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5045 Carriage Ln, Santa Rosa - $725,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,620 square feet. Year built: 1974.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
We're starting off easy here; just a single family home in a nice neighborhood. Sure, you can go to Jenner for views of the ocean, but if you're looking for a nice home in a good neighborhood, here it is. Scroll through to see what the view could possibly be...
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View. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
Though the facade of the house is predictable tract housing, part of a larger neighborhood, the view on the back porch is anything but. Click to see where you'd get this view from the inside...
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Living room. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
The living room is spacious, with a stone fireplace and large sliding glass door that will allow the homemakers to take advantage of the view even when it's too cold to go outside. Scroll for the next property...
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21654 Moscow Rd, Monte Rio - $574,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 1,024 square feet. Year built: 1924.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of RE/MAX Pros)
Located in Monte Rio, this cottage is surrounded by views of towering Redwoods; great for an outdoor enthusiast who wants to feel as though they're camping, but still have all the comforts of home. Click through to see another reason the view here is good...
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Back deck. (Photo courtesy of RE/MAX Pros)
This home is located right on the Russian River, making the back deck an area to relax and listen to the sounds of the river. Scroll through to see just how good the view is...
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Back deck river view. (Photo courtesy of RE/MAX Pros)
The listing suggests that this may easily become an investment property if someone wanted to make this into a vacation rental. Knowing how much work rentals generally are, I'd much prefer living in a house that makes me feel as though I'm on vacation all the time. Click to see the next property...
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7007 Cliff Ave, Bodega Bay - $825,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,668 square feet. Year built: 1973.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of George Capone III Real Estate)
We're moving away from the woods and onto the beach. The sign 'The Beach House' is an understatement. Scroll to see what I mean...
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Beach view. (Photo courtesy of George Capone III Real Estate)
This is a serious beach view. This bluff in front of the home overlooks Wright's Beach, and you couldn't get any closer without getting your feet wet. Click to see what I mean...
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Beach view. (Photo courtesy of George Capone III Real Estate)
Nothing but ocean for miles. The mornings may be foggy, but the summer sunny days are unbeatable if you enjoy living seaside. Not feeling the maritime vibe, scroll to go to the next property...
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2051 S Fitch Mountain Rd, Healdsburg - $770,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,200 square feet. Year built: 1929.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Owner)
This spacious home on Fitch Mountain is (amazingly, I think) less than a million, and as this is in Healdsburg, the views are going to be amazing. That fact that it's being sold fully furnished doesn't hurt either. Click to see the view...
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View of the Russian River. (Photo courtesy of Owner)
This house is a two for one: views of the Russian River, and views of the trees on Fitch mountain. Scroll through for one more...
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View of the mountain. (Photo courtesy of Owner)
From this vantage point, you can see the mountain asserting itself. It's as if you'd be stuck in a tug of war between two opposing, but both pretty great, views. Click to see another property...
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2438 Humboldt St, Santa Rosa - $495,000
3 beds, 1 bath, 1,201 square feet. Year built: 1949.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
Okay, let's step back from mountains and oceans and just realize that all someone may want is a view of...their very own backyard. After years of having no yard, I get it. Scroll through to see what this humble abode has to offer....
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View of backyard. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
If you'd spent years renting, walking out into this yard - filled with greenery - and knowing it's finally yours could be the best view ever. Click to see it up close...
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Closer view of backyard. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
Of course, this size yard comes with a whole lot of weeding and maintenance. Forget it, lets go back to looking at a view that's independent of the property. Scroll to continue...
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9518 Goat Hill Rd, Jenner - $795,000
3 beds, 1 bath, 976 square feet. Year built: 1966.
Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
We have to go back to the ocean, and this time we're heading all the way up to Jenner. If you thought Bodega Bay was impressive, click through for the view from this deck...
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View from the deck. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
There's plenty of natural landscaping, and just beyond, a seemingly endless expanse of ocean. Scroll through to see what I mean...
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More ocean. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International Inc.)
If you stroll down towards the shore, there's ocean for as far as you can see; talk about an unobstructed view. There's one more property on the list, click through to see it...
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590 E Austin Creek Rd, Cazadero - $499,000
1 bed, 2 baths, 1,320 square feet. Year built: 1953.
Exterior of home.(Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
Cazadero has always been one of my favorite areas to peruse. It has redwoods, it has a creek, and it has some unexpectedly interesting homes. But speaking of creeks, scroll on to see what view this house has for you...
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East Austin Creek.(Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
Right in the backyard (if it can be called that) is your own little slice of Austin Creek. I know, the view in this shot may not seem that exciting, but click through one last time...
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East Austin Creek.(Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
The view of this tranquil creek as you wander along it isn't bad at all, and it will cost you far less than a million dollars. That looks good to me.