16400 S Highway 1 Highway

An unparalleled opportunity for coastal stewardship, Alder Creek Ranch comprises 266 acres in Mendocino County featuring a private road descending directly from ocean bluffs to a secluded beach. Completely unencumbered by conservation easements and enrolled in the Williamson Act across six parcels, the property is a prime candidate for an ecologically minded buyer seeking generational privacy and the tax benefits of a future, tailored easement. The estate includes a 2,200 sq. ft. custom main residence with 16-foot vaulted ceilings, Oregon Red Alder cabinetry, and sweeping Pacific views, plus a historic early-1900s three-bedroom caretaker's home and working barns. Supported by reliable spring water and riparian rights on Alder Creek, the ranch seamlessly blends ecological value with exclusive recreation, including seasonal steelhead angling and world-class beachfront horseback riding. Located minutes from Point Arena and Little River Airport, this is a rare chance to privately own and protect a magnificent stretch of the California coast.

Days on Market

7 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

List Price

$7,300,000

On Market Date

Oct 18, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Area

Manchester

Zip Code

95459

MLS ID

326087989

APN

1321800100

Year Built

Unavailable

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

BAREIS

Origin MLS System

Bed

3

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

10

Attached, Covered

SQ FT

2,200

SQ FT Source

Owner

Lot SQ FT

11,586,960.0

Lot Acres

266.0 Acres

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Disclosures

Offer As Is

Fire Place

Brick

Heating

Propane, Wood Stove

Laundry

Other

Main Level

Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

None

Fee

$0

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