Wacky Sonoma County Personified at the Coast

The Bodega Bay Post Office is where lots of gossip gets exchanged. Last week I ran into George Capone, one of the most animated and forthright agents out here. He was so excited about this new listing of his. Being that it was under $600,000 and in swanky Bodega Harbour, he was convinced that it would sell fast. His excitement was contagious, and I couldn¹t wait to see it myself. This odd yet strangely appealing house was designed by renowned coastal architect J. Carson Bowler and was featured in Sunset Magazine (probably photo styled with young hair farmers and their enamel fondue pot). Built by the original developers of Bodega Harbour, its minimum square foot floorplan was meant to inspire others to think of this berg as the ideal locale for an inexpensive second home. George describes this as “a classic beach cottage with a history.” Come on George, when I think of classic, I picture fishing village cottage with shutters and shingles like the kind of places our parents vacationed in back East. Though this house has shingles, it’s an outdated modern in need of repair. Fixed up, its style is almost too unique for the typical Harbour buyer, yet it’s charming in a My Body, Myself, My Treehouse sort of way. Without an ocean view and homeowners association dues of $250 a month, it might be a tougher sale than George thinks. But if you want an entry level price for Harbour amenities (golf discount, pool, tennis, clubhouse…) this could be your modified A-frame.

1845 Sea Way, Bodega Harbour North
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
agent: George Capone
Scott Adams Realty
mls# 20712634
1 bedroom, 2 baths, 1224 square feet
$899,000