Set along the Humboldt and Mendocino County line, the 3,206 ± acre South Fork Eel Ranch offers a compelling blend of scale, privacy, and natural beauty. Elevations range from 1,000 feet along the East Branch South Fork Eel River to 2,800-foot ridge lines, creating diverse terrain and sweeping views. Over 2.6 miles of South Fork Eel River frontage, nearly two miles of Tom Long Creek, along with several seasonal creeks, provide abundant, year-round water and anchor the ranch's rich landscape. Historically a premier hunting retreat, the property remains an exceptional recreational haven. Its varied habitat supports wild pig, turkey, blacktail deer, bear, and quail, while the river offers trout fishing opportunities. With plentiful water resources, including a multitude of wells, coupled with extensive acreage to explore, the ranch is well-suited for a private sporting estate, corporate/business retreat, or family getaway. Equally notable is the ranch's significant conservation potential. Its size, water resources, and intact ecosystems present opportunities for conservation. The ranch supports a strong inventory of merchantable Douglas-fir, complemented by moderate hardwood volumes across the property. The merchantable timber adds an income-producing component, making this property a rare combination of recreation, stewardship, and long-term investment value. Whether envisioned as a legacy holding, a conservation-minded investment, or a refined escape into Northern California's rugged landscape, the property presents a unique opportunity to steward a vast and unspoiled environment for generations to come - where privacy, ecological richness, and enduring value converge.
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$3,650Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Doren Morgan•DRE #01391989• California Outdoor Properties
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
TPZ
Timberland Production Zone
The Timberland Production or TPZ Zone is intended to provide standards and restrictions for the preservation of timberlands for growing and harvesting timber.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
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Housing-Mobile home park
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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5 days above 93° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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22 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Benbow, CA • 95542
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Redfin Estimate for 2010 Reed Mountain Rd
$6,476,661
$822K under list price of $7.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $950K.