Step back in time to discover this meticulously restored Victorian home, originally built in 1862 by Master Ship Builder Thomas Petersen. This beauty is a rare fusion of historical elegance combined with modern luxury. Nestled above Van Damme Bay, with direct trail access to the cove below, you will be awed by the stunning white-water views to the south. Bordered to the North by access that leads to the Spring Ranch Coastal Preserve. The kitchen (which fills the first floor of the turret) features an over-sized granite island and modern appliances. When you enter the living room, you are greeted with solid maple wood flooring. Ascend to the 2nd floor on the beautiful all-wood, staircase hand-milled from the property’s own Cypress trees. The upstairs bath fills the top level of the home’s turret and features dual sinks, cabinetry and granite countertops. The spacious primary bedroom is the crowning glory of this home. There you will enjoy stunning whitewater views from a king-sized bed, as well as from the balcony. Behind this gem, is a detached two-car garage with an unfinished ‘Casita’ space above. This building also has a fully functional bathroom and an additional laundry facility. The property was previously run as a successful Vacation Rental for those looking for an investment property. It consistently generated between $65,000-$85,000 annually. Sold furnished minus a few sentimental pieces.
Property Details
Price:
$1,595,000
MLS #:
326034465
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
coastalmendocino
Finished Sq Ft:
1,938
Lot Size:
11,095 sqft / 0.25 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1862
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Schools
School District:
Mendocino
Elementary School:
Mendocino Unified
Middle School:
Mendocino Unified
High School:
Mendocino Unified
Interior
Basement
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Full Bathrooms
2
Heating
Propane
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Area, Granite Counter, Island
Laundry Features
Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included
Master Bedroom Features
Balcony, Walk- In Closet
Exterior
Construction
Wood
Exterior Features
Balcony
Fencing
None
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Lot Features
Low Maintenance
Parking Features
Detached, Guest Parking Available, Uncovered Parking Space
Pool
No
RESIVIEW
Ocean, Woods
Roof
Composition
Spa
No
Stories
2
Financial
Energy Efficient
Heating
HOA
No
Map
Community
- Address45180 Headlands Drive Mendocino CA
- CityMendocino
- CountyMendocino
- Zip Code95460
Subdivisions in Mendocino
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Mendocino as of May 01, 2026
13
Single Family Listed
109
Avg DOM
663
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,536,846
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 45180 Headlands Drive Mendocino CA is a Single Family for sale in Mendocino, CA, 95460. It is listed for $1,595,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,938 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1862. The current price per square foot is $823. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Mendocino is $663. The average listing price for Single Family in Mendocino is $1,536,846.
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45180 Headlands Drive
Mendocino, CA



