Come visit 487 Drovers and enjoy the best of both worlds with this 2 bedroom (+ loft), 2 bathroom hillside home in The Sea Ranch. The home sits in the midst of towering redwoods yet is dappled with sunlight and has blue water ocean views from the dining room, primary bedroom, loft and deck. House offers mostly one floor living...the upstairs loft can be enjoyed as a library, office, artist studio or bunk room. Large wraparound deck spans from primary bedroom to dining room and is gated on both sides. Oversized garage includes a workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristen Winant•DRE #02072604• Liisberg & Company
•415-606-6879 (agent)
•kristen.winant@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Kathleen Ball•DRE #01386466• Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 95480, CA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
+0.9% MoM
Median sale price
$1.8M
$350K MoM
Avg. days on market
24d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
2 MoM
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Sale history for 487 Drovers Close
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #323007611
Mar 30, 2023
Sold
$1,102,500
$596/sq ft
Mar 15, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 1, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 15, 2023
Listed
$1,175,000
$635/sq ft
BAREIS #22030711
Feb 9, 2021
Sold
$925,000
$500/sq ft
Feb 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2021
Contingent
—
Jan 7, 2021
Listed
$925,000
$500/sq ft
Beautifully updated and maintained home! Pride of ownership throughout. Brazilian chestnut wide plank hardwood floors throughout with matching engineered flooring in dining room when it was added. Kitchen remodel in 2012 includes top of the line Jenn-Air range and refrigerator plus new Kitchen Aid energy efficient dishwasher. Counters of poured concrete and glass. The kitchen and 2012 dining room are the heart of the home with ocean view and deck access. Master suite opens to the deck; the bath was remodeled in 2006 with stone tile floors and shower. Guest bath remodeled 2014 with walk in shower, granite counter. Low flow fixtures added throughout. The site of the home is a natural private redwood park. Huge living room with newer Vermont Castings wood stove in creative installation is perfect for entertaining. Open stairs to the upper level studio or work at home office. Detached 2 car garage-workshop. Outdoor life beckons. Step off to miles of hiking trails.Upgrade details available.
Public Records
Oct 4, 1999
Sold
$289,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1991
Sold
$62,500
$34/sq ft
Public Records
May 10, 1990
Sold
$47,500
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 8, 1988
Sold
$30,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,760 (+1.8%)
$424,483 + $745,498
$1,169,981
2024
$12,531 (+16.6%)
$416,160 + $730,881
$1,147,041
2023
$10,746 (+4.3%)
$408,000 + $716,550
$1,124,550
2022
$10,298 (+89.5%)
$384,948 + $577,422
$962,370
2021
$5,435 (−0.3%)
$377,400 + $566,100
$943,500
2020
$5,454 (+1.0%)
$141,989 + $333,939
$475,928
2019
$5,400 (+5.7%)
$140,534 + $330,515
$471,049
2018
$5,109 (−2.5%)
$137,779 + $324,035
$461,814
2017
$5,242 (+5.2%)
$132,430 + $311,453
$443,883
2015
$4,984 (+15.2%)
$129,834 + $305,347
$435,181
2014
$4,325 (+1.9%)
$125,379 + $241,209
$366,588
2013
$4,246 (+1.2%)
$125,379 + $241,209
$366,588
2012
$4,195 (+3.0%)
$124,813 + $240,119
$364,932
2011
$4,073 (+0.9%)
$122,366 + $231,274
$353,640
2010
$4,039 (+0.2%)
$119,967 + $226,740
$346,707
2009
$4,030 (+0.9%)
$119,071 + $225,046
$344,117
2007
$3,995
$117,014 + $221,158
$338,172
Tax history for 487 Drovers Close
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,760 (+1.8%)
$424,483 + $745,498
$1,169,981
2024
$12,531 (+16.6%)
$416,160 + $730,881
$1,147,041
2023
$10,746 (+4.3%)
$408,000 + $716,550
$1,124,550
2022
$10,298 (+89.5%)
$384,948 + $577,422
$962,370
2021
$5,435 (−0.3%)
$377,400 + $566,100
$943,500
2020
$5,454 (+1.0%)
$141,989 + $333,939
$475,928
2019
$5,400 (+5.7%)
$140,534 + $330,515
$471,049
2018
$5,109 (−2.5%)
$137,779 + $324,035
$461,814
2017
$5,242 (+5.2%)
$132,430 + $311,453
$443,883
2015
$4,984 (+15.2%)
$129,834 + $305,347
$435,181
2014
$4,325 (+1.9%)
$125,379 + $241,209
$366,588
2013
$4,246 (+1.2%)
$125,379 + $241,209
$366,588
2012
$4,195 (+3.0%)
$124,813 + $240,119
$364,932
2011
$4,073 (+0.9%)
$122,366 + $231,274
$353,640
2010
$4,039 (+0.2%)
$119,967 + $226,740
$346,707
2009
$4,030 (+0.9%)
$119,071 + $225,046
$344,117
2007
$3,995
$117,014 + $221,158
$338,172
*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
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,829
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
155150011000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Mar 19, 2025 • Final
Building permit with plan check
Generator
Jul 27, 2023 • Active
Building permit no plan check
Roofing
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: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Levels: Two
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Upper Level: Loft
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
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: 31,585
Lot Size Acres: 0.7251
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Meadow East
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Generator, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased, Underground Utilities
Sewer: Septic System
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: The Sea Ranch Association
Association Amenities: Beach Rights, Dog Park, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities
Association Fee: $292
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Security, Pool
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,829
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Sonoma County
APN: 155150011000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Horicon Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Point Arena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 19.8mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 72° expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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