
Occidental, CA 95465
Analysis of 3580 Joy Road, Occidental, CA 95465 is currently available with a list price of $1,195,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Occidental Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The property, originally built in 1924, is a rustic and eclectic multi-unit estate that maintains a functional but dated condition. The kitchen features older oak cabinetry and compact appliances, while the interiors show a mix of aged parquet flooring, wood-paneled walls, and older light fixtures. While the grounds are well-maintained and the structures are charming, the overall style and finishes reflect various eras of partial updates rather than a comprehensive modern renovation, consistent with a property that is aged but functional.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 171191, living area = 2096.
The property features four separate living accommodations, including a main house, an attached apartment, a guest studio, and a tiny house, offering exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living or potential rental income.
Set on nearly four acres of ridgetop land, the estate offers a private swimming pond, a redwood fairy ring with a virgin redwood, and a serene environment that attracts local wildlife, creating a unique 'magical' retreat.
With the original structure built in 1924 and multiple auxiliary buildings, the property likely requires significant ongoing maintenance and potential updates to aging infrastructure and systems.
Managing four distinct living units alongside complex outdoor features like a pond and greenhouse presents a high level of responsibility and cost for property oversight.
Serene, so quiet-You will think you are back in the 1960's when life was simple and easier. Magical and mystical, eclectic and charming all at once. It will take your breath away. Here you will find 4 separate accommodations, a shingled main house with walls of glass overlooking the enchanting pond and breathtaking landscape, an attached apartment, a separate guest studio and a tiny house. There's an old outdoor sauna, a hot tub on an elevated platform, a greenhouse, a fenced veggie garden and a stunning fairy ring with at least one gigantic virgin redwood. Swim in the pond on a warm summer day or enjoy feeding the fish. This is your chance to live amongst nature where a family of foxes, bobcats, turkeys and deer make their home. Come enjoy this sunny level to gently rolling ridgetop view property.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 78% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 78% |
| Square foot | 2,096 | 2,307 | 44% |
| Lot Size | 171,191 | 171,191 | 50% |
| Price | $1.20M | $1.20M | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $570 | $570 | 50% |
| Built year | 1924 | 1982 | 33% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 21 | 302 | 11% |
Apr 1, 2026
$1,195,000
Initial Listing