$1,585,346Average Value$947Average Price per Sq Ft22Homes For Sale
Remote coastal luxury on the Pacific Coast
About 100 miles north of San Francisco, The Sea Ranch offers eco-friendly luxury amid the windswept bluffs and redwood forests of Sonoma County's far-north coast. “The people who embrace The Sea Ranch tend to enjoy living on the land and exploring nature and wildlife,” says Kathleen Ball, a Real Estate Agent with Sotheby’s International Realty and former resident of The Sea Ranch. “A lot of people were introduced to Sea Ranch when they were younger, and they remember seeing the amazing beaches and cliffsides, so when they become adults and have the means to move here, they do.”
Set along 10 remote miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, The Sea Ranch's buildings have been designed and sustainably built to exist in harmony with the land around them.
Originally envisioned in the 1960s as a second home and vacation community, The Sea Ranch is increasingly attracting a younger population, including families with kids, as more people choose to work from home. Residents here enjoy access to fiber-optic internet and the stunning Highway 1, and the community has a CAP Crime Index Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
The Sea Ranch is a unique community that was created by the architect Al Boeke.
The Sea Ranch is decorated with mansions on the edge of Pacific Coast.
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Northern California beaches, redwood forests and Sea Ranch community centers beaches
Windswept cypress trees, craggy tide pools and misty forests: The Sea Ranch is all about its natural spaces and the dramatic beauty of the Northern California coast. Over 50 miles of trails wind throughout the Sea Ranch Commons (shared community spaces), nearly all available to hikers, bikers, equestrians and leashed dogs; locals can walk on moss-coated paths in the shade of towering redwoods, through grassy meadows with fox dens and rabbit burrows, and along the cold, windy bluffs that look out to the Pacific Ocean’s thunderous waves. Many trails serve as gateways to the community’s public and private beaches; Dune Drift Beach’s jagged tide pools and namesake dunes make for fun natural explorations, and Tide Pool Beach is favorite spot for whale watching in April.
The Sea Ranch also offers numerous community centers, parks and athletics facilities. The Moonraker, Ohlson and Del Mar recreation centers here feature outdoor heated pools, saunas and tennis courts. In a grassy clearing at the edge of a redwood grove, One-Eyed Jack’s is dotted with picnic tables and a playground for local kids, and the Children’s Environmental Play Park has play structures for both younger and older kids, as well as facilities for soccer and basketball. The Sea Ranch Links is an 18-hole golf course that runs through emerald hills by the coast, and the Sea Ranch Equestrian Center features rolling pastures, a sand arena and turnout areas. Local equestrians can stall their horses here and have them tended to by the Equestrian Center’s faculty, but they must first register their horses and undergo an extensive interview process.
Find your private oasis at one of the many beaches at The Sea Ranch.
Take the pup out for a walk along the many private trails within The Sea Ranch neighborhood.
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Eco-friendly custom homes with unique Sea Ranch architecture
Amid cliffside meadows, redwood groves and cypress hedgerows, The Sea Ranch’s homes feature a vernacular style unique to this stretch of the California coast. Built between the 1960s and 2020s, these eco-friendly properties were designed to be one with their environments. Most feature redwood and cedar siding, stained charcoal and brown to blend in with the steely gray of the bluffs and the bark of the coastal pine trees. Those on the bluffs often have live, steep-sloping shed roofs that run parallel to the eroding hillsides, while those in the redwood forests feature tall, rectangular designs that mimic the surrounding trees.
Smaller homes with two or three bedrooms and are often set in scattered pocket communities like the Hedgerow Houses, each with a quarter to an acre of land; prices range from $1 million to $2.5 million, depending on a home's acreage and ocean views. Larger three-to-five-bedroom mansions with more architecturally unique designs start around $3 million and can exceed $5 million.
Of the 2,284 lots in the Sea Ranch, around 400 remain, ranging from a half-acre to an acre in size; prices range between $60,000 and $600,000, depending on lot size and proximity to the coast. Those looking to create their dream home here must have their building plans reviewed and approved by The Sea Ranch Association.
Single story homes with plenty of square footage can be found at The Sea Ranch.
Most homes in The Sea Ranch in Gualala hold the same style of build throughout the area.
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Shopping at the Sea Ranch Lodge and in Gualala
Set near the oceanfront, The Sea Ranch Lodge is the community's sole retailer and restaurant. Open seven days a week, the General Store here carries groceries and other essentials, as well as books on the history of The Sea Ranch’s development and natural spaces. The luxurious Dining Room serves in-season, locally sourced seafood like salmon with braised endives and heirloom tomatoes. Locals can also grab espresso and French toast from the cafe and cozy up by the fireplace in the lounge or grab jalapeno-infused cocktails at the bar.
“The small town of Gualala is just across the river to the north and has several grocery stores people can shop at,” Ball explains. “For more extensive shopping, people tend to head down Highway 1 to Santa Rosa, which is about an hour to an hour and a half away.”
Check out Stewarts Point Store just outside The Sea Ranch neighborhood.
Find baked goodies at the Twofish Baking Co near The Sea Ranch neighborhood.
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Sea Ranch Association events year-round
The Sea Ranch Association fosters a strong sense of community by hosting events throughout the year, both small and large. Local families come out to celebrate the Memorial Weekend Picnic at One-Eyed Jack’s, and art lovers enjoy watching and participating in the community plays put on at the Knipp-Stengel Barn here. At the Sea Ranch Lodge, Tuesday evenings mean Trivia Night, and on Thursday and Friday, residents can get to know each other while listening to live music as part of the Jazz Nights series.
The Sea Ranch Lodge offers a restaurant and bar where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The Sea Ranch Recreation Center offers tennis and swimming for all residents.
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Small class sizes at every grade level
Around 8 miles west, Horicon Elementary School serves Kindergarten through Grade 8 and receives a C from Niche. Over 20 miles north in Mendocino County, the tiny Point Arena High scores a B and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1, significantly lower than the national average of 17-to-1.
Fort Ross Elementary School serves students in the Outer Sonoma County community.
Point Arena High School is located in Mendocino County.
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Highway 1 along the coast
The Sea Ranch sits on the famous Highway 1, which runs up and down the California Coast. The freeway leads 108 miles south to San Francisco, after which it turns into the California Coastal Highway; around 33 miles south, Highway 1 also merges onto Route 116, and from there, Santa Rosa is 30 miles east.
Residents can purchase private hangars at the Sea Ranch Airstrip, but for commercial international flights, they must drive 126 miles south to the San Francisco International Airport. The Redwood Coast Medical Services Clinic is 6 miles north, but for emergency services, locals must travel 60 miles east to the Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. Non-denominational religious services are held at the artisan-designed Sea Ranch Chapel.
View of the beautiful Gerstle Cove Reserve located in Outer Sonoma County, Cazadero, CA.
Salt Point State Park has trails straight to the ocean in Santa Rosa.
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Parks in this Area
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Camping
Picnic Area
Trails
Gerstle Cove Reserve
Salt Point State Park
Stillwater County Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
The Sea Ranch
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Sea Ranch, Gualala sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in The Sea Ranch, Gualala over the last 12 months is $1,667,882, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
South Sea Ranch west meadow lot with Blue water ocean views, trees to the side, 24' height limit, commons on 2 sides and across the street, quiet, cul-de-sac neighborhood. Walking distance to the bluff trail. First time on the market in 30 years! TSR offers 3 pools w/ sauna's, tennis/pickleball courts, 50+ miles of hiking trails, and 9 beautiful beaches / coves!
Stunning custom peaceful hillside home with massive panoramic mesmerizing white and blue water ocean views from almost every room in the home. Relax from the comforts of this home watching waves crashing, whales migrating, fishing boats and gorgeous sunsets. On a warm coastal day sitting by the private garden soothes the mind while enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature and crashing waves from a
Iconic Hedgerow Demonstration Home designed by AIA Joseph Esherick,landscape architect Lawrence Halprin & built by Matt Sylvia. A beacon of modernism on the North California Coast the Hedgerow homes were envisioned as a progressive, inclusive community guided by the principles of good design & harmony with nature. The houses served as a model for The Sea Ranch development, taking inspiration from
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
732
Median Age
70
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
7.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
61.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,666
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,732
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
66.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.4%
% Population in Labor Force
34.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
64°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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