1450 State Highway 20

5,009,400 / 115
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Just a stone's throw from the charming town of Willits, this private parcel presents a thrilling opportunity as the city expands its general plan. Originally owned by the esteemed Harwood family, influential ranchers in Mendocino and Humboldt counties, once a 700-acre ranch, prominently located along Highway 20, holds a rich history. After passing 560 acres onto family members, the remaining 115 acres were sold in 2020, and the property is now back on the market, enhanced by some recent improvements....Just a stone's throw from the charming town of Willits, this private parcel presents a thrilling opportunity as the city expands its general plan. Originally owned by the esteemed Harwood family, influential ranchers in Mendocino and Humboldt counties, once a 700-acre ranch, prominently located along Highway 20, holds a rich history. After passing 560 acres onto family members, the remaining 115 acres were sold in 2020, and the property is now back on the market, enhanced by some recent improvements. This remarkable land boasts two wells, a serene pond, a magnificent spring, and several miles of beautifully maintained interior roads. With a zoning of five acre parcels, there's ample potential for tree clearing and development. Numerous building sites are available, many offering breathtaking long-range views. Accessing this property is effortless, thanks to direct entry from Highway 20, ensuring your complete privacy as there are no additional easements. This is an exciting chance to create your dream oasis! For disclosure of to: https://app.disclosures.io/link/1450-California-20-of2dax7f
  1. Listed by Zach Carpenter • DRE #01722126 • Brokerage DRE #02027353 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 1450 State Highway 20

Zoning
5 acre minimum
Zoning Description
Farm/Ranch, Highway/Tourist Services, Single-Family, Split Possible
View Description
Forest/Woods, Mountains, Panoramic, Pasture, Ridge, Woods
Cross Street
Main Street
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 07:50 AM

Property Details for 1450 State Highway 20

StatusClosed
MLS #324081964
Days on Compass425
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential Acreage
Year Built-
Lot Size115.00 AC
CountyMendocino County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Zach Carpenter, DRE #01722126

Sold By W Real Estate, Steve Bowne, DRE #02191102

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Building Information for 1450 State Highway 20

Lot Size115.00 AC

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Property Information for 1450 State Highway 20

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Willits
  • Area Short Display: G0500
  • Directions to Property: Hwy 20 to property, 4x8 sign at turnout. Get gate combo from agent.
  • Area Long Display: Willits
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 038-130-93-00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5009400.0
  • Lot Features: Building Pad, Reservoir, Security Gate, Stream Seasonal
  • # of Lots: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Grazing
  • Buyer Financing: Cash (No Loan)
  • Picture Count: 22
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property's compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Lot Split Possible, Tentative Map Filed
Utilities
  • Electric: Electric Available
  • Sewer: Unknown, None
  • Water Source: Well Water Private
  • Utilities: DSL Available, Generator Permited, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Partial

Property History for 1450 State Highway 20

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Sold

REBAREIS #324081964

$825,000
Dec 11, 2025

Pending

REBAREIS #324081964

Dec 4, 2025

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #324081964

Sep 30, 2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$895,000
Jul 4, 2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$975,000
May 8, 2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$1,050,000
Oct 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #324081964

$1,249,000
Jul 20, 2024

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #322090237

Jul 20, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,299,000
Apr 20, 2023

Price Change

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,099,000
Oct 4, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #322090237

Oct 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,495,000
Oct 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #322090237

$1,495,000
Jun 7, 2022

Expired

REBAREIS #321058902

Jun 7, 2022

Expired

RESFAR #321058902

Jul 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321058902

$1,450,000
Jul 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #321058902

$1,450,000
Oct 23, 2020

Sold

REBAREIS #22023257

$950,000
Oct 15, 2020

Pending

REBAREIS #22023257

Sep 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #22023257

$885,000
Sep 8, 2020

Expired

REBAREIS #21923260

Sep 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21923260

$995,000
Jul 16, 2019

Expired

REBAREIS #21818613

Jul 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21818613

$995,000
Dec 31, 2017

Expired

REBAREIS #21619954

Aug 9, 2016

Price Change

REBAREIS #21619954

$1,675,000
Aug 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21619954

$1,299,000
Mar 26, 2007

Sold

RESFAR #20614139

$1,175,000
Oct 30, 2006

Pending

RESFAR #20614139

Oct 30, 2006

Withdrawn

RESFAR #307763

May 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20614139

$1,250,000
May 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #307763

$1,250,000
Oct 10, 1996

Sold

RESFAR #96001401

$200,000
Sep 12, 1996

Price Change

RESFAR #96001401

$214,000
Sep 12, 1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #96001401

$200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Sold

REBAREIS #324081964

$825,000
12/11/2025

Pending

REBAREIS #324081964

12/04/2025

Contingent - Show

REBAREIS #324081964

09/30/2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$895,000
07/04/2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$975,000
05/08/2025

Price Change

REBAREIS #324081964

$1,050,000
10/12/2024

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #324081964

$1,249,000
07/20/2024

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #322090237

07/20/2024

Temporarily Off Market

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,299,000
04/20/2023

Price Change

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,099,000
10/04/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #322090237

10/04/2022

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #322090237

$1,495,000
10/04/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #322090237

$1,495,000
06/07/2022

Expired

REBAREIS #321058902

06/07/2022

Expired

RESFAR #321058902

07/01/2021

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #321058902

$1,450,000
07/01/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #321058902

$1,450,000
10/23/2020

Sold

REBAREIS #22023257

$950,000
10/15/2020

Pending

REBAREIS #22023257

09/26/2020

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #22023257

$885,000
09/08/2020

Expired

REBAREIS #21923260

09/05/2019

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21923260

$995,000
07/16/2019

Expired

REBAREIS #21818613

07/17/2018

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21818613

$995,000
12/31/2017

Expired

REBAREIS #21619954

08/09/2016

Price Change

REBAREIS #21619954

$1,675,000
08/09/2016

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #21619954

$1,299,000
03/26/2007

Sold

RESFAR #20614139

$1,175,000
10/30/2006

Pending

RESFAR #20614139

10/30/2006

Withdrawn

RESFAR #307763

05/10/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20614139

$1,250,000
05/10/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #307763

$1,250,000
10/10/1996

Sold

RESFAR #96001401

$200,000
09/12/1996

Price Change

RESFAR #96001401

$214,000
09/12/1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #96001401

$200,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1450 State Highway 20

This home is within Willits Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brookside Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Blosser Lane Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Baechtel Grove Middle School
Public6 to 8

Willits High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Zach Carpenter, DRE #01722126

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