Condos for Sale in Rio Dell, CA

A landscape of rolling hills shaded by tall redwood trees hugs the small community of Rio Dell. The rugged forests here sustained a lumber industry that buoyed this section of Northern California. While the lumbering heyday is in the past, the region’s terrain remains replete with spots for outdoor recreation. The established homes give residents views of Rio Dell’s hilly setting in a location within 30 miles of the cities of Fortuna and Eureka. “The biggest draw to Rio Dell right now is the affordability of the houses,” says Joshua Cook, a local Realtor at Corcoran Icon Properties, who has 10 years of industry experience. “And it’s a beautiful area.” The bulk of Rio Dell’s housing inventory is made up of midcentury bungalows and ranch-style homes built from the 1930s to the 1960s. A lot of them need updates. Yet, with housing prices rising, Cook says more buyers are looking to Rio Dell because of its affordability. It’s a reason he considers this an up-and-coming area. Properties often sell for $180,000 to $440,000. More homes are available in the hamlet of Scotia, just south of Rio Dell. Scotia is a former company town whose homes were owned by the now-defunct Pacific Lumber