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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Ernest Berghof, Broker)
1954 Blue Sky Ln,Santa Rosa- $425,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,157 square feet. Year built: 1999.
This house was built in 1999, but looks much newer. It's been well maintained, and is located in SW Santa Rosa. A family - or a couple thinking of starting one - may be interested in getting this home while it's holding on to 2003 prices. Click to see the kitchen...
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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Ernest Berghof, Broker)
This spacious, light filled kitchen with custom tile work concludes this time-travel adventure. Not every house was as well taken care of, but they are, indeed, out there. Scroll to see one...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
315 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa - $419,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 844 square feet. Year built: 1935. (Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
This 2 bedroom house needs some sprucing up, but as faras location goes, it's a diamond in the rough. Located by Old Railroad Square, the new homeowners would have a lot of cool places within walking distance to show out of town visitors. Click to see something else that's great about this home...
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Front side yard.(Photo courtesy of HomeSmart Advantage Realty)
The house may be relatively small, but the yard is big. This view of the front side yard shows that you won't need to worry about paying for parking downtown, just make sure to wear your walking shoes. Scroll to view the next property...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
339 Algiers Ct, Santa Rosa - $319,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 880 square feet. Year built: 1974.
I thought this condo was a single family home when I first saw it, and decided to leave it as it's the same size as many of the homes on this list. It's also newer, and less by $100K. Click to see more...
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Yard. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
I can't say anything about the parking situtation, but there's a small, private yard to relax in. Tired of the condo? Scroll to see the next property...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
937 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa - $410,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 828 square feet. Year built: 1942.
Getting back to an 'actual' house, this 1942 single family home is on the market for $410,000. It's close to highway 12 and the Montgomery Village shopping center, so, close enough to downtown, but also close enough to jump on 12 to go wine tasting. Click through to see the yard...
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Yard. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
The yard is simple, but well maintained and ready for whatever the new homeowner may want to add: a spa, a garden, or perhaps a water feature. The possibilities are endless. Scroll on to see the next property...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of HomeBay, Inc.)
1011 Borden Villa Drive, Santa Rosa - $390,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 1,080 square feet. Year built: 1961.
A 1,080 square foot home for less than $400,000 isn't a bad deal.Though the drought is technically over, you'l still get a drought-tolerant front yard to save you money on you water bill - rain or shine. Click through to see what else it has to offer...
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Living room. (Photo courtesy of HomeBay, Inc.)
Though this home was built in 1961, the way they've set up the living room highlights the wooden flooring and gives it a thoroughly modern feel. If you'd like to see a home that's actually more modern, scroll through...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of NextHome Wine Country Premier)
894 Naify Ln, Santa Rosa - $425,000
3 beds, 3 bath, 1,526 square feet. Year built: 2000.
Higher on the 2003 median price scale, this two story single family house is still far below what homes in Santa Rosa are going for. Click to see one of the highlights of the interior...
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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of NextHome Wine Country Premier)
They had me at granite countertops. The backyard is small, but the interior touches are well worth it. Scroll to get to something a bit lower on the scale...
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Exterior of home. (Photo courtesy of Zephyr Real Estate-Russian River)
17349 Park Ave, Guerneville - $389,000
2 beds, 1 bath, 660 square feet. Year built: 1954.
Along with expressing dismay at home prices, many people have expressed that they want to move to 'get away from it all.' Usually, they mean leaving the state, but I'm going to say that this little cabin in Guerneville would be a better bet. Click to see why...
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View from deck. (Photo courtesy of Zephyr Real Estate-Russian River)
I can't imagine that anyone would feel overly stressed with a view like this from their back deck. There's no reason to leave the state to get away from the hustle and bustle - just go to the woods.
