Tucked away on over an acre along the desirable Joy Rd, this beautifully updated home combines modern comfort with serene surroundings. The kitchen features rich Cherrywood cabinets, a gas cooktop, a Bluetooth smart oven, and granite countertops, perfect for culinary creativity. Soaring cathedral ceilings and expansive windows fill the space with natural light, while a wood-burning fireplace and multi-zone radiant heat keep it cozy. With bamboo flooring throughout and stylish bathrooms with tile finishes and marble vanity tops, the attention to detail is clear. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious private deck, which features a wood-burning sauna and offers breathtaking views of the redwoods, creating the perfect spot for relaxation or outdoor gatherings in a peaceful, natural setting. The outdoor area includes raised garden beds with irrigation for gardening enthusiasts. This private retreat, just minutes from the town of Occidental, the coast, and all the beauty of West County, is perfect for a full-time residence, a peaceful getaway and is eligible to be operate as an income-generating short-term rental for a new buyer. A truly magical escape!
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
1.35 acresLot Size
$834Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jonathan Bruington•DRE #01981704• W Real Estate
•707-328-8261 (agent)
•jonathan@wrealestate.net (agent)
Listed by David Hargreaves•DRE #02076385• W Real Estate
•415-260-7814 (agent)
•david@bruingtonhargreaves.com (agent)
Bought with Jude Frates•DRE #02106806• Coldwell Banker Realty
Welcome home to coveted Joy Rd. On over an acre, this wonderful home boasts a beautiful kitchen with Cherrywood cabinets, gas cooktop, Bluetooth smart oven and granite counters. Zoom meetings can be had from corner built in workstation with fantastic redwood views. Cathedral ceilings with large windows bring in the light. Stay warm and cozy by your wood burning fireplace or multi-zone radiant heat. Bamboo flooring. New remodeled baths, tile, marble vanity tops, paint, carpet and metal roof. Front loading washer and dryer included. New sliders from both bedrooms to private deck and already wired and ready to add your hot tub. Possible sauna, office, storage on back deck. Tend to your garden with raised beds and irrigation. Private yet close to the town of Occidental, the coast and all things West County. Simply magical. Your full time or country escape awaits you.
BAREIS #21827500
Apr 30, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2019
Delisted
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Mar 21, 2019
Price Changed
*
Mar 2, 2019
Price Changed
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Jan 13, 2019
Price Changed
*
Oct 26, 2018
Listed
*
Public Records
Dec 31, 1996
Sold
$200,000
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1988
Sold
$50,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,617 (−9.1%)
$489,600 + $423,300
$912,900
2024
$11,683 (+4.5%)
$480,000 + $415,000
$895,000
2023
$11,181 (+1.9%)
$364,140 + $623,199
$987,339
2022
$10,969 (+183.7%)
$357,000 + $610,980
$967,980
2021
$3,867 (−1.1%)
$350,000 + $599,000
$949,000
2020
$3,911 (+8.0%)
$195,884 + $105,471
$301,355
2019
$3,620 (+1.4%)
$193,876 + $104,390
$298,266
2018
$3,569 (+6.8%)
$190,075 + $102,344
$292,419
2017
$3,343 (+5.3%)
$182,696 + $98,371
$281,067
2015
$3,176 (+1.9%)
$179,114 + $96,443
$275,557
2014
$3,116 (+0.1%)
$172,969 + $93,135
$266,104
2013
$3,113 (+0.6%)
$172,969 + $93,135
$266,104
2012
$3,094 (+1.8%)
$172,188 + $92,715
$264,903
2011
$3,040 (+1.0%)
$168,812 + $90,898
$259,710
2010
$3,010 (−0.5%)
$165,502 + $89,116
$254,618
2009
$3,026 (+1.6%)
$164,266 + $88,450
$252,716
2007
$2,980
$161,429 + $86,923
$248,352
Tax history for 2271 Joy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,617 (−9.1%)
$489,600 + $423,300
$912,900
2024
$11,683 (+4.5%)
$480,000 + $415,000
$895,000
2023
$11,181 (+1.9%)
$364,140 + $623,199
$987,339
2022
$10,969 (+183.7%)
$357,000 + $610,980
$967,980
2021
$3,867 (−1.1%)
$350,000 + $599,000
$949,000
2020
$3,911 (+8.0%)
$195,884 + $105,471
$301,355
2019
$3,620 (+1.4%)
$193,876 + $104,390
$298,266
2018
$3,569 (+6.8%)
$190,075 + $102,344
$292,419
2017
$3,343 (+5.3%)
$182,696 + $98,371
$281,067
2015
$3,176 (+1.9%)
$179,114 + $96,443
$275,557
2014
$3,116 (+0.1%)
$172,969 + $93,135
$266,104
2013
$3,113 (+0.6%)
$172,969 + $93,135
$266,104
2012
$3,094 (+1.8%)
$172,188 + $92,715
$264,903
2011
$3,040 (+1.0%)
$168,812 + $90,898
$259,710
2010
$3,010 (−0.5%)
$165,502 + $89,116
$254,618
2009
$3,026 (+1.6%)
$164,266 + $88,450
$252,716
2007
$2,980
$161,429 + $86,923
$248,352
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,004
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
073330035000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Jun 11, 2016 • Final
Building permit no plan check
Electrical
Jun 11, 2016 • Final
Building history record
Remodel and add an addition to a building.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: No Garage, Private, RV Access
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: MultiZone, Radiant Floor
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Flooring: Bamboo
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Island
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 58,806
Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
Sewer: Septic System
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Information
Area: Sebastopol
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,004
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Sonoma County
APN: 073330035000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harmony Elementary School
Public K-1 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter 2-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Analy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
14 hot days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Occidental, CA • 95465
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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$967,000 – $1.17M
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