Bought by
Swartz John William and Maki Swartz Terri

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2003
Sold by
Marthaler Paul S
Bought by
Swartz John W and Swartz Terri M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harris E Raphael -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Harris E Raphael -- None Listed On Document
Stephenson Harris E $255,000 First American Title
Swartz John William -- None Available
Swartz John W $125,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harris E Raphael $244,000
Previous Owner Stephenson Harris E $204,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $255,000 -3.8% --
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2023 05/06/23 For Sale $265,000 -- --
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 $2,749 $224,478 $173,446 $51,032
2023 $2,749 $215,763 $166,712 $49,051
2022 $2,670 $211,534 $163,444 $48,090
2021 $2,659 $207,388 $160,240 $47,148
2020 $2,601 $205,273 $158,602 $46,671
2019 $2,531 $201,249 $155,493 $45,756
2018 $2,460 $197,302 $152,444 $44,858
2017 $2,424 $193,434 $149,455 $43,979
2016 $2,389 $189,641 $146,524 $43,117
2015 $2,316 $186,793 $144,324 $42,469
2014 $2,277 $183,134 $141,497 $41,637
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen Huse

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kathleen Huse

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (707) 412-3233

    77 Total Sales

    Kathleen Huse
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  • Patty Bettega

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Patty Bettega

    Kennedy & Associates

    (707) 884-9000

    93 Total Sales

    Patty Bettega
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  • Jami Sundstrom

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jami Sundstrom

    W Real Estate

    (707) 495-9960

    26 Total Sales

    Jami Sundstrom
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323028134

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 144-253-08-00

California Mendocino County Gualala 95445

38300 Ocean Ridge Dr, Gualala, CA

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