Redwood Valley, California

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Large windows on south-southeast side, blackout curtains to control heat and cold, solar hot water, PV, hydro, generator rarely used. Water is all gravity-fed with no pumping, much perennial vegetable, herbs, fruits, nuts on site with 2 acres of gardens and orchards. Siting allows natural cooling on summer nights using canyon air but in winter is above the valley dampness and fog most days. Soapstone wood stove stays warm for many hours.

Property Description

Own a big piece of paradise in magical Mendocino County! 195 gorgeous acres on energy-independent farmstead offer peace, quiet and abundant nature with spectacular views, miles of hiking trails and brilliant stars. Fenced in garden offers abundant, diverse year-round produce and flowers for your own use or to sell (sellers sold to local farmers markets and restaurants). Mature, productive fruit trees include plums, pears, apples, figs, Chinese dates and citrus. Well-maintained 2240 square foot home is bathed in natural light and sited for passive solar heating. Two cabins offer private spaces for guests or artist studios. Zoning allows construction of additional homes and outbuildings. 5.7 kW solar, 500 W micro hydropower produce efficient off-grid power and backup gasoline generator is included. Water from a mountain spring provides household and some irrigation water. Upper pond provides additional irrigation water. Both are gravity fed (no pumps needed) to the orchard, garden and home, offering exceptional quality water and fire protection. Additional pond with Azola is used to produce fertilizer for garden but could be cleared for swimming or stocked with fish. Well-maintained private road offers easy access to highways 101 and 20. Two coded gates guarantee your privacy.

Neighborhood Description

14 parcels with 12 year round residences meet annually in a road maintenance association. Neighbors look out for each other and help when needed. Plenty of space and quiet as nearest neighbor is a mile away.

Market Area

Ukiah is 13 miles away and Willits 16 miles. Both have services, shopping and year-round farmers' markets where one can sell the abundant produce from the property. Mendo-Lake Food Hub has dropoffs in both cities. Redwood Valley has a store, restaurants, garden store, June-October Farmers' Market.

School District

Public schools in Calpella, Redwood Valley, Ukiah (High School). Waldorf School in Calpella (9 miles), charter schools.

Community

Many artists, musicians live in the area. Warm and welcoming community, very caring and helpful neighbors, small town atmosphere, symphony orchestra, small farms, vineyards, wineries, unique businesses.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Energy & Water