Why Live in Benbow
Benbow, a neighborhood in Rio Dell, features a variety of home styles, including large custom-built homes with expansive windows and patios, well-kept ranch-style houses, bungalows, cabins, and Mediterranean Revival style homes. The area also includes historic properties like the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove, a Tudor Revival estate now used as a wedding venue. Many homes are situated on narrow country roads surrounded by lush foliage and tall trees. Outdoor features are abundant, with the South Fork Eel River offering opportunities for swimming, salmon fishing, and kayaking. Benbow State Recreation Area provides a campground, hiking trails, and a picnic area, while the Benbow Golf Course offers a challenging 9-hole experience. Richardson Grove State Park, located a few miles south, boasts 1,800 acres of hiking trails among towering old-growth redwoods. Dining options in Benbow are limited to the Benbow Inn restaurant, with additional amenities available in nearby Garberville, including various restaurants and grocery stores. State Route 101 runs through Benbow, connecting it to Eureka, 70 miles north, and Santa Rosa, 150 miles south. The neighborhood lacks public transportation, necessitating the use of a car. For schooling, students attend Redway Elementary, Miranda Junior High, and South Fork High School, all of which have moderate ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benbow a good place to live?
Benbow is a good place to live. Benbow is considered very car-dependent. Benbow has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $42,172 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Benbow are home owners, with 35.4% of residents renting and 64.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Benbow can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Benbow neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Benbow?
The median home price in Benbow is $419,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $83,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,130 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $91K a year to afford the median home price in Benbow. The average household income in Benbow is $42K.
What are the best public schools in Benbow?
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Home Trends in Benbow, CA
On average, homes in Benbow, Rio Dell sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Benbow, Rio Dell over the last 12 months is $369,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$369,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$344,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$419,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
