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5220 Foothill Ranch Rd, Santa Rosa - $749,000.
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,486 square feet. Year built: 1978.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
This house in Santa Rosa is on Foothill Ranch Road, and it is, indeed, a ranch. There's plenty of space to entertain, sure, but it's also far enough out that you probably won't have to worry about neighbors suddenly stopping by. Click to see what I mean...
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Driveway. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
This isn't the driveway so much as it is just the road that you'd take to get to the house...there's plenty of room to park on any of the 10 acres this house is located on. You'll also notice something you don't see...neighbors. Just you, the trees, horse stalls, and lots of land. Scroll to see the next property...
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1875 S Fitch Mountain Rd, Healdsburg - $859,000
3 beds, 3 baths.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens RE)
Healdsburg is a small town, and the residents form a tight-knit community, but Fitch Mountain is in a league of its own. If it's privacy you want, it's privacy you'll get here. Click to see what bucolic views this house will give you...
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Back deck. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens RE)
Sure, you can invite a friend over to join you for a cup of coffee on this deck...or not. There are other decks around the house that have a view of the Russian River, as well, so when you want some alone time to just sit back and relax, you won't find a better view. Scroll for the next privacy-rich home...
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121 Poppy Ct, Bodega Bay - $749,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,654 square feet. Year built: 1981.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
This seaside house is in a court, so there are neighbors, but it's right by the ocean, so there's also that built-in privacy that a seaside community seems to foster. Click to see what I mean...
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Deck. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
When sitting on the deck, you're not looking into someone's backyard or the side of a house, you're gazing out at the ocean. No one will pop unexpectedly into your line of sight and ask to borrow a cup of sugar, a lawnmower, or your car. Ready for more privacy? Scroll for the next home...
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5390 El Camino Bella, Bodega Bay - $949,000
2 beds 3 baths 2,438 square feet. Year built: 1970.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
Bodega Bay is so serene, I couldn't pass this 1970s dwelling up. A bit on the pricy side, but privacy is sometimes just that important to someone if they have the means for it. Scroll to check out the view...
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Patio. (Photo courtesy of W Real Estate)
You can walk from this house to the ocean, or sit on the patio and enjoy the flowers. There is a neighbor or two around, but the view makes up for it. Click to see another property...
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21471 Bonita Ter, Monte Rio - $375,000
1 bed, 1 bath, 794 square feet. Year built: 1956.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
This Monte Rio home is really small at just 794 square feet, but if you want a lot of alone time, this may be just the right size. Scroll to check out the view...
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Deck. (Photo courtesy of Century 21 Alliance)
The listing emphasizes the secluded setting, and the forest surrounding the deck seems to substantiate this claim. Whether you wanted this for a full time home or a getaway house, there's little chance you'd be bothered by the sound of traffic. Click to see the next house...
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290 Churchill St, Bodega Bay - $929,000
2 beds, 2 baths, 996 square feet. Year built: 1970.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate)
Okay, I thought we were out of Bodega Bay,but just one more. This A-Frame house is right by Salmon Creek Beach - a definite win. Not only that, it's on 2 lots, so the homebuyer has plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy, with or without guests. Scroll to check out the view...
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View. (Photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate)
Looking out the upstairs window, you see how close the beach is. If you're tired of being indoors, but don't want to go out to socialize just yet, a stroll by the water may be just the thing you need. Click to see another property...
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22039 Davis Way, Timber Cove - $425,000
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,862 square feet. Year built: 1985.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Artisan Sotheby's International)
Call it Timber Cove, Call it Jenner - this town is close to Fort Ross and is pretty far off the beaten path. It's also a good sized home tucked away in the redwoods, a good choice for homebuyers who enjoy a solitary hike. Scroll to see one of the paths...
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Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Artisan Sotheby's International)
This is the view a homebuyer will have all around the home. Privacy is a given around here. Click to see another woodsy, but not so rustic, property...
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19805 Fort Ross Rd, Cazadero - $892,000
3 beds, 3 baths, 1,408 square feet. Year built: 1986.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
Cazadero is another wooded escape, but this 1,408 square foot escape looks more welcoming than it does remote, even though you can see it's surrounded by woods. How deep in the woods could it be? Scroll to get a really good look...
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Aerial view. (Photo courtesy of Vanguard Properties)
This aerial picture of the property shows how hidden in the woods this home is. It also reveals the pool and cabana. For those not into entertaining, the pool may not be something the homebuyer would want - family and friends alike would definitely be dropping pool-party hints. Click to view the last property on the list...
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6 Greenstone Ct, Petaluma - $885,000
4 beds, 3 baths, 3,301 square feet. Year built: 2013.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
This modern Petaluma house may be located in a neighborhood, but walls surround it on more than one side. Scroll to see the most private yard of all...
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Yard. (Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Br)
Austere and functional are the two words that come to mind with this yard, and that's not always a bad thing.