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his June, as the school year closes and summer officially starts, is a time for our residents to enjoy time with family and friends. The start of summer in the Sierras is graced with beautiful weather and perhaps a hint of the heat to come. We are excited to help you enjoy your summer by introducing you to people and places in your own backyard!
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The Good Life is your neighborhood magazine, and in this issue, you’ll meet your neighbors, The Partridges. In the past two years, four generations of Partridges have landed in Reno and embraced everything our city has to offer. Also in this issue you’ll find a family-friendly community calendar and a feature on a way to enjoy a “staycation” this summer right here in your own backyard. Keep the community calendar handy for family-friendly events this June, and take a peek at our monthly recipe for a cooling summer treat. Learn how to keep your pets safe and happy this summer, and get introduced to two phenomenal local buildings: the Lear Theater in downtown Reno and the award-winning Reno Library. In our June fitness spotlight, meet local yoga teacher Jelena Hardy who shares her story of starting a yoga community in North Reno. Also, check out our Kids Corner for a fun maze. And residents, keep your story ideas coming—we are devoted to sharing stories among neighbors in our wonderful community. Kindest Regards, Brian Gilchrist bgilchrist@bestversionmedia.com
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The Partridges: Four Generations Land in Reno
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y first impression of the Partridge family is that they really, really love Reno. As I approach their Somersett residence, I’m greeted by their vehicle’s license plate that reads “LUVRENO.” I think to myself that they must be among the Biggest Little City’s biggest fans. Upon meeting the Partridges, I am compelled to ask if they have anything in common with the famously happy 1970’s musical sitcom family. The 89-year-old matriarch of the family, Olivette, chimes in: “Well honey, I’ve always been a singer and I love jazz and big band classics!” Apparently, some of the musical DNA has been passed on to Olivette’s great-grandson, Abe, 2, who is skipping around singing his own version of “This Old Man.” Olivette’s son, Rick, and his wife of 38 years, Joan, are Abe’s proud grandparents. Their own daughter, Carlie, followed them to Reno with Abe in tow in 2012 when the couple retired from a lifetime of rain in Seattle. “312 days of sunshine a year in Reno? I said, count me in!” says Rick, who shudders at the thought of his overcast past in the Emerald City. “It really chaps my hide that we spent so many years in that gosh-forsaken rain. Reno is a paradise.” It appears that Rick truly does “LUVRENO.” “Oh honey,” says Olivette, beaming, “Isn’t it just marvelous here? Just like Italy. Oh, the views!” Olivette is sitting in the Partridge’s courtyard, where spring flowers have just begun to bloom. Joan, a retired teacher with more than 36 years of experience, echoes their sentiments. “Reno is a wonderful place for all of our family’s life phases,” Joan reflects. “Olivette is enjoying her golden years, Rick and I are enjoying our retirement here, and Carlie and Abe are loving the community too.” Though she’s retired, Joan continues to tutor local students in SAT and general math. “Once an educator, always an educator—a lifelong learner,” she smiles. Joan was a high school and middle school math teacher during her teaching 4
years, as well as co-owner of an SAT prep company that continues to thrive. “I loved creating a small business in the academic realm that also supported the local communities—our business contributes to the schools we serve by donating extensively to the schools’ Parent-Teacher-Associations.” Rick is retired from a career spanning owning a small ski rental business in Seattle to doing consulting work for the Red Cross. He also spent a few years as a tour guide and safety officer for “Ride the Ducks,” a company that ran Seattle tours on amphibious vehicles through the streets and waterways of the city. In his role as Captain for the Ducks Tours, Rick was able to combine his love of people and his perennial “safety first” attitude. Rick’s greatest role yet is as grandfather, AKA “Ganpa” to young Abe. “Abe and I get to spend our days hiking around Somersett looking for rabbits, snakes and chipmunks.” Abe corrects grandpa: “Chip-monkeys.” The pair can also be found at Reno’s many parks and museums, or visiting Great-Grandma Olivette at her North Reno home. Joan says that their days in Reno are like a cruise. “We’ll go from golf to skiing to the pool to bocce ball to dinner gatherings with friends,” she says. Joan shares that having all four generations in Reno is a tremendous gift for the whole family. “Just a few years ago,” she says, “we would have all laughed if you told us we’d all end up together in Reno, Nevada. Rick, Olivette and I were in Seattle, and Carlie was in San Francisco, and Abe was just a twinkle in his mother’s eye. But here we are!” The Partridges are more than happy to be nesting in Reno, where Olivette has found peace in the vistas, Rick in the sunshine and Joan among beloved new friends. They do miss their son, Craig, who lives in San Jose with his wife, Tracy, and the newest little June 2014
Partridge, Scarlett. “We got so spoiled by having our first grandchild right here with us, we’ll miss that with Scarlett but love the fact that we have the time and space for visitors, and the Bay is just a few hours over the hill,” says Rick. Partridges and Pear Trees Rick Partridge has always had a “green thumb,” but here in Nevada, he’s found ways to enjoy gardening in the drier climate. “We’ve got peach, apple and pear
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trees here,” beams Rick. “What more could you ask for? Reno has it all.” Aside from appreciating the sunlit beauty of the mountainous landscape, Rick and Joan found an immediate fondness for their neighbors and friends. “It was amazing how we found such wonderful and immediate friendships here,” says Joan. Rick adds that their community of friends and acquaintances here, are “as good as it gets. They’re golden!” Living in Reno for
the past two years has reminded Joan of the song lyrics: “Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.” Rick and Joan explain that people often have misperceptions about Reno. “When we told our Seattle friends we were retiring to Reno, they were surprised. They thought of Reno as an old casino town. It’s a bestkept-secret and not widely known for the evolving place that it is,” says Joan. Rick says they love hosting visitors throughout the year, joking that their home has become the “Partridge Hotel.” “That’s just proof that people really love it here. It has a real vacation feel, and visitors are so impressed by the beauty of the Northwest Reno landscapes,” explains Joan. Finding Roots, Finding a Future When the Partridges all ended up in Northwest Reno, all at different life stages, they all had one thing in common: looking to the future. Carlie, who had worked as an educator in the San Francisco County Jail for years, was delighted to find a position at the Jan Evans Juvenile Detention Center. “The educational program at Jan Evans is excellent, and the entire facility is state-ofthe art,” says Carlie, who was impressed
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foster families is key to redirecting these youth and helping them reintegrate and participate in our city’s future.” Carlie is also the Content Coordinator for The Good Life magazines of Reno, a role in which she enjoys branching out into the neighborhood and sharing stories. The future is nowhere more evident than on young Abe’s ever smiling face. “He’s got it made,” says Carlie. “He spends most days with grandma and grandpa, and even says he dreams about them at night. Living in Reno with my parents was a daunting idea at first, but it has turned out to be a delightful experience that I wish for every young family—to be close with their elders and have the proximity to enjoy time together.”
that Jan Evans hosts visitors from all over the world who come to see its award-winning juvenile rehabilitative programs. “When I first started at Jan Evans, a group came from Saudi Arabia to tour the facility. It really puts Reno on the map in terms of groundbreaking programming for juveniles in the correctional system. The staff at Jan Evans are remarkable in their level of service to these young people often facing deep issues of substance abuse and navigating academic challenges.” Carlie looks forward to a future teaching in the juvenile justice system as it evolves. “It all comes down to family support. Support for home families and
“C’mon, Get Happy!” The Partridges look forward not so much to growing their family in Reno, but to growing closer as a family here. “There are enough Partridges around,” jokes Rick. “We’re loving focusing on what we have,” he says, adding that Abe already has one tiny furry “sibling” in the form of their adopted dog, Calloway. “A full life is a life full of wonderful people and friends and neighbors who look out for each other,” says Joan. “We really have that here in Reno, more than we’ve ever had—anywhere!” My first impressions were right—they are a happy bunch, always on the verge of breaking into song.
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Local Happenings
Historic Reno Theater Reopens with Gusto! By Jenny Luna
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he Lear Theater, the regal white building just across Riverside Drive from the Truckee River reopened this month to host the first performance in twelve years. TEDxReno deemed the theater—once a church and now listed as a historical property in the city, state and national registers—as an excellent location for their second annual event. On June 6, TEDxReno will feature inspirational and entertaining figures such as triathlete and author Danny Heinsohn, executive director of The Reno Generator Matt Schultz, and comedian and actor K-Von, to the theater’s stage for a day-long event of Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED). “The theater’s revitalization is crucial for the rebirth of downtown Reno and will also play an important role in our continued economic recovery,” --Doug Erwin, TEDxReno curator and Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
American architect Paul Revere Williams. For many years, the building served as a place of worship for the First Church of Christ, Scientist. One day during church, Renoites Moya Olsen Lear and her friend Edda Morrison noticed the building’s potential to be a theater. Moya, a philanthropist and the wife of Bill Lear, an aviation innovator, donated $1.1 million to the project of creating the Lear Theater. The community matched her donation with $1.3 million and the building was purchased in 1998. Moya’s vision of the historic and elegant building becoming a community hub for a variety of art performances will again become reality as Artown manages the Lear and plans to continue with needed renovations.
June is Historic Preservation Month.
The Lear Theater had been maintained by the Theater Coalition and hosted performances in 2001 and 2002. With renovations still needed to complete the theater, Artown took over for management in 2012 and the venue is now open for scheduled events only. Artown looks forward to having the building be an incorporated part of the July art festival and part of the renaissance of downtown Reno. The roots of the Lear Theater date back into the 1930’s when the neoclassical building was designed by renowned African
Put on your walking shoes and join a Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS) walking tour! A good one to start with is the Historic Truckee River Walk on June 17th at 6pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening on a guided walking tour that starts at the McKinley Arts Center, 925 Riverside Drive, and includes commentary and colorful anecdotes about the history of the area. The walking tour is $10. However, the walking tours are free to members HRPS! See website www.historicreno.org for walking tour listings for June or call 747-4478. Other June HRPS walking tours include: UNR Historic Campus, Historic Neighborhoods and Prohibition in Reno. Join in and enjoy local history!
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Reno Library is “Most Beautiful” - Spend Your Summer in the “Coolest Internal Space” By Jennifer Oliver • Photo By: Marc Tiar
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iven the Downtown Reno Library’s exterior angled glass and copper panels, its internal space is a refreshing surprise. Green trees rising from floor to ceiling offer a reception into an atrium-like setting of leafy plants and running water from the fountain on the garden level. Because of its unique architecture and landscaping, Technology Services Librarian Marc Tiar felt inspired to enter the Downtown Reno Library into a national contest sponsored by Gale/ Cengage for the “Most Beautiful Library.” One of the categories was for “Coolest Internal Space” which seemed providential for the garden-like atmosphere. After one week of voting, the Downtown Reno came away as the winner in its category. With that award came a prize of $500. Tiar, who took his inspiration and initiative to enter the library into the contest, was rewarded by determining how the winnings will be spent. Education is near and dear to his heart, specifically the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative. The $500 award, paired with a $500 dollar anonymous cash donation, will be used to support STEM materials for the
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June 6-8
Street Vibrations Spring Rally
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June 6-8
16th Annual Sands EuroFest
@Sands Regency Hotel and Casino, Reno This family-friendly and free event features live music, European cuisine and drinks and craft fair booths. The line-up includes local and national bands including the Young Dubliners and the Gruber Family Band. Times: Friday, June 6, 4-10pm; Saturday, June 7, 11am-10pm; Sunday, June 8, 11am-6pm 775-348-2200
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Hike for Hounds: Pet Adoption Event and Activities
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June 7-8
Repticon Reno Reptile Show
@Exhibit Hall at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave This reptile event features pets for sale, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal classes and free raffles. Exciting, family-oriented fun. 863-268-4273
June 9
Scheels Kids Klub: Make Dad Happy Event
@Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks This free, father’s day theme event offers kids a chance to create an art project for Dad. All kids who attend receive a free ride on the Scheels Ferris Wheel. Appropriate for kids ages 4-12. Time: 6:00pm
June 11-14
Sew Original Quilt & Creative Expo
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June 19-28
Reno Rodeo
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June 26-29
Reno Rockabilly Riot
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s seasons change and temperatures rise, minds often turn toward thoughts of summer vacation. Reno residents are lucky to have an abundance of “staycation” options that are sure to leave couples, families and friends feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after just a short getaway to the heart of The Biggest Little City.
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Born in 1971 as a neighborhood coffee shop, The Peppermill has spent more than 40 years catering to northern Nevadans as it grew into an award-winning 1,600-room resort spa and casino. The Peppermill’s Passport Rewards Club even offers a locals a 20% discount on nearly all its services and amenities.
For those who love to play with higher stakes, the Peppermill’s 82,000-square-foot gaming floor offers slots, table games, tournaments and Reno’s only high-definition Race & Sports Book theater with 100-plus screens for the best sports viewing. The Peppermill also offers a non-smoking slot section and provides the cleanest air possible in its otherwise smoking-friendly environment, filtered by the latest in air circulation technology to avoid drift to other areas of the resort.
As the top ranked hotel in North America by Expedia users and Trip Advisor’s No. 1 hotel resort, you’re sure to find a room that offers all the comforts of home – in your very own backyard! After settling in, head downstairs for some top-notch dining in one of the resort’s 10 eateries. Ranging from a delicious New York-style deli to savory steaks at Bimini and handcrafted pastas at Romanza Ristorante Italiano, you’ll dine in style. For an underthe-sea experience, dive into Oceano’s fresh selection of seafood or
For the kids – or just the kid in you – the third floor arcade entertains with games including classics like ski ball and air hockey and contemporaries such as Speed of Light.
Adults can also enjoy Peppermill’s 16 bars and lounges offering everything from intimate to hip and happening — including EDGE, a dress-to-impress club that’s touted as Reno’s hottest nightspot. Also known as one of the area’s best, the Terrace Lounge is the perfect place to relax while enjoying award-winning wines, a seasonal open-air lounge, and sweeping views of the pool and Tuscan Gardens. Live acts from around the region also perform nearly every night of the week including Keyser Soze, Jelly Bread and Drinking with Clowns. A Renowned Spa
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Aside from its dining and entertainment options, visitors from near and far frequent the Peppermill for its Spa Toscana, boasting 24 treatment rooms offering Vichy and dry hydrotherapy, massage, reflexology, Reiki, body wraps, bronzing and skincare. Its three stories feature mosaic-covered floors, stunning fountains and water features, and serene relaxation areas, creating a picturesque reflection of an enchanting Italian retreat. Spa Toscana is also home to the state’s only Caldarium, featuring an indoor pool, sun deck and Secret Garden with spa food service. Spa Toscana’s full service spa has both men’s and women’s Ritual rooms with hot and cold plunge pools, cascading deluge showers, eucalyptus steam and cedar wood saunas. Top off your staycation by soaking up some sun. The Peppermill has one of the finest complexes in northern Nevada with both upper and lower level outdoor pools. All pools are heated with the resort’s own geothermal well, allowing them to remain open year-round. The pools, spas and private cabanas create a festive, beach-like atmosphere. Rooms in the Peppermill Tower range from just $80 midweek to $130 on the weekend, catering to most budgets and offering a deeply relaxing, world class local luxury.
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Business SPOTLIGHT
All in the Family: The Grill restaurant in the Heart of Reno By Barbara Twitchell
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alking up to the entrance of The Grill restaurant at Quail Corners on a Sunday evening, you might be surprised by what you find. A locked door. It’s no accident. The popular restaurant, located in the heart of Reno on South McCarran, is never open on Sundays or on any holiday, for that matter. The reason why is simple. It’s all about family. “Sundays and holidays are family days,” says Sam Francovich, owner of The Grill. “I want to be with my family and I want all of my employees to be able to be with theirs. If it were up to me, no restaurants would be open on those days.” That’s really quite a remarkable ideal to espouse in today’s competitive business market where the bottom line usually trumps family values. Without question, this is truly a family business in every sense of the word. Sam, his wife, Diane, and their daughter, Marisa, share ownership of The Grill, as well as all the business duties. They run the restaurant in a very personal, hands-on fashion, which usually includes one of them greeting the patrons upon arrival. The guests are warmly welcomed into the casually elegant setting. “A first time customer is like a new friend,” Sam says with a warm smile. “Repeat customers become like family.” After operating The Grill for almost 15 years, he is proud to add that many longtime locals are among his most faithful clients.
The Francovich family’s Reno roots run deeper than most in this community, dating back to 1859 when Sam’s great, great grandfather, Eli Francovich, moved here and opened the Wine House. Subsequently run by Sam’s grandfather, that combination bar/casino/restaurant operated for nearly 100 years before closing in 1957. So in many ways The Grill is a way of carrying on an old family tradition. But that’s not the only tradition this family likes to share. In 1867 Eli started making eggnog based on a family recipe he brought from his native Yugoslavia. Laced with just a touch of aged Kentucky bourbon and Jamaican rum, this distinctively light eggnog was given to friends as holiday gifts. It’s a family custom that has continued for five generations, most of that time making the beverage in a family member’s kitchen. In 1999, the extended family decided to take it to a new level – out of the kitchen and into their own distillery. Despite the change in location, it’s still very much a family business, Sam says. For two months from October to December each year, the Francovich relatives get together one day a week to create the holiday beverage, always using their old 1940s bottling machine in the process. The line usually includes at least three generations of the family. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s still a total blast,” Sam says. “And it’s important to us to carry on the tradition.” They took another risk a few years ago and brought one
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more Francovich custom to market: manhattans. “Drinking manhattans in the evening was a family tradition that went back for generations,” Sam says. “The formula evolved from years of the family making and tasting manhattans. We got really good at it.” Working together to develop the formula larger scale production, the family became the product leader in manufacturing the first premixed manhattans marketed commercially. Even so, it’s still totally their own operation, hand mixed and bottled by the family in their local distillery. Available
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Summer Safety for your Pets: 5 Tips for Happy Hounds
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ummer is a great time to “paws” and enjoy friends and family, but it can also bring dangers to your pets.
The summer season in the Sierra foothills can be taxing on pets as the mercury rises into the triple digits with very low humidity. Your furry friends obviously need more hydration during this time, but there are several other things to be aware of to keep them safe in the heat. 1. Beware of Heatstroke If your dog or cat is acting extremely lethargic, it might be due to more than a little summer laziness. One of the first signs of heat stroke is lethargy. Other signs include excessive drooling, fever and in extreme cases, vomiting and collapse. Breeds with shorter noses such as pugs, boxers and bulldogs are especially vulnerable to heat stroke. Prevent heatstroke by keeping your pet inside, providing a shady area when outside and maintaining hydration. 2. Offer Cool-off Options Be sure to give your pet several ways to regulate their temperature. Leave a fan on and in a place where your pet can easily sit in front of it. Consider adding extra ice-cubes to your pet’s water bowl. Offer your pet frozen treats: you
can blend pet food with some peanut butter and freeze it, creating fun “doggie ice cream.” 3. Avoid Hot Sidewalks The easiest way to avoid complications from hot sidewalks is to take your pet on walks in the early morning or evening, avoiding the hot time of the day. Remember that your dog’s paws can become burned on pavement, blacktop and even on sand. 4. Summer Grooming Your pet will stay cool easier with an untangled, brushed and groomed coat. Don’t allow your pet’s fur to grow longer than one inch in the summer months. 5. A Hidden Danger in Coolant Pets are attracted to the scent of coolant that might leak from your vehicles in the summertime. Even a tiny amount of ingested coolant can make your pet very sick. If you suspect your pet has ingested coolant, take it to the vet immediately.
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CURRENT HOMES FOR SALE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS 4750 Bradford Ln 1668 Spicewood Circle 1940 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #119 1607 Lone Oak Trail 9047 Cabin Creek Trail 4692 Bradford 1652 Sawtooth Trail 7728 SHALESTONE WAY 1655 Autumn Valley Court 1705 Del Webb Parkway 720 Caughlin Glen 8708 Lynrock Circle 8157 Sierra Ridge Ct. 2650 Peavine Creek 2030 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #124 4720 Ellicott Way 4010 S Westpoint Drive 8608 18th Hole Trail 1125 Waverly Drive 9141 Quilberry Way 4739 Cedarhill Lane 1540 Cricketwood Cir 8732 Spinner Court 4055 San Donato Loop 7631 Autumn Ridge 8612 18th Hole Trail 4846 Ramcreek Trail 2850 Sunline Drive 4800 W Creek Ridge 1708 Fairway Hills Trail 2780 Peavine Pines Court 4742 Village Green Pkwy 9170 Heritage Ridge Court 1910 Champion Hills Drive 1875 Scott Valley 1845 Caughlin Creek
BEDS 2 4 3 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 3 4 4 3
BATH 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3
SF 1150 2034 2042 2034 1440 1377 2403 2403 1440 1440 1881 2431 1676 2086 2818 1675 2272 2083 1670 1816 2320 2043 2583 2699 2690 2431 3199 2334 2488 2655 2616 3605 2478 3170 3764 2691
DOM 27 47 10 46 92 251 61 18 23 14 9 166 354 22 10 26 20 5 25 1 36 70 35 85 165 88 86 4 54 13 19 176 94 210 36 32
LIST PRICE $245,000 $245,000 $248,990 $249,500 $257,500 $265,000 $279,500 $279,900 $292,500 $297,500 $299,000 $310,000 $324,000 $325,000 $332,030 $335,000 $350,000 $359,000 $363,500 $369,900 $374,500 $375,000 $382,000 $389,000 $389,000 $405,000 $423,000 $429,000 $449,000 $452,735 $459,950 $475,000 $489,000 $510,995 $519,000 $520,000
ADDRESS 2289 Placerwood Trail 8230 Antler Pointe Court 2015 Back Nine Trail 3205 Sierra Crest Way 3381 Cheechako Drive 8625 Eagle Chase 4170 Longknife Road 1795 Dakota Ridge Trail 4415 Juniper Trail 8320 Twin Rock Trail 3311 Ponderosa Pine 2460 Mountain Spirit Trail 50 Francovich Court 8115 Twin Eagles Court 20 Sharps Circle 4845 Buckhaven 8140 Twin Eagles Court 4140 Flintlock 6965 Eagle Creek Court 66 Promontory Pointe 55 Sharps Circle 25 Greybull Court 5020 River Lane 35 Greybull Court 40 Promontory Pointe 4375 Sharps 4325 Caughlin Parkway 550 Juniper Hill Road 4854 Buckhaven Road 570 Juniper Hill Road 4135 Basque Lane 350 Juniper Hill 4140 Latigo Court 680 Juniper Hill Road 90 Hawken Road
BEDS 3 4 4 3 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 6 5 4 5 3 5 5 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4
BATH 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 3 5 4 3 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 3 5 4 4
SF 2553 3148 3169 2727 3061 3050 3022 4608 3370 3556 3918 4608 4170 3706 4648 5921 3928 4054 5086 5283 6391 6905 5274 7468 5744 5345 5850 2839 7306 5564 3504 4377 7636 5495 7363
DOM 12 88 17 47 160 174 119 234 70 50 11 96 34 141 351 126 174 11 299 820 35 284 312 874 223 154 91 218 70 269 228 11 25 53 550
LIST PRICE $525,000 $535,000 $579,000 $599,000 $599,000 $675,500 $725,000 $759,000 $775,000 $835,000 $839,000 $882,500 $949,000 $988,888 $999,000 $1,050,000 $1,060,000 $1,080,000 $1,245,000 $1,290,000 $1,435,000 $1,499,000 $1,500,000 $1,695,000 $1,700,000 $1,795,000 $1,890,000 $1,900,000 $2,350,000 $2,500,000 $2,700,000 $2,750,000 $2,765,000 $2,900,000 $2,995,000
SOLD HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BEDS 2450 Glen Eagles Drive 3 7655 Pebblestone Way 3 7380 Hunter Glen Drive 3 2125 Heavenly View Trail 4 3055 Knight Road 3 2725 Peavine Creek Rd. 3 3645 Brighton Way 3 2020 Heavenly View Trail/ Lot #122 4 4707 Bradford Lane 3 1265 W Del Webb Parkway 2 1395 Tarleton Way 2 255 Meadow Brook Drive 4 3056 Bramble Drive 3 1112 Callaway Trail 2
BATH 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2
SQ FT 1410 1882 1780 2521 1781 2086 1620 2818 1694 1644 1644 2125 1991 1811
DOM 40 36 89 24 43 183 32 26 29 36 62 112 60 0
LIST PRICE $229,900 $239,000 $259,000 $279,000 $289,900 $297,900 $299,500 $313,090 $298,000 $325,000 $329,900 $335,000 $327,000 $365,220
SOLD PRICE $229,900 $239,000 $250,000 $279,000 $280,000 $287,000 $305,500 $313,090 $315,000 $319,900 $320,000 $325,000 $327,000 $365,220
ADDRESS 2285 Roanoke Trail 2630 Peavine Valley 4831 E Creekridge Trail 2375 Roanoke Trail 8150 Willow Ranch Trail 7751 Autumn Ridge Circle 7890 Plum Tree Court 2275 Roanoke Trail 4825 Turning Leaf Way 8885 Golfwood Court 8320 Cinnamon Ridge 8690 Birkdale Court 35 Livermore Dr. 140 Hawken Road
BEDS 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 4
BATH 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 4
SQ FT 2472 2616 2635 2480 2553 2660 2287 2761 2465 3170 3168 3222 3536 7289
DOM 81 104 56 64 55 45 79 110 44 95 55 193 40 112
LIST PRICE $367,450 $369,950 $399,000 $399,500 $399,000 $415,000 $412,500 $394,450 $498,000 $499,500 $498,750 $689,000 $695,777 $1,030,000
SOLD PRICE $378,200 $387,017 $389,000 $390,000 $395,000 $395,000 $406,313 $407,312 $480,000 $499,500 $505,000 $689,000 $696,000 $1,000,000
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