Set along the Humboldt and Mendocino County line, the 3,206 ± acre South Fork Eel Ranch offers a compelling blend of scale, privacy, and natural beauty. Elevations range from 1,000 feet along the East Branch South Fork Eel River to 2,800-foot ridge lines, creating diverse terrain and sweeping views. Over 2.6 miles of South Fork Eel River frontage, nearly two miles of Tom Long Creek, along with several seasonal creeks, provide abundant, year-round water and anchor the ranch's rich landscape.
Historically a premier hunting retreat, the property remains an exceptional recreational haven. Its varied habitat supports wild pig, turkey, blacktail deer, bear, and quail, while the river offers trout fishing opportunities. With plentiful water resources, including a multitude of wells, coupled with extensive acreage to explore, the ranch is well-suited for a private sporting estate, corporate/business retreat, or family getaway.
Equally notable is the ranch's significant conservation potential. Its size, water resources, and intact ecosystems present opportunities for conservation. The ranch supports a strong inventory of merchantable Douglas-fir, complemented by moderate hardwood volumes across the property. The merchantable timber adds an income-producing component, making this property a rare combination of recreation, stewardship, and long-term investment value.
Whether envisioned as a legacy holding, a conservation-minded investment, or a refined escape into Northern California's rugged landscape, the property presents a unique opportunity to steward a vast and unspoiled environment for generations to come - where privacy, ecological richness, and enduring value converge.
For sale
$7,299,000
2010 Reed Mountain Rd, Benbow, CA 95542
3beds
1baths
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
3,206 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$3,650/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Several seasonal creeksExtensive acreage to exploreAbundant year-round waterRich landscape
- 101 days
- 521
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doren A Morgan doren@caoutdoorproperties.com,
California Outdoor Properties
Source: HBMLS,MLS#: 272375
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Other, Cooktop
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, River, Valley, Trees/Woods, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 3,206 Acres
- Dimensions: 11,804 x 11,804
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 216011011,012,013,216012009,010,011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Creek, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benbow
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,650/sqft
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,125/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,299,000-14.1%$3,650/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HBMLS Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000+6.9%$4,250/sqft |
Source: HBMLS #259208 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HBMLS Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2020 | Price change | $7,950,000-18.8%$3,975/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Humboldt Realty #257995 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $9,795,000$4,898/sqft |
Source: BHHS Redwood Realty #256554 Report a problem | ||
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