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Spectacular Napa Valley Estate Olive trees and an award winning vineyard greet you as you enter the gates. Jaw dropping views over the Silverado Country Club golf course to the east and the vineyards of Napa Valley to the west. The house is a comfortable but spacious 6,400 square feet with an additional 4,012 square feet in supporting area. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with name dropping appliances and huge island. Wine cellar with transferable license to sell. The master suite is a luxurious retreat with fireplace and amazing master bath. Charming guest rooms, each with their own bath. Even an elevator to assist in moving from floor to floor. A huge lower level great room complete with kitchen for all of the fun & games you can imagine. Four car oversized garage with 10 foot ceilings. Above is 1200 sq. ft. of custom office space, conference area and delightful guest room. Bocce ball court, sun drenched patio, and a sparkling infinity pool surrounded by amazing views. A very unique offering.
Offered at $3,988,000
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IDEAWAY COTTAGES
The Hideaway Cottages is nestled in a private setting, a calming sanctuary for rest & relaxation and a place to experience a wine country getaway. Located within walking distance to historic downtown Calistoga with Hot Springs/Mineral & Mud baths, and just minutes from world class Napa Valley wineries & restaurants. The charming cottages are sited on 1.7+ acres comprised of three parcels - the main Victorian house built in 1879, 15+ single story units plus several outbuildings, pool/spa surrounded by lawn and park-like grounds with gracious mature landscaping. This property has entitlement for 20 city water hook-ups, two water wells, geothermal well, and is being sold turnkey. 1- and 2-bedroom cottages have separate living areas with kitchens and studios have kitchenettes with coffeemakers. Properties of this type and size rarely come available. Possibilities abound, an excellent investment opportunity to develop into a luxurious resort in the Napa Valley and/or great income property for the individual buyer. “A unique Place to escape for Rest & Relaxation” in Napa Valley. $ 4,995,000
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Sited on 2+ acres, this exquisite French country home is masterfully created with thoughtful architectural planning and striking European appointments. This European-inspired home is beautifully designed with the extraordinary imported materials, irreplaceable hand carved antique door & gorgeous lighting fixtures, A dramatic great room with a magnificent limestone wood burning fireplace, French doors with transom windows throughout, formal dining room, intimate master suite, European country kitchen with a sizeable walk-in pantry and a wine cave that a true oenophile will appreciate. French doors open to a beautiful stone walled courtyard & multiple outdoor entertaining areas offering a feeling of symmetry as the interior melds with the outdoors. Enjoy the privacy & serenity of country living surrounded by majestic trees and beautiful gardens. Having three separate structures - the main house, guest cottage, and garden studio - offer flexibility & convenience. Impeccable, Gracious… La Belle Maison! $1,900,000
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OWELL MOUNTAIN AVA WINERY ESTATE
Seize the opportunity to acquire a highly-rated & established Howell Mountain AVA winery with a 20,000 gallon winery use permit. Sited on 41+ acres with approx. 6.7 acres of Bordeaux varietal vineyard, a complete wine production facility including 5,000+/- sq. ft. of caves, a 6,600 sq. ft. crush/fermentation pad, and… high on a hilltop, above the fog, a beautiful Provencal estate with breathtaking panoramic views of Napa Valley. Undoubtedly the most scenic winery estate to come on the market in recent years. This winery estate appeals to every sense & satisfies every desire of an oenophile’s dream. The owner has developed a reputation and built a brand receiving accolades of 93 to 95 point wines. A chance to jump into the Napa Valley wine industry at its top tier and produce world-class cult wines. The residence is designed by acclaimed local architect, Ray Rector, and this artfully created Provencal estate speaks fluently of charm and beauty with elegant European touches in every room.
$12,500,000
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ISTORIC BOMMARITO VINEYARD
A golden opportunity to acquire Napa Valley’s historic Bommarito Ranch in the Rutherford AVA. A prime Rutherford Bench winery site, easy on/off access to Galleron Road and Mee Lane, and neighboring Alpha Omega Winery, Franciscan Winery, Sullivan Vineyards & Fleury Estate Winery. Sited on 23+ acres, approx. 21 acres of “Rutherford Dust” vineyard and six existing homes are under a grandfathered use clause. The Bommarito Ranch with prime Rutherford AVA vineyard, historic Bommarito’s residence & five vintage homes offer endless possibilities. A magical setting to create a magnificent winery compound in one of the most sought-after appellations in the world. The vineyard was replanted in 2000 to four different grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon, and 7.57 acres of Merlot & Cabernet budded to Sauvignon Blanc in 2012. The rootstocks in this vineyard were matched to various soil types, two different trellis systems were implemented, and grape clones were selected to yield ultimate fruit flavors.
$9,800,000
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This truly spectacular 55+ acre land above Oakville is surrounded by lush natural landscaping with plenty of sun and enjoys unusual solitude. Paved road to the property, developed well and situated in an exclusive area of fine Oakville Estates. Approx. 2 acres may be suitable for vineyard in Mount Veeder Appellation and AW zoning may allow guest house plus caretaker house. This is the Perfect chance for the sophisticated buyer desiring idyllic surroundings for a private lifestyle. Truly a distinctive place to consider building a home. $695,000
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One acre building parcel within the city limits of Calistoga. An idyllic location with a unique blend of country & city. Each large one-acre parcel is level, usable & ensures privacy & seclusion. Beautiful country setting, a blank canvas to build a private oasis or family compound with room for a hobby vineyard, organic orchard & gardening beds for farm to table living. Paved road access, underground utilities, well & city water.
PARCEL 1 $775,000 & PARCEL 2 $750,000
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This amazing log home evokes a combination of modern mountain living & old world graciousness. Beautifully crafted classic chalet style home nestled in park-like setting backing to wooded acres. Two-story great room with dramatic ceilings & stone hearth fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, well-appointed kitchen, a large loft for family room/game room or office, spacious covered porch for outdoor entertaining & a separate guest/income unit. $ 695,000
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LEGANT FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE
Magnificent French Country estate nestled on 1+ acres offers classic European charm w/all the modern amenities & is only minutes to downtown St. Helena. Dramatic architecture, cathedral/beamed ceilings & banks of beautiful arched windows reveal the beautiful outdoor surroundings. The grounds create a resort-like atmosphere, while adding to the sense of privacy and quiet country ambience. This impeccable home reflects grace & style at every turn. $1,250,000
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TRIKING ITALIAN VILLA
Imagine a stunning Italian hillside villa perched in the hills above St. Helena with commanding panoramic views of the valley floor. The sleek Italian architecture has been designed to maximize the unobstructed views and impressive hillside location. Exceptional style and grace are clearly evident in every aspect of this sophisticated 6 br & 5.5 ba home. Enjoy entertaining by the pool with enormous patio, towering Palm trees and outdoor pavilion with fireplace for alfresco dining. A tranquil setting and visual paradise. AMAZING VALUE! $2,850,000
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A Rutherford Dust gardener’s paradise on half acre surrounded by gorgeous gardens. This artfully designed cottage has a wellequipped kitchen with Wolf range & stainless appliances. Intimate formal dining room with vaulted wood ceiling, living room, laundry nook, hardwood & tile floors, and plantation shutters throughout. Majestic redwoods create a sense of privacy & bountiful fruit/nut trees and gardening beds allow for farm to table living. $ 1,695,000
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Luxury hotel is now part of Watson Ranch project
The former cement factory, known locally as “the ruins,” will be a key part of the new town center under the Watson Ranch project.
NOEL BRINKERHOFF n brin k e rh o f f@ a m e r ican can yo n e a gl e.c om AMERICAN CANYON — Developers of the proposed Watson Ranch residential and commercial project have agreed to contribute toward the construction of a new middle school in American Canyon. The school funding was among several important changes surrounding Watson Ranch that were discussed at a special City Council meeting one recent evening. In addition to building 1,250 new homes, the project calls for creating a town center called the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens, where the cement factory currently exists. The developer had earlier proposed building a 100-room hotel as part of the town center. Now, the plans calls for establishing a 200-room luxury hotel, similar to the Carneros Inn, whose average room rate would be $350 a night. City Manager Dana Shigley said the expanded hotel is a good idea because it will generate more tax revenues for the city. The new hotel proposal “makes it [the project] financially viable for the city,” said Shigley. “It will 10 — Distinctive Properties
improve the situation significantly,” particularly if it gets built during one of the earlier phases of the project, she added. Developer Terry McGrath told the council and a packed audience of residents that the project would contribute $27 million to education, with $8 million going to the Napa Valley Unified School District to help construct a new middle school next to American Canyon High School. Parents have been clamoring for a second middle school, noting that American Canyon Middle School is overcrowded with more than a thousand students. “We’re excited about this plan for obvious reasons,” said Don Evans, NVUSD’s head of school construction. Evans said the district has spent three years negotiating with Watson Ranch developers to gain their support for new schools in American Canyon. The developers had previously said they would help fund the construction of a new elementary school in the city to educate children living in Watson Ranch, slated for the east side of town near the ruins of the old cement factory.
McGrath said recently that the project would pay for two-thirds of the cost of building the proposed Watson Ranch Elementary, which will require more than $21 million, according to the school district. The development would provide $8 million of the $37 million needed for the new middle school. McGrath explained the project would contribute less toward the middle school than the new elementary because Watson Ranch homes are expected to produce more kindergarten-fifth-grade students. About 400 students from Watson Ranch will attend the new elementary school, according to McGrath, while about 160 students are expected to come out of the new development and attend the new middle school, whose population will range from 600-800 students, according to Evans. Evans said the developers agreed to provide a 10-acre site for the elementary school. “We hung in there and got that,” he said. The school district already owns land adjacent to ACHS to build the new middle school. “We believe the developer has stepped up and worked with us,” said Evans, who said the two sides
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still must agree on the formal language of a funding agreement. School funding was just one of numerous aspects of the Watson Ranch project discussed during the nearly four-hour meeting at City Hall. Watson Ranch will also involve building or extending certain roads in the city. John Wilbanks, a city planner working on the project, informed council members that the developers have proposed extending Rio Del Mar, which currently terminates along the west side of Highway 29, eastward so it would connect with a proposed northern extension of Newell Drive into Watson Ranch. The project had previously discussed extending South Napa Junction Road into Watson Ranch to facilitate transportation into and out of the project. Developers and city staff also examined the alternative of extending Eucalyptus Drive across Highway 29 and eastward into the development. But both sides decided that extending Rio Del Mar was a better option than either South Napa Junction Road or Eucalyptus Drive.
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EXQUISITE CUSTOM HOME Main level master suite with French doors to the private patio, travertine floors, limestone gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen w/walk in pantry, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, granite counter tops, 3 large bedrooms upstairs, beautifully landscaped yard, in ground pool and spa in a lovely private backyard. $1,325,000
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2+ ACRE BUILDING SITE Great 2+ acre building site on the western side of Calistoga with some partial views of Mt. St. Helena and the Palisades. Paved road is in. Shared water for landscaping is also in. Need to develop septic and hook to City water. Owner has soils and engineering plans. $495,000
1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422
GREAT BUILDING SITE Great building site located on Diamond Mountain Road in an area of exclusive properties. Located close to the bottom of Diamond Mountain, yet great views of Mt. St. Helena and the Valley floor. This is an estate but not subject to court confirmation or over bids. $995,000
BELLA VISTA VINEYARDS An incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind Estate property situated on over 200 acres in Napa and Sonoma County. The custom built Mediterranean Style residence was designed by Adrian Martinez AIA and there are three additional buildable parcels included in this sale and each one provides panoramic views. 37+/- acre premium vineyard, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Chardonnay, benefits from excellent Aiken loam soils and is located in both the Calistoga and Knights Valley appellations. This profitable grape growing program produced over 483 tons of fruit over the last 3 harvests and generated revenues of over 1.2 Million. The ranch features spectacular views of Mt. St. Helena and enjoys an abundant supply of water from its substantial irrigation pond and private well. This property presents a unique opportunity to build a vineyard estate compound or winery with attractive current cash flow and access to both Napa and Sonoma Counties. $10,495,000
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THREE HOMES ON 2.2 ACRES Perfect as a family compound or enjoy one house and rent the others. Lovely creekside setting creates the perfect summer hideaway for these 3 uniquely different homes with views looking out across vineyards to the Palisades. Private patios, picnic areas, water features, creek, vineyard and garden areas combine to make this a potential Napa Valley haven. $1,395,000
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1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422
EARLY 1900 STYLE BUNGALOW 3 Spacious bedrooms, two baths, an office, wine room, large living room and dining room and spacious kitchen. The inviting front porch is the perfect place to watch 4th of July fireworks. Beautifully landscaped back yard includes a covered patio and views of the mountains. Two car garage, bonus room, and covered two car carport. $685,000
ADORABLE 1950’s ERA HOME With beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, newer appliances, freshly painted, overhead fans, Pella doors with security locks, landscaped front and back with sprinkler system and just a few blocks from downtown. Perfect weekend home. $565,000
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Located just blocks from downtown. Zoned R-3 allowing Multi-Family Residential/Office use. Amazing location with potential of even greater use. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers easy access to downtown, with lots of backyard space for entertaining. $495,000
STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a large lot and close to downtown and the golf course. Living room with vaulted ceiling and a fireplace, updated kitchen and a family room. Plantation shutters throughout most of the windows. Beautifully landscaped front and rear yards, some fruit trees and a well to irrigate with. 2 car garage with storage loft and several outbuildings. $749,000
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‘Super pantries’ frequent many kitchen wish lists MELISSA KO S S L E R D U T TO N A sso ciat e d Press Teresa Keller used to joke that she was pantry-challenged. She often relied on a flashlight to search the deep, dark cupboard that held her canned goods and other food items. When she and her husband, Dave, decided to build a home in Sunbury, Ohio, a proper pantry was a priority. “I brought it up to the builder,” said Teresa Keller, who moved into the new house in October. “I told them I’ve got to have this.” The Kellers’ new “super pantry” is a walk-in, with plenty of quality shelving to store drinks, trash bags and other household goods bought in bulk. One shelf is dedicated to snacks for the grandchildren. A small door connects it to the garage, so groceries can be unloaded easily. “At a certain price point, it’s what people are expecting — more storage,” said Ed Snodgrass, vice president of P&D Builders in Delaware, Ohio, which built the Kellers’ house. Many new homeowners are asking for larger pantries, said Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. In a recent survey by the group, 43 percent of residential architects reported that customers placed an increased emphasis on pantry space. Besides storing food, some of the newer, bigger pantries offer storage for china and serving pieces that are used just a few times a year. Some include spaces for toasting bread, brewing coffee and chilling wine. Others have spots for laptops, or sinks for prepping food and washing pets. Open floor plans, building costs and big-box stores, where 14 — Distinctive Properties
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More and more new homeowners are carving out space in the kitchen for walk-in pantries like this one that features a wine refrigerator and high-end shelving and storage created by California Closets.
Ample counter space and open shelving with decorative brackets create a functional corner pantry with a place for everything.
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The new ‘super pantry’ like this one designed by California Closets often features shelving, cabinetry and counter space for food preparation.
people buy cases of water and months’ worth of paper towels, are driving the trend, industry experts said. “The ‘super’ pantry is a backlash to the open floor plan,” said Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo, an interior designer who works in New York City and Litchfield County, Connecticut. “People have been living in the open concept house long enough now to know that if the kitchen is messy, the whole place feels messy.” Pantries allow them to stow kitchen items out of sight. Homeowners no longer feel the need to leave their high-end mixers and coffee makers on the counter, added Bob Vila, the longtime home-improvement TV show host who now dispenses
advice at www.bobvila.com . “ T h e re w a s a g e n e r a t i o n for whom all of these things were brand new luxuries and they wanted to show them off,” he said. Now t h e e m p h a s i s i s o n decluttering. Builder Michael Menghini gets more and more requests for electrical outlets in pantries. “People want to leave their appliances out, they just don’t want to leave them on their counters,” said Menghini, president of Covenant Custom Homes in Overland Park, Kansas. Storing appliances, large pots and serving pieces in a walk-in pantry also saves money, Vila said. It’s cheaper to install open shelving in a pantry than to
build more kitchen cabinets, which require counter tops and hardware. “I have been a booster of the concept of pantries for as long as I can remember,” he said. “It minimizes the amount of money spent on kitchen cabinets.” In older homes, finding space for pantries can be difficult. Many layouts will not accommodate them. One idea is to create space by installing kitchen cabinets that stretch all the way to the ceiling, Vila said. Even if they are hard to reach, they can hold things you don’t use regularly. Another option: Add cupboards in the garage for appliances and nonfood items.
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JENNIFER HUFFMAN jhuffman@napanews.com With an eye for design, a head for business and a heart for history, Napan Joe Brasil has turned a rundown 137-year-old Main Street home into a showpiece – and one that will hopefully last another 137 years. “I am a huge history buff,” said Brasil, who also works as a Realtor. “For me, it’s important for me to maintain a little bit of our history. I just love it.” That’s one of the reasons he bought an aging home at 1964 Main St. Joe Brasil and spent the past eight months and six figures fixing it up from top to bottom. To Brasil, “it’s tragic when you see an old building just fall apart.” Brasil has bought and fixed up seven other such homes – almost all in downtown Napa — including the house he lives in. The Main Street house was in bad shape when Brasil bought it in April. But he had a vision for the home. “It’s a special property – it’s LEFT: A “before” photo of a vintage home on Main Street that Napan Joe Brasil restored. The home is now for sale. RIGHT: This is so unique in a Victorian way,” he said. much he’d put into the house, The previous owner’s mother but such a renovation could run had lived in the home, said Bra- from $225,000 to $350,000, sil. He accepted he said. Brasil’s offer after To d a y , t h e seeing examples house has allYou drive down of the other renonew plumbing, Main Street and vations he’d done. electrical and “ He w a n t e d t o it’s a head-turner now. roofing, and was see his mother’s It’s a trophy property. seismically retrohouse restored.” It’s back to what it fitted. Inside, it B r a s i l p a i d once was and I’m features all-new $490,000 for the really proud of that.” appliances, bath1,200-square-foot rooms, kitchen home. Today, it is Joe Brasil, Realtor and home restorer and interiors. listed at $899,000. “ Yo u d r i v e “It needed a full down Main Street restoration,” said Brasil. The home and it’s a head-turner now. It’s had old electric systems and leak- a trophy property,” he said. “It’s ing plumbing, was filled with rot back to what it once was and I’m and needed a brand new roof, in really proud of that.” city’s Historic Resources Inven- Fredrick Frahm, who was orig- a c c addition to many other issues. Some of the history of the tory, has been collected. The inally from Germany. Frahm tion Brasil wouldn’t state how home, which is listed on the first known resident was Henry worked in Napa as a news agent, F
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The front bedroom features the original paint color in the recently renovated 1878 home in Napa on Friday. It is the eighth home Brasil has restored. Submitted photos
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Anderson families. “I held an open house this past Sunday and a woman who grew up in the home in the ’70s and ’80s came through to see it,” said Brasil. “It was neat to see her reaction to the home that obviously held a special place in her heart.” This is not the first time that this has happened, he said. “On other projects I have been contacted by prior occupants to tell me about their time in the home, which I have loved,” he wrote in an email. One previous owner seemed to have the angels on his or her side. rig- a c c o rd i n g t o vo t e r re g i s t r a - the Martin family lived in the During the renovation, Brasil said hm tion rolls. home, later followed by the he found half a dozen little cherub ent, From around 1900 to 1935, Johnson, Connolly, Clark and or angel statues hidden in crawl
spaces or behind beams. “There were lots of angels watching over the place,” he said. “I wanted to make sure I did it justice for him.” The house has been on the market for about two weeks, but he’s already received one offer, said Brasil. However, it was below asking price. “It’s one of a kind,” he said. “It’s worth what I listed it for. I’m not going to let it go for less.” With housing prices rising in Napa, Brasil could be priced out of such renovations in the future. “It is becoming prohibitive,” he said. “ The starting point is a lot higher. I hope it’s not my last.” Brasil’s already searching for his next project. “I’m going to look at two cottages, one in the Fuller Park and one in the Abajo district. Both are priced too high but I am going to see what happens.” November January 2016 2015 – 19
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• 153 acre knoll top vineyard estate • Modern Tuscan villa home • Pool, spa, tennis court Offered at $15,995,000
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• Country French 5BD/5.5BA home on private, gated drive • Knoll top setting with views to San Francisco • Guest house, granny unit, apartment Offered at $6,950,000
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• Enjoy a quiet glass of wine overlooking your vineyards • Massive Guest Suite above the wine cellar and garage • Located on prestigious West Zinfandel Lane Offered at $3,650,000 VIEW ALL NAPA VALLEY LISTINGS ON MY WEBSITE, WWW.GATESESTATES.COM (707) 944-0888 • Fax (707) 944-0884 • Cell (707) 333-7770
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• Privately gated Silverado Resort neighborhood • Expansive living areas and open view decks • Master suite + two guest suites on the main floor Offered at $2,950,000
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• Stunning Hidden Hills home • Huge lot with views to the City of Napa • High end materials and impeccable workmanship Offered at $1,595,000
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• Perfect getaway home! • Perfect retirement or second home • Sun-drenched patios and knoll top views • 2BD/2BA main house and 2BD/1BA pool house Offered at $1,295,000 VIEW ALL NAPA VALLEY LISTINGS ON MY WEBSITE, WWW.GATESESTATES.COM (707) 944-0888 • Fax (707) 944-0884 • Cell (707) 333-7770
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www.1973AdamsStreet.com • Artfully appointed home blocks from Yountville’s shopping/restaurants • Featuring 3 bedrooms, open floor plan and creatively designed backyard • Offered furnished - turnkey and ready for you!
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(BPT)—The home loan process can seem intimidating, especially for a first-time homebuyer. It is not a simple process, but it doesn’t have to be too complicated. There are many resources available to help you prepare for your home buying journey, and your mortgage lender can answer the questions you have throughout the process. “We’re finding that many of our customers come into the home loan process with limited knowledge of how the home loan process works,” says Eric Hamilton, President of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance. “It’s important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the process so you know what to expect.” Here are some of the key steps to the home loan process, as well as some tips to help you understand what you can expect: 1. Preparation and self-assessment Before you dive head-first into buying a home, make sure that you know how much you can afford. The first step is to calculate your “debt-to-income ratio.” You can do this by adding up your current monthly bills then subtracting your total current income. This will help you determine whether you can afford a mortgage payment, and if so, what amount might fit into your budget. Using an online mortgage calculator is a good way to help you determine what the estimated cost of your monthly mortgage payment will be. Doing these calculations first will help you assess your resources and determine your budget to purchase a home. 2. The loan application Download a blank loan application ahead of time so you can look it over and familiarize yourself with it. This will give you an idea of the information you need when completing and submitting the application. The necessary documents may include: proof of income, proof of employment for the past two years, proof of identity, proof of residency and your social security card. 3. Origination and
Underwriting Origination—The loan officer will review your financing options, work with you to complete the credit application and create the loan account. Underwriting—An underwriter will review the application and determine the level of credit risk you represent based on your credit score, income, existing debt and down payment. You may be asked to provide additional information about your finances during this step. 4. Satisfying loan conditions and full loan approval In this step, you will receive a “conditions to approval” list from your lender, which outlines the tasks you must complete before the loan can be closed. For example, the lender may ask for additional documentation to verify income, savings or emergency funds or other proof that you can afford to repay the loan. At this point in the process the lender
may offer a conditional loan approval and start the document verification process. If you accept the conditional loan approval offer, once all conditions have been met, the lender will issue a full loan approval. 5. Processing Once you’ve selected your dream home, you’ll sign a purchase agreement with the seller. The purchase agreement tells the lender how much you have agreed to pay to purchase the home. The lender may then have the home appraised and will provide you with a copy of the appraisal. 6. Closing But you’re not done yet—there is one more step. In the final step of the process, the lender works with a title company to obtain and review a title report and then finalize your title on the home. The titling company receives a closing package, which contains the documents that need to be signed, recorded and become part of your mortgage loan file. At
the closing, you will sign all closing documents and pay any closing costs. The lender then receives all of this signed paperwork to complete the process. Once this process is complete, you’re ready to move into your dream home. The home loan process may take some time, but these steps are well worth the wait. For more mortgage and loan resources, visit: www.vmfhomeloan.com. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., 500 Alcoa Trail, Maryville, TN 37804, 865-380-3000, NMLS #1561, (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org), AZ Lic. #BK-0902616, Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license, GA Residential Mortgage (Lic. #6911), Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee, KS Licensed Mortgage Co. (SL.0000720), Licensed by the NH Banking Department, Mississippi Licensed Mortgage Company, MT Lic. #1561, Licensed by PA Dept. of Banking. January 2016 – 25
Napa to accept vacation hosting permit applications in January Register staff Napans seeking the right to put up vacationers in their own homes have a month to wait. The Community Development Department will accept applications for hosted-accommodation permits from Jan. 4 to Jan. 29, city spokesman Barry Martin said recently. Up to 60 applicants will receive the permits, which will allow live-in homeowners to house paying visitors in up to two spare bedrooms for stays of 30 days or fewer. Filings received before Jan. 4 or after Jan. 29 will not be accepted. After the application period ends, the city will randomly select entries and assign each an application number. Starting with the lowest-numbered filing, staff
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Council cleared the program in two approval votes during November after months of public hearings. Council members did not add to the 41 existing permits for renting entire houses, rather than rooms, to short-term tourists, but the ordinance allowed those permits to be transferred to new owners when a residence is sold. The application form to transfer a whole-house vacation rental is available at http://bit.ly/1lzuqrz For more information, visit the city’s vacation rental ordinance page at http://bit. ly/1LRfEC4
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TIPS & TRICKS: kitchen design dilemmas solved
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(BPT)—Kitchen design is an art form, one where function and beauty harmoniously co-exist. Achieving that balance, however, isn’t always easy. When renovating a kitchen, homeowners can find themselves facing challenging design dilemmas. And they are not alone. “When redesigning or refreshing a kitchen, the goal is to create a space that is hardworking, yet beautiful,” says Nate Berkus, renowned designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio. “Look for items that really represent who you are and your design personality, and you’ll create an area you and your family will love both now and 10 years from now.” Berkus points to six common kitchen design dilemmas and offers suggestions on how homeowners can create a space that is functional, and also beautiful. 1. Space challenges When you don’t have enough room for the large table your family needs, get creative. Consider building an L-shaped bench around a farm table and adding extra chairs. It’s a clever use of space and will create a cozy nook where your family can gather for meals, or kids can do homework. Plus, the bench can double as storage space so it’s extra hardworking. 2 . L a s t ye a r ’s — o r l a s t decade’s—cabinets Cabinets are one of the first things you notice in any kitchen, and they’re also one of the most important in terms of functionality. If your cabinets provide ample space but look dated, Berkus suggests giving them a facelift. “I always appreciate a simple, clean style, but with cabinets I tell my clients they shouldn’t be afraid to mix it up,” he says. 30 — Distinctive Properties
Use varying materials and finishes, like a wood or paint color that’s different from the rest of the kitchen. “I recommend sticking with a neutral palette for cabinets, whether you’re installing brand new ones or painting your existing cabinets,” Berkus says. “White, charcoal and gray will always be elegant, and you can’t go wrong with black—it’s absolutely one of my favorites. It makes a dramatic statement and looks fantastic paired with stainless steel appliances.” 3. Small budgets, big taste When you long for that sleek, built-in look but don’t want to
break the bank, counter-depth appliances are a great design choice. They seamlessly integrate with cabinetry no matter what the material, supporting that clean look you ultimately want your kitchen to reflect. “I’m obsessed with LG Studio’s three-door counter-depth refrigerator,” Berkus says. “The door-in-door feature is one of my favorites.” The refrigerator also features a sophisticated, pro-style, flat-door design inspired by Berkus that gives it a premium look. LG Studio’s slide-in ranges, with designs also inspired by Berkus, are another great option to help homeowners achieve a custom,
built-in aesthetic. 4 . Un a t t r a c t i ve , i n e f f i cient lighting Lighting is one of the most important design elements in any room, and it’s the one thing people often overlook when re-designing their kitchens. “Lighting can instantly change the whole feel of a space,” Berkus says. “I believe it is one of the most important decisions you can make in any room, especially the kitchen, which, let’s be honest, is usually the hardest working room in your home.” To create lighting that is both useful and beautiful, remember
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Figuring out how much counter space you’ll need is always tricky. Start by considering all the ways you’ll be using your counters. You’ll need food prep areas, of course, but will you also want a breakfast bar where your family can sit for meals and snacks? Will you need extra room for countertop appliances? “My rule of thumb is, to always double the amount of counter space
you think you’ll need,” Berkus says. “You can never have too much, especially if you like to cook and entertain.” 6. The slate is simply too clean A large, open-concept kitchen can seem appealing, but it can also be daunting to design and decorate. “Don’t be afraid to do something unexpected in the kitchen to break up the space,” Berkus says. “I love the idea of creating an unexpected
seating area in your kitchen. Shop your weekend flea markets or online stores for a vintage sofa, coffee table and rug to set up an area for your family to relax in.” Ultimately, Berkus says, keep in mind that the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. “Kitchen design is about creating a space in your home that brings the whole family together, and is the best place to reflect your sense of personal style.” January 2016 – 31
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Another month of solid U.S. hiring clears way for Fed hike C H R I S TO P H E R S . RU G A B E R A sso ciat e d Press WA S H I N G TO N — T h e U.S. economy generated another month of solid hiring in November, making it likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates from record lows when it was to meet in December.. Employers added 211,000 jobs last month, led by big gains in construction and retail, the government said in December. And the government revised up its estimated job growth for September and October by a combined 35,000. T h e u n e m p l oy m e n t r a t e remained a low 5 percent for a second straight month. More Americans began looking for jobs in November, and most found them. Employers have now added an average 213,000 jobs a month over the past six months. The robust hiring indicates that consumer spending is powering the economy even as weak growth overseas and low oil prices squeeze U.S. manufacturers and drillers. Investors cheered the jobs report, with the Dow Jones industrial average jumping nearly 250 points in midday trading. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was little changed at 2.29 percent. That same week, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said the economy appeared to be improving enough to justify a rate hike as long as no major shocks undermined confidence before the Fed was to meet Dec. 15-16. The Fed has kept its key short-term rate at a record low near zero for seven years. But as the economy has gradually improved since the Great Recession ended statistically 6½ years ago, the need to keep borrowing rates at emergency-level lows has subsided. For the Fed, conditions seem nearly ideal for a period of small and only slow rate increases in coming months: Job growth 34 — Distinctive Properties
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has been solid, and wages have begun to rise but not so much as to cause concern about future high inflation. Since the recession ended, average hourly pay has grown at only about two-thirds of the pace typical of a healthy economy. In November, average hourly wages rose 2.3 percent from 12 months earlier. The November jobs report shows that the U.S. economy “is strong enough to withstand an initial hike in interest rates from what were seen as emergency record-low levels,” said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. “A December rate hike now looks to be in the bag.” Job gains were broad-based across the economy in November. Construction companies added 46,000 jobs, the most in two years. Spending in that sector has reached its highest level in eight years, boosted by more homebuilding and development of more roads and infrastructure. The sizable gain in construction jobs last month, even as the Fed is preparing to raise rates, suggests that few expect higher borrowing costs to derail home building or sales.
“It was heartening to see growth in construction and that manufacturing held steady as ... both are sensitive to higher interest rates,” said Tara Sinclair, chief economist at job search site Indeed.com. Government added 14,000 positions in November, retailers nearly 31,000. But factories shed 1,000 jobs. So m e w h o h a ve re c e n t l y looked for work report more success than they encountered in previous job hunts. One of them is Sarah Raminhos, who said she felt confident enough this time to turn down job offers before starting a new position at a small accounting company in Bethesda, Maryland. “This time, I felt like I could be a more picky,” said Raminhos, 29. “There seemed like there were quite a few opportunities.” With more jobs and longawaited, if still modest pay increases, Americans are spending more on costly items like cars and homes. Their stepped-up spending has supported the U.S. economy and offset drags from falling oil prices and weak growth overseas. Auto sales, for example, jumped
to a 14-year high in November, boosted in part by Black Friday deals offered throughout the month. Industry analysts expect auto sales to total a record 17.5 million for 2015. Job gains this year and low mortgage rates have also boosted home sales, though sales have leveled off. Purchases of existing homes have increased nearly 4 percent from a year ago. Sales of new homes have jumped nearly 16 percent. A healthier housing sector has benefited Genpact, a New York City-based company that provides mortgage processing services to companies. CEO Tiger Tyagarajan says Genpact has added about 400 people to its 4,000 person U.S. workforce this year, many of them in highly skilled areas such as software programming and management consulting. “The U.S. economy seems to be steady, and that’s good because that means we have to hire more,” Tyagarajan said. Still, Genpact hasn’t felt compelled to boost pay. Instead it’s stepped up training and recruiting and is seeking to make it easier for employees with families to work part time. Americans are eating out more often, driving restaurant sales higher. Retailers have reported weak revenue in recent months, but online purchases were robust on Black Friday. Still, a strong U.S. dollar is weighing on U.S. exports and cutting factory output, while also lowering profits for U.S. multinational corporations. The dollar has jumped 13 percent in value in the past year, thereby making U.S. goods costlier overseas and imports cheaper in the United States. The dollar could rise further should the Fed raise rates even as its counterparts overseas, such as the European Central Bank, cut them further. Higher rates would attract investors to the dollar, boosting its value.
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Make your new house fee (BPT) — Moving into a new home is exciting—for the humans in the family. It can be less comfortable for pets who need time to adjust to a new environment, learn their way around and discover the best nap spots in their new home. As a loving pet parent, you want every member of your family to be as happy and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips to make your home more welcoming to your four-legged family members: CONVENIENT DINING Your furry friend will need his own space for meals—unless you don’t mind him begging at the table when you eat! Make sure he has a bowl that is appropriate for his size and always clean it between meals. Vets recommend feeding pets only once or twice a day, so you’ll want to stow away bowls when they’re not in use. Many homes, including manufactured homes offered by Clayton, can be customized with a pet friendly feature—pet dish drawers that allow you to conceal feeding dishes when they’re not needed, and slide the drawer open when it’s meal time. It’s a great way to keep your pet’s dining area near yours but also out of the way. HANG-OUT SPACE Dogs and cats spend a lot of their day napping and relaxing, so be sure to provide a variety of spaces for your pet to just hang out—with you or on his own. Clayton builds pet-friendly spots into many of their home models, including window seats and hideaway cubbies where pets can nap in peace. Sunrooms are also great for both pets and their humans to enjoy the feeling of al-fresco dining while remaining securely inside. Sun worshipping pets can also catch some rays while hanging out.
now and then, the process can be messy at home. Including a pet wash station with a hand-held hose in the mudroom ensures you’ll be able to clean up your dirty pup before he drags dirt through the house. Make sure you outfit your wash station with an ample supply of soft, absorbent towels, dog shampoo HELPFUL and all the grooming tools you’ll GROOMING STATIONS need to keep your pup lookWhile many dogs enjoy a bath ing great.
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SAFE AND HAPPY OUTDOORS Many pets enjoy a good romp outdoors, and you want your companion to be able to safely play in his outdoor environment. Start by adding a fence if you don’t already have one. Choose one with vertical slats or rails close enough together that a pet can’t slip through, and high enough that he or she can’t jump over it. Next, be sure your pet has plenty
of shady spots where he can hide, nap or just chill. Consider adding an outdoor pet fountain so pets always have access to fresh water, and a pet door to allow your dog or cat to easily come and go from your backyard. COSMETIC CONCERNS Unless you have a rare hairless breed, you probably deal with pet hair daily. As you’re decorating your new home, remember
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Marc Nicely, shop foreman with Chiodo Art Development, photographs the statue of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta that he had just installed on the facade of the Velo Pizzeria building in downtown Napa recently. The larger-than-life sculpture is by local artist Mario Chiodo.
Napa gets Chavez, Huerta statues HOWARD YUNE hyune@napanews.com Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta – in bronzed and larger-than-life form – now look out over residents and visitors in downtown Napa. The 9-foot-tall statues of the pioneering farmworker rights activists were installed early one December morning in a niche above the entry of a Main Street building owned by Michael L. Holcomb, the Napa developer who sponsored the artworks. The bronze figures look out across Main Street and Veterans Memorial Park to the Napa River and the hills to the east. Their new display perch, above the Velo Pizzeria, is the last stop on a journey that began with the statues’ unveiling in March at a downtown
ceremony attended by thousands. Overlooking the heart of a city transformed and enriched by the wine and tourism industries, the likenesses of Huerta and Chavez – who together founded the United Farm Workers in 1962 and organized boycotts and strikes to win better pay and working conditions for field laborers – are meant to shine the spotlight on the largely Latino workers whose efforts go mostly unrecorded, according to Holcomb. “We know all about George Yount and Robert Mondavi, but a lot of people contributed to this valley to whom no credit has been given,” he said shortly after the installation. “Right now, we have a major divide, and I think someone should represent the Hispanic community in Napa,” said Holcomb, whose wife
is a native of Monterrey, Mexico. “They are almost 40 percent of the county, with precious little said about the people who are our unsung heroes. My kids are half Mexican, my grandkids one-quarter or three-quarters Mexican, and I want them to go downtown and see not only one side of their heritage, but the other side.” Holcomb and the artist, Mario Chiodo, publicly debuted the artworks March 29 at Veterans Memorial Park during a festival honoring Chavez, who died in 1993, and the 85-year-old Huerta, who spoke at the ceremony and remains active in the labor-rights movement. After being brought back to Chiodo’s Napa studio, the bronzes were displayed at the Ole Health clinic during the summer, then taken to
Benicia for that city’s Labor Day event in September. Although the statues were designed to be transported for possible educational roadshows visiting schools, Holcomb said the Velo building are likely to be their home “for a long, long time.” The developer added he and Chiodo may work together on smaller bronzes of Huerta and Chavez, which could be exhibited at schools to help educate students about California’s farmworker rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The Chavez and Huerta bronzes may not be the last to focus on local ethnic communities, according to Holcomb, who said he may sponsor local artworks in the coming years to pay tribute to the Chinese and Italian immigrants who settled in Napa. January 2016 – 41
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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE
BED
BA
Single Family
American Canyon 26 CASSAYRE DR 212 JANA WAY 35 FLAMINGO CT 905 DONALDSON WAY 211 LOS ALTOS DR 8 CHERRY BLOSSOM CT 325 RIO DEL MAR 334 LOS ALTOS DR 176 JAMES RD 657 CHAUCER LN 69 SIERRA VISTA 225 NEWBURY WAY 835 SPRING MOUNTAIN LN 404 MARSHCREEK DR 7 MARBELLA CT 10 HIGHRIDGE DR 6 BLUE ELDER CT 275 CANTADA WAY 15 TRUMAN CT
8/14 10/30 9/30 10/13 10/21 10/20 10/29 9/30 10/29 11/3 11/3 11/10 10/28 10/30 11/10 11/16 9/25 9/30 11/16
$90,000 $250,000 $286,000 $300,000 $321,000 $332,000 $335,000 $365,000 $400,000 $420,000 $425,000 $435,000 $435,000 $455,000 $495,000 $563,500 $569,000 $720,000 $787,000
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 3 7 4 6 7
1 2 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 2 5 3
10/27 11/16 10/19
$460,000 $508,000 $530,000
3 3 2
2 2 2
1955 1995 1956 1956 1954 1988 1954 1955 1977 1990 1989 1989 2002 2001 2004 2001 2003 2009 2003
1,276 1,330 1,026
1955 1947 1975
Single Family
Napa 170 FRANKLIN ST 1313 MUIR ST 3343 TWIN OAKS DR 13 BONITA AVE 1064 IMOLA AVE 1613 PEAR TREE LN 1810 SILVERADO TRL 821 LAGUNA ST 1571 MENLO AVE 2014 W LINCOLN AVE 2372 BARRY ST 12 CHELSEA AVE 24 BURNETTE CT 1571 SILVERADO TRL 862 LAGUNA ST 1370 HEMLOCK ST 23 WESTWOOD AVE 483 MANNERING ST 186 CESTA ST 2149 DELPHA DR 3720 NORFOLK ST 1236 TAMALPAIS ST 2520 HAWTHORNE CT 2765 KILBURN AVE 2102 DEVONSHIRE DR 3205 MAIN ST
987 1,094 1,158 875 1,227 1,625 1,072 1,500 1,056 1,941 1,477 1,812 2,171 2,082 2,617 3,537 2,539 4,525 3,862
Single Family
Calistoga 1522 FILMORE ST 8 MIRIAM DR 1126 DENISE DR
SQ.FT. YR BLT
10/30 9/16 11/4 10/23 11/17 9/17 11/10 10/14 9/30 11/4 10/16 11/9 11/13 11/4 11/10 10/2 10/2 11/18 11/10 10/9 9/30 9/11 11/10 11/13 10/30 9/23
$50,000 $267,500 $270,000 $273,227 $294,500 $300,000 $340,000 $360,000 $400,000 $405,000 $406,000 $407,000 $410,000 $415,000 $415,000 $415,000 $418,000 $419,000 $420,000 $425,000 $425,000 $430,000 $434,000 $435,000 $450,000 $455,000
3 3 4 3 2 4 3 4 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3
2 2 4 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2
1,469 1,056 2,568 1,209 898 2,326 2,081 1,340 870 868 984 855 1,011 672 1,080 950 1,311 858 1,200 1,106 1,608 1,441 1,098 1,378 1,336 1,140
1935 1956 1975 1948 1940 2003 1926 1963 1964 1956 1957 1941 1954 1942 1962 1953 1941 1950 1953 1954 1959 1971 1956 1941 1993 1955
ADDRESS
SALE PRICE
BED
BA
SQ.FT. YR BLT
2640 PINE ST
10/9
$460,000
3
2
1,813
1938
1516 EAST AVE
10/5
$462,000
2
1
736
1946
11/13
$465,000
3
2
1,189
1956
2051 MARIA DR
10/9
$470,000
3
2
1,020
1965
3246 PIEDMONT AVE
8/12
$475,000
3
2
1,253
1955
10/16
$490,000
4
2
1,584
1974
2510 INDIANA ST
11/6
$495,000
4
2
1,581
1955
2240 WHISKERY CT
10/5
$495,000
3
3
1,722
2005
2385 LAS FLORES DR
10/2
$497,000
3
2
1,666
1974
2490 MERCED ST
10/23
$499,000
3
2
1,427
1964
1077 KANSAS AVE
9/30
$500,000
3
2
1,572
1968
2101 KAYWOODIE ST
11/17
$510,000
3
2
1,587
1972
1750 G ST
11/13
$512,500
3
2
1,548
1940
4239 JEFFERSON ST
10/29
$519,000
3
2
1,482
1953
1941 OAK ST
10/1
$520,000
2
1
1,217
1920
2562 EDGEWATER DR
11/3
$520,000
3
2
1,440
1980
2438 CARRIAGE PL
11/2
$525,000
4
2
1,910
1978
2069 DEVONSHIRE DR
10/2
$525,000
3
2
1,321
1993
11/19
$525,500
3
2
1,481
1973
9/22
$542,000
4
2
1,576
1973
2459 WINE COUNTRY AVE
10/14
$542,000
3
3
1,871
1992
464 S MONTGOMERY ST
11/19
$551,000
3
1
1,042
1954
124 PARADISE DR
10/30
$555,000
3
2
1,231
1995
2072 EUCLID AVE
9/30
$556,000
3
1
1,189
1952
1407 MAXWELL AVE
9/30
$558,500
2
1
1,400
1948
1871 YELLOWSTONE ST
10/19
$560,000
4
2
1,382
1962
2454 WINE COUNTRY AVE
11/13
$561,000
3
3
2,297
1991
3556 PALOMAR WAY
10/8
$564,500
3
2
1,408
1956
1021 JOHNSTON ST
10/16
$565,000
3
2
1,268
1962
139 KERNS CT
10/19
$565,000
3
2
1,933
1960
1024 DELBROOK DR
10/6
$569,000
3
2
1,881
1966
3431 BOULDER CREEK CT
8/25
$571,500
3
2
1,714
1974
1323 F ST
10/28
$580,000
2
2
1,119
1910
1793 OLYMPIA CT
10/23
$580,500
4
3
1,996
1965
4461 SANDALWOOD ST
11/13
$591,500
3
2
1,324
1970
2564 GREENWOOD CT
10/8
$599,000
4
2
1,618
1967
4 BLACKBERRY DR
9/17
$600,000
3
3
1,709
2001
511 E FIRST ST
11/13
$600,000
3
2
1,641
1964
2028 W PUEBLO AVE
3508 PALOMAR WAY
2315 ALICE ST
3640 PARRETT AVE 3672 WILLIS DR
11/19
$600,000
3
2
672
1936
2010 APPOLLO CT
11/5
$605,000
3
4
2,493
2007
484 SEMINARY ST
11/3
$625,000
2
1
1,222
1890
10/27
$640,000
3
2
852
1950
9/30
$645,000
3
2
1,269
1941
3920 MONTROSE ST
11/19
$646,000
3
2
1,765
1976
12 NICHOLAS CT
11/10
$664,500
3
3
2,117
2002
7 VINDEL LN
10/20
$665,500
3
3
2,115
1997
9/17
$675,000
4
3
2,414
1999
3442 MEADOWBROOK CT
11/17
$675,000
4
3
2,010
1977
1131 PINEWOOD DR
11/19
$675,000
5
3
2,481
1981
11/6
$685,000
4
2
1,272
1950
11/17
$689,500
3
2
1,475
1967
253 S SEYMOUR ST 1724 GEORGIA ST
8 BLACKBERRY DR
1629 ORA DR 2933 PINEWOOD DR
*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.
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RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE
BED
BA
Single Family
Napa 44 ST FRANCIS CIR
SQ.FT. YR BLT
ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE
BED
BA
SQ.FT. YR BLT
Single Family
Yountville
11/3
$705,000
4
3
2,854
1989
3622 ARGYLE ST
11/18
$715,000
4
3
2,001
1971
3800 VILLA CT
10/16
$723,000
3
2
1,742
2001
793 LEWIS WAY
10/16
$740,000
4
3
2,444
1974
1168 BROADMOOR DR
10/27
$765,000
3
3
2,053
1980
2 AUTUMN CREEK CT
4/30
$815,000
3
4
2,728
2015
3315 DAVID DR
10/13
$815,500
4
2
2,011
1979
214 COLE RANCH CT
10/15
$835,000
4
4
2,774
2008
86 LUKE DR
10/6
$930,500
3
3
2,587
2004
31 GOLDEN GATE CIR
11/16
$231,500
2
2
864
1989
31 HAVEN WAY
11/6
$940,000
4
3
3,365
2004
38 VILLAGE PKWY
10/15
$244,000
1
1
676
1985
3371 CRYSTAL CT
10/14
$950,000
2
3
2,900
1988
3468 WILLIS DR
9/22
$250,000
2
2
927
1972
65 EL CORTEZ DR
11/18
$958,500
4
3
2,922
1987
4079 TOKAY DR
10/30
$265,000
3
2
1,226
1975
70 LIGHTHOUSE CT
9/30
$980,000
3
3
1,931
1990
1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #388
11/18
$270,000
1
1
429
1968
2 LONE WOOD CT
11/5
$981,500
3
3
2,541
2015
1131 STONYBROOK DR
9/30
$989,000
4
3
3,270
1986
779 S FREEWAY DR #K
11/18
$339,000
2
2
1,279
1983
10/30
$1,033,000
4
3
2,442
1957
40 BELVEDERE CT
10/30
$340,000
2
2
960
1972
3518 FOXRIDGE CT
10/1
$1,079,000
5
4
3,114
1991
779 S FREEWAY DR #I
11/17
$357,500
2
2
1,279
1983
213 CARDWELL CT
11/4
$1,090,000
4
4
3,240
2008
20 ELAN WAY
10/8
$384,000
2
2
1,186
1972
53 N NEWPORT DR
10/29
$1,100,000
4
3
2,464
1996
871 PROFESSIONAL DR
10/27
$384,000
2
2
1,190
1985
39 BUHMAN CT
10/30
$1,150,000
5
4
3,855
2000
1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #489
10/5
$390,000
2
2
988
1968
2026 W F ST
10/23
$1,187,500
3
2
2,310
1920
895 PROFESSIONAL DR
10/6
$405,000
2
2
1,174
1987
9/18
$1,200,000
2
3
2,431
1970
111 FIREFLY LN
10/28
$427,000
3
4
1,530
2010
7 VALLEY WEST CIR
10/16
$468,500
3
3
1,825
1989
11/3
$500,000
2
3
1,934
1975
849 MARINA DR
10/22
$547,000
3
3
1,832
1984
702 COTTAGE DR
10/28
$555,000
2
2
1,004
1972
1314 MCKINSTRY ST #3061 11/12
$575,000
1
1
771
2008
588 MAIN ST #302
11/12
$759,000
2
2
1,528
2009
821 AUGUSTA CIR
10/23
$850,000
3
2
1,301
1979
982 AUGUSTA CIR
11/19
$1,375,000
3
4
2,284
1992
1193 ROSS CIR
170 KAANAPALI DR 3449 WESTMINSTER CT
11/5
$1,275,000
5
3
3,724
1993
1760 KING AVE
10/16
$1,295,000
4
4
2,422
1960
1405 CEDAR AVE
10/28
$1,300,000
4
2
3,168
1894
Single Family
St Helena 2081 BIRCH ST
11/6
$400,000
3
2
1,635
1978
1547 ALLYN AVE
10/9
$760,500
2
1
660
1920
1230 GRAYSON AVE
9/30
$800,000
2
1
1,170
1930
1171 MEADOWCREEK CIR
10/2
$825,000
3
3
2,713
1998
1516 SYLVANER AVE
10/19
$1,030,000
3
2
1,934
1979
1320 MADRONA AVE
11/19
$1,550,000
3
2
1,632
1956
1723 DEAN YORK LN
10/27
$4,350,000
4
4
3,888
1990
1929 VINTNER CT
10/27
$685,000
3
0
1,384
1987
2 TALLENT LN
11/5
$692,500
2
1
888
1955
21 FORRESTER LN
10/9
$780,000
3
2
1,204
1998
9 GHIRARDI PL
10/15
$999,000
3
3
1,757
2013
6 HARVEST CT
10/9
$1,200,000
4
3
2,762
1993
Condos
Napa
328 DEER HOLLOW DR
Condos
St Helena 1825 GRANGER WAY
*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.
10/30
$875,000
3
3
2,140
1990
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A look into my crystal ball for 2016 CHARLES BOGUE
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t is that time of year when expert opinions are being offered on what the New Year will bring in, everything from real estate and financial markets to sports and politics. Although there is no way to predict what is an uncertain future there are some facts and opinions that seem more relevant than others. Realtor Charles Bogue One aid in attempting to forecast the future is to take a look at the past. The California Association of Realtors released its 2016 California Housing Market Forecast indicating that existing home sales in the state for 2015 are expected to end up at 407,000 which is an increase of 6.3% over the 2014 total of 383,300. CAR’s forecast for 2016 is for a total of 433,000 sales up 6.3% from 2015. From the perspective of price, the CAR Report looks back at a 6.5% increase in the median price home in California for 2015 to $476,300 and anticipates a 3.2% increase in 2016 to a price of $491,000. Long time analyst
CAR Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young reports that “The foundation for California’s housing market remains strong, with moderating home prices, signs of credit easing, and the state continuing to lead the nation in economic and job growth. However, the global economic slowdown, financial market volatility, and the anticipation of higher interest rates are some of the challenges that may have an adverse impact on the market’s momentum next year.” Two of the greatest “macro” risks to Bay Area Real Estate according to Ken Rosen, chairman of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics, are what he calls “a hard landing in China” and a subsequent “global downturn that leaves no region safe, including the United States”. In this process the US may not prove to be the safe haven it has been in attracting foreign investment and could cause investors to drop “risky assets” in new startups that have been the job creators in the Bay Area economy. Another factor to closely watch is rising interest rates. Although still at record lows, a rate movement from currently below 4% to 5 % could cause an increase in the amount a Bay Area home buyer
pays on their home mortgage from 41% to 48% of their income. This finding was cited by a Zillow Home Price Expectations survey which also noted that there is virtually no risk of a market collapse because today’s “lending restrictions are much tighter and lenders are more cautious.” Jerry Nickelsbury of the Anderson School of Management is quoted to say that the Bay Area has experienced a “very rapid job and income growth. That has fueled demand for housing, but you have not had much increase in the stock of housing. That gives you better home prices.” Among the reasons given for a shortage of homes on the market is that owners have secured low interest rate loans and are living with low property tax payments that would rise steeply if they were to move up into a higher priced home market. National and State statistics are important in looking at the larger picture but real estate price trends tend to be better analyzed by regional and local factors. In Napa County, Trend Graphics shows an increase in the median price home in Napa County to be up 13% from November of 2014 at $570,000 to $646,000 in November of 2015. Over the same time period, the
housing supply has dropped from 2.7 months of inventory to 2.4 months of inventory. If the California Association of Realtors projection for the median price home to fall from an increase of 6.5% in 2015 to an increase of 3.2% in 2016 is realized, home values will still see an increase. If the same factors were applied to the County of Napa, the median home price will be increasing by over 6% in value. Based on these assumptions, if a homeowner buys a home today at $500,000, with a 25% down payment of $125,000 they would be looking at a home value of $530,000 by January of 2017. Utilizing the leverage of a bank loan, the pre-tax annual return on the original investment of $125,000 would be 24%. Projecting markets for the coming year, with unknowns from oil prices to world conflict, becomes more an of art than a science. Fortunately, the balance of risk and reward for those investing is tempered by our living in a sought after destination with limited housing supply and high housing demand. None of us know what 2016 will bring but gathering some facts may bring more clarity to the fog in your crystal ball. January 2016 – 45
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Beautiful 22.4 acres of premium Napa Valley Vineyard. Currently planted in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Easy access, title 22 water supply, and multiple zoning including industrial commercial use. Dreaming of your own winery? This is the perfect spot at the very gateway to the entire Napa Valley. Adjacent 27.3 acres is also Offered at $3,875,000 available and has a good well.
A Luxurious Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast Mansion where romance, and history await you. With 10,000 Sq. Ft. Cedar Gables was designed in the Shakespearean style with period details and grand and secret staircases. Old English Tavern with a massive fireplace and nine uniquely decorated guest room as well as State Offered at $3,750,000 of the Art Culinary kitchen.
Stunning and meticulously maintained home nestled in a much sought after cul de sac location. The ultimate blend and timeless beauty of rich wood and concrete creating distinct personalities for each room. Living room soars to 20 feet with French doors leading to the picturesque gardens. Offered at $1,495,000
Nestled against the vineyards with the mountains as the back drop. Beautiful finishes and soaring ceilings. Island kitchen opens to family room with stone fireplace. French doors lead to an inviting outdoor living area with pergola, fire pit, and expansive views over the vines and mountains. You will love the privacy of the location of this amazing property. Offered at $1,300,000
Over an Acre of Country Property. Whether you are thinking horses, vineyards, or garden, this is the property for you. Barn, storage buildings, & fenced area. Lots of possibilities. 3BD, 2BA home. Kitch/w black granite counters, open to dining area and Offered at $795,000 family room with wood stove.
Silverado Country Club Pool and Tennis Views. Upstairs Oak Creek unit. Nicely maintained and furnished. Mountain views from the front deck, pool and tennis views from deck off the living room. Carport and golf cart garage. Gated entry. Transferable membership Offered at $465,000
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Classic Country Estate Distinctive Styling defines this Classic Wine Country Estate. A beautiful single level home featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings, warm wood flooring, massive stone fireplace, generous rooms with seamless indoor and outdoor living. Island kitchen open to the family room. Sun drenched pool house, fully equipped outdoor kitchen and bocce ball court make summer entertaining a breeze. 2 Bedroom guest house, caretakers quarters, and an abundance of storage for cars or all the toys you can imagine. Watch the sun set over your very own pond.
Offered at $3,650,000
Enchanting Vineyard Estate
Casual Sophistication!
5.8 Acres behind iron gates in the heart of Napa Valley. Enchanting single level farm house surrounded by 4.2 acres of Cabernet vines. French doors lead to the stone terrace, sparkling pool, and the inviting outdoor spaces for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. High quality owned solar system helps make life even sweeter!
Amazing views from the main living area. Soaring ceilings and open living/dining room combination. Island kitchen with granite counters and Viking range opens to family room. French doors to expansive decking overlooking waterfall and pond. Outdoor Viking kitchen. 52 Vine Gentlemen’s Vineyard. 1500 Bottle Wine Cellar and large “Rock and Roll” media room.
Offered at $2,895,000
Offered at $1,095,000
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C’est Magnifique!! Undeniably one of the most spectacular Views and private setting in the Napa Valley on prestigious Auberge Road. Close to world renowned L’Auberge du Soleil. French inspired estate with views from every room. Steeped in Natural Beauty. Offers 6,000 +/- sq.ft. with 5 ensuite bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 3 fireplaces and walls of glass. Also features an infinity pool/spa, fitness studio/steam room, open gazebo and professional outdoor kitchen. Sited atop a hillside on 40 sprawling acres, Villa Vigne will take your breath away.
Offered at $9,750,000
White Cliff Ranch Make your dreams come true at White Cliff Ranch, the former historic White Cliff Springs Resort and Mineral Spa. Picturesque 163 acre estate site with panoramic vineyard views, majestic oaks, pastures and 7 year round springs producing a variety of water types including mineralized waters at 79 degrees! Formerly produced several brands of mineral water at the turn of the century. This is an ideal setting to create your own personal and private estate!
Offered at $895,000
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