NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5481 Bear Canyon Rd Willits, CA 95490

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $578,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$451/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2020

Last sale price $418,000 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,850/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • 40.81 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2020

Rare, sophisticated and woodsy garden cottage in the heart of Mendocino County. Live in modern comfort with off the grid privacy tucked in behind desirable Pine Mountain Estates, a well-established community in the eastern hills of Willits. This unique property offers a beautifully designed 1bed 1 bath cottage nestled in 40 acres of land. The yard has maple and blooming dogwood trees sitting atop naturally raised flowerbeds. This home provides an incredibly spacious and private feeling with lots of natural light from the large windows that provide views of the surrounding ferns and redwoods. Additionally, this home comes partially furnished if desired and features open beam ceilings in nearly every room, a wrap-a-round redwood deck, sustainable living with the new solar system, newer metal roof, propane appliances, fresh paint, fireplace, attic storage, new high efficiency propane furnace, and a new diesel generator house for solar backup.Easily accessible on maintained road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Palma

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01938792 Listed on: 06/11/2020

eXp Realty of California, Inc

Co-Listed By

Kimberlee Golding

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #02005544

Last Buyer's Agent

Audrey Low

Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty License #02074437

Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 40.81 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 7 Open Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Stream Seasonal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 106-090-06-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Exact directions to home: R on Baechtel Rd go .3 miles R on E Hill rd go 2.4 miles R on Eastside rd go 2.4 miles R on Lakewood go .2 miles R on Bear Canyon go .4 miles stay right at Y in the road go .1 miles R on Middle rd go a hundred feet or so take left onto dirt road (do not go straight over the bridge) go 1 mile up road grey house is on the left tucked into the trees.
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.8100
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin, Craftsman
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area, Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 401.92
  • Square Footage: 1040
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, RMDL
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: RMDL
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, Private, Secluded, Stream Seasonal
  • Roof: Metal
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Forest, Hills, Mountains, Valley, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: UNCV
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 7
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Unpaved

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Generator, PRPN, Solar
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Gas Hook-Up, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 106-090-06-00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1777684

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Sanguinetti James
Bought by
Jim And Ena Sanguinetti Trust and Sanguinetti
Current Estimated Value
$468,889

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 10, 2020
Sold by
Ena Sanguinetti
Bought by
Sanguinetti James
Seller's Agent
David Palma
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Low
Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty
List Price
$418,000
Sold Price
$418,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 3, 2020
Sold by
Sanguinetti Ena
Bought by
Sanguinetti James
Seller's Agent
David Palma
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Low
Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty
List Price
$418,000
Sold Price
$418,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Ena Sanguinetti
Bought by
Sanguinetti James
Seller's Agent
David Palma
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Low
Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty
List Price
$418,000
Sold Price
$418,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Kozusyn Ruth Mcmillan
Bought by
Kozusyn Ruth Mcmillan
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
Jim And Ena Sanguinetti Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sanguinetti James -- Redwood Empire Title
Sanguinetti James -- Redwood Empire Title
Sanguinetti James -- Redwood Empire Title
Sanguinetti James $418,000 Redwood Empire Title
Kozusyn Ruth Mcmillan -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sanguinetti James $313,500
Previous Owner Sanguinetti James $313,500
Previous Owner Sanguinetti James $313,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Sold $418,000 0.0% $402 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $418,000 -- $402 / 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
2025 $4,808 $452,453 $285,971 $166,482
2023 $4,808 $434,887 $270,504 $164,383
2022 $4,571 $426,360 $265,200 $161,160
2021 $4,535 $418,000 $260,000 $158,000
2020 $59 $220,464 $40,265 $180,199
2019 $833 $216,143 $39,475 $176,668
2018 $105 $211,906 $38,702 $173,204
2017 $819 $207,751 $37,943 $169,808
2016 $134 $203,678 $37,199 $166,479
2015 $798 $200,621 $36,641 $163,980
2014 $101 $196,692 $35,923 $160,769
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Palma

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Palma

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    (916) 337-7845

    87 Total Sales

    David Palma
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kimberlee Golding

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    (707) 234-8004

    27 Total Sales

    Kimberlee Golding
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  • Audrey Low

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Audrey Low

    Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty

    (707) 972-0524

    35 Total Sales

    Audrey Low
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  • Randa Craighead

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Randa Craighead

    Coldwell Banker Mendo Realty

    (707) 459-3162

    13 Total Sales

    Randa Craighead
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22012862

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 106-090-06-00

California Mendocino County Willits 95490

5481 Bear Canyon Rd, Willits, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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