Opportunity awaits on this 1.14-acre vacant parcel in the scenic Whitethorn area of Humboldt County. Located on Cougar Road and surrounded by established neighboring homes, this Residential Agricultural-zoned property offers a desirable blend of rural character, privacy, and future potential. With over an acre of land, the parcel provides room to envision a custom residence, country retreat, recreational getaway, or other uses permitted under applicable zoning and county regulations. The surrounding residential development may offer buyers added confidence in the area's established neighborhood setting while preserving the peaceful, natural atmosphere that makes Southern Humboldt and the Lost Coast region so appealing. Conveniently positioned within the greater Whitethorn/Shelter Cove area, the property offers access to local services, community amenities, coastal recreation, and the distinctive beauty of Humboldt County. Nearby options include local grocery and general-store shopping, dining, community resources, and schools, while the larger communities of Redway and Garberville provide additional shopping, services, and everyday conveniences. Listed at $59,900- priced to sell, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking acreage, flexibility, and long-term potential in one of Northern California's most distinctive rural regions. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, utilities, water availability, septic feasibility, road access and maintenance, parcel boundaries, and all other information material to the buyer's intended use through Humbolt County
Vacant landProperty Type
1.14 acresLot Size
$39,474Price/Acres
Listed by Angelica Castrejon•DRE #01490842• Global Realty Services
The Residential One-Family or R-l Zone is intended to be applied in areas of the County in which topography, access, utilities and public services make the area suitable and desirable for low density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Recreation
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
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
2/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 81° expected this year, 11 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, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Whitethorn, CA • 95589
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 81 Cougar Rd
$40,941
$4,059 under list price of $45K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $13K to $275K.