




3956 Maricopa, Atascadero, CA 93422
A Visionary’s Ark Awaits on Mt. Ararat. A 1965 Original Ready for Its Next Chapter. Perched proudly on a hill locals fondly dubbed Mt. Ararat, this owner built 1965 gem is not your ordinary home. It is a bold architectural statement. With its distinctive, non square front inspired by Noah’s Ark, the house seems to gently crest the landscape like a vessel ready to sail into a new era. This is no cookie cutter residence. It is a canvas for someone with imagination, creativity, and a passion for breathing fresh life into a true original. Spanning three bedrooms and three baths across just over one sun drenched acre, the home offers endless possibilities for thoughtful updates that could transform it into a stunning 21st century retreat while honoring its playful, storybook roots. Inside, practical spaces include a wonderfully cool basement, once a natural refrigerator for storing walnuts and market bound flowers, that remains a handy asset for storage or creative conversion. Step outside, and you will discover a living masterpiece: a true English style garden designed for year round enchantment. Layered plantings ensure constant color and fragrance, with lilacs, lavender, sweet peas, and jasmine weaving through vibrant blooms. Mature fruit trees heavy with promise dot the landscape: peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and even orange trees, alongside a generous table grape arbor draped in black grapes. Towering over it all are six to eight productive walnut trees, a legacy harvest that once supplied both home and farmers market stands. This is a property that rewards the visionary. With careful design and a loving touch, imagine reimagining the Ark’s unique form into a modern sanctuary filled with light, sustainability, and character. Wake each morning to sweeping views that stretch across the hills, your own private Eden where the seasons unfold in layers of beauty and bounty. Whether you dream of a family haven, a serene artist’s retreat, or a show stopping updated home that tells a story unlike any other, this Mt. Ararat gem is calling for its next steward. Bring your vision. The Ark is ready to set sail once more.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,694
Lot Size
50,094 sqft
Year Built
1965
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
1
MLS #
NS26065041
Interior Features
High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Flooring
Carpet
Fireplace
Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Carport, Deck
Lot Features
Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water Source
Public
Rural
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features
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