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Ally Richardson

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Listed by Meg E Wilson Mendo Sotheby's International Realty

$ 2,995,000

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44900 Little Lake RD Mendocino, CA 95460

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,894 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,894 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,034

MLS Listing ID 326000811

Style Victorian,Vintage

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1855

Lot Size 1.200 Acres

Acres 1.2

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Perched above Friendship Park on the high side of Mendocino Village, the historic Spencer Hills House has quietly presided over the coastal landscape since 1855. One of the village's most distinguished Victorian residences, the home sits on a remarkable 1.2-acre parcel, an uncommon expanse within the historic district, with layered views across village rooftops, classic water towers, the mouth of Big River, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Recognized by fans around the world as the home of Cabot Cove's beloved physician, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, the property appeared in the iconic television series Murder, She Wrote. For admirers of the long-running show, the residence remains a familiar part of Mendocino's cinematic identity and adds a memorable cultural chapter to its long history. Architecturally, Spencer Hills House reflects the craftsmanship of early Mendocino builders. Distinctive custom milled trim unique to the residence highlights the artistry of the period. Interior ceiling heights are notably generous for a Victorian of this vintage, creating spaces that feel open and welcoming. Expansive windows capture changing coastal light and illuminate wide plank wood floors and preserved period details that lend warmth and authenticity throughout the interiors. The home has benefited from significant recent upgrades and repairs completed with exceptional attention to quality and detail. These improvements enhance comfort, performance, and longevity while remaining harmonious with the home's historic character and architectural fabric. Outdoor living unfolds across the property's expansive grounds. A generous deck provides an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining above the village, framed by coastal cypress and distant ocean horizons. A thoughtfully designed bocce court set in surrounding flagstone offers a relaxed gathering space well suited to Mendocino's coastal lifestyle. A two car garage provides everyday practicality with cedar lined storage, wine space, and EV wiring. A separate non historic barn on the northwest corner of the parcel comes with approved plans and permits to bring it into compliance, offering future flexibility consistent with Mendocino Historic Review Board standards. From the front door, Mendocino Village is just moments away, with galleries, restaurants, cafs, and coastal trails easily reached on foot. Spencer Hills House represents a rare opportunity to own one of Mendocino's landmark residences.

Location

State CA

County Mendocino

Area Coastal Mendocino

Rooms

Dining Room Formal Room

Kitchen Kitchen Island, Stone Counters

Interior

Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Propane, Propane Stove

Cooling None

Flooring Stone, Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Double Sided, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning

Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator

Laundry Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced, Partial, Wood

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane Tank Leased

Waterfront Description Private,Cistern,Well

View Downtown, Garden/Greenbelt, Ocean, Water

Roof Type Composition

Porch Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio

Total Parking Spaces 5

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Court, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Private, Cistern, Well

Architectural Style Victorian, Vintage

Level or Stories 2

Schools

School District Mendocino

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Senior Community No

Tax ID 1191402400

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

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44900 Little Lake RD Mendocino, CA 95460

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