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

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OFF MARKET

79 Ridge Rd
Whitethorn, CA 95589

Shelter Cove

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,325 sqft

$498,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 14, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,038/mo*

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$498,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 14, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,038/mo*

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3 Beds

2 Baths

2,325 sqft

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
Shop & Eat

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Description

Indulge in the charm of a 2,300 sq ft, 2/3 bedroom White Cedar log cabin, meticulously crafted by a local engineer and recently renovated. Revel in the brilliance of wood floors, a rock inlay fireplace, and an open floor plan. Bonus space above the garage offers additional potential living area. Bask in a wonderful ocean view from a location above the tsunami zone, yet just minutes from the ocean, golf course, landing strip, restaurants, and a general store. Call now for an exclusive video tour!

79 Ridge Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,325 sqft single-family home in Shelter Cove, built in 2001. It last sold for $500,000 on Aug 2, 2024 (4% below the $519,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $498,500, with a rent estimate of $2,690/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Porch, Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 79 Ridge Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range Hood, Free-Standing Refrigerator, CooktopLaundry: Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Three Or MoreFloors: Wood
View Has a ViewView: Ocean, Trees/Woods

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck, Patio, PorchFencing: PartialFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Storage
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Paved

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2001
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building Not a New Construction

Price & Status
Price List Price: $519,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: WhitethornCommunity: Shelter Cove Sub #42
School Information Elementary School: WhitethornJr High / Middle School: MirandaHigh School: South Fork

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2325 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 266017Water ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: 707-601-8291

Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago

Listed by Marcus Schaible, (707) 601-8291

Emerald Realty

Bought with: Reya Bachmann, (707) 382-6216, TOP Properties

Source: HBMLS, MLS#266017

Price History for 79 Ridge Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/02/2024	$500,000	Sold	HBMLS #266017
Recording Date 08/02/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/02/2024	$519,000	PriceChange	HBMLS #266017
Price Change $10,000 (-2%)
03/20/2024	$529,000	PriceChange	HBMLS #266017
Price Change $10,000 (-2%)
02/07/2024	$539,000	Listed For Sale	HBMLS #266017

11/12/2023		ListingRemoved	HBMLS #264203

08/03/2023	$544,900	PriceChange	HBMLS #264203
Price Change $14,100 (-3%)
05/13/2023	$559,000	Listed For Sale	HBMLS #264203

04/28/2021	$439,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/28/2021 Contract Date 04/20/2021 County Transfer Tax $5 Total Transfer Tax $5
01/15/2021	$439,000	ListingRemoved	CRMLS #OC21007158

01/13/2021	$439,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/28/2020	$261,100	Sold	HBMLS #257014
Recording Date 09/28/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/15/2020	$289,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $81,000 (39%)
08/08/2020	$208,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $81,000 (-28%)
08/06/2020	$289,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $89,000 (45%)
07/30/2020	$200,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $89,000 (-31%)
07/27/2020	$289,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/03/2020	$283,860	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/03/2020 Contract Date 01/28/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/15/2019	$365,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/02/2019	$395,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/28/2019	$395,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-1%)
02/11/2019	$399,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $20,000 (-5%)
10/06/2018	$419,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $25,000 (-6%)
08/15/2018	$444,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $12,000 (-3%)
05/12/2018	$456,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

03/14/2018	$456,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/15/2017	$456,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/25/1997	$15,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/25/1997 Contract Date 04/07/1997 County Transfer Tax $17 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Whitethorn

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$5,840
Assessment	$500,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 79 Ridge Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
113 Spur Ct, Whitethorn, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$465,000	08/08/25	3	2	1,654
280 Vista Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$530,000	05/22/26	3	2	1,476
199 Spring Road 166 Debbie Ln, Whitethorn, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$315,000	06/30/26	2	2	1,170
156 Shaker Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$685,000	06/05/26	3	2	2,332
758 Beach Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$505,000	05/18/26	3	3	2,056
737 Beach Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$551,000	09/17/25	3	3	2,023
472 Beach Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$435,000	06/29/26	3	3	1,620
14 High Ct, Whitethorn, CA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$420,000	01/22/26	3	2	2,020
154 Beach Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.02	Single-Family Home	$170,000	10/24/25	2	1	1,144
336 Nob Hill Rd, Whitethorn, CA	0.58	Single-Family Home	$450,000	04/29/26	2	2	1,694

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OFF MARKET
57 Ridge Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
OCT 24, 2025
$170,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,144 sqft
154 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
SEP 24, 2025
$38,000
5 Spring Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
Est. $361,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,080 sqft
129 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
0.3 ACRES
$320,000
2 bd
2 ba
2,200 sqft
111 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
202 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
$18,500
35 Debbie Ln,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
OFF MARKET
28 Debbie Ln,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
$38,500
56 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
FOR SALE
$19,900
63 Spring Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
NOV 11, 2025
$9,000
211 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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"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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Homes for sale near 79 Ridge Rd

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0.3 ACRES
$320,000
2 bd
2 ba
2,200 sqft
111 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
$379,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,875 sqft
77 Hickory Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
0.51 ACRES
$498,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
663 Redwood Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
0.31 ACRES
$229,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,300 sqft
125 Eileen Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
$379,000
2 bd
3 ba
1,456 sqft
21 Nob Hill Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
$545,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,280 sqft
94 Sea Crest Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
0.43 ACRES
$759,000
2 bd
3 ba
2,250 sqft
443 Humboldt Loop Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
7405 ACRES
$699,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,823 sqft
520 Redwood Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
0.32 ACRES
$99,900
2 bd
2 ba
1,536 sqft
261 Parsons Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
$410,000
1 bd
2 ba
1,168 sqft
950 Spring Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
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Off Market Homes Near 79 Ridge Rd

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SOLD
JUN 30, 2026
$385,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,274 sqft
436 Seafoam Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
JUN 30, 2026
$315,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,170 sqft
199 Spring Road 166 Debbie Ln,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
JUN 29, 2026
$435,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,620 sqft
472 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
JUN 5, 2026
$685,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,332 sqft
156 Shaker Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
$553,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,354 sqft
145 Cove View Dr,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
$530,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,476 sqft
280 Vista Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 18, 2026
$505,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,056 sqft
758 Beach Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 6, 2026
$375,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,508 sqft
199 Parsons Rd,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
MAY 4, 2026
$365,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
19 Haven Ct,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
SOLD
APR 29, 2026
$485,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
5 Clam Ct,
Whitethorn, CA 95589
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79 Ridge Rd
Whitethorn, CA 95589

$498,500

$498,500

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