Little River Real Estate

Little River Real Estate

Welcome to Little River, California – a hidden gem nestled along the stunning Mendocino coast. This quaint seaside community is renowned for its breathtaking ocean views, serene landscapes, and charming small-town atmosphere. With a population of just over 1,000 residents, Little River offers a perfect blend of tranquility and community spirit, making it an ideal place to call home.

Surrounded by towering redwoods and the majestic Pacific Ocean, Little River boasts an array of natural beauty that captivates both residents and visitors alike. The picturesque coastline is dotted with scenic beaches, tide pools, and hiking trails, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re strolling along the shore at Van Damme State Park or exploring the lush trails of the nearby Mendocino Headlands, nature lovers will find endless inspiration in this idyllic locale.

Little River is also home to a vibrant arts scene, with local galleries and artisan shops showcasing the talents of the Mendocino community. The town’s rich history is reflected in its charming architecture, including historic buildings and cozy cottages that add to its character. Dining options abound, with delightful eateries serving fresh, locally-sourced cuisine that highlights the area’s culinary prowess.

With its scenic beauty, tight-knit community, and artistic flair, Little River presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a vibrant lifestyle along the California coast. Discover the charm of Little River and experience the warmth of its welcoming community – your dream home awaits in this enchanting coastal haven!

Newest Listings in Little River

42001 Little River Airport Road, Little River
$395,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ C1-11550 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A Little River flower farm in the sunbelt. Set on approximately 1.5 sunny acres, this established flower farm offers the space, infrastructure and convenience for a back-to-the-land lifestyle just minutes from Mendocino. The property includes a comfortable two-bedroom manufactured home with bonus room, numerous outbuildings, ample growing and garden space, and plenty of manure on site to keep the soil working. There's room for flowers, vegetables, livestock, or simply a more self-sufficient way of life. An outdoor shower and seating area add to the relaxed country feel. Tucked away just two miles from Highway 1, yet close to the Pygmy Forest, Fern Canyon Trail, Van Damme State Park and miles of trails on nearby MRC lands. A vintage travel trailer is included for additional flexible space. Seller financing available with a substantial down payment, creating a rare opportunity to own a sunny, private Little River homestead and working flower farm.

42001 Little River Airport Road, Little River
43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 117, Little River
$495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11546 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Exquisite home in a gated and desirable 55+ manufactured home community, located just over two miles inland and offering generously sized parcels with a sense of privacy. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 2,198+/- square feet of light-filled living space, enhanced by vaulted ceilings and abundant windows. If you love to cook and entertain, this home is for you! Enjoy the spacious kitchen with a large center island open to the living room with a fireplace and easy access to the deck. Turn around, and you have a beautiful dining area open to the den. The expansive primary suite offers a walk-in closet, ample storage, vaulted ceilings, a dual-sink vanity, a separate tub and shower, and direct deck access.Enjoy mature, thoughtfully landscaped grounds, along with quality construction including Hardie siding, 2x6 framing, a redwood deck, and a finished 2-car garage with workshop space. Move-in ready and meticulously cared for--this is a must-see property.

43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 117, Little River
43300 Little River-Airport Road Unit 89, Little River
$345,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11469 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover this inviting 1056 sq ft manufactured home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in a peaceful end of road setting. Sunlight fills the interior, highlighting a comfortable living space with a propane 'wood stove' and central heat for year-round comfort. A new sliding door opens to the deck/porch, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Outside, enjoy privacy, fenced yard, mature garden space and a quiet atmosphere surrounded by Mendocino's natural beauty. Located at 'The Woods' senior community.

43300 Little River-Airport Road Unit 89, Little River
6018 California 1, Little River
$2,795,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ C1-11465 MLS ⋅ Active Status
There are few places on the Mendocino Coast where architecture feels so inseparable from the landscape. Pelican Cove is one of them. Named for the pelicans that soar along the cliffs and sea stacks, this remarkable bluff-top estate offers front-row Pacific views where migrating whales, dramatic sunsets, and waves surging through sea caves become part of everyday life. Built in 1979 and extensively renovated, the 1,800+/- sq. ft. main residence and 600+/- sq. ft. guest residence redefine luxury coastal living. Set on approximately one acre, the property offers exceptional privacy, uninterrupted ocean views, and professionally designed gardens by a former Botanical Gardens master gardener. Heather gardens, slate pathways, landscape lighting, and automatic irrigation create a setting of lasting serenity. Clad in yellow Alaskan cedar shingles with weathered copper gutters, the three-bedroom, two-bath residence is designed to embrace the coastline. Expansive picture windows, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a striking stone propane fireplace anchor the open living, dining, and kitchen areas while framing breathtaking ocean views. The beautifully appointed kitchen features alder cabinetry, quartz countertops, stacked-stone accents, an oversized skylight, a professional-grade BlueStar gas range, premium appliances, and a pantry. The primary suite features its own Vermont Castings propane fireplace, a window-wrapped sitting area, breathtaking ocean views, and a walk-in closet. The ensuite bathroom is finished with custom inlaid stone tile floor and shower, quartz vanity countertop, and bidet toilet, creating a timeless aesthetic. Echoing the same level of craftsmanship, the guest bathroom is equally appointed with a custom inlaid stone tile floor and shower and bidet toilet. Two guest bedrooms feature French doors opening to private garden settings, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. Outdoor living is equally inviting with expansive Ipe decking, multiple ocean-view gathering spaces, and handcrafted garden features designed for unforgettable entertaining and quiet reflection. The detached 600+/- sq. ft. guest residence offers an ocean-view bedroom, media room, one-and-a-half baths, kitchenette, and private terrace. Additional amenities include a greenhouse, water storage, and thoughtfully cultivated native coastal plantings. Pelican Cove is a legacy property honoring one of the Mendocino Coast's most spectacular bluff-top settings.

6018 California 1, Little River
43300 Little River Airport Rd Unit #22, Little River
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 326057618 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Filled with natural light from large south-facing windows and multiple skylights, this bright and airy home offers an inviting floor plan with generous living spaces and two primary bedroom suites. The spacious living and dining areas provide plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining, while each bedroom features a walk-in closet and is located on opposite sides of the home for added privacy. Recent updates include attractive Pergo Outlast'' flooring in a warm ash blonde finish throughout the living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen was designed with cooking in mind, featuring a pantry, GE propane cookstove, generous refrigerator, abundant cabinetry, and ample counter space. Skylights fill the kitchen with natural light, creating a cheerful workspace. Comfort is provided by propane forced-air heating and a cozy wood stove in the living room. Outside, the backyard features an Italian paving stone patio and awaits a new owner's vision to restore its full potential. Additional amenities include a ramp from the garage to front porch, laundry room with a newer washer and dryer, an oversized two-car garage with built-in shelving, and abundant storage throughout. Residents of The Woods Cooperative enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a private clubhouse with an indoor swimming pool, spa, library, and commercial kitchen for gatherings and special events. Wooded walking trails wind through beautifully maintained grounds, and an active calendar of social and recreational activities offers something for everyone. Located just four miles from Mendocino's shops, restaurants, galleries, beaches, and public golf course, The Woods also offers convenient service from Mendocino Transit Authority, with regular stops throughout the community. Residency is limited to owners age 55 and older, and approval by The Woods is required prior to purchase. Current space rent is $1,247 per month plus $82 per month for water and sewer.

43300 Little River Airport Rd Unit #22, Little River
43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 22, Little River
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11451 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Filled with natural light from large south-facing windows and multiple skylights, this bright and airy home offers an inviting floor plan with generous living spaces and two primary bedroom suites. The spacious living and dining areas provide plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining, while each bedroom features a walk-in closet and is located on opposite sides of the home for added privacy.Recent updates include attractive 'Pergo Outlast' flooring in a warm ash blonde finish throughout the living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen was designed with cooking in mind, featuring a pantry, GE propane cookstove, generous refrigerator, abundant cabinetry, and ample counter space. Skylights fill the kitchen with natural light, creating a cheerful workspace.Comfort is provided by propane forced-air heating and a cozy wood stove in the living room. Outside, the backyard features an Italian paving stone patio and awaits a new owner's vision to restore its full potential.Additional amenities include a ramp from the garage to front porch, laundry room with a newer washer and dryer, an oversized two-car garage with built-in shelving, and abundant storage throughout.Residents of The Woods Cooperative enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a private clubhouse with an indoor swimming pool, spa, library, and commercial kitchen for gatherings and special events. Wooded walking trails wind through beautifully maintained grounds, and an active calendar of social and recreational activities offers something for everyone.Located just four miles from Mendocino's shops, restaurants, galleries, beaches, and public golf course, The Woods also offers convenient service from Mendocino Transit Authority, with regular stops throughout the community.Residency is limited to owners age 55 and older, and approval by The Woods is required prior to purchase. Current space rent is $1,247 per month plus $82 per month for water and sewer.

43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 22, Little River
43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 90, Little River
$190,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11433 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to The Woods, and a strikingly updated home in a 55+ community. With indoor pool facilities, a clubhouse with event kitchen, grand piano, library and meeting room, plus a pool table on the mezzanine! This freshly painted, charming, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with new primary bedroom flooring, has a large garage with workshop and storage. The freestanding greenhouse and large yard with patio create an encapsulated living environment within a welcoming community. Open plan living room, dining and kitchen, with bedrooms located at either end of house ensure privacy. Library/Office space off the living room and kitchen breakfast nook round out the space. Laundry closet is conveniently located for ease of use. Imagine having your own thriving greenhouse garden all year round while other projects are being created in the garage workshop space! Community events are posted on each neighborhood mailbox kiosk. Paved streets, underground utilities and access to wooded trails amidst well-maintained grounds create a lovely and accessible outdoor environment. Attentive maintenance crew makes sure park grounds are maintained and private yard clippings by homeowners are picked up regularly. Request a Resident Application at the Clubhouse office to begin your entrance into this sun-belt coastal living community.

43300 Little River Airport Road Unit 90, Little River
44475 Little River Airport Rd, Little River
$795,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 326046920 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Just a mile up Little River Airport Road, a gently winding driveway lined by towering redwoods leads you to a private sanctuary designed to soothe and restore. Set within a picturesque clearing, this custom-built 1977 redwood home rests on approximately four acres, offering both comfort and ease in a truly tranquil setting. The multi-level residence features two bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a private yet attached artist's studio--ideal for creative pursuits or quiet retreat. Under the same roof, a spacious garage provides abundant storage and room for hobbies or projects. Outside, a sunny front garden and wraparound deck capture canyon views and the calming sounds of Schoolhouse Creek flowing below. Across the driveway, a generous aviary or chicken coop invites the possibility of fresh eggs each morning and a touch of country living. Blending privacy with convenience, this special property is just 10 minutes from Mendocino, yet feels a world apart. Surrounded by some of the oldest redwoods on the coast and perched above an active watershed, it offers a rare and deeply peaceful living experience. Come see this unique home today!

44475 Little River Airport Rd, Little River
41460 Sundew Lane, Little River
$497,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11407 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Private 5.7-acre sunbelt property in Little River, just minutes from Mendocino. Tucked away on a quiet road close to the hiking trails of the Pygmy Forest State Park and Albion River, this versatile property offers usable land, abundant gardening space, and a separate entrance that earns income as a Hipcamp, providing additional income potential. Currently an income-generating rental property the main house and double garage both have new roofs, presenting an exceptional opportunity for a homestead, private retreat, vacation rental, or peaceful country getaway. The property also features a flat, cleared area ready for an ADU, an existing second PG&E hookup, whole-house GENERAC propane generator and plenty of room to expand with sunny, open, flat space and a large fenced, irrigated garden orchard. For a strong offer, the recently built tiny house is included, adding even more value and flexibility. Full of possibilities and ready for the next owner's vision.

41460 Sundew Lane, Little River
43300 Little River-Airport Road Unit 115, Little River
$395,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ C1-11362 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Spacious and beautifully updated home in the sought-after 55+ community of The Woods, ideally located in the Little River sunbelt. This well-designed residence offers three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, including a private primary suite featuring an adjoining office or fitness room and a luxurious bathroom with a soaking tub.The light-filled, remodeled kitchen is a standout, complete with a 5-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, abundant cabinetry, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas--perfect for entertaining. The dining space features a propane fireplace and a large sliding door leading to the deck for easy indoor-outdoor living.Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage with ramp access to the home for added convenience. Enjoy comfort, privacy, and a peaceful setting in this welcoming community just minutes from the Mendocino Coast.

43300 Little River-Airport Road Unit 115, Little River
45180 Headlands Drive, Little River
$1,595,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ C1-11358 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Step back in time at this meticulously restored Victorian home, originally built in 1862 by master shipbuilder Thomas Petersen. Set above Van Damme Bay, the property offers striking whitewater views along the rugged coastline and rare direct trail access to the cove and beach below--an exceptional feature that invites effortless coastal walks, tidepool exploring, kayaking, and quiet moments by the water. From the front door, enjoy effortless access to the beach and nearby coastal trails--no car required. To the north, nearby trail access connects to the Headlands Trail and the Spring Ranch Coastal Preserve, offering additional opportunities to enjoy the Mendocino coast on foot. Blending historic character with modern comfort, the home features a kitchen within the first-floor turret, complete with an oversized granite island and modern appliances. The living room is finished with solid maple flooring and opens to a charming parlor that could serve as an additional sleeping area. The main level also includes a full bath, utility room, and laundry. A hand-milled wood staircase, crafted from the property's own cypress trees, leads to the second floor. The upstairs bath occupies the top level of the turret and includes dual sinks, cabinetry, granite countertops, a walk-in shower with beveled glass, Italian terrazzo tile, and wide ocean views. The spacious primary bedroom offers whitewater views from both the bed and private balcony, along with a walk-in closet and additional hidden closets. The second bedroom includes a cedar-lined closet, antique lighting fixtures, and an additional hidden closet. During restoration, most windows were replaced with Milgard tip-in windows for easy cleaning. The grounds include a year-round riparian stream fed by an artesian spring, fully drought-tolerant landscaping requiring no irrigation, and a detached two-car garage with unfinished casita space above. The garage structure also includes a functional bathroom and additional laundry facility. The home is heated by a modern, ultra-efficient hydronic fan-coil system. Previously operated as a successful vacation rental, the property generated approximately $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Sold furnished, excluding a few sentimental items.

45180 Headlands Drive, Little River
33100 Frog Pond Rd, Little River
$699,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 326030906 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
With its generous acreage, sunny interiors, guest apartment, and unmistakable personality, this Frog Pond home invites you to imagine, to play, and to shape it into whatever you wish. It's a place with stories already woven into its wallsand plenty of room for new ones to take root. Throughout the main house kitchen and baths, you'll find tilework unlike anything elsea vivid patchwork of colors and patterns left behind by a former owner with a wandering spirit and a generous imagination. This free‑spirited person poured his heart, soul, and entire crayon box into the kitchen counters, backsplashes, and bathroom surfaces. Some say the tiles brighten even on cloudy days; others insist the colors shift ever so slightly with the seasons, as if responding to the world outside. There's no denying the sense of whimsy they bring, as though the house itself remembers a more bohemian chapter of its life and is delighted to share it. The land around the home feels equally alivesunny, open, and full of possibility. Overgrown from years of nature's whims, the grounds have winding paths that lead past curious plantings and even a hidden pond that reveals itself only when you're close enough to hear the frogs announce your arrival. At the end of the trails, a large deck waits beneath the skyperfect for entertaining, stargazing, or simply listening to the evening settle in. The guest unit above the two car garage adds another layer of charm: a one‑bedroom retreat with kitchenette, loft, and bathideal for visitors, creative pursuits, or quiet escapes. Beneath the main house, a spacious basement area offers yet more potential, ready to become whatever your imagination suggests. There is even a hidden room to be found there. This is a home for someone who senses magic in unexpected places, who sees potential not just in what is, but in what could be. A home ready to welcome its next storyteller.

33100 Frog Pond Rd, Little River
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