The Hardin Schoolhouse, Circa 1900: A Masterful Napa Valley Restoration Set on 2 private acres in the scenic eastern hills of Napa Valley, the historic Hardin Schoolhouse offers a rare blend of pioneer heritage and polished Wine Country style. This 1875 landmark has been meticulously refreshed into a perfected getaway, featuring an open-concept Great Room, bespoke kitchen and bath, and updates to the HVAC, electrical, and gallery lighting. The residence flows seamlessly to curated grounds designed for both relaxation and entertaining, anchored by a redesigned outdoor area featuring a lap pool, a walnut grove, and a hobby vineyard of 100+ Cabernet Sauvignon vines. As a designated historic landmark under a Mills Act contract, the property offers a unique opportunity for potential property tax advantages. Perfectly situated for seclusion and a short drive away from downtown St. Helena, this is an incomparable, turnkey opportunity to own a storied sanctuary in the heart of Wine Country.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$826Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Dex Hoelle•DRE #02166779• Sotheby's International Realty
The Historic Hardin Schoolhouse - this coveted 1900's era schoolhouse features 2 bedrooms, a great room and commanding vineyard views from nearly every window! Charming and unpretentious architectural design, surrounded by a hundred cabernet vines, this beloved Valley property is ready for a new owner. Tucked away in Napa County near Pope Valley, the two acre parcel offers a private getaway where you can swim in the sparkling lap pool and stargaze on a sultry night in safe and simple respite. There is a small walnut grove and beautiful Red Bud tree, a few olives and the Cabernet Vineyard. Included in the sale is a crusher/de-stemmer and grape press. The property is under the Mills Act with the State which reduces property taxes in exchange for maintaining the historic building. Some furnishings included-see list. This turn-key second home is located less than 2 hours from SFO. Lovely historic property surrounded by neighboring vineyards, just 20 minutes from Napa Valley Wine Country!
Public Records
Jul 31, 2003
Sold
$629,000
$472/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2000
Sold
$510,000
$383/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 1990
Sold
$65,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,237 (−2.1%)
$172,000 + $135,000
$307,000
2025
$3,308 (+9.1%)
$172,000 + $135,000
$307,000
2024
$3,032 (+19.8%)
$176,000 + $138,000
$314,000
2023
$2,530 (−6.6%)
$160,000 + $127,000
$287,000
2022
$2,709 (+6.3%)
$130,000 + $108,000
$238,000
2021
$2,549 (+14.0%)
$138,000 + $118,000
$256,000
2020
$2,237 (+3.0%)
$135,000 + $105,000
$240,000
2019
$2,171 (−11.6%)
$118,500 + $93,200
$211,700
2018
$2,457 (+7.9%)
$113,316 + $89,034
$202,350
2017
$2,277 (+19.3%)
$119,336 + $93,764
$213,100
2016
$1,909 (+7.9%)
$119,336 + $93,764
$213,100
2015
$1,769 (−4.8%)
$92,680 + $85,551
$178,231
2014
$1,858 (−72.2%)
$93,102 + $85,444
$178,546
2012
$6,689
$357,000 + $325,500
$682,500
2011
$6,684 (+0.8%)
$340,000 + $310,000
$650,000
2010
$6,633 (−0.8%)
$340,000 + $310,000
$650,000
2009
$6,689 (−10.1%)
$340,000 + $310,000
$650,000
2008
$7,438
$340,000 + $310,000
$650,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,332
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
1900
Style
Vacant Land
County
Napa County
APN
18140006000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
AW
Agricultural Watershed District
The AW district classification is intended to be applied in those areas of the county where the predominant use is agriculturally oriented, where watershed areas, reservoirs and floodplain tributaries are located, where development would adversely impact on all such uses, and where the protection of agriculture, watersheds and floodplain tributaries from fire, pollution and erosion is essential to the general health, safety and welfare.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office
Recreation
Communications tower
Feb 18, 2004 • Final
Building/pool spa hot tub/pool spa hot tub/new
Pool and hot tub
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
28 unhealthy days expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saint Helena, CA • 94574
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Saint Helena. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1785 Pope Canyon Rd
$1,053,611
$46K under list price of $1.10M
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