37944 Sentinel Close, The Sea Ranch, CA 95497, The Sea Ranch, 95497 - 2 bed, 3 bath

37944 Sentinel Close
The Sea Ranch, CA 95497
Property Price
SUMMARY
Estimated Market Value
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
The property is an architecturally significant home in move-in condition. While the main house was built in 2002, it features high-end, durable materials like porcelain tile and limestone. A significant guest studio addition was completed in 2016, and the home has been updated with modern, high-value systems including a 6.3 KW solar array with battery backup, EV charging, and high-efficiency HVAC. The kitchen and bathrooms feature premium artistic finishes such as recycled glass countertops and Mojave Blue tiling, showing pride of ownership and minimal deferred maintenance.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 16553, living area = 1117.
- Architectural Pedigree
Designed by AIA architects and featured in 'The Sea Ranch' book, this 'Sailfish' home is an architectural gem with unique artistic details like Mojave Blue tiles and recycled glass countertops.
- Prime Location and Views
The property offers dramatic white water and meadow views with ultimate privacy, bordered by commons on three sides and featuring direct access to the bluff trail.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =16553, other record lot size in square feet = 16500.
- Limited Interior Square Footage
At just 1,117 square feet, the interior living space is quite compact for a multi-structure property at this price point.
- Fragmented Layout
The living space is split between a 1-bedroom main house and a separate guest studio, which may be less convenient for those seeking a cohesive single-family floor plan.
About 37944 Sentinel Close
Dramatic white water and peaceful meadow views from this architectural gem! Perched on a gentle hillside, with commons on three sides for ultimate privacy. The trail to the bluff lies along the back property line. Built in 2002 with the idea of bringing a sailboat to land, 'Sailfish' remains true to the original Sea Ranch concept of living lightly on the land. The home was featured in the 2004 & 2013 editions of Don Lyndon & Jim Alinder's book, 'The Sea Ranch'. The 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath main home and covered carport was designed by Lisa Scott-Dundee, AIA. A 2016 addition, designed by Steve Brodie, AIA, added the 1 BR/1BA guest studio and garage. Numerous thoughtful and artistic details can be found..including Mojave Blue wall tiles, recycled glass kitchen countertops, glass tile mosaic artistry, porcelain tile floors and limestone slab stairs. Seamless indoor/outdoor living is achieved with wrap-around ocean view decks and inner courtyard, ocean view hot tub, fenced yard, heated outdoor shower/fisherman's station and a private bedroom rooftop deck. For efficiency - a 6.3 KW solar system with battery back-up, on-demand hot water, EV charger, keyless entry, high efficiency HVAC heater, Jotul gas stove and Hunter Douglas motorized roller shades. Never before on the market!
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 2003
- Lot Size
- 16,553 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $380 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 44% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 56% |
| Square foot | 1,117 | 1,865 | 8% |
| Lot Size | 16,553 | 20,002.5 | 33% |
| Price | $1.50M | $1.47M | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.3K | $749 | 94% |
| Built year | 2003 | 1990 | 81% |
| HOA | $380 | $380 | 50% |
| Days on market | 134 | 193 | 22% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 24, 2025
$1,499,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Mar 1, 2000
$85,000
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