About This Home

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 45094 Main Street in Mendocino, CA is listed for $2,995,000. Built in 1800, on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1800

Property Details

1800
Listing Description

Positioned in the very center of Mendocino Village, the iconic 'Golden Goose' building presents a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy asset with both immediate functionality and future upside. Steeped in local history, this landmark has continuously evolved with the community.

Once home to a classic drug store and soda fountain, later became a general store, an acclaimed home furnishings destination, and most recently, a celebrated gallery space. Following a comprehensive rebuild in 2012, the property seamlessly blends preserved historic architecture with modern infrastructure, creating a turnkey canvas for today's investor or entrepreneur.

Encompassing approximately 4,000+/- square feet, the building is thoughtfully configured into four suites, offering flexibility for multiple income streams or a cohesive single-user concept. The ground floor captures prime visibility with Main Street frontage, large picture windows, and dual access from Albion Street--ideal for retail, hospitality, or a flagship brand presence in one of the most visited coastal villages in Northern California.

The upper level introduces an increasingly rare opportunity in Mendocino: two private suites with conditional approval for residential use. Currently, the property is undergoing permitted improvements, including the addition of an employee break room within the ocean-view suite--strategically designed to also function as a future kitchen should residential use be pursued through permitting.

This intentional upgrade enhances both immediate commercial utility and long-term adaptability. Character and craftsmanship are evident throughout, with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, artisan details, and a facade that honors the building's historic roots.

Modern systems including forced air heating, CAT5 cabling, and interior sound support a wide range of business or mixed-use applications. This is more than a building, it's a platform for vision. Whether reimagined as a flagship commercial presence, a mixed-use investment, or an elevated live/work coastal retreat, this Mendocino landmark is ready for its next chapter.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$16,018/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,166
Interest$12,978
Insurance$874

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

45094 Main Street

Mendocino, CA 95460

Questions & Answers

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 45094 Main Street is listed at $2,995,000. The estimated monthly payment is $16,018 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1800.

This property is listed by Kelley Urbani.

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Kelley Urbani

Agent at Engel & Volkers Mendocino

Listed by Engel & Volkers Mendocino · Broker phone: 7079375071

MLS# C1-11318· Source: Engel & Völkers· 129 days on PropertySimple

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45094 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460

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