10 homes in Willits

Willits is a city in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located about 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Ukiah, at an elevation of 1,391 feet (424 m). The population was 4,988 at the 2020 census. Willits is at the center of Mendocino County and at the beginning of the county's extensive redwood forests as approached by Highway 101 from the south.
Willits is a small city known as the "Gateway to the Redwoods." Features affordable housing, Roots of Motive Power, and small-town living.
Today, Willits has 10 homes for sale at a median price of $448,999, typically selling in about 70 days.
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Median Home Price
$123K
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales 98% faster than 6 months ago.
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 Willits
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
39%
Homeowners
61%
Renters
Homeownership is 16.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
1,959 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $143K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 6 → 7 bedrooms (+$430K)
Price Reductions
4 listings have reduced their price
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 16.4% (~$74K)
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