Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $60,000 on May 22, 2020
42296 FORECASTLE
THE SEA RANCH, CA 95497
0
Baths
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · May 22, 2020
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$854 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$65,616 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,616
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,616
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.20
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
69
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySonoma
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(7)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Horicon Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 8.8 mi
Point Arena High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.5 mi
District: Point Arena Joint Union High School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 95497These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.196
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.454
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.45%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,867
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,988
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
42296 Forecastle measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Sonoma County
How it measures up in The Sea Ranch 95497
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in The Sea Ranch 95497.
Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger
Bigger than 77% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | The Sea Ranch 95497 | Sonoma County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.59 ac | 77% of homes | 79% of homes |
About 42296 Forecastle
When did 42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA last sell?
42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA last sold on May 22, 2020 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA?
42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA is assigned to Horicon Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Point Arena High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Point Arena Joint Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 42296 Forecastle, The Sea Ranch, CA was $854. The county assessed it at $65,616.
Closest homes
- 42288 Forecastle109 ft · 0.49 ac · Sold $59K · Apr 2020
- 42308 Forecastle108 ft · 0.34 ac · Sold May 1987
- 42278 Forecastle221 ft · 0.92 ac · Sold $1.2M · Mar 2021
- 42287 Forecastle$1.3M264 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,941 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Feb 2025
- 42314 Forecastle$1.2M227 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,758 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Feb 2026
- 42279 Forecastle$1.7M307 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,954 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Nov 2022
- 42278 Forecastle272 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Mar 2021
- 42301 Forecastle284 ft · 0.47 ac · Sold $175K · Jan 2024
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