280 Vista Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026

280 Vista Rd
Whitethorn, CA 95589

Shelter Cove
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,476 sqft

$530,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
1% over list $525K
$359/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,244/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$530,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
1% over list $525K
$359/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,244/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 280 Vista Rd.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2008
Living Area
1,476 sqft
Price/Sqft
$359/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

A stand-out property offering superior-quality construction, ocean view, abundant parking & bonus spaces all situated on a larger flat lot. From Redwood siding outside to stained & heated concrete floors & redwood trim accents inside, this custom home really stands out! Inviting main level with an open floor plan w/ living area, dining, kitchen w/ island, large pantry, 1/2 bath, & access to attached 1-car garage/game room. French doors leading to private, landscaped patio & fenced yard with greenhouse. Beautiful wood floors on second level with Primary Bedroom w/ ocean view, full bath, & 2nd & 3rd bedroom or office w/ an ocean-view deck. Detached 28x16 pull-through garage finished & insulated, paved parking for 6+ cars, & full RV hook-ups! Adorable guest studio cabin w/ full bath, too! This home is currently a Vacation Rental, and most furnishings and appliances are included in the sale making this property easy-to-enjoy with everything included to settle in and call it home, or continue earning income from short-term rentals - or both! Located just a couple minutes up the hill from all Shelter Cove amenities including the airstrip, golf links, restaurants, coffee shops, boat launch for direct-ocean fishing, and of course - the legendary Black Sand Beaches... Shelter Cove is an epic, remote seaside community in the center of the longest undeveloped coastline in the country! Experience unmatched outdoor recreation on the Lost Coast, and find your landing spot in a small community built on adventure and independence along some of the most wild and rugged coastline in California - where massive forested mountains plunge into the Pacific Ocean.
280 Vista Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,476 sqft single-family home in Shelter Cove, built in 2008. It last sold for $530,000 on May 22, 2026 (1% above the $525,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $516,400, with a rent estimate of $2,251/month.

Home Details for 280 Vista Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Dryer Hookup,In Garage,Washer HookupWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Propane,RadiantHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French DoorsFlooring: Concrete, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Concrete, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean, Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: GreenhouseExterior: GardenFoundation: SlabGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Door Opener,Direct Access
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $525,000Price Per Sqft: $359/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Shelter Cove

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1476 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018.8 sqft

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 271893Water ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: 707-496-4045
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Summer Bashore, (707) 496-4045
TOP Properties
Bought with: Reya Bachmann, (707) 382-6216, TOP Properties
Source: HBMLS, MLS#271893

Price History for 280 Vista Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2026$530,000Sold
HBMLS #271893
04/14/2026$525,000PendingHBMLS #271893
03/30/2026$525,000Listed For SaleHBMLS #271893
04/14/2023$507,000Sold
HBMLS #263665
03/13/2023$539,000PendingBAREIS #323009735
02/15/2023$539,000PriceChange
HBMLS #263665
01/27/2023$500,000Listed For SaleN/A
01/07/2021$315,000Sold
N/A
08/16/2012$157,500Sold
N/A
11/10/2011$203,000Sold
N/A
03/02/2011$475,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/25/2011$475PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/08/2008$475,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/04/2005$56,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Whitethorn

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,143
Assessment$527,482
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 280 Vista Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
113 Spur Ct, Whitethorn, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$465,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,654
14 High Ct, Whitethorn, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$420,000
01/22/26
3
2
2,020
336 Nob Hill Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$450,000
04/29/26
2
2
1,694
9046 Shelter Cove Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,500
118 Seafoam Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,134
156 Shaker Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$685,000
06/05/26
3
2
2,332
341 Seafoam Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$540,000
09/03/25
2
3
2,040
199 Spring Road 166 Debbie Ln, Whitethorn, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$315,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,170
134 Sea View Rd, Whitethorn, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$430,000
01/02/26
2
2
1,450

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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Zhamkochyans
    "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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