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Volume 25 • Number 8 • Issue 646 • Mendocino County’s Own Real Estate Publication • January 25, 2013 • Published monthly
Mendocino's vibrant independent bookshop celebrates its Golden Anniversary
Gallery Bookshop
looking back
|
looking ahead
This community’s bookshop has long been a retreat — a place to come to on a quiet morning or a rainy
afternoon, and a destination walk after a dinner out on a Saturday night. Book groups and gardeners, roofers
and priests, knitters and nature lovers all find something to read. Visitors stop in to browse
and exclaim with joy at finding such a treasure in a small town.
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looking back | looking ahead
Gallery Bookshop at
Story contributors: Mary Muto, Christie Olson Day, Katy Tahja
now renamed Gallery Bookshop.
Gallery Bookshop, located on the corner
of Main and Kasten streets in Mendocino, is actually
older than fifty if you start its history with Fionna
Perkins. Attending the Mendocino Art Center Fair
on Labor Day weekend in 1960, Perkins fell in love
with the village and began fantasizing about a new
life for herself on the coast. She decided Mendocino
needed a bookstore.
Betty Goodman became the next owner and ran
the place for more than a decade and was ready
to retire when Tony Miksak bought the operation
in 1980. Miksak is a man of many talents, but
bookselling and buying books from publishers
was new to him. Goodman tutored him but he had
some early disappointments. This man loved to play
chess, so he ordered lots and lots of chess books.
Unfortunately the reading public in Mendocino
was not as big on chess playing and those books
languished on the shelves.
Mendocino Art Center creator Bill Zacha managed
the Jarvis-Nichols building and offered to rent
Perkins one of the upstairs apartments, and with
Leander was the original bookshop black cat
paperback books and great hopes Fionna’s Bay
whose image appears on the bags and bookmarks,
The Jarvis-Nichols Building is the home of Gallery Bookshop as well as several
Window Gallery opened October 29, 1960 with art other businesses and residential apartments. Readers can enjoy the view of Miksak says. Leander was followed by Collette, who
Mendocino Bay from comfortable seats in the bookshop’s
and art supplies filling up space not occupied by
graced the bookshop for twenty years and is buried
front windows. Photo by Jane Oros.
bookshelves. When Perkins energy and enthusiasm
in the courtyard garden outside the east door. The
for the project faded she turned the whole operation back to Zacha and it became bookstore family has recently grown with the addition of a new store cat, an enormous
Zacha’s Bay Window Gallery.
black-and-white longhair named Catsby. He’s a worthy successor to Leander and
About two years later, in 1962, Zacha sold the book stock to Marvel Glynn who moved Collette.
the book stock downstairs into what had been a warehouse for the Jarvis-Nichols
mercantile which faces Main Street. From her 319 Kasten Street address she had her
first display advertisement in The Mendocino Beacon in November 1962 listing herself
as proprietor. Artists Hilda Pertha and Charles Stevenson were early exhibitors in the
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Miksak found that books and merchandise could quickly fill a small space and as gallery
space grew in Mendocino the shop focused on books. Greeting cards and gifts moved
Erratum: In last month’s cover story, ‘Franklin Street Comeback,’ in the list of stores in the 300 block of North Franklin,
the entry for ‘Whistlestop Antiques,’ should have read, ‘Whistlestop—Gifts and Accessories for You and Your Home.
They specialize in jewelry, scarves, dishes, music boxes, candles, glassware, and more, but not antiques anymore.’
ON OUR COVER—LEFT: Bookshop owner Christie Olson Day and her daughter Susannah, now nine,
greet customers outside the open Main Street doors. Photo by Jane Oros. CENTER: Customers find a
warm, inviting space inside the historic Jarvis-Nichols Building, where Gallery Bookshop has operated
since 1962. Photo by Tony Miksak. RIGHT: A fan hugs Max the Bunny, of the Max & Ruby books, while
bookseller Alena Deerwater looks on. Photo by Jane Oros.
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It’s not unusual to hear readers or booksellers notify each other of whale-spotting opportunities
outside the Main Street doors.‘Sunset Alerts’ occasionally bring everyone out to the sidewalk,
too. Photo by Jane Oros.
into Dorr Bothwell’s old studio on Kasten and Albion streets into a shop Miksak called
Confetti in the mid-1980s. Children’s books were crowded into a corner around an old
brick fireplace and needed more space so in the late 1980s Bookwinkle’s Children’s
Books took over Confetti’s space and the greeting cards migrated back down the street
to Gallery Bookshop.
In 1993 change and growth occurred when the bookshop literally broke through the
wall and spread into the old Jarvis-Nichols mercantile space on Main Street and
brought Bookwinkle’s back under the same roof, where it has existed ever since.
This community’s bookshop has long been a retreat—a place to come to on a quiet
morning or a rainy afternoon, and a destination walk after a dinner out on a Saturday
night. Parents bring their children in to read and explore the room that is just for them,
but many a mother or father also escapes on their own after the school drop-off or on
a lengthened lunch hour. Builders and artists stop in for reference and reconnaissance,
(and perhaps a good mystery). Book groups and gardeners, roofers and priests, knitters
and nature lovers all find something to read. Visitors stop in to browse and exclaim with
joy at finding such a treasure in a small town.
And if a person can’t find what they are looking for, they forage into the noisier area of
Gallery Bookshop; the front counter. You might call it a Customer Service desk; the staff
calls it “the box.” It is the epicenter of activity and conversation about books. With the
glorious view of the ocean in the foreground and the phones ringing in the background,
a bookseller will be present there to help recall the title you are thinking of…“It has a
yellow cover, and I think the author’s name is Mike.” “That’s about all we need to start
digging,” grins one of the staff.
The store has a huge selection on hand, of course, and an inventory program that
enables them to search and find hundreds of thousands of books. They have access to
information from publishers and industry book reviewers. If all else fails, they will use
Google to pinpoint the title you are looking for, and then order your book for delivery the
next day. Sure, you could do that part at home, but this process inspires conversations
around the box which inevitably draws in other staff members and customers; tends
to inspire further conversations about other books, and may even instigate an intercom
call back to Christie’s office for an on-the-spot answer to an interesting question.
Christie Olson Day is the current owner of Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino. She started
as an employee in 1998 and bought the business in 2006. “I don’t think of myself
as the owner so much as a steward or caretaker,” says Christie. “Gallery Bookshop
belongs to the community, both near and far. It belongs to the people who love it. It’s
my responsibility, not my possession.”
To work in a bookstore was a lifelong dream for Christie, much as it is for so many
avid readers. She’s happy to report that bookstore work has been one of those rare
instances in which a dream that starts with, “I’ve always wanted to…” turns out to be
all you’d hoped for and more. “From the very beginning, it was much harder than I’d
imagined, but it’s also always been more interesting and satisfying than I had imagined
as well.”
Bookshop shelves packed to the rafters include sections stocked with books about Mendocino
and books by local authors. The store strives to represent every book in print by or about local
folks. Photo by Jane Oros.
However, Christie never, ever thought she would want to own a business. Her parents
were both teachers, and she was raised to believe that a career wasn’t a career if it
didn’t come with job security and a dependable paycheck. It was at a turning point in
their lives when she and her husband, Ryan Olson Day, were considering moving back
to their home state of Washington that they asked themselves a definitive question.
“What would absolutely keep us here on the coast?” they wondered.
For Christie it was the possibility of a career at Gallery Bookshop. She blithely sent off
an e-mail to then-owner Tony Miksak, in which she mentioned his gray hairs, and told
him that she would be interested in taking over if he became interested in retiring. “I
just about dropped dead when he responded immediately,” she exclaims. “It turned
out he had already been making plans to retire. My daughter, Susannah, was just two
at the time; my son, Collin, was not yet in kindergarten. I really wasn’t ready but we
did it anyway.”
That’s old history now that Susannah and Collin are seen getting off the school bus
each day and hanging out in the middle-reader section. Collin often has a buddy with
him and Susannah is shaping up to be quite an efficient staff assistant.
“Running a business takes a lot of time and attention,” says this working mother. “You
can ask my family about that. It’s a sacrifice but one of the trade-offs is that Gallery
Bookshop is a pretty darn kid-friendly workplace. I had Collin before buying the store,
but I came back to work here with him in a baby sling when he was four weeks old.
He’s been here pretty much ever since. Both of my children have joined a family of
Bookshop Kids that include the children of other staffers both past and present.”
‘For decades, the staff of Gallery Bookshop has been remarkably dedicated and committed to
books and reading. They care so much about what they do, it is hard to describe,’ says Christie
Olson Day. Photo provided.
magical combination of its customer base. First and foremost are the lifelong local
supporters; the tourists and return visitors, loyal buyers who intentionally shop locally
and all dedicated supporters of the independent bookstore in general.
“And since our core mission is the experience of being here in the store,” adds Christie,
By the time Christie started in bookselling, independents had already been battling the
“The staff is right in the center of the mix. For decades, the staff of Gallery Bookshop has
big chain bookstores for at least a decade, and e-commerce was in its infancy. The
been remarkably dedicated and committed to books and reading. They care so much
first really commercially viable e-reader, the Sony Reader, came out in the fall of 2006.
about what they do, it is hard to describe.”
Bookselling had been getting harder for some time, and wasn’t going to get any easier.
One new member of the staff is quite quick to describe it. “We are all lunatics,” says
On the other hand, it was pretty clear to her that Gallery Bookshop was an unusual
Emily Lloyd-Jones with a smile, “but we are fun!”
situation. It had been remarkably successful for many years because of some special
qualities, and Christie could see an opportunity to build on those qualities so that it Another staff member, the affable Terry Young, feels strongly that Gallery Bookshop fills
a niche in the community which makes it unique. “We are a type of a community center
would continue to thrive.
and an information center,” Terry exclaims. “We are always open, we’re open at times
A large part of the bookshop’s ongoing success was, and still is, the unique and
when others are closed, and we carry unique merchandise that you don’t find in other
bookstores.”
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Christie also credits her interesting customers for their solid role in filling the bookshelves.
As a book buyer, a big part of her job is to comb through thousands of forthcoming
books and choose which ones will land on the shelves. “I love coming across unusual,
challenging or downright strange titles and thinking to myself that I know of at least one
person who will want that.” She says with a smile.
Still, we all are aware of the looming influences of big box stores and internet sales.
People are now familiar with and interested in the subjects of how e-commerce and
e-readers are affecting Gallery Bookshop. The bookselling environment is different now
than it was twenty or thirty years ago, when a bookstore could survive simply because
people needed to buy books and it was the only way to do it
“Readers have so many, many options now,” Christie Olson Day states emphatically.
“Not to mention the ‘Angry Birds’ problem. That’s the video game for mobile devices
that’s just one of the gazillion possible distractions for readers.” “We’ve definitely had to
clarify our purpose,” she continues, “and it’s pretty well summed up in the Independent
Bookshop Manifesto that I wrote a few years ago.”
We believe in the book…We believe that together, readers, writers, books and
bookstores can work magic.
“There is something valuable, something irreplaceable, about physical books in a
beautiful space where people can gather. It ‘s an experience people still want, and will
continue to want in an age of virtual everything.”
Meanwhile, the good news is that it seems the virtual world and the physical world of
books really can coexist. Gallery Bookshop has been enthusiastically listing e-books on
their website at gallerybookshop.com since 2007. They now offer 3.5 million e-books
in a partnership with Kobo, and sell Kobo readers in the store. There are many people
who want to be able to read digitally but also want independent bookstores to stick
around. Kobo is the solution, since you can order your virtual books through your
favorite independent bookstore’s application.
Christie Olson Day adds that Social Media has been particularly helpful in reaching
people who want to read e-books. “One of the dangers of all of us living in a virtual life
online is that it’s easy to kind of forget about the real world,” she explains. “By meeting
our readers online, whether it’s Facebook or Twitter or in their e-mail boxes, we have
found a nice way for us to keep in touch.”
And keep in touch they do. Gallery Bookshop has ‘friends’ in twenty countries around
the world, some of whom will probably make it into the shop one day. And when they
do, they’ll find that the bookstore continues to be a place to find the books you want to
read. It’s also the place where you will find books you need whose names you didn’t
even know, before you even knew the need existed.
Community Events at
Gallery Bookshop
The booksellers will be there to help you find those books, the books you will love. As
Johanna Bedford, twenty-two-year-dedicated Gallery Bookshop bookseller, reverently
states, “Books are lovely to touch, they are a tactile experience.” “We (the bookshop)
need to be here. We’re like comfort food. People need us and we need to be around.”
Authors and readers come together through the bookshop’s vibrant
event series, which transforms the store’s space into a gathering
space for expanding your mind and your social circle. (And sometimes
your waistband: the Bookshop Bake-Off series has connected avid
home bakers with an enthusiastic public.) Events take place at least
once a week, and feature speakers from near and far.
And as a kind customer so eloquently wrote in her holiday card to Gallery Bookshop;
“Thanks for being our bookstore in the heart of our community.”
Friday February 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Mary Ellen Goggin & Jerry Duberstein
When you come into the shop, you will notice that the sun is now shining in the big front
windows at this old bookshop on Main Street: A fact that has not escaped the attention
of the bookshop cat. The Great Catsby is now stretched out in your favorite reading
corner, snoozing in nature. There is some sweet symmetry in that.
Call 937-2665 or go to www.gallerybookshop.com for more information. REM
Fionna Perkins
1919 — 2012
Saturday February 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Rachel Neumann: Not Quite Nirvana
Thursday February 7
Shopping Night for Community Center of Mendo
Friday February 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Zac Unger: Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye
Saturday February 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Sheriff Tom Allman & Stephen Sparks: Out There In the Woods
Sunday February 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Young Poets of Mendocino County
Friday February 22 at 6:30 p.m.— Local Authors Night
Sunday February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Science Sunday: Topic TBA
Tuesday February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Timber: Buddhist Boot Camp
Saturday March 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Whale Festival Wine Walk
Sunday March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Community Open House & Spring Cleaning Sale
Friday March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Alison Owings: Indian Voices
Saturday March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Gordon Strong: The Five Tarots
Wednesday March 20 — Spring Equinox Poetry Reading
Prolific writer and poet Fionna Perkins opened the first Mendocino bookshop
under the name of Fionna’s Bay Window Gallery in October, 1960, when she
and late husband Richard first moved to the Mendocino coast. Real Estate
Magazine published a feature about Fionna and Richard Perkins in the April
issue, 2012, which, sadly, came out on the very day Richard passed away.
(realestatemendocino.com). Fionna followed him on November 29, at the age of
ninety-three. She added immeasurably to the richness of life on the south coast,
spearheading many ambitious community projects like the renovation of the Arena
Theater, and injecting her energy and sense of wry wit into countless festivals and
events as Point Arena’s Poet Laureate for Life. She and Richard were instrumental
in founding both the Mendocino and Gualala art centers. The project both she
and Richard were proudest of was, without a doubt, the creation the Point Arena
Library, for which they worked and fund raised tirelessly. Her commitment to
literature and her community never flagged. She mentored countless poets and
writers, initiatied poetry readings, literary workshops, and art events. “She was
a ‘community-oriented culture agitator,’” said friend, Stephen Kessler, “tireless in
her advocacy for arts, culture and literacy on the coast. Before her arrival there
literally was very little.”
We miss her.
Friday March 22 at 6:30 p.m. — Local Authors Night
Friday March 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Lion Goodman: Creating on Purpose
Friday April 5 TENTATIVE
Tom Reed (his new book)
Friday April 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Lucy Lang Day: Married at Sixteen
Tuesday April 16 at 5:30 p.m.
World Book Night Giver Reception
Tuesday April 23 — World Book Night
Friday April 26 at 6:30 p.m. — Janet Fletcher: Cheese & Beer
Friday May 10 at 6:30 p.m. — Joshua Mohr: Fight Song
Sunday June 16 — Bloomsday with WMC
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home for the buyer to select from.
Enjoy the prime location, sitting
back from the road looking at the
redwoods across the street in
The Woods, a community where
residents are 55+ years of age.
Decking on three sides of the
home allows easy, step-free access. The house has a comfortable floor plan complete with
fresh paint in neutral colors. Skylights and a wood stove add warmth. Call for details on
the benefits included in monthly space rent. (23629)
Offered at $140,000
COUNTRY FAMILY PACKAGE ON TEN ACRES Private redwood-sided, southwestfacing, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home
on 10± acres overlooks a large
organic orchard and garden area,
with great views of multiple forested ridges. Custom details
include wood floors, tile counters,
redwood cabinets and trim, and
small ladder bed. Outside are redwoods, play structures, decks,
and a stone patio. Wood and monitor heater plus water-filled baseboard heat keeps the
place cozy. Bonus two-story garage has been converted to shop and storage downstairs,
with 540± sq. ft. complete studio apartment upstairs. Community pool, clubhouse, and
pond. Short drive to AndersonValley or the ocean. (23653)
Offered at $489,000
MENDOCINO’S SPENCER HILLS HOUSE This farmhouse was the residence of
well-known local dairy farmers Spencer
and Senith Hills and it originally stood
on a 250-acre dairy farm. Known as the
Spencer Hills House it was constructed
of redwood circa 1855. The east/kitchen
wing was added to this Victorian in
1880. There are five bedrooms and 2.5
baths. One of the bedrooms is a separate master suite that can function as a mother-in-law apartment with kitchenette and
private patio. The gourmet kitchen with large granite island and commercial appliances
opens onto the porch with distant views of BigRiver and the redwood forests. Fireplaces
in the living room and dining room, ten-foot ceilings, and a lovely staircase. Many options—wonderful home! (23659)
Offered at $1,450,000
YE OLDE HOMESTEAD WITH VINEYARD POTENTIAL This 210+ acre ranch and
timber property in the
Comptche sun has been
owned by the same
family since 1900.
There are two older
homes plus a manufactured home, two
cabins, and numerous
farm buildings. Approximately 20- to 25% of
the property may prove
suitable for a Pinot noir vineyard along a ridge separating the Navarro and AlbionRiver
drainages. (23663)
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! OPPORTUNITY! OPPORTUNITY! 650± feet of frontage
on Highway 1, and two legal parcels of mostly flat meadowland make this property an ideal site
for the business you’ve dreamed of starting or expanding. Gorgeous 5± acres zoned commercial
has a pond with arched bridge to a small island. Located just down the road from Mendocino
Coast Botanical Gardens, it also has a creek with sturdy bridge and small orchard. It may be
possible to set your own boundaries between the two parcels via a boundary-line adjustment.
Currently used as a residence, the property includes a 1949, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with cool
retro features that were way ahead of their time, an attached garage, a detached two-car garage/shop, greenhouse, and outbuildings. Don’t miss out on this fine commercial opportunity.
(23456 and 23457)
Offered at $575,000
LAND
GREAT GETAWAY PARCEL WITH SEASONAL CREEK 10.37± acres with seasonal creek and
sunny, private camping area/potential homesite. Inspiring grandfather redwood circle. Lots of open,
sunny, level, and very gentle land, plus trails up forested ridgeland comprising back of parcel. Private
areas, but close to community clubhouse, showers, and pool. Active septic permit. Power and phone
available. Private paved road access. Short drive to river and ocean. This property is in the Rancho
Navarro Subdivision which offers inland sun, a solar-heated community pool, clubhouse, and recreational pond. Seller willing to pay a portion of the well drilling cost in escrow, call for details! (21929)
Price Reduced! Now $230,000
SITTING ATOP OF MENDOCINO BAY Stunning blufftop homesite with dramatic crashing white
water ocean views on desirable Chapman Point. One of the last remaining undeveloped parcels with
timeless Mendocino village views. Appealing tree-lined private drive that adjoins 300 acres of open
space with miles of trails to access various blufftop locations and pocket beaches. Several options
of choice homesites throughout the 6+ acres with captivating views of MendocinoBay, village, and
the ocean beyond. A great opportunity to create your own oceanfront sanctuary with convenience
to all of the culture and services of Mendocino village. (23429)
OCEANFRONT FARMLAND AND PASTURES This 185± acres is row-crop quality oceanfront
farmland with a large pond and irrigation system. On the market for the first time, the property is
in Ag Preserve or Timber zoning so the taxes are relatively low. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to
own a large tract of frontage on the Pacific. (23647)
Price Reduced! Now $2,000,000
MICHAEL ROMO, BROKER
144 EAST LAUREL STREET
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
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LOVELY CLEONE AREA FAMILY HOME on 1.5 acres.
This 4 bedroom, 3
bath home offers
many possiblities.
Presently configured
as a 3 bedroom, 2
bath home with office on the first floor,
and additional 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest quarters with
private entrance, below. Features include vaulted pine
ceilings, redwood decking, single-car garage, and
end-of-road privacy. Zoning may allow second unit.
MLS# 23682 $299,900
SUNNY LOCATION just minutes to shopping. If you
are looking to retire on
the coast, and desire an
affordable home, this
well-maintained unit
may be just perfect.
Located in park for aged 55 and
older. Two bedroom, one bath
home; sale can include most
furnishings if desired. Monthly
park fee includes water, sewer, and
garbage. MLS# 23678 $19,500
Sweet Wines Are Made of These
Nascent permaculture vineyard: 194 acres, 1000 heritage Zinfandel, Pinot and Tinta
Merida grapes; one-to-five-year old vines, interplanted with 850 olive trees, fruit trees and
flowers. Approximately 60 plantable acres, balance rolling to steep with
year-round creek Horiaon blue water views. Three wells tested at 60, 20
and 6 GPM; six 3,000 gallon water storage tanks; gravity-fed drip
irrigation ststem run by 28 solar panels. Barn/workshop with
water, generator, tractor and
travel trailer. Mendocino
Ridge appellation. Absolutely
gorgeous!
$850,000
Jody Stickels
Banana Belt Properties
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CASPAR CREEK FARM At 98 acres this is one of
the last large parcels, next to Jackson State Forest
with breathtaking sunsets and ocean view from the
property. Secluded, yet convenient to Mendocino or
Fort Bragg. Features a world class workshop with
radiant in-floor heat, glass doors, skylights, and a
full bath, perfect for an artist or craftsperson to live
and work in. Great property for horses, mountain
biking, or hiking in the old growth groves. This treasure comes with NTMP. Seller is highly motivated.
Price recently reduced. $1,995,000
LAND PARCEL
REDWOOD WONDERLAND WITH OCEAN VIEW
Come build your dream home on this amazing
ocean view parcel, with Albion River flowing
through the north side of the property. Redwood
forest, meadows, and a pond; 58± acres with a
well, septic, three-phase power and phone. Forty
acres are zoned RR5; minor subdivision is on file
with the county; also included is a sixty-year timber
management plan. The owner has applied for a
Coastal Development Permit to build. $890,000
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QUAINT RUSTIC COTTAGE
amid a garden setting of longtime award-winning flowers to
be enjoyed from the private patio
and many walkways. The threebay detached garage with shop
is a must-see for the hobbyist or
collector. Located within walking
distance of beaches and park. MLS
21427 Reduced to $325,000
THIS GRAND PIECE OF
OCEANFRONT PROPERTY with
its panoramic views from its 12.9
acres, is located approximately 1
mile south of the quaint town of
Elk. There is a small comfortable
studio on a slab foundation as well
as a two-story, 1,600 sq. ft., Dutch
barn with living quarters above. MLS
23281 Listed for $1,475,000
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MENDOCINO  1061 MAIN STREET 707 9375822
JOSHUA GRINDLE INN — For thirty years the beautiful Joshua
Grindle Inn has been #1 in the hearts of the owners and the residents of Mendocino village. Now it is top ranked in the hearts
of visitors as well having earned the top spot on Trip Advisor.
Ten units are spread out in three buildings on over 1.5 acres. The
property includes a very comfortable owners’ residence with private garden, two-car garage, workshop, private office, massage
studio plus a room for the owners’ personal guests. The centerpiece is the 1870s home of Joshua Grindle and a three-story water
tower. (23608) $3,195,000
LIVE AND WORK IN THE HEART OF MENDOCINO
— Perfect live/work retail building for an artist. Great investment, newly reconstructed, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, apartment plus studio, and commercial rentals. Adjacent property available (MLS 20714). Zoning allows residence on
Calpella Street where sign is. Businesses are not for sale!
(21406) $699,500
VILLAGE FARM AND HOME WINERY — The finest
in village living: three full legal residences, water tower,
private, quiet, and a complete farm. Gardens, lawns, pasture, barn, chicken coops, and privacy. Ocean views from
nearly every room Complete home winery crusher/stemer, press bottler for making four barrels of wine a year.
(23338) $1,950,000
OCEANFRONT ESTATE — Victorian-era home of Italianate
architecture proudly sits on the high point of 20± spectacular
oceanfront acres looking across colorful gardens and lovely
pasture, the village of Westport, the Lost Coast, and the ocean
beyond. Built as a six-bedroom home with formal dining, library, study, and attic playroom. The interior of the home has
been lovingly restored, with most rooms retaining the original
grandeur of that period. The property also boasts a seasonal
creek, and a quarter± mile of blufftop. (23230) $2,250,000
LITTLE RIVER MARKET — A clean, thriving, well-run
family business —deli, groceries, gas, Lotto, off-sale beer,
wine, and liquor. Fifty years of success. Long lease in place.
Business and property in excellent condition. (23634)
$575,000
WHITE WATER OCEAN VIEWS include waves crashing
against multiple tiny offshore islets before lapping onto the
beach at Abalobadia Estuary. Amidst other generous sized
parcels, additional views include large open meadows, distant
mountain ridges. Well developed on the property recently; six±
gallons per minute!! (23588) $649,000
SWEEPING
COASTLINE
VIEWS

Enjoy
dramatic coastline views from lofty setting accessed by
dramatic half-mile± private access road in desirable Little
River location. Two designated developable sites each with
spectacular views and privacy. Ten acres—open meadow
and coastal forest. Minutes from Mendocino village. (23299)
$595,000
SEASCAPE SANCTUARY – Sunny 22 acres with sweeping
white water views across from the Westport Union Landing State Beach. Spring-fed level parcel has many possible
building sites where the infinite distance and ever-changing
drama of the Pacific are yours to enjoy. (23665) $395,000
EVENING TELEPHONES
Barry Cusick, Broker Assoc. 937-4010 Johanna Hopper, Realtor® 937-1671
DeeDee Thomas, Realtor® 671-3450 Ted Tanner, Broker Assoc. 964-9190
Jim Eldridge, Realtor® 937-6070 Cheri Osborne, Broker Assoc. 357-4414
Sarah Schoeneman, Realtor 937-1183 Phyllis St. John, Broker Assoc. 937-5822
Greg Burke, Broker 489-7027
FORT BRAGG  690 SOUTH MAIN STREET 707 9643610
COASTAL FARMHOUSE — Farmhouse is located
in the desirable area of Little Valley. The south
side of this home has a sun porch that overlooks a
beautiful southern exposed meadow that is partially
fenced. This 2.5± acres could be a great place for
your horses or large garden. (23687) $325,000
ENCHANTED COASTAL RETREAT —
Your journey begins as you wander through
the mystic forest pathway along side the creek
that leads you to two beautiful ponds. Continue
on through the magical pathways among the
lush gardens, with patios, arbors, and a gazebo that looks out over the manicured estate. A
commanding view awaits to those who climb
to the observation deck of the three-story jewel of a water tower, with its drawbridge gate.
The 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is very open and
spacious with plenty of natural light. The lower floor of this outstanding home includes two
separate artist studios, and a wine cellar. Off the kitchen is a cozy dinning area with
skylights and a solarium. The office space adjacent to the master bedroom is a bonus. (23531) $775,000
OCEANFRONT VILLA — Enjoy the unique location with beach access and top-of-mountain views
out over the Pacific. Relax in the hot tub, entertain
guests, hike, bike, ride or dive; you can do it all from
this beautiful Italian villa-style home. Lots of room
for your wine cellar below house. (23170) $925,000
ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING — You could dance the
night away while living in this 1905 converted ‘’Noyo Hill
Dance Hall’’ The home is very spacious, and has lots of
character and charm with its fourteen-foot ceilings in
the living area, original tongue and groove redwood, fir
wood floors, even the original ticket window. All this on 9
partially fenced acres with a creek running through, with
a gated entry. A two-car garage with a guest quarters
above. Lots of fruit trees, berries, chicken coop, and even
a kennel for your dog. (23292) $497,000
CHARMING NORTH FORT BRAGG HOME — This
older home has a lot of potential. Configured with two
bedrooms on the first floor, additional room on the
second floor, two bathrooms, office area, and large
detached two-car garage. Zoning may allow second
unit. (23625) $199,000
HUMMINGBIRD HOLLOW — “Hummingbird Hollow”
as owner and guests affectionately call this charming home
is nestled in a private and serene park-like setting with
beautiful redwoods and the sound of Digger Creek running
through. This well-maintained, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home
has a large living room with brick fireplace and open-beam
ceiling. Fenced orchard with fruit trees. (23550) $349,000
OCEAN VIEW RESTORED VICTORIAN — Tasteful
coastal cottage with ocean views and private backyard
with ridge views. Inviting open floor plan, spacious living, dining and kitchen area, and loft sitting area from
the second floor with outstanding views of the Pacific.
Original fir floors and trim work, dual-glazed windows,
plumbing and electrical upgrades. A great home for
family gatherings. (23213) $449,000
EVENING TELEPHONES
John Kruzic, Realtor® 357-0354 Linda Simpson, Realtor® 813-0964
Gary J. Roach, Realtor® 489-1136 Dale Simpson, Realtor® 530-859-0964
Greg Burke, Broker 489-7027
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Seascape Realty
45050 Little Lake Street • P.O. Box
583, Mendocino, CA 95460
707 937-2121
www.c21seascaperealty.com
Lic. #01300756
AT THE TOP of Surfwood IV. Great ocean views with sunny
southern exposure and the tranquility of the forest at your back.
All utilities are at your doorstep. Plus, this lot has mutual septic
and water. One of the few remaining parcels that allow for a
two-story home for greatly enhanced views. Jack Peters Creek
runs through the land deep in the canyon on the east. Quiet endof-road location in area of upscale homes. (23493) $195,000
BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL Williamsburg-style home on over 4
acres. Two complete main-floor master suites, one with a study,
and private entrance. The upper floor contains an additional bedroom with attached sewing room, plus a large loft studio. Threecar garage with loft. Completed in 1992, this home was built with
dual-pane windows, full insulation, and propane forced-air heat.
Beautiful Colonial wood-framed fireplace. (23309) $692,000
BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN located in the village of Elk, within
walking distance to the beach. Three bedrooms, two baths
with incredible white water views! Currently operating an
antique business. Inventory is not included but is negotiable.
(19907) $525,000
COMMERCIAL ZONING makes this one a good opportunity.
Large 028 acre lot with existing, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home that
may need to go, or fit your needs. Lot has existing dug well, too.
(23623) $150,000
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE in one of California’s most beautiful coastal towns? Many upgrades have been completed in the
recently reopened Elk Store. With the state park just feet away,
and a great parking area for access to the store. Wonderful
product lines, both local and otherwise have been added to make
this a great owner-operated business with potential to live in or
rent out the 1,200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located behind
the store. Income is on the increase due to the overwhelmingly
beautiful little village, where the locals value small town community and breathtaking ocean views! (23466) $649,000
Fort Bragg Realty
Smarter,
Bolder,
Faster
THIS PROPERTY is zoned residential but is grandfathered in
for a nursery, gift shop or similar business. Nice ocean views but
located out of the coastal zone. Property has recently been renovated and is operating as a nursery. Includes a nice apartment
above the store. In this zoning a second home could possibly be
built. Caretaker will stay if needed. Continue commercial use or
remodel into large single-family home. Huge parking lot and 480
feet of highway frontage. (23488) $495,000
VERY PRIVATE, well-maintained newer home built
in 2004 offers ocean views, and is surrounded by trees.
Located In Irish Beach subdivision, enjoy the gated
beach access to miles of Manchester State Beach. Large
home with two bedrooms, three full baths, and attached
two-car garage. (23556) $365,000
COMPLETE PRIVACY and spectacular views from this
ridgetop home with newer, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, second
unit. 26.88 acres with two separate parcels and RR1 zoning. Over a quarter mile of beautiful Noyo River frontage
with easy access and gorgeous meadows. South-facing
property in the sunbelt with a short, straight drive to
town. Older cabin near river with electric, water and
septic (condition unknown). Lots of redwoods. Did I say
private? (23475) $999,000
BEAUTIFUL and very clean low-price home near the ocean—
quick walk to Pudding Creek, accessed through tunnel underneath Highway 1. Very close to Fort Bragg amenities and
downtown. Lovely view of lake from front window. (23646)
$98,000
ALLURING 11± acres offers panoramic views of the rugged
Pacific Ocean coastline and white water drama as the waves
pound the sea stacks. Adorned by groves of eucalyptus, pine,
and fir, this gentle to level terrain extends from Highway 1 to
the blufftop, with approximately 1,400 feet of blufftop ownership
running north and south. Access from Highway 1 with several options for the perfect homesite. A portion of the California Coastal
Trail runs on an easement adjacent to and parallel with Highway
1 along the eastern edge of the property. (23091) $1,100,000
809 North Main Street,
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707 964-2121
www.c21fortbraggrealty.com
Lic. #01300755
MAGNIFICENT 110 ACRES of redwood forest, meadows,
pond, and even a fifty-foot waterfall you can hear from
the house. Property has Noyo River frontage. House is a 3
bedroom, 2 bath, 1,600 sq. ft. home with great wood trim
throughout. Second house on property is a Craftsman style,
1,100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Property has been
utilized as a wholesale nursery for years. Business is not
included in sale (22792) $1,700,000
BLUEBERRY HILL setting in Inglenook, surrounded
with beautiful
redwoods and
rhododendrons. A
uniquely designed
home full of great
character. This
two bedroom, twostory home sits on
1.29 acres with new two-car garage and work space.
(492 sq. ft.) A wonderful deck and multiple porches
allow room to entertain or just sit and enjoy the open
space and views. This home has charm with its rustic
finishes used from wood preserved from an old barn.
Located near Ten Mile Beach and miles of coastal trails.
There is much more to this property, come take a look.
(23636) $299,500
THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME sits on 4.4 acres on a ridge with
great forest views. Built in 2006, this 2,600 sq ft. home has two
bedrooms, three baths, stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and a
loft that overlooks the living area below. Granite countertops
throughout, top-of-the-line appliances, and 2.5-car detached
garage. A fantastic home for a good price! (23518) $599,000
IF YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING for that rustic cabin in the
woods, wait no more. Live among the redwoods. Water supplied via a spring. No hot water plumbing except to shower.
On the grid, but also wired for 12V. Wired for phone service,
too. Adjacent to Jackson Demonstration State Forest. (23602)
$265,000
THIS THREE BEDROOM 3 bath redwood home sits on
almost an acre
in the beautiful
r e d w o o d f o rest. Wheelchair
ramp to deck
and paved driveway make this
home very accessible. Woodbeam ceilings
and skylights in
great room. Detached two-car garage. (23519) $339,000
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
THIS BUILDING once had two separate rentals so there
are two addresses: 221 and 223 Franklin Street. There is
3,000 sq. ft., alley access for easy cargo deliveries, and
rear parking lot. Located next to the post office, this
property should have great potential for the investor.
(20948) $465,000
RARE FIND on the north coast, old farmhouse circa
1900 on 5.8 acres with many outbuildings located north
of Fort Bragg in Inglenook. One of the outbuildings was
used as a second unit for years. This is not for the faint
at heart, but could be your family retreat or home on
the coast. Lots of room for gardens, critters, and more.
(23675) $319,000
IDEALLY LOCATED with privacy and easy access.
Close to Mendocino village and ocean. Park-like setting
with redwoods, ponds, and cleared building sites. Used
as a summertime family compound for many years.
Bordered on west by state park land. Main house is a
manufactured home with a stick-built addition. It has
one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and small office
area. Property also has two single-room cabins (no bathrooms) and a one-bedroom trailer with bathroom. Also
has an additional outdoor kitchen. (23532) $399,000
THIS IS TURN-OF-THE-TWENTIETH-CENTURY home
built in 1900. Charm and more charm. This 3 bedroom, 3
bath home with garage and storage. The home could be a
four-bedroom as the owner is using as a living room also
a dining room, den, and large kitchen. Pull-down stairs
to upstairs attic area. Remodeling has been done with
a beautiful large landscaped yard. Property is very well
maintained. Guest unit. Close to the junior high, senior
center, and Bainbridge Park. Only an eight-block walk to
downtown. You will pass by the library and Wiggly Giggly
Playground on your way. Single-car garage with a storage
area. Outdoor patio between home and garage. Paved
driveway to home with sidewalks resurfaced. Furnishing
are negotiable except for a few owner items. New roof,
exterior paint, and furnace in 2008. New ducting in 2012.
(23527) $425,000
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45050 Little Lake Street
P.O. Box 583, Mendocino, California 95460
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Fort Bragg, California 95437
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2012
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Gale Beauchamp Realty 345 Cypress Street, Fort Bragg, California 95437
Telephone: 707 964-5532
The Virgin Creek Estuary creates the boundary and viewshed for this big, wonderful home
north of Fort Bragg just a short walk to Virgin
Creek Beach and miles of coastal walking and
bike trails. Classic, original, 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home with 1930s style and newly renovated
attached, 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest unit with
kitchen are joined by a wraparound sunporch
overlooking the natural meandering of the
creek as it moves west to meet the Pacific.
Central heat, drilled well, septic system and
fifty-year roof are all fairly new. Great storage and shop space in a 1,500 sq. ft. garage
building also. Continue as successful vacation rental investment property or enjoy a
charming, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with room for everyone! (23679) $575,000
In the last forty-one years there have only
been five new parcels created in the village of Mendocino. One of them has just
become available for development of a
grand ocean view estate! This special parcel
sits up on high ground to overlook white
water ocean and headland views. It is a very
easy walk to all the many town services.
What makes this parcel unique is the entire infrastructure is in place with limited interference to proper development.
Water has been approved for a 2–5 bedroom home with sewer lines and utility
conduits in place. Call for details. (23673) $675,180
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.
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Terrific oceanfront land parcel in the
Pacific Reefs gated community and it
is ready to build! Of significant importance is the Coastal Development
Permit for a 1,649 sq. ft. home with
one bedroom, 1.5 baths, office, attached garage, and solar panels on
file and current. Fabulous west and
southwest view…serene and quiet
at this end-of-the-road location.
Perfect for that getaway cottage on
the ocean! (23681) $525,000
Big sky horizon ocean views are the theme
at this great rustic contemporary redwood
home on 3 acres the in desirable Inglenook
area. Enjoy the views from the wrap-around
deck or inside where the other focal points
are the wonderful huge ceiling beams and
the gorgeous redwood interior. Two loft
bedrooms open to balconies that overlook
the living area with floor-to-ceiling brick
hearth and woodstove At 2,100 sq. ft., this
3 bedroom, 2 bath home also has a 22 ft. x 13 ft. sunroom/laundry room adjacent
to the kitchen which will be a perfect space for a home office or studio. There is also
a guest room with half bath above the double detached garage. Other outbuildings
include a nice greenhouse and a serious carrier pidgeon aviary. (23628) $495,000
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Real Events Calendar
Ongoing, 2013
Mondays—Weekly vigils at Mike Thompson’s
office, Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, 10:00 a.m.
Mondays—Drop-in
English
Country
Dance,
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., C.V. Starr Community Center,
300 South Lincoln Street, Fort Bragg; $6 at the door.
Mondays—Drop-in T’ai Chi Chih class for all ages
and conditions, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Fort Bragg Senior Center, 490 North Harold Street; sliding scale fee,
962-0903.
Wednesdays—Drop-in T’ai Chi Chih class for all ages
and conditions, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Fort Bragg Senior Center, 490 North Harold Street; sliding scale fee,
962-0903.
Wednesdays—Mendocino Figure Drawing Collective,
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mendocino Art Center. Professional models; $12 fee. Drop-ins welcome. For more
information, call MAC Open Studios, 937-5818 ex. 10.
Thursdays—Support group for grandparents raising
grandchildren, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Safe Passage
Family Resource Center, 208 Dana Street, Fort Bragg;
964-1931 or 964-3077. With holidays, some meeting
days change.
Thursdays—Bingo; snacks and beverages provided;
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.), 490 North Harold
Street; 964-0443.
Fridays—Noyo Food Forest learning garden hands-on
experiences, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fort Bragg High
School; 964-0218.
Fridays—Swing Dancing, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Caspar Inn; Free and open to the public.
Saturdays—Noyo Food Forest community garden,
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; grow food for the Food Bank;
Mendocino Community Garden next to the recreation
center; 964-0218.
Fourth Wednesday—The Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society meets at 6:30 p.m. from
September through April at the Fort Bragg Presbyterian Church. Short business meeting followed by a
speaker. All with an interest in rhododendrons are
encouraged to attend. More information is available at:
www.noyochapterars.com.
First Fridays—Women in Black Peace Vigil,
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Town Hall, Fort Bragg. All are
welcome to come and stand in silence for Peace. You
are welcome to bring a candle.
First and Third Fridays—Irish Set Dance Workshops,
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 307 East Redwood Avenue, Fort
Bragg; $5 at the door; 964-7525; social dances of rural Ireland, Irish sets are danced by four couples in
a square formation, to lively reels, jigs, polkas, slides,
and hornpipes; the figures are not difficult, though the
dance is fast-paced; musicians familiar with Irish music are invited to come and play; “drop-in” basis; newcomers always welcome, no partner necessary; please
wear clean, soft-soled shoes.
extra napkins! Dessert and locally roasted Thanksgiving Coffee are included! Mendocino County wines
and North Coast Brewing Company beer available
in the Crabby Bar! Silent Auction Prizes at all three
seatings!
$35/adult; $15 kids, twelve to six; under six, on us!
Three seatings: 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Historic Pentecost Hall, 822 Stewart Street,
Fort Bragg
Online tickets at
www.mccinc.org; email [email protected];
call 707-961-3463.
Sat. 01/26
Crab Cake Cook-off and Wine Tasting Competition
A benefit for Mendocino Coast Clinics. Savory, spicy,
sizzling crab cakes made by Mendocino chefs for your
tasting pleasure. Sample with Mendocino wines from
America’s Greenest Wine Region. Participants vie for
the People’s Choice and Professional Judges’ Award.
Cast your vote for your favorite! New this year—Mendocino County micro-brews! Made in Mendocino food
purveyors offer their wares. Extraordinary wines, destinations, gifts in the Silent Auction. Buy your Raffle
tickets for a chance at the Lake Tahoe Get-Away
Grand Prize! It’s about health at Mendocino Coast
Clinics, the only not-for-profit community health center on the North Coast. Raise a glass and raise funds
for health care. Experience January on the rugged
North Coast. Indulge in the bounty of sweet Dungeness crab. Join us for great food, great wine, and beer,
and a great cause!
$75 per adult; online tickets at www.mccinc.org
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Big White Tent at the corner of Main and Spruce,
Fort Bragg
961-3463
Sat. 01/26
Mendocino Stories and Music Series
The Mendocino Stories and Music Series will present
Dan Newton, aka “Daddy Squeeze.” Daddy Squeeze”
has been playing offbeat accordion music since 1987.
Music out of context”, or “Ethno-clectic Bop” is the
result of Dan Newton’s genre-bending experiments
with Celtic, Tex-Mex, Creole, Blues, Jazz, Scandinavian, Polka and pop music. He also enjoys mixing up
styles and genres that don’t generally seem compatible. Dan will be joined by a host of local musicians
including Peter Barg and Frannie Leopold for a set of
mixed dances after the concert. Bring your dancing
shoes for a one-time only event. All ages welcome!
Special reserved table seating for $20; General admission, $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and full bar.
Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Hill House of Mendocino
Tickets available by calling Pattie at 937-1732. Tickets available by calling Pattie at 937-1732. www.mendocinostories.com/events.html
February, 2013
Information about your event must be written copy… E-mail, FAX, mail or delivered to our
office. To limit errors and omissions phone messages about events will not be accepted.
A telephone number for information must be included.
Public Service Announcements Courtesy of Real Estate Magazine.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg
Tickets are available at Harvest Market, Tangents,
and Out of This World, or online at www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org and at the door. For information,
call (707) 964-0898.
Fri. 02/08–Sat. 02/09
Auditions for Seussical Jr.
Fort Bragg Library
Call 964-7469 for more information.
Sat. 02/09
Mendocino English Country Dance
Very lively music by “Take A Dance” English country
dance orchestra, the house band for the Mendocino
English Country Dances. Support your local dance
events by coming out and dancing! Calling and instruction by dance leaders Lea Smith, Dan Kozloff,
Ashley Harvie. English Country Dance is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented
dancing with live music. All dances are taught. No
partner is required. Beginners are encouraged to
participate. No special dress is required. Please bring
potluck snacks and beverages to share during the
break.
$10 admission
Newcomer instruction at 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Caspar Community Center
964-4826
Fri. 02/15
Hooked on Swing
Community Center of Mendocino will present this
delight-filled jitterbug extravaganza featuring The
Swing Doctors and members of Mendocino Swing
Dance Society. Continuing the Acoustic Kitchen
series, the music and dance performance starts at
7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, located at the
corner of School and Pine Streets in Mendocino. Proceeds benefit the Community Center. Sponsored by
Mendocino Stories & Music Series, The Swing Doctors will play the best of swing dance music from the
forties and beyond. This is the era of easy jazz with
Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman,
and Irving Berlin. With several members of the Mendocino Swing Dance Society, the audience will have
an opportunity to witness a variety of unabashed,
titillating improvisations performed by the exuberant
dancers. How they feel about swing-dancing? They’re
totally hooked! All ages welcome!
$10 at the door; $5 for students
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for snacks and beverages.
For more information on this event, call Pattie at
937-1732 or visit
www.mendocinostories.com/events.html
Sat. 02/16
All We Need is Love
First Saturdays—SHARE (Simply Happy About Raw
Eating) network’s Raw Food Potluck, 6:00 p.m.; bring
an organic, raw vegan dish for eight people to share, a
plate, eating utensils; upstairs of the Company Store at
Living Light, Fort Bragg; 357-2030.
Second Wednesdays—Odd Fellows potluck and open
stage. Bring music, food, and poetry; 428 North Main
Street, Fort Bragg, behind PAWS; doors open by 6:00 p.m.;
961-6099 or 964-2511 on Wednesday.
Second Fridays—Pub Night: open mic, games, food,
conviviality, beer and wine. All ages welcome. Guest
chef. Free for the fun; fees for food and beverages. 6:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Caspar Community Center; 964-4997.
Fourth Sunday—Grange Pancake Breakfasts: Inland, Little Lake Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Little
Lake Grange #670, 291 School Street, Willits; $6 for
pancakes, eggs, ham or bacon, juice, and coffee or
tea; Thanksgiving coffee and real maple syrup. Coast,
Whitesboro Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; ham and
eggs, pancakes, juice, milk, coffee and teas (herbal
and regular), homemade berry syrup; three miles up
Navarro Ridge Road, just south of Albion village.
Fourth Sunday—Breakfast in Caspar, featuring local, organic and gourmet food, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Road;
menu varies with the seasons; book sale takes place
in conjunction; call 964-4997 for more information or visit casparcommons.org for monthly menu.
January, 2013
Fri. 01/25
Cioppino Dinner
A Benefit for Mendocino Coast Clinics! Served familystyle, fresh Dungeness crab fills the giant Cioppino
pot with shrimp, mussels, and clams. Plenty of Café
Beaujolais’ bread for dipping, tossed salad, bibs and
is diverse, energetic, and always danceable, bringing
PURE LIFE to every celebration.This is an all-ages
dance party with music from Cuba, Brazil, Spain, and
beyond.
Sliding scale $12–$15.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner menu and libations
will be available.
7:30 p.m.
For more information, call Pattie at 937-1732 or go to
Sat. 02/23
Frida’s Circus Dance Party. Frida’s Circus started as
an art band in 1993, playing mainly at Christy Wells’s
art receptions, and quickly moved on to top venues
between Sacramento, San Francisco, and Mendocino
north to Oregon. Their shows were packed with hard
core driving rhythms, funk,reggae, blues, pop disco
all intertwined in their own “party music” way. The
group started by Christy Wells, Pilar Duran, and Lady
J (Jennifer Schmidt ) has worked with many drummers and will be joined by local drummer Claudia
Paige.
Reserved table seating, $20; general admission,
$15 at the door.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner menu and full
bar.
Rock and roll dance music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Call Pattie at 937-1732 or
Sun. 02/24
Benefit for Second Chance Rescue
The Spa at Little River Inn will be donating all proceeds from massages, facials or spa treatments to
Second Chance Rescue. This organization helps dogs
owned by low-income and disabled people by offering
services and supplies to keep dogs healthy and happy.
Call for appointment 962-2240.
April, 2013
Sat. 04/06–Sun. 04/07
Spring Concert
Allan Pollack conducts the Symphony of the Redwoods’ thirtieth season with Rimsky-Korsakov,
Brahms, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with
guest pianist Elena Casanova.
Cotton Auditorium in Fort Bragg
Saturday at 8:00 pm.,
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at Harvest Market, Tangents,
and Out of This World, or online at
www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org and at the door.
For information call (707) 964-0898.
TOTAL
RAINFALL*
for the
MENDOCINO COAST
Sat. 02/02
Mendocino Music Festival’s Season Preview
Allan Pollack, artistic director, will announce the artists and programs of the best festival ever, offering
sight and sound samplings of the season ahead, the
twenty-seventh season festival program. Enjoy artisanal beers from North Coast Brewing Company, or
sip wine and taste savories prepared by NCBC’s chef.
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
North Coast Brewing Company’s Taproom and Grill
Space is limited, so please RSVP soon: (707) 937-4041
Sat. 02/02
Getting Familiar with Theatre Lights
A Gloriana workshop led by Dave Gealey Dave demonstrates the different types of lights. Students will
take them apart, clean, and learn how to make necessary repairs.
Free
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Eagles Hall
Call 964-7469 for more information.
Sat. 02/02–Sun. 02/03
Winter Concert
Allan Pollack conducts the Symphony of the Redwoods’ thirtieth season with Rossini, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with guest clarinetist Eric Kritz, and
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.
Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Mendocino Film Festival presents this film on Valentine’s Day weekend. For your loved one, what’s better
than dinner and a movie? Dinner and 11 movies! You
provide the dinner, Mendocino Film Festival provides
the movies. Enjoy an encore presentation of the
wildly popular 11 short films on love from the 2012
Festival. All of the shorts are special and different in
their own way when it comes to expressing love.
Tickets $10 at MendocinoFilmFestival.org.
Matheson Performing Arts Center, Mendocino High
School
2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. screenings
Matheson is on Ford Street, Mendocino
“Like Us” on Facebook.com/MendocinoFilmFestival
Sat. 02/16
Hot Latin sounds of salsa band PURA VIDA. PURA
VIDA (PURE LIFE!) is Mendocino County’s original
Latin inspired dance band. PURA VIDA has brought
eclectic Latin rhythms to the North Coast dancers
for over twenty years. More than a salsa band, PURA
VIDA offers authentic interpretations of a wide variety of Afro Caribbean styles. In addition to their
signature Cuban son and salsa, the band performs
Cumbia, Merengue, Flamenco, and Brazilian Bossa
and Samba rhythms, with a sprinkling of Rock, Jazz
and Funk. PURA VIDA plays a spicy Latin mix that
Total Rainfall 1999–2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.13”
Total Rainfall 2001–2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.40”
Total Rainfall 2002–2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00”
Total Rainfall 2003–2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.41”
Total Rainfall 2004–2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.79”
Total Rainfall 2005–2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.18”
Total Rainfall 2006–2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.20”
Total Rainfall 2007–2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.59"
Total Rainfall 2008–2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.17"
Total Rainfall 2009–2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.89"
Total Rainfall 2010–2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.75”
Total Rainfall 2011–2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.82”
Total Rainfall
2012–2013
To Date 23.54”
Total Rainfall
December 19, 2012 to January 22, 2013
7.18”
This rainfall data was gathered at
Mendocino City
Community Services District
*Total rainfall is measured from July 1 of the preceding
year to June 30 of the current year.
Pamela Hudson Real Estate
1000 MAIN STREET
MENDOCINO, CA 95460
707.937.3900
www.pamelahudson.net
“ E N E RG Y, E T H I CS, E XP E RIE NCE !”
NEW LISTINGS
Broker’s Bulletin
2013 is starting off with a flourish! We have already put over two million dollars’ worth of escrows together, scheduled many showings of
our beautiful listings, and are looking forward to bright sunny days with open houses for the locals and tourists. We have many new listings
and are ready for more! We are updating our Web presence, exploring new creative photography ideas, and making sure our contact with our
clients is the best ever. We have a stellar group of buyers that are ready to find the perfect property just for them.
Our office is known for “putting it out there” and we are doing just that. Inventory is low at the moment which is helping to stabilize prices
and increase the attention of buyers that are here to establish their lives in this incredibly pristine environment. This is the time to list if you
have been waiting! We will come to you, thoroughly go through your goals with you, analyze strategy for the best marketing plan we can put
together to increase the likelihood of your success in the most expedient manner possible.
My 25 years of mortgage experience has never been needed more as we embark in the “new” real estate market, where actual qualification
is the norm. Knowing how to evaluate the ability of buyers to perform is key to the success of escrows closing and everyone’s time counting
towards the completion of expectations.
Please remember, there are three “E’s” in “real estate,” and at Pamela Hudson Real Estate, they stand for “Energy, Ethics, Experience!”
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Very best, Pamela Hudson
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY located on the northwest
curve of the newly constructed roundabout on north
Highway 1 in Fort Bragg, California. High visibility
with ease of access. Both buildings are currently occupied with longstanding tenants. Access from both
Highway 1 and the Old Coast Highway makes this a
unique commercial property with lots of potential.
(23137) $489,000
SOLD! AND WE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY New on the market.
Live in one and rent the other. REO. Two houses
on one lot. Great central Fort Bragg location. Each
has two bedrooms, one bath. (23689) $192,675
CAN SELL YOURS TOO.
MENDOCINO OPULENCE Custom-built, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with every amenity imaginable. Located in the Hills Ranch subdivision,
only a short walk to the village of Mendocino.
Beautiful entertainment room with doors leading
to the deck, and views of the valley leading to the
ocean. (22945) $759,000
IN ESCROW
FORT BRAGG COMMERCIAL building is the perfect
location for a live-work situation that offers convenience and practicality. Two large downstairs
storefront retail shops, two upstairs apartments, and
owner’s quarters that are comfortable and welcoming. This building has had many different types of
businesses in the past! Don’t miss out on this great
opportunity. (22552 ) $799,000
PRICE REDUCED
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The first grocery store
after a thirty-minute drive through the redwoods on
Highway 128. Large free-standing building, upgraded
refrigeration throughout, meat department, deli
department, small gift store with fishing and diving
equipment, two gasoline pumps. Ocean view. Turnkey operation. Immediately adjacent to the local
post office and hardware store. (23164) $2,499,000
PRICE REDUCED
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS will greet you when
you arrive at this pristine residence, newly completed in 2008. Ranch-style, single-story, spacious
floor plan, gleaming wood finishes throughout,
and warm colors with views to the ocean and
neighboring horse ranch. Second unit above
the garage for guests or longer term resident.
(23605) $868,150
BEACH ACCESS Own your own beach and stream
flowing to the magnificent Pacific Ocean. First time
on the market and a very special opportunity. Four
plus acres on two separate parcels. Custom-built
ranch-style home Level property has abundant potential. Located just south of the Fort Bragg city limits
provides easy access to amenities, yet has ultimate
privacy. (23083) $2,400,000
PRICE REDUCED
COAST HIGHLANDS ESCAPE This home offers an
expansive single-story floor plan with easy-living
style. The upper story has a bath, two bedrooms
or a bedroom and living area, and a generous deck
surrounded by mature cypress trees and a view of
the ocean. Ground floor private master suite, game
room/library with French doors leading to a luxuriously landscaped backyard. (23037) $769,000
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR vacation home is near beaches and
shopping, yet is an oasis of calm that feels miles away...This home
has beautiful Japanese touches throughout. This house must be
seen in person to appreciate, the feeling here is amazing. Most
of the furnishings are included to make this a turn-key investment
home. Shoji screens, laminate bamboo flooring, and custom cabinetry throughout. Japanese soaking tubs in bathrooms, tiles and
custom cabinetry throughout. Wi-Fi. Additional information on the
rental is at www.vrbo.com listing #222582. MOST FURNISHINGS
INCLUDED IN SALE! (23231) $499,000
EIGHT-ACRE FORESTED PARCEL Huge mature trees frame a sunny meadow. There is a
spring on the property and an old farmhouse
remains. Located about ten minutes from
Mendocino and Fort Bragg. (23201) $469,000
PRICE REDUCED
EXQUISITE seven-plus acres of oceanfront land, located just
south of the town
of Elk. Sweeping
views of the rugged Mendocino
coastline, Point
Arena lighthouse
in the distance
to the south;
sea stacks and
arches. Absolutely
gorgeous land with
many mature trees, as well as the original farmhouse that is currently a successful vacation rental. Reports for the future building
site exist and are available for review. Proudly owned for the past
twenty-five-plus years and ready now for a new future. Priced to
sell at (23649) $1,099,000
TOP-NOTCH QUALITY CRAFTSMAN home with
600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin and 300 sq.
ft. workshop on 5 acres. This property is in the
transitional area between the pigmy and the
redwoods, in a quiet, private setting 0.4 miles off
Comptche-Ukiah Road. Just five minutes from the
village of Mendocino! (23546) $525,000
VIRTUALLY AN OCEANFRONT location—eye-popping views
OCEANFRONT RENTALS Gorgeous oceanfront
home with income—Get Paid to Live the Mendocino
Dream! Few homes offer you the opportunity to have
turn-key income while you can live in a beautiful,
four-bedroom home overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Currently all three units have income being professionally managed by the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek.
$1,475,000
OCEANFRONT VIEW OPPORTUNITY with a quiet trail to
the Navarro Beach…main house and guest house on
over two acres of prime view property perched above
the river as it enters the Pacific Ocean. Stand on your
deck and take in the blue and white water to the south,
the rugged coastline, and the Point Arena Lighthouse.
Gaze to the east up the majestic Navarro River as it
winds its way through the redwood trees. This is the
location of a lifetime. (23470) $1,130,000
BUILD YOUR NEW HOME on one of the best lots in coveted
Surfwood Estates IV in
Mendocino. Old redwood barn from the
early 1900s still exists
on this lot. Lumber from
this original barn may be
of substantial salvage
value. Improvements
on the lot have already
been done to include drainage, electrical, underground conduit,
drilled well, and rough drive. Many high-end homes currently exist
in Surfwood Estates IV. This lot is situated at the western end of
the subdivision with a large view area to the west. Mature trees
will frame romantic sunsets. $195,000
PRICE REDUCED
COUNTRY PROPERTY Spacious single-story
main residence with sunny rooms, adjacent
two-story unit with living quarters on 5.12
acres. Valley and mountain views. Only a
short distance from forested area and a
short drive to the beach. A welcoming family
home (23200) $425,000
from every room
created by floorto-ceiling windows
and Fleetwood
doors, taking advantage of this
incredible private
location minutes
from Mendocino.
Completely remodeled in 2012 with
additional new construction added to make this an ideal vacation
home or permanent residence. Large carport can be easily finished
to be a two-car garage. Completely new kitchen with high-end
appliances, warm wood finishes, wood flooring, forced-air heat,
passive solar with west-facing glass on both floors. Ample lot with
mature trees framing the entry and grounds. Massive wood deck
off of the living area for entertaining (23657) $999,000
PRICE REDUCED
ONE OF MENDOCINO’S MOST ELEGANT SINGLE-STORY HOMES
is now on the market and ready for a
buyer. Located on
five acres of beautifully-landscaped
and forested property. Crackling fireplace in the great
room, custom
kitchen with island
for entertaining,
beautiful doors out
to an immaculately maintained deck. Large three-car garage with
brand new automatic doors.. So much to see! (23609) $879,000
THOMAS R. HUDSON
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
PAMELA R. HUDSON
BROKER, DRE #01036573
MOBILE: 707.813.0813
DEIRDRE LAMB
Realtor®, DRE #01841638
MOBILE: 707.937.9999
LORRAINE MURPHY
MOBILE: 707.291.7159
ANN BETH (A.B.) PRICEMAN
MOBILE: 707.357.1801
BART CARPENTER
Realtor® DRE #00958541
MOBILE: 707.591.1211
MICHELE McCOARD MANAGER/ESCROW COORDINATOR
SOME OF THE MANY SERVICES WE PROVIDE . . .
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Foreclosure Sales • Legal Department
Probate Sales
Privacy. Dignity. Safety.
Assisted Living in the
Lodge at the Woods
Residents enjoy privacy and independent
living in their own apartments. Relatives
enjoy knowing their family member is
safe and well cared for.
Friendly, caring staff serves three delicious home-style meals a day with
accommodation for dietary needs. An
on-site licensed nurse, emergency
call system, and 24-hour assistance
provide peace of mind and security.
Transportation to and from appointments
is included. Individualized attention
is given based on a complete personal
assessment. Companionship with peers
and stimulating activities both on- and
off-site help residents live life to the fullest. All this is surprisingly affordable,
and there is no community fee or security
deposit required!
The Lodge at The Woods. Committed
to serving seniors.
H O N E S T Y • K N OW L E D G E • E X PE R I E N C E
“Sara is honest, helpful, understanding, and infinitely patient with the idiosyncrasies of real
estate transactions. She’s a warm and sincere person.For a pleasant, successful experience,
I highly recommend Sara.”
—Buyer in Fort Bragg
Mendocino: (707) 937-1565, ext. 13
Anderson Valley: (707) 895-2255
Toll free: (800) 454-1565, ext. 13
E-mail: [email protected]
Listings: CoastHome.com • Info: SaraFowler.net • Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
Mendocino Mortgage
Serving the Mendocino Coast Since 1994
Not sure if this is the right time to buy
a vacation home or investment property?
Mendocino Mortgage has been providing loans for that
special purchase since 1994.
Competitive rates, knowledge of the local market and extraordinary service are
just three of the reasons why Mendocino Mortgage can make your next
purchase of that little piece of the Mendocino Coast a heavenly experience.
Equal Housing
Opportunity
NCPHS
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES
& SERVICES
To learn more about The Lodge at The Woods call 707 937-0294 or 800 469-6637
43300 Little River Airport Road, Little River, CA 95456 • www.ncphs.org
The Woods is owned and operated by Northern California Presbyterian Homes & Services, Inc. CA Lic. No 236800187
Susan Weaver
Real Estate Broker • Calif. Dept. of Real Estate Lic. #01015740
Serving the Mendocino Coast, Ukiah & the Redwood Valley
707-937-3938 • 800-884-3938
Located above the Coast Real Estate Building
45010 Ukiah St., Mendocino, CA 95460 • [email protected]
office 707.964.5503
.
cell 707.813.8388
.
[email protected]
THIS IS A CHANCE TO OWN one of
Fort Bragg’s newest gated two-acre
parcels. Private road to cleared building sites. Soils work complete. These
lots are ready to begin building. Owner
would consider financing to qualified
buyer. Starting at $225,000
CONTACT ROB BORCICH: 964-5503
or cell 813-8388.
FIRST EQUITY
365 Cypress Street
Fort Bragg CA 95437
1-800-698-0708
707-964-0708
707-357-0819
Pre-qualification • Real Estate Sales • Mortgage/Trust Deeds
C H E C K O U T O U R W E B S I T E AT:
w w w. f i r s t e q u i t y f o r t b r a g g . c o m
or
w w w. f i r s t e q u i t y f o r t b r a g g . c o m / m o b i l
365 Cypress Street • Fort Bragg CA 95437
1-800-698-0708 • 707-964-0708 • 707-357-0819
Real Estate Broker, California Department of Real Estate • License Number 01845615
Specializing in
VA, CAL-VET,
Short Sales
and Distressed
Properties
18300 Old Coast Highway, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Across From The Botanical Gardens
SHORELINE PROPERTIES
www.Shoreline-Homes.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Office: (707) 964-1888 • Fax: (707) 964-8408 • Property Management: (707) 964-2841
Robert Armitage, Realtor® — Gregory Menken, Broker
Margaret Perry, Realtor® – Carol Gilmore, Realtor®
W e a r e t h e C o a s t ’s F o r e c l o s u r e E x p e r t s • C a l l A b o u t U p c o m i n g L i s t i n g s !
THREE ACRES WITH A POND
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME overlooking a beautiful pond next to a redwood
forest. Across from MacKerricher State
Park, this 2.93 acre parcel has a good
well and septic plans (updating needed)
plus underground utilities. Sellers may
finance (23645) $204,000
NWF CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT
E
RIC
P
D
UCE
RED
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED HOME
WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION in east Fort
Bragg neighborhood.
NG
I
D
PEN
Highlights include vaulted
ceilings, a
huge master suite with
oversized
bath
and
passthrough between kitchen and formal dining room. The lot behind the house (23190)
is also for sale for $75,000. (23146) $219,000
BIG FIR AND HEMLOCK TREES frame this
magnificent
1+ acre parcel.
There’s a 5 GPM
well and a septic
plan with request
for setback waiver. This is a prime
ocean view parcel
priced for a quick
sale Sellers will consider financing. (23644)
$249,000
VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE
NEWLY REMODELED Hills Ranch townhouse.
New carpet and
lighting make
D
E
C
EDU
this a desirable
ER
C
I
and affordable
PR
home within
walking distance
to the village.
This is one of
the best deals in
the Mendocino
school district. (23277) $298,500
ATTRACTIVE TWO-STORY HOME
TOTALLY REMODELED SINGLE-STORY
HOME offers total privacy and filtered
ocean views. Excellent floor plan with
master suite, his and her custom baths
and bedroom/dressing room, 18’ ft. resistance (lap) pool and outdoor shower,
home office, and two two-car garages
with attached greenhouse, deck, and carport. Seller is licensed real estate broker.
(23472) $548,440
RURAL FORT BRAGG
S
KUP
AC
GB
N
I
TAK
ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE areas of
rural Fort Bragg, this well-designed home
offers a commanding view of the Pudding
Creek watershed. The sale of this property
is subject to the lender approval of a short
sale. (23312) $335,000
IN GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD with valley
views. Recent
roof, paint and
D
L
SO
electrical panel.
Master bedroom
features builtin gas fireplace,
built-in shelving,
and cedar closet.
Downstairs in master bedroom offers tiled jetted tub and dual lavatories. Upstairs bedrooms
lead to sunny deck with valley and uphill
views. Home is in good condition with decking
on east and south side. Large and lockable
storage room perfect for workshop or hobbies. Financing incentives available through
GMAC Mortgage for borrowers purchasing this
property. Please speak with the Listing Realtor
for details. (23599) $134,900
JUG HANDLE HIDEAWAY
40 ACRES OF UNSPOILED PARADISE
Across from
Jug Handle
State Natural
Reserve are
two assessor’s parcels.
Two dwellings and an art studio, two bars, 20+
GPM well, pond, year-round creek, market
garden, and the southernmost stand of
Sitka spruce. (22831) $930,000
HIGH ON THE ALBION BLUFFS
OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN is the site for
this magnificent,
4 bedroom, 4
bath home. Here
you will find two
upstairs ensuites,
gourmet kitchen
with granite
countertops, fifty-inch flat-screen TV, upgraded bath tile, copper hand-crafted sinks, game room with pool
table and wet bar plus knotty pine ceilings
and a massive stone living room fireplace.
Seller is licensed CA RE Broker. The new spa,
pool table and quality barbecue will stay
with the house. Suited for a large family or a
couple with lots of relatives and friends, this
three-year-old home offers high-end features
that will please anyone in search of quality
construction in an exceptional coastal setting.
Note: wood-carved items not for sale. Den
might possibly be used as a fifth bedroom
but there is not currently a permit for a fifth
bedroom. (23641) $1,199,000
PR
CED
EDU
R
ICE
IN THE REDWOODS with lots of light
and an open, airy feeling. End-of-road
privacy. Inviting interior with glass-front
wood stove, formal dining room, great
flow, and circular stair leading to functional loft. A cleared pad above the house
would be perfect for granny unit or studio. Substantial decking off of living and
dining rooms expands the living space.
(23614) $374,000
ENCHANTED FOREST
IN THE SUNBELT Highly sought-after
Navarro
R i d g e
p r o p erty with
h u g e
garden
a r e a ,
south-facing home, lots of decks, and
custom-designed
art/guest
studio.
Downstairs is a second deck with outdoor shower and detached bedroom.
Very private with plenty of sunshine
plus a year-round spring down the hill!
(23615) $499,000
NICE PARCEL
CLOSE TO TOWN and shopping. Located at
the very end of
the road and with
a drilled well and
septic system in the
ground. Building
site is limited by
steep slope, but
views aren’t limited. North and northwest
views across Hare Creek and possible ocean
views from a second story.(23594) $125,000
LAND
COMMERCIAL
RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENT
LEVEL CITY LOT just doors from
beautiful redwood-studded Otis Johnson
park. Flag lot off of East Laurel ready to
build your dream house. Super good
neighborhood with quality homes.
(23190) $75,000
LONG A FAVORITE
TOTE FETE is an established business
in the heart
of Mendocino
village.
With
an
excellent
ocean
view
location
this
business offers
excellent goodwill. It generates an outstanding income
year-round. (23186) $183,315
UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW
HOME IN DESIRABLE OCEAN MEADOWS
subdivision.
This is a oncein-a-blue-moon
opportunity—
the last of the
original manufactured homes
in a neighborhood that has
recently seen
dramatic build-out with upscale dwellings
being the rule. With an unobstructed view of
Seaside Beach, a walk to the northwest corner of the property puts you ten steps from
the sand! To the east, pastoral views abound.
Here is a great opportunity to use this wellloved beach house to just relax and make big
plans for your ultimate dream home on this
spectacular site. (23595) $550,000
ORGANIC HOME
THIS HIGH-VISIBILITY, LEVEL, 3+ acre
parcel is on the west side Highway 1 just
south of the Mendocino Coast Botanical
Gardens. A water well is in and soils work
for septic has been completed. Owner may
carry (23690) $349,000
GREAT PRICE for these two parcels historically used for grazing land. Fenced
and level. Currently leased for cattle
grazing. Year-round creek. Two wells.
(23206) $450,000
BEAUTIFUL, level, fenced ocean view parcel
surrounded by large parcels and bordering Belinda Point Access Trail. (22959) Price Reduced
$119,000
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