Inspired by the architecture of the Edwardian era, this historic beauty was built in 1905 by the MacKinder family and later became the home of Starr Baldwin, past publisher of the St. Helena Star. It holds a prominent place among the grand residences on the notable first block of Spring Mountain Road, just moments from downtown on St. Helena's coveted west side. The classic white shiplap exterior and generous wrap-around front porch sit gracefully beyond an expansive front yard and welcoming landscape. From the street, the home conveys the quiet presence and proportion characteristic of its era. Inside, the 3,506 sq. ft. residence offers the spacious public rooms, refined architectural detail, and tall, well-placed windows one expects of a distinguished early 20th-century home. High ceilings, original millwork, and oak and fir floors reflect the craftsmanship of the period. The four-bedroom layout includes a formal entry, an elegant double parlor with wood-burning fireplace, and a formal dining room with original built-in buffet. A light-filled breakfast room/den and a bright kitchen with white cabinetry overlook the gardens and pool. The four upstairs bedrooms retain their historic detailing and generous proportions Below, an old-fashioned basement includes a temperature-controlled wine cellar, adding both character and function. A detached 685 sq. ft. ADU, converted from a former barn, provides two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and flexible lounge spacewell suited for guests, extended family, or a private office. Outdoors, a broad and sunny back porch opens to a heated pool with integral spa and safety cover, surrounded by established landscaping. Boxwood hedges, crepe myrtle trees, and mature plantings frame the property, creating privacy and a garden setting that complements the home's historic architecture. Substantial in scale yet comfortable in feel, this offering is a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of St. Helena's architectural heritage in one of Napa Valley's most desirable residential neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$1,032Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Cyd Greer•DRE #01390876• Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
•707-963-1152 (agent)
•cgreer@cbnapavalley.com (agent)
Bought with Josh Dempsey•DRE #01297595• Vanguard Properties
Est. $4,339 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1651 Spring Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326011863
Oct 13, 2026
Sold
$4,325,000
$1,032/sq ft
Oct 8, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 25, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 9, 2026
Listed
$4,950,000
$1,181/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$3,200,000
$764/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$700,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 1985
Sold
$365,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$38,461 (−6.0%)
$1,131,681 + $2,492,929
$3,624,610
2025
$40,914 (+10.5%)
$1,131,681 + $2,492,929
$3,624,610
2024
$37,017 (+1.8%)
$1,109,492 + $2,444,049
$3,553,541
2023
$36,366 (+6.0%)
$1,087,738 + $2,391,727
$3,479,465
2022
$34,319 (+1.3%)
$1,066,410 + $2,326,570
$3,392,980
2021
$33,874 (+204.4%)
$1,045,500 + $2,218,500
$3,264,000
2020
$11,127 (+2.5%)
$1,025,000 + $2,175,000
$3,200,000
2019
$10,860 (+1.7%)
$346,318 + $700,803
$1,047,121
2018
$10,683 (+1.9%)
$339,528 + $687,062
$1,026,590
2017
$10,482 (+2.3%)
$326,345 + $660,384
$986,729
2016
$10,251 (+0.8%)
$326,345 + $660,384
$986,729
2015
$10,171 (+1.6%)
$319,947 + $647,436
$967,383
2014
$10,009 (+4.4%)
$308,969 + $619,220
$928,189
2012
$9,586 (+2.0%)
$307,573 + $616,422
$923,995
2011
$9,396 (+2.0%)
$301,543 + $604,336
$905,879
2010
$9,208 (−1.1%)
$295,631 + $592,487
$888,118
2009
$9,313 (+2.3%)
$293,422 + $588,059
$881,481
2008
$9,107
$294,119 + $589,456
$883,575
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
3,506
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Napa County
APN
9173002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
Sep 12, 2025 • Final
Back flow device
Install a new backflow prevention device.
Plumbing
Mar 25, 2025 • Final
Single family res
ADU
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.