Mendocino County property record for 18881 Shafer Ranch Rd, Willits, CA 95490
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 11.1 acres (484,823 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-110-27 |
| Primary APN | 147-110-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 484,823 sqft |
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| Old Parcel Number | 147-110-27 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18881 SHAFER RANCH RD |
| City | WILLITS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95490 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMR20 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLITS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
18881 Shafer Ranch Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Mendocino County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18881 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE COMPANY, REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE CO. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175709 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005710 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18881 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490 |
| Document Number | 0000005710 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE COMPANY, REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 18851 SHAFER RANCH RD WILLITS CA 954909642, WILLITS, CA 95490-9642 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18881 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490 |
| Document Number | 0000005709 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-05709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18881 SHAFER RANCH RD, WILLITS, CA 95490 |
| Document Number | 0000005711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-05711 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18881 Shafer Ranch Rd was $3,447, up 2% 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 | $295,940 (+2%) Land $256,880 Building $39,060 | |
| 2025 | $3,447.00 (+1.98%) | $290,139 Land $251,844 Building $38,295 |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 (+1.99%) | |
| 2023 | $3,314.00 | $278,874 Land $242,065 Building $36,809 |
| 2020 | $3,125.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18881 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 18881 Shafer Ranch Rd is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 51% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 9 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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