494 S Whipple St

1,600 Sq. Ft.
$403 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$403
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautifully modernized, single-level beach house perfectly blends modern upgrades with classic coastal charm. As you step onto the front deck, you'll be greeted by stunning west coast views. The living room is a cozy retreat, featuring a Rinnai Propane wood stove and a large picture window overlooking the sunny front deck. The heart of this home is the kitchen, offering ample countertops and views of the fully fenced backyard. The lower dining room, with its large slider door, seamlessly connects...This beautifully modernized, single-level beach house perfectly blends modern upgrades with classic coastal charm. As you step onto the front deck, you'll be greeted by stunning west coast views. The living room is a cozy retreat, featuring a Rinnai Propane wood stove and a large picture window overlooking the sunny front deck. The heart of this home is the kitchen, offering ample countertops and views of the fully fenced backyard. The lower dining room, with its large slider door, seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. One of the most appealing features is the newly added primary bedroom, boasting a private entrance with a closet, vaulted ceilings, a spacious second walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with custom tile floors and a shower. With a growing preference for single-story residences, this property perfectly meets that demand. The spacious and private backyard is ideal for both entertaining and gardening, while the securely fenced front yard provides privacy and a safe haven for pets. Additionally, the property offers ample storage with a two-car garage with laundry center and an adjoining utility room. This home also includes a full-service Generac 16kw whole-house generator with auto-start, and a custom-built storage shed. Located just minutes from downtown and the beach, this home merges coastal charm with functional modern amenities.
  1. Listed by Shelly Reed • DRE #01451243 • Brokerage DRE #01795950 • W Real Estate • 707-303-5882

Property Details for 494 South Whipple Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
6
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 02/14/2026 05:20 AM

Property Details for 494 South Whipple Street

StatusActive
MLS #LC26026965
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,060 SF
CountyMendocino County

Location

Listing Courtesy of W Real Estate, Shelly Reed, DRE #01451243
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Building Information for 494 South Whipple Street

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,060 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,426 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,144

Property Taxes

$282

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 494 South Whipple Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Census Tract: 105.00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 11
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Watersports, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Propane Range
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Propane Range
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub, Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Propane
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Ductless, Propane
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heating: Ductless, Propane
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Front Deck
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Updated/Remodeled
  • Waterfront Features: Fishing in Community, Marina in Community
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers Manual
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 4
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Side
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 494 South Whipple Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LC26026965

$645,000
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LC26026965MR

$645,000
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LC26026965

$645,000
Dec 11, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #LC25183629

Dec 10, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #LC25183629

$645,000
Dec 10, 2025

Expired

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$645,000
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #LC25183629

$645,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$659,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$649,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
Aug 12, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$659,000
Aug 12, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
Aug 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$649,000
Aug 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
Aug 17, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
Aug 17, 2024

Sold

CLAW #C1-10650MR

Aug 17, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
Aug 12, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538929384

$635,000

+12.3% / yr

Aug 1, 2024

Pending

SDMLS #C1-10650

Aug 1, 2024

Pending

CLAW #C1-10650MR

Jul 7, 2024

Contingent - Show

CRMLS #C1-10650

Jul 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #C1-10650MR

$635,000
Jul 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
Jul 2, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #C1-10650

Jun 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
Dec 4, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #C0-24165

$205,000
Dec 4, 2014

Sold

CLAW #C0-24165MR

$205,000
Nov 21, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483841806

$205,000

+3.5% / yr

Sep 15, 2014

Pending

CLAW #C0-24165MR

Nov 22, 2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #C0-24165MR

$279,000
Nov 22, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #C0-24165

$279,000
Jul 20, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75097942

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LC26026965

$645,000
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LC26026965MR

$645,000
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LC26026965

$645,000
12/11/2025

Expired

CRMLS #LC25183629

12/10/2025

Expired

SDMLS #LC25183629

$645,000
12/10/2025

Expired

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$645,000
09/25/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #LC25183629

$645,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$659,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$649,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
08/12/2025

Price Change

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$659,000
08/12/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #LC25183629

$659,000
08/12/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LC25183629MR

$649,000
08/12/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #LC25183629

$649,000
08/17/2024

Sold

CRMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
08/17/2024

Sold

CLAW #C1-10650MR

08/17/2024

Sold

SDMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
08/12/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538929384

$635,000

+12.3% / yr

08/01/2024

Pending

SDMLS #C1-10650

08/01/2024

Pending

CLAW #C1-10650MR

07/07/2024

Contingent - Show

CRMLS #C1-10650

07/05/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #C1-10650MR

$635,000
07/03/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
07/02/2024

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #C1-10650

06/24/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #C1-10650

$635,000
12/04/2014

Sold

CRMLS #C0-24165

$205,000
12/04/2014

Sold

CLAW #C0-24165MR

$205,000
11/21/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483841806

$205,000

+3.5% / yr

09/15/2014

Pending

CLAW #C0-24165MR

11/22/2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #C0-24165MR

$279,000
11/22/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #C0-24165

$279,000
07/20/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #75097942

$130,000

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

Public Records for 494 South Whipple Street

Taxable ValueLand$135,000Additions$500,000Total$635,000
Tax Record2024$3,389 ($282 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,060 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMENDOCINOAPN018-053-11-00

Schools near 494 South Whipple Street

This home is within Fort Bragg Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Redwood Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Shelter Cove School
Public4 to 8

Fort Bragg High School
Public9 to 12

Noyo High (Continuation) 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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494 South Whipple Street is a single family home for sale in Fort Bragg, CA 95437. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by W Real Estate, it's currently listed at $645,000. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last sold on August 17, 2024. This listing's school district is Fort Bragg Unified School District. Nearby schools include Redwood Elementary School, Shelter Cove School and Fort Bragg High School. 494 South Whipple Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,600 sqft single family home built in 1966.

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Listing Courtesy of W Real Estate, Shelly Reed, DRE #01451243

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