Yew Bear Ranch is a Southern Humboldt gem offering approximately 500± acres with frontage along the Mattole River . The property features a mix of forested land, open areas, and established agricultural spaces, along with multiple residential and utility structures. The main residence is an approximately 1,832± sq ft custom home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, designed with an earth-sheltered concept. Interior features include hardwood flooring, a wine cellar, and an atrium-style courtyard with a Rumford-style fireplace that provides a central gathering space within the home. The kitchen offers a large island with built-in seating. The primary suite includes direct access to the courtyard as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Additional improvements on the property include a 1BD/1BA studio, a 2BD/1.5BA residence with greenhouse, a sleeping cabin, a large workshop, barn and chicken coop. The grounds also include a large mature orchard and half acre of mature producing blueberries! The property operates off-grid with hydroelectric and solar power systems, spring water, and approximately 77,000 gallons of water storage. Zoned TPZ and includes a Nonindustrial Timber Management Plan (NTMP) and conservation easement.
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512 acresLot Size
$1,528Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Somer Wallan•DRE #01975096• Madrone Realty, Inc.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2024.
U
Unclassified Zone
As provided in this Code, all of the unincorporated area of the County not otherwise zoned is designated as the Unclassified or U Zone. This area has not been sufficiently studied to justify precise zoning classifications.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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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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13 days above 85° expected this year, 33 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
20 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
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Whitethorn, CA • 95589
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Redfin Estimate for 5500 Goodman Ranch Rd
$2,560,116
$240K under list price of $2.80M
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