Mendocino County property record for 27963 Eel River Ranch Rd, Covelo, CA 95428
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,648 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-300-14 |
| Primary APN | 034-300-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 034-300-14 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27963 EEL RIVER RANCH RD |
| City | COVELO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95428-9893 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMR20 |
| Legal Description | THE N 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 22, T22N, R12W, MDB&M. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVELO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
27963 Eel River Ranch Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Mendocino County records, as of August 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 FOREST LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-3244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| May 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ARTHUR C & SUSAN M HUNTER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205916 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006035 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27963 EEL RIVER RANCH RD, COVELO, CA 95428-9893 |
| Document Number | 0000005916 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $308.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5917 GROVE ST LUCERNE CA 954588585, LUCERNE, CA 95458-8585 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MENDOCINO CA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27963 EEL RIVER RANCH RD, COVELO, CA 95428-9893 |
| Document Number | 0000005917 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE CO/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5917 GROVE ST LUCERNE CA 954588585, LUCERNE, CA 95458-8585 |
| Document Number | 5918 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5918 |
| Name | ARTHUR C & SUSAN M HUNTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2162, WILLITS, CA 95490-2162 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 27963 Eel River Ranch Rd was $4,999, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Mendocino County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Unified School District | Round Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $455,831 (+1.42%) Land $261,899 Building $193,932 | |
| 2025 | $4,999.00 (+3.03%) | $449,434 Land $256,764 Building $192,670 |
| 2024 | $4,852.00 (+1.08%) | |
| 2023 | $4,800.00 | $432,345 Land $241,769 Building $190,576 |
| 2020 | $3,186.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 27963 Eel River Ranch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 27963 Eel River Ranch Rd is extreme, ranking above 95% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 95% of the US · above 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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