5285 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448, Healdsburg, 95448 - 6 bed, 3 bath

5285 Westside Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 5285 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 is currently available with a list price of $7,900,000. 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 Healdsburg 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.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The primary residence was built in 1938 and is described as dated residential infrastructure. While the 350-acre property and vineyards are high-value, the 1,614 sqft home is modest and aged, showing signs of being outdated compared to modern luxury standards. It appears maintained but lacks recent comprehensive renovations to the kitchen, bathrooms, or major systems.
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 = 15530883, living area = 1614.
- Premier Agricultural Assets
The ranch includes 35 acres of high-scoring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards that supply prestigious wineries like Williams Selyem, providing immediate income and elite brand association.
- Significant Development Upside
With RRD-100 zoning allowing for a three-parcel subdivision and preliminary studies identifying 77 additional acres for vineyard expansion, the property offers massive potential for value appreciation.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =15530883, other record lot size in square feet = 15384085. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 6, other record bedroom count = 4.
- Dated Residential Infrastructure
The primary residence, built in 1938 and totaling only 1,614 sqft, is modest for a legacy estate of this scale and likely requires significant capital investment to meet modern luxury standards.
- Operational Complexity
Managing a 350-acre agricultural preserve under the Williamson Act involves strict regulatory compliance and high-level ranch management that may be daunting for non-agricultural buyers.
About 5285 Westside Road
Located on Westside Rd., one of Sonoma County's premier wine country roads, this 350+ ac. legacy ranch is less than 15 min. from downtown Healdsburg. In the same family since 1958, Bucher Farms is developed with 35 ac. of premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine grapes which have earned consistently high scores in the wine press for some of Sonoma County's most prestigious wineries including Williams Selyem and Merry Edwards. Located in the Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley AVA, this spectacular property has panoramic views from higher elevations; gentle sloping meadows intermixed amongst native oaks, madrone, bay and fir trees; and rock outcroppings and riparian corridors traversing the landscape, providing numerous recreational opportunities. Water resources include (2) wells; recycled water from the City of Healdsburg developed and in use on the property; as well as 120,000 gallons of water storage capacity. Preliminary studies indicate the potential of up to 77.00 acres of additional land suitable for high-quality vineyard development, and the RRD-100 zoning designation from the County of Sonoma allows for the potential to subdivide the ranch into three parcels. In addition, the property is in an Ag Preserve under the Williamson Act allowing for reduced property taxes.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1938
- Lot Size
- 15,530,883 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 6
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 | 95% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 52% |
| Square foot | 1,614 | 1,663 | 43% |
| Lot Size | 15,530,883 | 6,900 | 98% |
| Price | $7.90M | $1.05M | 97% |
| Price per sq ft | $4.9K | $692 | 98% |
| Built year | 1938 | 1973 | 31% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 1083 | 201 | 0% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2023
$7,900,000
Initial Listing

























































