10250 Nichols Ln, Mendocino, CA, 95460
About This Home
Tucked away at the end of a quiet country road, just minutes from Mendocino Village, this rare Nichols Lane property offers privacy, flexibility, and scale. With four separate homes, an art studio, and a pond set on a peaceful, private parcel. The layout naturally supports multiple uses: income-producing investment, family compound, multi-generational living, creative enclave, or homestead lifestyle. With several independent dwellings, there's room for extended family, caretakers, artists, or tenants, while still maintaining separation and privacy.The property has a well-established, lived-in character with opportunity for a new owner to update, re-imagine, or enjoy as currently configured. It's a blank canvas for someone with vision, an opportunity to create a legacy property, a shared retreat, or a long term investment in one of the coast's most desirable locations.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Inside
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- Workshop
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 3,453 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1194001400
- Zoning: RR
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2.62 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers None
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway Level
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
- Earthquake
- Wildfire
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Mendocino 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 | $5,051 | $60,612 |
| Home Insurance * | $285 | $3,420 |
| Property Taxes | $1,200 | $14,400 |
| Electricity | $740 | $8,885 |
| Total | $7,276 | $87,312 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $1,099,000 |
| 2026-01-23 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
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