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5545 El Encanto Dr, Santa Rosa - $575,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,600 square feet. Year built: 1976.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
This single story home is in the St. Francis Heights neighborhood, and it a great choice for those with kids looking for a house in a good school district. Click to check out the living room...
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Living room. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
I never overlook the toasty warmth a good fireplace lends to a living space during a Sonoma County winter cold spell. Priceless. Scroll to see the next property...
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673 Connie St, Santa Rosa - 549,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 1,869 square feet. Year built: 1990.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Real Equity Real Estate)
If a single story isn't what you're looking for, this 2 story house may fit the bill. With 1,869 square feet, there's plenty of room for everyone in the family to spread out and claim their spot. Click to see the kitchen...
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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Real Equity Real Estate)
Though you may hope that everyone finds their own spot to hang out in, let's face it, with a kitchen like this you know exactly where everyone will be. Scroll to see the next property...
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1972 Yellow Rose Ln, Santa Rosa - 550,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,053 square feet. Year built: 1999.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Realty)
If you want the ultimate in terms of suburban living, this 1999 two story home is it. It's close to the freeway, has a fairly good walking score, and is in a school district with a well regarded public high school. There's nothing stunning, but it's also far from terrible. Click to see the kitchen...
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Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Realty)
There's an average sized backyard, too, but this kitchen was the most photogenic part of the listing. So, again, it's well maintained and has everything you need to make some great home-cooked dinners. Not impressed? Scroll to move on to the next house...
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1115 Modoc Dr, Santa Rosa - $478,000
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
I've seen this little late 60s home listed for awhile, and at 4 bedrooms and 2 baths it seems like it would be a great choice for a larger, or extended, family. The front yard has a fairly decent sized edible garden, so it's a bonus for anyone who's into organic foods. Click to see the interior...
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Dining room and view of the kitchen. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
The home has been extensively updated throughout the interior, belying its 1960s architecture. Scroll to see an even earlier home...
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3615 Princeton Dr, Santa Rosa - $495,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,205 square feet. Year built: 1959.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes Realty)
Here's a 1959 charmer in Bennet Valley; the $495,000 price tag is great for this area, and the schools are all above average. Click to see the backyard...
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Backyard. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes Realty)
The backyard is larger than this photo shows - there's a big concrete patio directly outside the doors. This seating area os over in one of the corners, creating a good space to escape any wayward barbecue smoke. Scroll to take a look at the next property...
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644 Sunny Manor Way, Santa Rosa - $399,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 1,413 square feet. Year built: 1960.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
Here's a classic 1960s ranch style home far under median price, and while it doesn't look like it needs any major work, the interior could use a fresh coat of paint. (Which, really, most homes need every few years as it is, so that's kind of a moot point.) Click to see where you can go while the paint dries...
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Backyard. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
This house is roomy, but the yard is huge. Just imagine the summer parties. Scroll to see the next property...
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1195 Halyard Dr, Santa Rosa - $579,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 1,874 square feet. Year built: 1990.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
Okay, away from the older houses and on to something more contemporary, this roomy home is still under the 600k mark, though it looks like a far more expensive house. Click to check out the interior...
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Downstairs. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
At 1,874 square feet, this isn't the largest house on this list, but the way it's been laid out makes it look like it is. Scroll to see the last house on the list...
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547 Mission Blvd, Santa Rosa - $315,000
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,034 square feet. Year built:
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
Okay, okay, I had to throw a condo in the mix. They get a bad rap because it's a house, but more like an apartment, but you own it, but the HOA...anyhow, this 1989 condo is located in the Rincon Valley area, but not at the steep Rincon Valley prices. Not only that, but it has some pretty good amenities. Click to see what I mean...
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Pool. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union International)
There's a pool and a spa that those HOA fees go towards maintaining, but that's actually still a good deal. If you've had to pay to have a pool maintained, re-plastered, or just keep chemicals on hand and stocked up, you know it's much better to let someone else worry about that headache.