Recent studies about current housing issues have found that the absence of affordable ‘starter homes’ is one of the reasons for the current housing shortage. The reason the no-frills, entry-level houses aren’t being built isn’t that they aren’t wanted, it’s that changes in the building process often make it difficult [...]
This contemporary Sonoma estate is located on over 5 acres in a gated community known as George Ranch. Because of its location, this property has panoramic views of Sonoma Valley. Built in 1989, this custom home has floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, a chef’s kitchen with a large prep island, vaulted ceilings, [...]
One amenity homebuyers may look for is easy access to walking trails. It turns out that access to urban trails in a neighborhood has been shown to increase home values as well as have a positive influence on the perceived quality of life for those living nearby, as well as [...]
Named the EqWine estate, this custom house listed for $11. 5 million is on over 42 acres. Sixteen of those acres are dedicated to pinot noir vineyards while the rest are committed to a high-end equestrian facility containing 68 stalls and both indoor and outdoor training areas. The main house [...]
In August 2022, the median listing price in Healdsburg was $1.3 million, while the median sold price was $895,000. These numbers signify that the listing prices for homes in Healdsburg are trending down by 8.4% when looked at year-over-year. In August 2022, houses in Healdsburg sold for 1.56% below the [...]
Located on just over 3 acres, this highly customized home is close to downtown Healdsburg. Inside the house is an open floor plan, 22-foot ceilings, custom stone kitchen countertops and laminate cabinetry. There’s custom lighting throughout the interior and a "sculpture wall" in the main bedroom that opens to a [...]
Sonoma County cities like Santa Rosa have a rich agricultural history. While the number of active farms has significantly decreased as the area has grown, reminders of the past remain, even on current home listings. The most obvious of which tend to be barns. For some homebuyers, a barn may [...]
Located on over eight acres, this 5,207-square-foot estate provides panoramic views of Glen Ellen. The interior of the main house has an open floor plan, with three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, as well as an extra one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit. It also features a professional kitchen, spacious great room, dual-sided [...]
This week has been a hot one! Staying cool is on a lot of people's minds. A great way to do that is to take a dip in a swimming pool. Homebuyers who know that the summers in Sonoma County can get hot may see the addition of a pool [...]
Located on 10.86 acres, this four-bedroom home has 3,834 square feet of interior space, with views of Fitch Mountain, Mount St. Helena and the Mayacamas. Built in 1995, the house is located at the end of a long driveway that passes a hobby vineyard, an orchard and a garden. There’s a [...]
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