Confidential Listing Presentation  ·  March 2026
23901 Pacific Heights Drive
Westport, California 95488  ·  Mendocino Coast  ·  20 Acres
$1,950,000
Current Ask
–$500K
Price Reduced Since List
232+
Days on Market
4,221
Sq. Ft. Custom Home
20.02
Acres · Alviso Ridge
MLS #C1-11113 / BAREIS #325068200 Full Solar + 4-Ton Battery 21kW Backup Generator Rooftop Sprinkler System No HOA
This property has been on market 232+ days — and has lost $500,000 in value through repeated price reductions.

A property this extraordinary deserves extraordinary marketing. This presentation shows you exactly what's been missing — and how a fresh strategy with the right agent and global reach can change the outcome.

The Property

A custom coastal estate,
unlike anything else on the coast.

Built in 2007 by the current owner, this 4,221 sq ft custom home sits on 20 private acres above Westport, overlooking the Pacific and the southern edge of California's Lost Coast.

4
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
4,221
Sq. Ft. Living Area
20.02
Acres Total
2007
Year Built
2 + 6
Garage + Uncovered
$462
$/Sq. Ft. Current
None
HOA

Standout Features & Systems

Full Solar IndependenceTop-of-the-line array feeding four one-ton batteries — $0 PG&E bill.
21kW Backup GeneratorFull power backup for complete off-grid peace of mind.
20 GPM WellExceptional water production for a rural Mendocino property.
Fire-Safe Infrastructure10,000 gallons of water storage plus a rooftop sprinkler system.
30-Ft Semicircle Great RoomFloor-to-ceiling 8'×5' windows, wood-burning fireplace with 13-ft chimney.
Viking KitchenGranite counters, walk-in pantry, oiled birchwood cabinets.
Radiant Floor HeatingRuns throughout the entire house for comfort on the foggy coast.
Artisan Entry DoorEtched gold leaf detail — an artistic statement at first arrival.
Library / Sitting RoomPropane fireplace, formal dining room, and family room.
Owner's SuiteOcean views, two large walk-in closets, deep soaking tub.
Important Seller Disclosure (Updated Listing Language — 2026) The trees have overgrown and now block much of the ocean view, but they are on the 23901 property and can be cleared or topped to restore a beautiful blue-water view. This is a correctable condition — and the current price reflects it.
Pricing Analysis

232 days. Four price cuts.
$500,000 left on the table.

The honest picture of what has happened to this listing since August 2025 — and why the pattern matters for the path forward. Price history verified across multiple MLS sources.

Complete Price History

August 7, 2025
$2,450,000 Listed
$580 / sq. ft.
August 28, 2025 · 21 days on market
$2,350,000 –$100,000 (–4.1%)
$557 / sq. ft.
October 8, 2025 · 62 days on market
$2,290,000 –$60,000 (–2.6%)
$543 / sq. ft.
February 10, 2026 · 187 days on market
$1,950,000 –$340,000 (–14.8%)
$462 / sq. ft. — current ask
–$500,000
Total Price Reduction
–20.4%
Reduction from List
232+
Days on Market
764
Zillow Views (7+ months)

Comparable Sales: Mendocino Coast

PropertySale PriceBeds/BaSq. Ft.Notes
25301 Pacific Ave, Westport$889,0001 / 1.51,400Sold May 2024; oceanfront views
39401 Hwy 1, Westport$950,0003 / 3N/A20 acres; closest acreage comp
44860 Baywood Dr, Mendocino$1,400,0003 / 33,008Mendocino Village area
10451 Kelly St, Mendocino$1,500,0004 / 21,896Village location premium
19251 Del Mar Dr, Fort Bragg$1,375,0004 / 22,350Fort Bragg coastal
5540 N Hwy 1, Little River$4,000,0003 / 33,400High-end benchmark; closer to Mendocino
24250 Pacific Heights Dr (neighbor)$1,100,0001 / 1640Same road; 26.5 acres; active listing
True sq. ft. comps for 4,200+ sqft custom homes on 20 acres in Westport are extremely limited — this property is genuinely unique. Comparable sales sourced from Pamela Hudson Real Estate, Mendocino Realty, and Redfin.
Market Conditions

A buyer's market —
which makes marketing everything.

Mendocino County has shifted decisively toward buyers, per Redfin and Rocket Homes market data. Understanding this context is critical for pricing and outreach strategy.

–19.8%
County Median Price YoY
County median fell to $482,000 year-over-year.
149 days
Average Days on Market
Up 64% from 91 days the prior year.
70–90%
Homes Selling Below Ask
90% below asking in Mendocino Village.
561+
Active County Listings
Rising inventory creates increased buyer leverage.
97%
Properties with 30-Year Wildfire Risk
Insurance friction is a key buyer consideration.
5.98%
30-Yr Mortgage Rate, Feb 2026
First time below 6% in 3.5 years.
The Bottom Line on Market Conditions This is a pronounced buyer's market with rising inventory and extended days on market. That makes differentiated marketing and global reach more valuable — not less. Properties that find their exact buyer through targeted, story-driven, international campaigns are still closing. Properties waiting to be discovered through passive MLS exposure are not.
Meet Your Agent

Local knowledge.
National recognition.

Real Estate Advisor  ·  DRE #02094249  ·  Engel & Voelkers Mendocino
Kelley Urbani
"Local Knowledge. Global Reach." — KelleyUrbani.com

Kelley is a fifth-generation Mendocino Coast native — her family has deep roots in the commercial fishing industry here. After attending Fort Bragg High School and Chico State, she built a successful business career in Southern California before returning home to put that expertise to work for the community she grew up in. She's been with Engel & Voelkers Mendocino since September 2019 and operates Brooklyn Designs, her own professional home staging service.

#1 Selling Agent on the Mendocino Coast, 2024
First in closed transactions, per KelleyUrbani.com.
#2 Total Dollar Volume, Mendocino Coast 2024
Second-highest dollar volume among all coastal agents.
Top 1% Realtor Nationwide
Real Trends Verified, 2024 & 2025.
Ranked 6th in E&V Gestalt Group
Out of 1,480 advisors across 54 shops and 7 states.
President, CMAR
Zillow Top Agent · 96% Rating
Verified by real client reviews on Zillow.
25Transactions Closed, 2025
$20.6M2025 Sales Volume
5.87%Total Mendocino Coast Market Share
$8.1MHighest Active Listing

What Clients Are Saying

"Her marketing plan, professional preparedness, staging, top-notch professional photography, and pricing made the transaction exceptionally smooth."

Via Zillow

"She took her time to research and learn about our property. She was always very positive and available for any questions."

Via Zillow

"Her deep local knowledge and strong connections made all the difference. She really is the best."

"A Home For A Home" — Community Commitment For every real estate transaction Kelley completes, she covers animal adoption fees at the local Humane Society. It's not just a tagline — it's how she does business.
The Platform

Engel & Voelkers —
where luxury finds its global buyer.

This property's buyer could be in Tokyo, London, or San Francisco. Engel & Voelkers is built to find them.

1977Founded in Hamburg, Germany
1,100+Locations Worldwide
35+Countries on 5 Continents
16,700+Professionals Globally
€1.3BCommission Revenue 2025 — Record Year
$5.71BGestalt Group 2024 Sales Volume

Proprietary Marketing Technology

MaX — AI Marketing Intelligence
Bayesian inference modeling across millions of data points builds a custom strategy per listing — optimal channel mix across print, social, portals, and direct mail.
Evolve Social
AI-powered social media advertising achieving 13× higher engagement than industry standard.
E&V Create (Canva-Powered)
Brand-approved marketing content at scale — every brochure, social post, and ad perfectly on brand.
Owner App
Real-time seller dashboard — track views, contact requests, and campaign activity for your listing at any time.
Global Portal in 15 Languages
1 million+ monthly visitors to the E&V network website across 35+ countries in 15 languages.
Americas CRM (Chime Platform)
AI-driven lead generation and buyer matching across the E&V Americas network.

International Buyer Network: Why It Matters for This Property

Buyer OriginU.S. Purchase Average% Paying All Cash% Buying at $1M+
Chinese Buyers$1,168,80047%35%
All International BuyersVaries by origin47%18%
Domestic BuyersVaries~30%8%

International buyers spent $56 billion on U.S. homes in the year to March 2025, up ~33% year-over-year.

Marketing Analysis

What's been missing —
and what the data says it costs.

764 Zillow views and 30 saves over 7+ months. Here's why — and what a comprehensive luxury campaign looks like by comparison.

403%More inquiries from listings with professional video.
68%Faster sales with aerial/drone photography.
118%More online views with professional HDR photography.
73%Luxury properties linger when minimally marketed.

Side-by-Side: Current vs. Kelley's Approach

Marketing DimensionCurrent ListingKelley + E&V Approach
PhotographyStandard (43 photos; no twilight/HDR noted)Editorial HDR + twilight + architectural detail; staging by Brooklyn Designs
VideoNone found on any platformCinematic 3–5 min film + drone + lifestyle social cuts (Reels, Shorts)
Online PresenceStandard MLS syndicationCustom property website + 100+ global portals + E&V (1M+ monthly visitors)
Social MediaNo evidence of paid campaignsMulti-platform paid via Evolve Social — 13× industry engagement
International ReachNone apparentE&V (35+ countries) + JamesEdition + ListGlobally (100+ portals, 60 countries)
Print MaterialsStandard MLS flyerArchitectural Digest-quality brochure; potential E&V GG Magazine exposure
EventsNo evidenceCurated twilight cocktails for brokers; private showings for pre-qualified buyers
AI MarketingNoneE&V MaX: AI-optimized custom strategy across all channels
Seller TransparencyStandard MLS activityE&V Owner App — real-time views, contacts, and campaign data
StagingUnknownProfessional staging through Brooklyn Designs (Kelley's own service)
The Path Forward

A fresh strategy for
an extraordinary property.

Your home deserves marketing that matches its character — story-driven, globally positioned, and targeted to find the one buyer who sees what you see from this ridgeline above the Pacific.

01
Tell the Lost Coast Story
Most buyers for this property don't live here yet — they're dreaming of a life they haven't had. The marketing must sell the experience: the fog rolling in from the Pacific, the absolute quiet at night, the 20 acres all your own, the freedom of producing your own energy from the sun. Cinematic video and lifestyle content will find that buyer.
02
Go International from Day One
47% of international buyers pay all cash. Chinese buyers average $1.17M per U.S. purchase. E&V's network of 16,700+ professionals, ListGlobally (100+ portals in 60 countries), and JamesEdition reach wealth that domestic MLS platforms simply cannot.
03
Fix the View, Market the Opportunity
The tree obstruction is correctable. Market it proactively — before/after renderings, cleared sightlines if possible — and position tree clearing as an immediate value-add. Transparency builds trust; hiding it destroys it.
04
Editorial Photography + Staging
Brooklyn Designs staging is a built-in advantage. Professional photos increase views by 118% and can add $934–$116,000 to sale price. Twilight photography increases showing requests by 3×. This property needs to be photographed as a work of architecture.
05
Cinematic Video + Aerial Drone
A buyer traveling from out of state — or abroad — needs to experience this property before they arrive. Video listings receive 403% more inquiries. Drone footage of the 20-acre ridgeline parcel, Pacific views, and surrounding wilderness will do what photographs cannot.
06
Targeted Digital Campaigns
Evolve Social delivers 13× engagement. Combined with geofencing affluent Bay Area and Pacific Northwest neighborhoods, Facebook/Instagram income targeting, and Google In-Market ads — this property reaches exactly the buyers who can and will buy it.
Pricing Strategy Recommendation
$1,895,000 – $1,950,000
The current price of $1,950,000 ($462/sqft) is close to Movoto's independent estimate of $1,945,217. Further reductions signal distress and invite lower offers. The better path is a stable, properly-marketed price supported by a serious campaign relaunch: staging, photography, video, and global exposure. If trees are cleared before relaunch, a fresh $1,950,000 listing with a clean ocean-view narrative becomes entirely defensible. Market data supports holding price with superior marketing over further cuts.
Next Steps

Let's get moving.

  • 1
    Sign Listing Agreement with Kelley Urbani, Engel & Voelkers Mendocino
    DRE #02094249 · 10483 Lansing Street, Mendocino, CA 95460 · KelleyUrbani.com
  • 2
    Tree Assessment & View Restoration
    Licensed arborist opinion on clearing/topping. A restored ocean view could be the single biggest value-add before relaunch.
  • 3
    Professional Staging by Brooklyn Designs
    Kelley's in-house staging service prepares the home to photograph and show at its absolute best.
  • 4
    Full Media Production
    Twilight HDR photography, cinematic property video with lifestyle storytelling, and aerial drone footage of the full 20-acre ridgeline parcel — all produced before the new listing goes live.
  • 5
    E&V MaX Campaign Launch
    AI-optimized strategy deployed across social (Evolve Social), international portals (ListGlobally, JamesEdition), print materials, and E&V's 16,700+ global advisors.
  • 6
    Curated Broker Event
    A twilight cocktail gathering for top-producing Mendocino Coast and Bay Area brokers — turning agents into advocates who bring pre-qualified buyers directly to the property.
Ready to change the story?

Your home has been waiting for the right buyer. The right buyer has been waiting for the right marketing. Let's bridge that gap.

Visit KelleyUrbani.com