5-Acre Prime Retreat & Investment Parcel | Anderson Valley, CA

5-Acre Prime Retreat & Investment Parcel | Anderson Valley, CA Unplug, build, or invest in the heart of Mendocino County’s famed wine and timber country. Located just off the iconic Highway 128 corridor in the Philo Rural Corridor, this sprawling 5-acre property blends pristine natural beauty with immense versatility. Featuring serene forest scenery and idyllic valley microclimates, it’s the perfect blank canvas for a private off-grid sanctuary, a custom estate with an ADU, or a boutique agricultural project. Property Overview Feature Details Parcel Size 5.00± Acres (~217,800 Sq. Ft.) APN 026-292-13-00 County / State Mendocino County, California Subdivision / Region Anderson Valley / Philo Rural Corridor Jurisdiction Inland (Outside Strict Coastal Zone Commission) Terrain / Microclimate Forested, valley views, temperate coastal-inland climate GPS Coordinates 39.1242, -123.47445 Zoning & Land Use Potential Zoning Designation: TP 160 / Rural Residential / Resource Conservation (Mendocino County) Primary Permitted Uses: • Single-Family Residence: Build your dream custom primary or second home. • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) / Junior ADU: Generate rental income or host guests (subject to standard county plot plan and setback approvals). • Agriculture & Conservation: Ideal for small-scale vineyards, orchards, forestry, or open-space preservation. Conditional & Secondary Uses: • Agricultural structures (barns, greenhouses, equipment storage). • Home occupations and cottage industries. Utilities & Site Infrastructure • Water: Off-grid rural standard. Requires a private groundwater well. (Neighboring parcels utilize reliable depth wells). • Sewer / Wastewater: Requires an engineered private septic system. Standard percolation testing is required prior to building permit approval. • Electricity: Main PG&E power lines run along the regional corridor, or opt for a modern off-grid solar system with battery storage. • Telecom & Internet: Excellent candidate for high-speed satellite internet (Starlink, HughesNet) and cellular coverage. Location, Access & Nearby Amenities Access: Conveniently accessed via Highway 128 turning onto local secondary connectors (Nash Mill Rd / Big Meadow Rd vicinity). Access consists of paved county roads transitioning to maintained gravel private access roads. Proximity & Transport: • ?? Philo & Boonville (5–12 Mins): Local markets, artisan bakeries, post offices, and world-class tasting rooms. • ??? Ukiah (35–45 Mins): Regional hub with major retailers (Costco, Safeway, Home Depot), hospitals, and dining. • ?? Airports: o Boonville Airport (D83) – General Aviation: 15 mins o Ukiah Regional Airport (UKI): 40 mins o Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS): 1 hr 15 mins o SFO / Oakland International Airports: 2.5 hrs Market Context & Comparable Sales Based on recent market activity for 5–10 acre parcels in the surrounding Philo, Boonville, and Navarro micro-markets: [Raw/Unimproved Range] ------> $135,000 to $180,000 ($27k–$36k/acre) [Semi-Improved Range] -------> $220,000 to $280,000+ (With driveway, pad, or utility access) Recent Market Benchmarks: • Philo / Nash Mill Area (5.00 Acres, Raw): Sold for $165,000 ($33,000/acre) • Navarro / Philo Area (10.40 Acres, Secluded): Sold for $225,000 ($21,634/acre) • Anderson Valley Corridor (10.01 Acres, Wooded): Sold for $150,000 ($14,985/acre) Ready to Explore or Make an Offer?