Are yards well-kept in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say parking is easy

Is Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's quiet

Is Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are there community events in Shelter Cove, Whitethorn, CA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1161 Upper Pacific Dr
Whitethorn, CA 95589

Shelter Cove

(on 1 acre)

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

1 acre

About this House

A prime acre of property in the center of Shelter Cove airport, golf course, and retail district, this commercially zoned slice of heaven offers a rare opportunity to build the business of your dreams with public access and visibility, gorgeous ocean, airport, and golf course views and a well integrated location in the heart of the Shelter Cove community. In addition, a complete portfolio of comprehensive plans and permits, costing over $40,000 and requiring almost 3 years of work has been completed. Architectural site plans, a coastal commission permit, and even the FAA Cal Trans Aeronautical approvals are all included and up to date. Permits are ready to pull with minor revisions to plans due to recent changes in code.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity. All paperwork, plans, and reports are available to review. Let us show you more about this very rare, well documented, and attractively located property. Financing terms may be available.

Neighborhood Description

www.sheltercoveca.info
Wikipedia:
Shelter Cove is a census-designated place[3] in Humboldt County, California.[2] It lies at an elevation of 138 feet (42 m).[2] Shelter Cove is on California's Lost Coast where the King Range meets the Pacific Ocean. A 9-hole golf course surrounds the one-runway Shelter Cove Airport at the center of Shelter Cove's commercial district. Utilities are provided by the Humboldt County Resort Improvement District #1 and boating access to the sea is managed by the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation & Conservation District. The population was 693 at the 2010 census.

Shelter Cove shares a ZIP code (95589) with the hamlet of Whitethorn, California, located to the southeast. The community is inside area code 707. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is about 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Shelter Cove on the coast. There are also state parks such as Black Sands Beach, Mal Coombs Park, Seal Rock Picnic Area and Abalone Point. Much of the land around Shelter Cove belongs to the Kings Range National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The nearest supermarket and other amenities not available in Shelter Cove are in the towns of Redway and Garberville in the U.S. 101 corridor, about 20 miles (32 km)of winding county roads to the east.

1161 Upper Pacific Dr, Whitethorn, CA 95589 is a lot/land in Shelter Cove. It last sold for $10,000 on Jun 12, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,717/month.

Home Details for 1161 Upper Pacific Dr

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 acre

Price History for 1161 Upper Pacific Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/12/2019	$10,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/12/2019 Contract Date 06/05/2019 County Transfer Tax $0 Total Transfer Tax $0
11/29/2016	$55,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/29/2016 Contract Date 09/19/2016 County Transfer Tax $61 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/04/2015	$10,000	Sold	HBMLS #239256
Recording Date 05/04/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Whitethorn

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$590
Assessment	$24,539

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1161 Upper Pacific Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
19 Spur Ct, Whitethorn, CA	0.24	Lot/Land	$8,100	06/18/26	-	-
112 Seafoam Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.15	Lot/Land	$29,400	04/14/26	-	-
174 Sea View Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.03	Lot/Land	$49,000	09/24/25	-	-
84 Spur Ct, Whitethorn, CA	0.26	Lot/Land	$19,000	04/21/26	-	-
560 Upper Pacific Dr, Whitethorn, CA	0.49	Lot/Land	$8,000	03/27/26	-	-
48 Cinch Ct, Whitethorn, CA	0.43	Lot/Land	$15,000	04/24/26	-	-
686 Redwood Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.46	Lot/Land	$28,000	12/15/25	-	-
215 Parkview Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.37	Lot/Land	$16,500	08/04/25	-	-
1368 Upper Pacific Dr, Whitethorn, CA	0.21	Lot/Land	$33,000	08/17/25	-	-
32 Sea Crest Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.44	Lot/Land	$18,500	03/27/26	-	-

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $390,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,872 sqft
208 Seaview Point,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
174 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
1169 Upper Pacific Dr,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
Est. $395,800
2 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
248 Seaview Point,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
144 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
JAN 2, 2026
$430,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,450 sqft
134 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
Est. $414,600
2 bd
3 ba
1,618 sqft
124 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
Est. $369,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,148 sqft
5 Seafoam Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
$65,000
134 Spruce Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
113 Seaview Point,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
$479,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,148 sqft
104 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
101 Sea View Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589

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Neighborhood Overview

Shelter Cove

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What Locals Say about Shelter Cove

At least 2 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say car is needed
75 % Say neighbors are friendly
75 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say people would walk alone at night
33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say there's holiday spirit
25 % Say there are community events

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Zhamkochyans
Visitor
7y ago
"it has a beautiful coast, rocky and dramatic. It's perfect for fishing and I see a lot of fishers getting an abundance of fish. there is also black sands beach, which has hiking and walking area. very relaxing and truly a lost coast. "
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