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38 homes in near Shelter Cove

Homes for Sale near Shelter Cove

Fort Bragg, CA

31581 Highway 20
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$350,000

FOR SALE

31581 Highway 20, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

2 beds · 1 baths · 1,067 sqft

19400 Dorffi Road
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3D TOUR

$1,399,000

FOR SALE

19400 Dorffi Road, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,716 sqft

18801 N Highway 1
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$699,000

FOR SALE

18801 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 1 baths · 1,300 sqft

21420 S Petaluma Avenue
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$495,000

FOR SALE

21420 S Petaluma Avenue, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 1 baths · 1,439 sqft

18900 Porterfield Lane
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VIRTUAL TOUR

$1,200,000

FOR SALE

18900 Porterfield Lane, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 3 baths · 3,128 sqft

460 Alger Street
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NEW 8 HRS AGO

$569,000

FOR SALE

460 Alger Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

4 beds · 2 baths · 1,900 sqft

31170 Thomas Lane
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$649,000

FOR SALE

31170 Thomas Lane, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 2 baths · 2,019 sqft

31540 Fort Bragg-Sherwood Road
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VIRTUAL TOUR

$799,000

FOR SALE

31540 Fort Bragg-Sherwood Road, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,583 sqft

19351 Del Mar Drive
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$2,350,000

FOR SALE

19351 Del Mar Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,900 sqft

494 S Whipple Street
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$615,000

FOR SALE

494 S Whipple Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,600 sqft

480 S Whipple Street
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$589,000

FOR SALE

480 S Whipple Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sqft

658 S Franklin Street
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$390,000

FOR SALE

658 S Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

1 beds · 1 baths · 480 sqft

464 S Whipple Street
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$389,000

FOR SALE

464 S Whipple Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 1 baths · 1,150 sqft

860 Myrtle Street
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$1,185,000

FOR SALE

860 Myrtle Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,484 sqft

300 Harbor
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$1,100,000

FOR SALE

300 Harbor, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,250 sqft

19701 Noyo Acres Drive
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$695,000

FOR SALE

19701 Noyo Acres Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,976 sqft

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About Homes near Shelter Cove

Fort Bragg, California
Photo of Fort Bragg via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

About Fort Bragg: Shelter Cove is located in Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg is a city along the North Coast of California in Mendocino County. The city is 24 miles (39 km) west of Willits, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m). Its population was 6,983 at the 2020 census.

These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Shelter Cove in Fort Bragg. The area around the school has 38 active listings.

Shelter Cove Area Market Pulse

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Buyer's Market

Buyers hold the edge right now. 12.7 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and the typical home takes about 126 days to sell. At the same time, sale prices are up 10% over the last six months and 4% over the past year, and selling times have improved 43% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.

Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage

Median Home Price

$589K

↑ 4% over the past year

Chart shows the median closed sale price by month

$912.5K$753.7K$599.6K$445.5K
Sep 25
Dec 25
Mar 26
Jun 26

Months of Supply

Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace

12.7 months of supply

Ample Supply

38 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.

Tight (<3 mo)
Balanced (3 to 6 mo)
Ample (6+ mo)
12.7
0369+

What this means for buyers

There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~126 days.

● Tight: strong demand● Balanced: steady pace● Ample: more choice

Sales Velocity

How fast homes are selling

Slow
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d126days on market

Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 43% over the last six months.

● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower

Inventory Distribution

Aging Inventory

A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark9 listings<7 days3 listings7-30 days3 listings30-60 days23 listings60+ days← Selling fastSitting longer →
Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in Shelter Cove Area

Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.

HomeownersRenters

41%

Homeowners

59%

Renters

Homeownership is 14.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

2,971 households (2023)

Median Price by Bedroom

Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.

1 Bed
$495K
2 Bed
$501K
3 Bed
$748K
4 Bed
$1.2M
7 Bed
$775K

Each additional bedroom adds about $70K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.

Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$491K)

Price Reductions

High Activity
24

24 listings have reduced their price

63% of active listings

Average reduction: 7.8% (~$46K)

A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.

Shelter Cove Area Market Overview

Shelter Cove serves students at the middle level within the Fort Bragg Unified district. Listings on this page are selected by distance to Shelter Cove, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district. The Shelter Cove area currently shows a median list price of $589,000. That is about 12.1% below the Fort Bragg median. There are 38 homes currently listed for sale in the Shelter Cove area. Over the last six months, the median price has risen about 38.9%, from $495,000 in February to $687,500 in July.

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Nearby Schools

Lighthouse Community DayNoyo High (Continuation)Dana Gray ElementaryFort Bragg HighRedwood ElementaryFort Bragg Middle

Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Shelter Cove

How many homes are for sale in Shelter Cove Area, CA?

There are currently 38 homes for sale in Shelter Cove Area, ranging from $300,000 to $2,350,000. 2 of them hit the market within the last week.

What is the median home price in Shelter Cove Area?

The median list price in Shelter Cove Area is $589,000. Price per square foot averages $465. Prices are up 4.4% compared to a year ago.

How fast do homes sell in Shelter Cove Area?

Homes in Shelter Cove Area currently average 126 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.

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