480 Taplin Road, Saint Helena, CA, 94574
About This Home
Set on approximately 14 acres near Joseph Phelps Winery, 480 Taplin Road is a Cape Cod-inspired estate designed for entertaining and multi-generational living. The main residence, detached carriage and pool houses provide 7,900 sq ft of conditioned space surrounding a heritage black oak. Interiors showcase wide‑plank floors, a sunken living room with fireplace, formal dining room, a chef's kitchen with marble counters, Thermador range and Sub‑Zero appliances, and a primary suite with dual closets and spa bath. A residential elevator serves all levels, including a 4,700‑bottle wine cellar, and an upstairs bonus room with an en suite guest room and two offices (one currently staged as a bedroom). The carriage house offers two en‑suite bedrooms and a kitchenette; the pool pavilion features a full kitchen, changing room, outdoor shower, and half bath beside a heated infinity‑edge pool and spa. Fruit trees, gardens, multiple terraces, bocce court, solar, two wells and extensive infrastructure complete the offering. This is a Napa Valley retreat that gracefully balances comfort, elegance and resort‑style amenities, just eight minutes from downtown St. Helena.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Gas Cooktop,Microwave,Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Ground Floor,Inside Room
Basement
- Basement: Finished
Bathroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Elevator,Formal Entry,Storage
- Flooring: Stone,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Outside,Master Bedroom,Wood Burning,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,MultiZone
- Cooling features: Central Air,MultiZone
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,900
- Total interior livable area: 7,900 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area,Butlers Pantry,Island w/Sink,Marble Counter
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Features: Bidet,Double Vanity,Shower Stall(s),Sitting Area,Tub
Master Bedroom
- Features: Outside Access,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet 2+
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 025070059000
- Special condition: Offer As Is
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground,Pool Cover
- Exterior features: Built-In Barbeque
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Entry Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills,Vineyard,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 14.03 Acres
- Features: Landscaped,Landscape Front,Private,Irregular Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached,Guest,Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Napa County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $60,678 | $728,136 |
| Home Insurance * | $2,938 | $35,256 |
| Property Taxes | $10,511 | $126,132 |
| Electricity | $1,694 | $20,328 |
| Total | $75,821 | $909,852 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000 |
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