Manchester CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

A view of the Point Arena lighthouse awaits you on this unique, quiet country property in Manchester, 3 hours north of the Bay Area. Built in 1936, the 2 bedroom, 1 bath home was extensively remodeled in 1992. Improvements included a new foundation & expanded kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & a Wolf Stove. The standing room basement contains wine racks, hookups for washer/dryer & storage space. Just outside the house, a concrete pad is wired with 220V for whatever size hot tub you desire. Despite the good bones, there is sweat equity to be had here. Once restored, the wraparound deck off the kitchen will again offer expansive views that include the lighthouse.The land tells a story. Once home to garden beds, fruit trees, & even geese, the grounds are now naturally reclaiming their space with sweet peas & trumpet flowers. There is plenty of opportunity for gardening, outdoor living, & reconnecting with the land.Located within the Coastal Zone, the property may also offer intriguing possibilities for future improvements. The footprint of the former barn adjacent to the home could potentially provide inspiration for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or other permitted use. Buyers should verify all zoning, Coastal Zone regulations, building requirements, and development potential with the appropriate agencies.Half a mile away, Manchester has S&B Market, which is one of the best hardware stores on the coast as well as being chock full of organic groceries & sundries. Ten minutes to the south, Point Arena provides quality entertainment & multiple dining options along with a Community Owned Market. Along the way, the 115-foot-high Point Arena Lighthouse has tours & views from the westernmost point of CA. The nearby Stornetta Lands Preserve offers miles of easy coastal paths & stunning ocean vistas. Nearby Ross Ranch leads horseback rides along stretches of sandy Manchester beach. Twenty minutes north, the town of Elk has the acclaimed Michelin star Harbor House Restaurant, & a market, along with an art gallery, local history museum, & trails down to the sheltered beach.This isn't simply a house on acreage, it is an opportunity to slow down, restore, garden, create, & make the property your own.With lighthouse views, a rich history, coastal access, & room for sweat equity, this distinctive Manchester property offers an authentic slice of the southern Mendocino Coast.

Set on the historic site of Manchester's early 20th-century creamery, once a cornerstone of the area's coastal dairy industry, this exceptional property blends rich heritage with modern coastal living. The light filled main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with an open floor plan and a well-designed kitchen ideal for cooking and gathering, offering a move in ready interior. Abundant natural light and expansive decks showcase pastoral ocean views. The property spans over 7 acres and includes the original creamery building, approximately 6,000 square feet, currently rented as artist studios, along with a separate one bedroom, one bath living space with a full kitchen. A rare offering that seamlessly combines history, versatility, and the beauty of the Mendocino Coast.

Hidden Among the Redwoods. Minutes from the Pacific. There are places you visit... and there are places that help you breathe again. Nestled on approximately 7 private acres beneath a canopy of towering redwoods, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the kind of peace that's becoming harder to find. Wake each morning to birdsong instead of traffic, enjoy coffee surrounded by nature, and spend your afternoons exploring nearby beaches, coastal trails, and the rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast - all just minutes away. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully updated interior featuring an open living space, a spacious kitchen, modern finishes, and comfortable bedrooms designed for everyday living or the perfect weekend escape. Large windows invite the outdoors in, creating a seamless connection between home and nature. Whether you're dreaming of a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or your own private retreat, this property offers the space, serenity, and lifestyle that make Mendocino County so special. Come experience the quiet. Stay for the lifestyle.

Escape to the rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast with this turn key 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in sought after Irish Beach. This property offers a rare investment opportunity or the perfect vacation getaway. Enjoy private access to one of the longest sandy beaches on the South Coast, just minutes from your front door. The flexible layout includes a converted game room in the garage, enhancing guest appeal and family fun! Adjacent to the home, Pomo Park offers a picturesque pond, picnic tables, and a wood-fired pizza oven perfect for gatherings with friends and Family. With strong demand for short term rentals in this area, this home offers both a coastal getaway and income opportunity.

Welcome to the Brush Creek Ranch. Steeped in history, the ranch harkens back to a time when glass doorknobs, iceboxes and clawfoot tubs were the modern touches of the time and there were no strangers to hard work and determination. With approximately .4+- miles of Brush Creek frontage and sprawling across more than 120+- acres of lush pasture and rolling coastal plateaus, the property offers a natural experience like no other. The quaint 1 bedroom, 1 bath Ranch Cottage Home offers the opportunity to reside while you build your dream home on the grassy knobs overlooking Manchester and the Point Arena Light House. Brush Creek Ranch was settled in the 1840's and served as the site for a one-room school house built for the owners daughter and local children. As progress marched forward, much of the ranch was converted from timber production to grazing and grain production in the 1800's. In the 1900's it was the home of a Grade B Dairy and timberlands. The 2000's gave way to its use as a horse farm and private wildlife preserve. The home orchard contains several apple trees brought to the area by Luther Burbank and hosts a rare specimen of red peach. While time has marched on, nothing has been forgotten. This is truly a historical property like no other.