Discover a distinctive and environmentally conscious residence. Harnessing the power of clean solar energy, this home extends its eco-friendly approach to the main house, workshops, and studios. Its design ingeniously incorporates energy-efficient passive solar heating, ensuring warmth on chilly days and a cool haven on scorching ones. Every facet of this custom home showcases special custom details - from gracefully curved walls to a striking bannister featured in House and Garden. Unique hand painted tile accents add a touch of charm and the raffia woven ceiling is a beautiful and warm addition. For your personal reading nook, there is a sweet window seat with a view of the spring-fed pond. The Tigerwood Ipe deck sets the stage for enchanted gatherings beneath the evening stars. Additional structures include a quonset hut with concrete floor and sleeping loft, a solar cottage studio with a detached bathroom, a spa trailer featuring an outdoor hot water tub and vintage interior, and the secluded Writers' Cabin nestled along a hidden trail. Water flows abundantly on this property, courtesy of three wells, though only one has ever been necessary. Borders Russian Gulch State Park near the waterfall trail. 40 year main house roof was installed in 2010. This well maintained property is ready for a new owner looking for privacy, sustainability and a personal compound. Vacation renting permitted only with approved use permit. Check with County for details. No Drive Bys- Please respect owner's privacy.
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
Michelle Deering DRE #01436398 707-964-2121,
Century 21 Fort Bragg Realty
Price cut: $60K (7/7)
$990,000
42451 Caspar Little Lake, Mendocino, CA 95460
3beds
1,418sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
21.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$698/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Raffia woven ceilingHand painted tile accentsTigerwood ipe deckStriking bannisterGracefully curved walls
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Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 02:51pm
Listing Provided by:
Michelle Deering DRE #01436398 707-964-2121,
Century 21 Fort Bragg Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: C1-10856
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Heating
- Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Propane Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Propane, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,418 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Driveway Level, Garage, Gravel, Uncovered, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wood
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 21.12 Acres
- Features: Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers None
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 11851036= Shares water & septic with 11851035.'42461 and 42451 Caspar Little Lk'
- Parcel number: 1185103500
- Zoning: RR10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Rural, Park
Location
- Region: Mendocino
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $698/sqft
- Date on market: 1/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Appliances inc Washers and Dryers.
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