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Risky Coastal Bargain: $1.5M Home Amid Landslide Threat

3/14/2026

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Eilen Stewart was surprised to find a blue ranch house in Portuguese Bend, Southern California listed for $1.5 million.
The Portuguese Bend neighborhood experiences landslides, with ground shifting up to a foot per week.
Many residents have evacuated due to the risk of collapsing homes.
Some buyers, including the Stewarts, view the situation as an opportunity to access coastal real estate at a lower price despite the dangers.

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Story summary

Eilen Stewart was surprised to find a blue ranch house in Portuguese Bend, Southern California listed for $1.5 million.
The Portuguese Bend neighborhood experiences landslides, with ground shifting up to a foot per week.
Many residents have evacuated due to the risk of collapsing homes.
Some buyers, including the Stewarts, view the situation as an opportunity to access coastal real estate at a lower price despite the dangers.