Mendocino County property record for 17500 Shafer Ranch Rd, Willits, CA 95490
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 41.1 acres (1,792,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-070-12 |
| Primary APN | 147-070-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,792,494 sqft |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 147-070-12 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17500 SHAFER RANCH RD |
| City | WILLITS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95490-9644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMR20 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLITS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
17500 Shafer Ranch Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Mendocino County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 THRUSH AVE, ASHLAND, CA 94578-2048 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20178206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17500 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490-9644 |
| Document Number | 0000011157 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 17500 SHAFER RANCH RD WILLITS CA 954909644, WILLITS, CA 95490-9644 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17500 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490-9644 |
| Document Number | 0000008206 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $110.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 THRUSH AVE SAN LEANDRO CA 945782048, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17500 Shafer Ranch Rd was $3,880, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Mendocino County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Unified School District | Willits Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,136 (+2%) Land $355,136 | |
| 2025 | $3,880.00 (+2.13%) | $348,173 Land $348,173 |
| 2024 | $3,799.00 (+2.15%) | |
| 2023 | $3,719.00 | $334,654 Land $334,654 |
| 2020 | $3,492.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17500 Shafer Ranch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17500 Shafer Ranch Rd is high, ranking above 82% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 82% of the US · above 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| 101Netlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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