138 Years of Sand in Your Shoes
A former stage coach stop, this historic property (circa 1868!) at 255 McChristian Avenue in Bodega Bay has wonderful views of Salmon Creek Beach from its lovely, lush lot. Restored with a modernized kitchen and attached 1,500-square-foot conservatory, it is one of the most interesting houses for sale here on the Sonoma Coast. It has been for sale too long, and it is not hard to guess at the reasons why. This old neighborhood is known to have issues with septic systems and though sewer hook-up is now available (to this house and others at a price), most struggle along with their overtaxed systems as-is. The neighborhood is made up of artists and fishermen who live in vintage houses, cabins, and cottages that served as escapes from inland heat. None of these abodes come close to being as grand as this one is. At twice the average price for the neighborhood, it’s a hard sell, even if what you are getting for that 1.5 mil here is more than twice the size of the others. Coastal properties large and small take a beating, so the new owner will have to continue the diligent maintenance required to preserve the lovely interior and exterior of this landmark home. When you buy history, you buy obligation, and this house delivers on both counts. It is gorgeous though, and tastefully decorated, and if I had the money and could count on making lots more, I’d consider it.
255 McChristian Ave
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
agent: Steve Hecht
Coldwell Banker Coast
mls# 20705320
4 bedrooms, 3 baths
square footage unknown
.83 acres
$1,575,000
