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BROWNS VALLEY This home is surrounded by nature.
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his Corralitos home sits on the edge of the redwood forest. Located at 835 Browns Valley Road, the 1,408-square-foot home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features large windows that open up to the forest and sizable paver stone patio. The home is also outfitted with
a wood-burning stove in the main living space, as well as a loft and an upstairs deck. It is also located near the Byrne Trail, a scenic route through the forest with ocean views. The home, built in 1991, is listed at $899,000 by eXp Realty of California. For information, visit bit. ly/3pJNacH.
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Corralitos home in the redwoods features large stone patio and deck
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Tom Brezsny
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Close to the scenic route
Provoking thought since 1990
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