8 homes in Little River

Little River is a small census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 66 feet (20 m), 3 miles (5 km) south of the town of Mendocino and running along the Pacific Ocean coast on State Route 1. The town takes its name from the nearby Little River. The town center sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the mouth of the Little River and hosts a grocery store, two gas pumps, a post office, and a restaurant within a single structure. The population was 94 at the 2020 census, down from 117 at the 2010 census.
Little River is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking comfortable living in California.
Today, Little River has 8 homes for sale at a median price of $1,325,000, typically selling in about 86 days.
Median Home Price
$1.32M
Historical data not yet available
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
8.0 months of supply
Buyer's Market8 active listings—plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb—buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~86 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Little River
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
89%
Homeowners
11%
Renters
Homeownership is 33.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
79 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1.3M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$4.4M)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 13.6% (~$180K)
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