Mendocino & Sonoma Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Calpella, CA
$580,800Median home value
Mendocino CountyArea
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About Calpella
A small town on US-101 in the Russian River valley, just north of Ukiah. Homes are mostly modest mid-century houses and rural properties, with vineyards and pear orchards in the surrounding hills. It draws Ukiah workers, wine-industry people, and those seeking affordable Mendocino County living inland from the coast.
Home prices in Calpella
The median home value in Calpella is $580,800.
Top places in Calpella
- Russian River — running through the valley just west of town
- Lake Mendocino — boating, camping, and the dam overlook, 10 minutes south
- Ukiah — the county seat's shops, breweries, and dining, 10 minutes south
- Redwood Valley — vineyards and tasting rooms to the north
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve — old-growth redwoods, 30 minutes west
Commuting from Calpella
- Ukiah is about 10 minutes south via US-101.
- Santa Rosa is roughly 1 hour south; Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- No commuter rail; US-101 is the main corridor.
Calpella FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Calpella, CA?
The median home value in Calpella is $580,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Calpella, CA?
Ukiah is about 10 minutes south via US-101.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.