Sea Piper: A Renowned Japanese Architect's Vision on the Mendocino Coast Custom-designed by a Japanese architect, Sea Piper is a rare Zen retreat where old-growth redwood and antique Japanese hardwoods unite in quiet harmony, honoring its Northern California setting while drawing deeply on the material sensibility, craftsmanship, and spatial philosophy of traditional Japanese design. The architectural narrative begins at the entrance, where an antique Japanese door is framed by a custom torii gate cut from thick redwood beams, marking the threshold to an inner sanctuary. Beyond, a voluminous 24-foot Great Room unfolds, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass in a striking "Kimono Girl" motif that frames the whitewater and rugged rocks below. A sculptural helix stairway lends scale and drama, drawing the eye upward to antique Japanese minka farmhouse cross-beams, a 20-foot ceiling beam, and rows of luminous clerestory windows. The living area's rich palette of rare woods rewards close attention. Whole-slab horizontal old-growth redwood wainscoting wraps the room in warmth, grounding the home's Eastern influences in local timber. The open kitchen pairs striking ammonite stone countertops with keyaki wood paneling, revered for centuries in Japan for its durability and remarkable grain, expertly deployed across custom cabinetry. A premium slab of red jarrah, an Australian hardwood, forms a natural-edge, L-shaped sushi bar. Upstairs, the primary suite captures panoramic ocean views through an enormous circular window and private balcony, complemented by a library paneled in mineral-hued "sinker" redwood and a spa bath melding hinoki cedar, bamboo tile, and stone. Downstairs, the authentic guest suite features an antique Japanese door, traditional straw-infused plaster walls, and glass sliders to a private engawa deck made for quiet contemplation of the evening glow. Perched within a canopy of old-growth redwoods, the estate commands sweeping Pacific views on the Mendocino coast's "Banana Belt", a 10-mile stretch of Highway One blessed with fog-free, calm summer days. Spanning three legal parcels totaling 7.55+/- acres, including a cliff-front lot. The property is named for the warbling cocktail-hour call of the local seabird. Terraced native-plant gardens accent natural boulders down the hillside, while a detached guest cottage with a full bath and private deck completes this coastal sanctuary.
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Price cut: $510K (7/29)
$2,990,000
46900 Gypsy Flat Road, Gualala, CA 95445
2beds
1,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
7.55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,634/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private balconyOpen kitchenAuthentic guest suiteKeyaki wood panelingStriking ammonite stone countertopsCustom cabinetrySculptural helix stairway
- 197 days
- 949
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Listed by:
Sean Gaynor-Rousseau DRE #01317414 707-321-4063,
Luxe Places International 707-433-2000
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326010016
Originating MLS: Mendocino
Originating MLS: MendocinoFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Storage, Studio
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony, Closet, Outside Access, Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Double Vanity, Multiple Shower Heads, Soaking Tub, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Shower Stall(s), Stone, Window
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Island w/Sink
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, View
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside Area, Inside Room, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Storage, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Full, Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Screens
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,830
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Private, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Gravel, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced,See Remarks,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 7.55 Acres
- Features: Garden, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, ADU Bedrooms: 1, ADU Full Bathrooms: 1, ADU Description: Studio with full bath., ADU Type: 2nd Unit Detached
- Parcel number: 1430500700
- Zoning: RMR-40
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wall Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane Tank Leased
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Cistern, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater, Windows
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cliff Dweller's Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gualala
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,634/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,011,622
- Annual tax amount: $10,896
- Date on market: 2/15/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,290/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $2,990,000-14.6%$1,634/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #326010016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+723.5%$1,913/sqft |
Source: BAREIS #326010016 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2003 | Sold | $425,000$232/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,896 +1.8% | $1,011,622 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,701 +1.6% | $991,786 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,530 -28.2% | $972,339 -29% |
| 2022 | $14,656 | $1,369,587 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,342,733 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,478 +1.2% | $1,328,925 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,308 +2% | $1,302,877 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,027 +1.7% | $1,277,340 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,797 +1.7% | $1,252,301 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,570 +3.6% | $1,227,753 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,093 +0.9% | $1,209,318 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $12,981 | $1,198,687 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,193,276 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,169,878 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,146,942 +121.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $517,385 +15.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $448,094 +8.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $414,525 +26.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $326,984 -34.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $499,893 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $490,092 +13.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $432,934 +185.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $151,511 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $148,540 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $145,656 |
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