
Occidental, CA 95465
This Unfinished Value-Add Asset is listed at $649,000, aligning closely with its $638,335 Fair Market Value. Currently holding a Shell Condition Rating, the property offers a significant structural head start with a recently installed $100,000 foundation and retaining wall. The expansive 135,472 sqft lot features Salmon Creek headwaters and a forested greenbelt view, balanced by modern high-speed fiber optic internet connectivity. Located just 1.3 miles from Occidental village, this high-potential project is the ideal acquisition for Contractors or Visionary Developers looking to manifest a custom woodland sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 16125 Bittner Road Subject | $649,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 2,148 | $297 | - |
A 16125 Bittner Road Active | $575,000 List Price | 4 | 2 | 2,148 | $268 | 0.0 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
The property is an unfinished fixer-upper currently in a shell state. While it features a recently installed $100k foundation and retaining wall, the interior is completely raw with exposed framing, dirt floors, and no functional kitchen, bathrooms, or finished living spaces, requiring substantial rehabilitation to be habitable.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 135472, living area = 2148.
The property features an intimate forest setting with Salmon Creek headwaters and a natural 'bench' across the creek, offering unique recreational and expansion possibilities.
Approximately $100,000 has been recently invested in a new foundation and retaining wall, providing a critical and costly head start for the renovation process.
The home is in an unfinished 'fixer' state, requiring a buyer with significant capital, time, and expertise to complete the construction and realize its full potential.
The home's location near the road may impact the sense of privacy and introduce traffic noise, which could be a drawback for those seeking total isolation.
Mystic poet, Rumi, once wrote: What you seek is seeking you. Indeed, this exceptionally intimate forest setting is calling...visionaries, healers, contractors, designers... do not be deterred by the fixer/unfinished home or its proximity to the road. To enter and to explore this forested treasure is to be transported - and some might say - transformed. Salmon Creek headwaters grace the setting as if to remind its visitors, of all varieties, that life is meant to be lived slowly, thoughtfully, seasonally, and refreshingly. These trees! Across the creek lies a natural 'bench' where possibilities for recreation, additional construction, or simply quietly existing will excite your imagination. Perhaps it is there you will ponder how best to design and complete the home. Approximately $100k was recently put into the new foundation & retaining wall. County records suggest 4 bdrms/2 baths, so this canvas awaits your unique vision. Discuss renovation and/or construction loan products with your trusted lender to learn how you may manifest your dream. High-speed fiber optic internet service assures of connectivity of the conventional sort. A trail has been created beyond the creek up the hill where you may hike your own property to an awaiting perch among the canopy. The village of Occidental with its library, restaurants, galleries, shops, and grocery stores is an easy 1.3 miles+/-. Note: some building materials/storage may be included in the sale, subject to an acceptable offer. Welcome home.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 78% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 44% |
| Square foot | 2,148 | 2,307 | 44% |
| Lot Size | 135,472 | 163,350 | 33% |
| Price | $649.0K | $1.19M | 11% |
| Price per sq ft | $302 | $516 | 11% |
| Built year | 0 | 1982 | 22% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 83 | 302 | 22% |
Mar 11, 2026
$649,000
$689,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jan 29, 2026
$689,000
Initial Listing
Apr 1, 2021
$250,000
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