A rare close-to-town view parcel just minutes from downtown St. Helena and only two minutes to Meadowood, this +/- 2.85-acre wooded hillside setting offers exceptional privacy, dramatic topography, and inspiring valley-facing outlooks. The property is connected to St. Helena city water, a valuable convenience rarely found on parcels of this scale in the surrounding hills. An authentic circa-1932 cottage (+/- 2,324 sq. ft. per assessor) remains on the property and may be reduced to a +/- 1,200 sq. ft. guest house under Napa County guidelines, creating a clear path for a new modern main residence designed to capture the views. Mature trees, natural contours, and multiple potential building areas make this an ideal canvas for a design-driven retreat or a spec builder seeking a compelling land-value opportunity. With its proximity to town, privacy, and architectural potential, this is a rare chance to create a contemporary St. Helena estate where nature, convenience, and vision align.
Active
$1,650,000
1830 Howell Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
2beds
2,324sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
2.85 Acres Lot
$1,823,500 Zestimate®
$710/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesInspiring valley-facing outlooksDramatic topographyNatural contoursClose-to-town view parcel
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 21 hours ago
Listed by:
Will Densberger DRE #01811932 707-483-7889,
Engel & Volkers St. Helena 707-302-8133,
Pavi Micheli DRE #01157852,
Engel & Volkers St. Helena
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326018924
Originating MLS: Napa
Originating MLS: NapaTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric, Hookups Only, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Pellet Stove, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,324
- Total interior livable area: 2,324 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley, Vineyard
Lot
- Size: 2.85 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 025140017000
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Connected
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Helena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $710/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $401,188
- Annual tax amount: $4,326
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
Estimated market value
$1,823,500
$1.42M - $2.35M
$4,403/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$710/sqft |
Source:  BAREIS #326018924 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,326 +1.2% | $401,188 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,273 +4% | $393,322 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,110 +1.4% | $385,611 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,054 +1% | $378,051 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,012 +1.8% | $374,175 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,942 +3.6% | $366,839 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,805 +2% | $359,647 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,732 +2.5% | $352,596 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,641 +0.8% | $345,684 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,612 +1% | $340,493 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,576 +0.1% | $333,824 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $3,572 +4.3% | $332,316 +2% |
| 2012 | $3,424 +2.1% | $325,801 +2% |
| 2011 | $3,354 +2% | $319,414 +0.8% |
| 2010 | $3,287 -1.1% | $317,028 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $3,324 +2.3% | $317,780 +2% |
| 2008 | $3,249 +1.7% | $311,550 +2% |
| 2007 | $3,194 +2.8% | $305,442 +2% |
| 2006 | $3,107 | $299,454 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,584 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $287,828 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $282,553 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $277,014 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,835 | $271,583 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $266,258 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,773/mo
Principal & interest
$8260
Property taxes
$1513
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94574
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Saint Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Saint Helena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: St. Helena Unified
Source: BAREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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