1790 Lupine Dr , Willits, CA 95490(Mendocino County)

Build your mountain home in Willits, California's celebrated "Gateway to the Redwoods," where ancient redwood forests meet exceptional outdoor recreation just 2.5 hours from San Francisco. This elevated 0.21-acre lot in Brooktrails backs directly to approximately 2,400 acres of protected greenbelt, ensuring your privacy and natural surroundings remain protected. The property features paved road frontage along Lupine Dr for year-round access, with electricity available along the road to simplify your building process. Water and sewer hookups are available through the Brooktrails Community Services District (buyer to verify utilities and confirm connection costs).

The property's strongly rolling terrain provides natural drainage and creates opportunities for walk-out basement designs, multi-level homes, or architectural designs that work beautifully with the forested landscape. The forest vegetation throughout the property and surrounding greenbelt provides natural privacy and a true mountain living experience. At 1,760 feet elevation in Brooktrails, you're positioned perfectlyabove the valley heat yet below the snow lineenjoying clean mountain air year-round.

Willits positions you at the center of Northern California's outdoor paradise. Just 5 minutes away, visit a redwood grove at Ohl Grove Park in Brooktrails. The historic Skunk Train (operating since 1885) offers scenic rides through towering redwood forests. Mendocino National Forest begins just 11 miles east, providing 913,306 acres with over 250 trails for hiking and mountain biking. Jackson Demonstration State Forest offers 48,652 acres with 48 miles of trails, old-growth forests, and spectacular waterfalls. Highway 20 winds through 35 miles of redwood forests to reach Fort Bragg and the Mendocino Coast in just 35 minutes.

Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Anderson Valley (30-40 minutes) and Ukiah wine country (30 minutes south), both renowned for exceptional wines and vineyard tours. Lake Mendocino is 20 minutes away for boating and fishing, while the Eel River offers kayaking and rafting opportunities.

Despite the natural mountain setting, you're just 10 minutes from downtown Willitsa charming town under 5,000 population with over 35 restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, and essential services. The town hosts Willits Frontier Days, California's oldest continuous rodeo since 1926, and maintains genuine Western charm with modern conveniences.

R1 zoning permits single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ftthis property at 9,147 sq ft exceeds that requirement comfortably.

Brooktrails encompasses approximately 5,800-6,000 acres with about 2,400 acres dedicated to protected greenbelt. The community features over 30 hiking trails connecting neighborhoods to Lake Emily and natural areas throughout. Because your lot backs to greenbelt, your privacy is guaranteedthe land behind your property can never be developed.

Development Considerations: The slope requires thoughtful home design to work with the terrain. Contact Brooktrails Community Services District and Mendocino County Planning early in your process to discuss building requirements and design standards. Many buyers find the sloping terrain creates opportunities for dramatic architectural designs that integrate beautifully with the forest setting.

Contact us for photos, detailed maps, and information about building requirements. This property offers the rare opportunity to back directly to protected greenbelt in California's Gateway to the Redwoods region. This is your opportunity to build exactly the home you've envisioned in Northern California's outdoor paradise, surrounded by redwood forests, wine country, and coastal beauty yet close to all amenities.

Pricing: $14,400 cash or owner financing available with $3,000 down and $249/month for 60 months ($17,940 total with financing). Monthly payments include principal, prorated property taxes, and 3% ACH processing fee. Zero interest. No prepayment penalties.

The combination of greenbelt backing, paved access, available utilities, and location in the Gateway to the Redwoods makes this property exceptional value in the Northern California market. Contact us today before this opportunity is claimed by another buyer!