This site links you directly to the Multiple Listing Service of the Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors. You are welcome to access it for detailed information about available properties in the coastal communities along Highway 1... from Elk in the south, to Albion, Little River, Mendocino, Caspar, Fort Bragg, and Westport in the north, including the several small communities in between, and Comptche to the east.
Whether you are looking for a residence or an investment, you will discover that real estate in Mendocino, Fort Bragg and neighboring communities is enticingly more affordable than in most other areas with so much to offer.
Choices range from homes with awe-inspiring ocean views to those nestled among towering redwoods; from horse property with barns and corrals to quaint Victorians in town; from the romantic to the rustic, the elegant to the contemporary. Enchanting Bed and Breakfasts and a variety of business opportunities are also available.
The vibrant and rich community life on the Mendocino Coast offers a year-round smorgasbord of events, including the annual two-week long Mendocino Music Festival, the Mendocino Film Festival, Operas by Opera Fresca, the Mendocino Theater Company, the Mendocino Art Center, the extraordinary 47 acre Botanical Gardens and the College of the Redwoods.The Woods, an exceptionally attractive Senior Retirement Community with an Assisted Living adjunct, The Lodge at the Woods, is situated in the redwoods in Little River, less than five minutes east of Highway 1.
The weather has an undeserved reputation for being rainy and foggy; in reality, there are many more clear, blue-skied and sunny days than is rumored.
Traffic is a non-issue.
The population numbers that follow are approximations based on the 2000 census by zip code, not city limits:
Mendocino (population 2,223), is an historical village, well-known for its New England Victorian style buildings, its enticing shops and art galleries galore, its gracious Bed and Breakfasts, its outstanding restaurants, and the historic Mendocino Hotel. All are within view of the waves crashing against the cliffs. It is a very lively, robust community with constant activities, including food and wine festivals, art openings, readings at the Gallery Bookshop, the annual, quintessentially Americana Fourth of July Parade, the Christmas Candle Light Tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns, and much more. The markets, bakeries, health food store, schools, churches, post office, etc. are all within walking distance of each other!
Fort Bragg (population 14,410), 15 minutes north of Mendocino, offers wonderful opportunities to purchase property in a seaside town. (Not to be confused with the military installation in North Carolina). It is the largest city on the Mendocino Coast, consequently, the real estate market has a wide range of prices and a variety of architectural styles from which to choose.
Albion (population 1,035) is a tiny village less than 15 minutes south of Mendocino on Highway 1. Ocean view and forested properties are available here as well. In spite of its small size, there is a post office, hardware store, market with deli, and a gas station. Amazingly, it has two ocean-view, world-class restaurants within minutes of each other: the Ledford House and the Albion River Inn. A well-loved and inviting B&B, the Fensalden Inn, is just a couple of minutes to the east of Highway 1. Built in 1860, it was originally a stage-coach stop.
All along the Coast are additional delightful places to stay, including the Little River Inn with its 9-hole golf course, the Seafoam Lodge, and the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, each with ocean views and its own unique appeal.
