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Gold Country Homes

April 27 - May 3, 2018 Volume 17

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Exceptional Foothill Living

RARE STAND-ALONE SOUTHRIDGE CONDO! Delightful patios & decks surround this home with no shared or attached walls from neighboring condos. This 1800 SF model has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Lovingly maintained & updated this home features lots of windows & natural light and is movein ready. You will love the oak hardwood flooring & spacious living. 2 car garage offers plenty of storage. HOA maintains most of exterior, roof & gardens outside of your fencing. Enjoy walks in the nearby American River Canyon! Come see how easy life will be! MLS 18024409 $449,000

SELLING OUR FOOTHILL LIFESTYLE WITH PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1992 See PHOTOS of ALL MY LISTINGS at Foothill-Living.com REAL ESTATE

11879 Kemper Road Auburn, CA 530-888-1248 Open Daily www.seehometown.com

Lic. #01354441

Masters Club

ting too BIG, No Sale too sm Outstanding LIFE MEMBER No Lis all!

Gene Cain www.Foothill-Living.com

530.305.5982 Lic. #01134833

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9010 HUBBARD ROAD • AUBURN

1075 SWANSON LANE • AUBURN

INCREDIBLE VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTIFUL SINGLE LEVEL custom built home. Master suite features two master baths, one with jetted tub. Gourmet kitchen. In home office. 4 car garage w/sink & built in cabinets. Large unfinished upstairs bonus area. Situated on over 2 acres. Fabulous Windsong Estates. MLS #18011077 SEE SUE 530-308-1157 Lic. #00759416 $697,500

COUNTRY CHARMER! The private driveway meanders through a 30 acre oak forest with scattered moss covered rocks until you are greeted by a Picturesque red barn, horse corral and arena. Handsome 3542 SF log home complete with a wrap around porch overlooking dramatic views of the Sacramento valley. MLS #17073669 SEE SUE 530-308-1157 Lic. #00759416 $975,000

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS? Splittable pine covered 10 acre parcel with seasonal stream. Live in a beautiful manufactured home with large kitchen with abundant cabinetry. Formal dining area with ceiling fan. 21x12 carport and 21x20 detached metal garage. MLS #18022147 SEE SUE 530-308-1157 Lic. #00759416 $419,000

MARATHON DR. PARCEL 2 &4 • AUBURN

RATTLESNAKE ROAD • NEWCASTLE

7445 RIDGE ROAD • NEWCASTLE

SPLIT TO BUILD! Calling all builders! Split & build 3 or 4 houses on this very special property in excellent location. Quiet cul de sac setting. Zoned to split for 3 additional lots. All city amenities at site. Adjacent lot has newly built home. Less than 5 minutes from Bel Air Shopping Center & I-80. MLS #17039326, MLS # 17039324 SEE SUE 530-308-1157 Lic. #00759416 $249,000 & $229,000

A VIEW IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS! Magnificent Folsom Lake view from the very top of this rare 5 acre parcel. Several great building sites.

Irrigation water is available. Well and septic testing is needed. Partially fenced.

Don’t be afraid of the cows. In an area of million dollar estates. MLS #18003500 SEE SUE 530-308-1157 Lic. #00759416 $455,000

READY FOR YOUR DREAM HOME! Beautiful parcel with lovely rock outcroppings and views. Room for gardening or animals. Located in an area of nice homes, mandarin farms & ranches. Capped well, perc tested, PCWA irrigation water, fully fenced. Owners have plans that were previously approved for a Mediterranean style home. MLS #18009317 SEE MELISSA 530-448-9567 Lic. #01895476 $319,900

3043 RED DEER COURT • AUBURN

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • April 27-May 3, 2018

Three-two for you?

Real estate is rife with jargon that is so over used, no one ever really thinks about it.

A “three-two” or 3/2 is one of those conventions you typically see in real estate ads.

It refers to three bedroom and two baths. The bedroom(s) always comes first and baths second. For example: a 3/2.5 refers to three bedrooms and twoand-a-half baths.

While this is a handy

Kathy Fitzhenry Realtor

way to convey a home's utility, it doesn’t give the buyer much information.

Often, buyers think they want a 3/2, but if we take a closer look what they really want is a 2/2 with a den that can serve as an office

or a 3/2 with a bonus room for the kids.

Here’s an inside tip that’s worked miracles for my clients: Before you start looking at property, think about what you like to do at home and who lives there.

Seems pretty obvious, right? Surprisingly it’s not.

Start by asking some basic questions: Do you like to have friends and family? Then an open floor plan with a nice patio or pool area may be a key for you.

Large bedrooms, not so much.

• SEE CHOOSE PAGE 7

Therese Beechler earns NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification Veterans benefit from Realtor expertise Therese Beechler with J. Ellen Realty has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification. The National Association of Realtors awards the MRP certification to Realtors who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use of their

A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate

My Home Listing OPEN HOUSE Sat. 12-3:30 & Sun. 1-3:30 522 Foresthill Avenue, Auburn MLS #18006649

My Lot Listings

$575,000

5070 Eagles Nest Lane, Auburn

$250,000

23488 Darkhorse Drive, Auburn

$185,000

MLS #17060432 MLS #18019504

“I promise we’ll treat you a little better than that at BARRAGAN BERLIN REALTORS!”

benefits and serves the unique needs of military life.

When military personnel, veterans and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs can make the move easier, faster and less stressful.

Realtors who ear this certification know how to work with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans.

Realtors with this certification fully understand military housing benefits such as zero-down payment loans and specific

Therese Beechler

needs of service members and veterans who are searching for their new home.

Therese Beechler is a broker and co-owner of J. Ellen Realty. She can be reached at 401-3501 or theresembb@gmail.com.

Susan Hamilton 510-552-1508

Office Listing

Spring Garden Road, Foresthill MLS #18015383

FRED MERRIAM

CHUCK TOWNSEND, Managing Realtor 530-217-3409

www.ctownsend-4homes.com chuck.sierraproperties@gmail.com

DRE #00967837

Lic. #01077490

DRE #01970251

Broker Associate Certified Foreclosure Specialist

fred_merriam@sbcglobal.net

530-885-5858

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~ Coming Soon ~ $474,950 Gorgeous 4 bdrm, 2 bath, built in 2002 home with large park-like backyard. Granite countertops, new laminate flooring, freshly painted interior, open and spacious floorplan. Call Susan for private showing.

ayle Morris was a pleasure to work with. She is an excellent agent who was always available and willing to help me find my home. I don’t think I would be in my home without her availability and quickness in making an acceptable offer on my home. She always seemed like she had my best interests in mind looking at homes. I would recommend that anyone interested in finding a home ask for Gayle Morris to be their agent.

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~ Ian, Auburn

Gayle Morris 530.320.8177 Lic. #01986541

www.gmorris.golyon.com

April 27-May 3, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Smoke alarm guidelines in apartments Dear Barry: As the owner of a 12-unit apartment building, I encourage my tenants to maintain the batteries in their smoke alarms. But when apartments become vacant, I often find the batteries either dead or missing. On some occasions, the alarms themselves are missing.

Now that I'm selling the property, the buyer's home inspector reported various missing and inoperative alarms. In my neighbor's apartment building, all of the smoke alarms are directly wired to the electrical system, eliminating the need for batteries. Please give me some guidelines regarding smoke alarm requirements for landlords. Sam

Barry Stone Inspector’s in the House

Dear Sam: Landlords are required to provide smoke alarms near all bedroom entrances and inside every bedroom, with at least one alarm on every floor of every living unit. These are the basic standards, but requirements can vary among different municipalities, so it is important to check with your local building department to be sure you are in full compliance.

Unfortunately, many renters fail to maintain

the smoke alarms in their dwellings, in spite of reminders from landlords.

Some tenants remove smoke alarms or batteries because of false alarms caused by burning food on the stove or steam from nearby showers. Sometimes they remove alarms because weak batteries cause incessant beeping.

These errors in judgment can have life-threatening consequences in the event of a fire, but even homeowners are guilty of the same impulsive decisions.

For landlords, another serious consideration is legal liability. In cases when renters have been the casualties of fire and when smoke alarms that were either missing or in-

operative, property owners have been subjected to criminal prosecution.

To avoid such liability, you should document your efforts to maintain functional alarms in your rentals. This can be done by having tenants sign a smoke alarm agreement and by including a written reminder with each monthly rent receipt, encouraging regular testing of alarms.

The requirement to attach smoke alarms to the electrical power supply pertains only to residential units constructed in 1979 or thereafter. If the alarms in your apartments are battery powered, the building must • SEE ALARMS PAGE 7

Cyndi Domenici 530.305.2092 Realtor®

Lic. #01123025

868 EL ORO DR., AUBURN $623,000 Panoramic views of Sierras to Sacramento Level property, Single story home 4 BR, 3 BA, 2743 SF, .27 Acre

18615 DOUGLAS DR., APPLEGATE $259,000 In Heather Glen Estates Senior Community 3 BR, 2 BA, 1568 SF, .17 Acre

1138 RACQUET CLUB DRIVE, AUBURN, $494,900 3 or 4 Bedroom, 2.5 BA, 1914 SF, .37 acre

11190 MEADOW BROOK DRIVE, AUBURN, $875,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 3524 SF, 1 acre

Mike Robinson Broker Associate

Cell: 530.906.0624

Lic. #01121168

13555 Bowman Rd. #600 Auburn, CA 95603

See all listings at: www.auburnhomes.com

Masters Club - 21 years

AuburnsFinest.com

Cyndi@AuburnsFinest.com

Eden Valley Luxury Estate on 5 Acres!

SOLD Over Asking Price Auburn $510,000 10310 Atwood Rd.

21600 Digger Pine Lane Pool & Spa, Covered Porches, Pond & Arena, Barn/Shop Single Level 4 Bd, 3 Bath MLS 18011691

Turnkey 3 Bd, 2 Ba, Single Level on 2.3 Usable Acres. MLS 18018577

PENDING- Colfax $585,000 1111 White Oak Dr.

$990,000

2 Car Gar, Pond, Covered RV Storage.

3-4 Bd, 2 Ba, 1963 SF. MLS 18014921

JUST LISTED!

REDUCED PRICE!

JUST LISTED!

21895 One Fine Place, Colfax

Live Oak Road, Weimar

1120 White Oak Drive, Colfax

End of the road privacy on 6.1 acres 4 Bd, 2.5 Ba, 2122 SF MLS 18023619 $549,000

Perc & Mantle Complete to Accommodate 4 bd Standard System, Weimar Water MLS 17072312 $143,000

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3-4 Bd , 3 Ba, 5+ car garage on useable 4.2 acres. Decking front & rear.

MLS 18024993 $569,000

AWESOME VIEWS!

23655 Grand View Way, Colfax

Single level 3 Bd, 2.5 Ba, open floorplan design 2 Car garage + 40x40 barn/shop on 5 acres.

MLS 18024581 $650,000

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • April 27-May 3, 2018

April 27-May 3, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Property of the Week

20 Acres

20096 Salt Creek Court Grass Valley Your own private mountain, see the world from this 20 acres, majestic tree cover with beautiful sunsets. One owner single level custom home. 2 master bedrooms, hickory wood floors, 2 HVAC’s, 2 water heaters. Perfect fenced garden. 2 inches of Irrigation water for the PONDS and garden. There are many fruit trees. Large roomy kitchen with walk in pantry overlooking the beautiful backyard with stone wall surrounding a gorgeous oak. Indoor laundry with cabinets and sink. Fish off your dock in a sanctuary setting. MLS #18025061

$739,000

Cornerstone Realty

Tony Gosalvez 530.906.7282 DRE #00811939

Edgar Gosalvez co-listing

916.806.3838 DRE #01375400

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April 27-May 3, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Property of the Week

20 Acres

20096 Salt Creek Court Grass Valley Your own private mountain, see the world from this 20 acres, majestic tree cover with beautiful sunsets. One owner single level custom home. 2 master bedrooms, hickory wood floors, 2 HVAC’s, 2 water heaters. Perfect fenced garden. 2 inches of Irrigation water for the PONDS and garden. There are many fruit trees. Large roomy kitchen with walk in pantry overlooking the beautiful backyard with stone wall surrounding a gorgeous oak. Indoor laundry with cabinets and sink. Fish off your dock in a sanctuary setting. MLS #18025061

$739,000

Cornerstone Realty

Tony Gosalvez 530.906.7282 DRE #00811939

Edgar Gosalvez co-listing

916.806.3838 DRE #01375400

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • April 27-May 3, 2018

Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between April 6 and 13, 2018. Information provided by Core Logic.

Carolyn Metzker IT’S A MARKET FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES! "Your Recipe For Results"

916.532.4237 CELL 1900 Grass Valley Hwy., ste 100 auburn, Ca 95603 Lic. #01851721

GoLyon.com

www.CarolynMetzker.com

JUST !

LISTED

400 Foresthill Ave. Auburn

Charming Canyon Rim home, inviting floorplan, ideal location, extra deep level lot, huge garage & basement!

$399,000

COMING SOON! Christian Valley Ranchette Well Appointed 3/2 Usable 1 Acre Setting $389,000

Vintage Oaks Beauty

Ideal South Auburn Location Custom w/Pool, Slate Patios Open & Bright Layout $739,000

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April 27-May 3, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

ALARMS:

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be of older vintage. In that case, upgrading is advisable but may not be required.

The 1979 code, requiring direct wiring of alarms, was enacted specifically because people were not maintaining batteries. However, in 1993, the code was changed again. The new standard requires direct attachment to the wiring, with battery back-up as well.

This change recognizes the fact that many fires are caused by defects

in the electrical wiring.

When electrical fires occur, failure of the power supply can render smoke alarms inoperative.

In more recent years, it has become mandatory for the smoke alarms in a living unit to be interconnected, so that smoke in one part of a dwelling will cause all of the alarms to be activated. Therefore, if you were sleeping in an upstairs bedroom with the door closed, smoke in the downstairs area would activate the alarm in your bedroom.

In dwellings with any kind of combustion fixtures, such as stoves, water heaters, furnaces, or fireplaces, carbon monoxide alarms are also required. These should be installed near all bedroom entrances, with at least one alarm on each floor.

Again, you should consult your local municipality to ensure that you are in full compliance with local requirements.

CHOOSE:

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Do you have young children? Access to good schools and a bonus room may be more important than an open floor plan and a fabulous view.

Looking for an easy living home without stairs and low upkeep? Then an easy living single-story home in a gated community may be perfect for you.

Once you and your Realtor zoom in on your needs and wants, the focus on a 2/2 or 3/2 falls into place in your true list of priorities.

By talking this very simple step, you can save yourself a lot of time and energy on homes that don’t suit you or your family’s needs.

Still having trouble boiling it all down? Look

Iron Mine Rd.

$225,000

9826 Spyglass Cir. $170,000

1555 Bald Hill Rd. $585,000

Fenced area for animals, room for parking and space to add more. This home has 2 bdrms, 1 bath and 1 additional rooms totaling approx 1100 sf. Family room, kitchen and dining area combo. Covered porch, out building and more.

$447,500

Dir.: I-80 exit 193 Hwy, Ophir Rd., to Lozanos Rd., to home on the right.

MLS #18023469

10070-Lot 3 Glenview Road • Newcastle

11am-3pm OPEN HOUSE SUN.

What are you waiiting for? Builders Dream nestled on private drive.

2.3 acres dotted with majestic oaks and pines. Sewer easement and annexation approved. No CCR’s. Well is in. NID water on property.

Come put down your roots in one of the last large parcels available in Christian Valley, 8.2 acres.

Fantastic views and magnificent rock outcroppings abound from this property. Bring your vision and imagination. Fantastic opportunity.

T.R. Wright Company &

Huge level lot in Auburn Valley Country Club ready to build on.

Dotted with oak trees and unique rock outcropping located in an area of executive homes. Water and sewer at site.

Roomy, Relaxing, Ready! Open and light spacious 1955 SF, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2.4 acres. Auburn address located in acclaimed Loomis School District. Just minutes to town or 80 for commuting. Completely fenced with irrigation water. Great patio for outside entertaining.

Wow What Views!

Only minutes from I-80 yet living in the country, 5.84+/- acres in Newcastle with multiple building sites with Great Valley Views. City water and irrigation water at property, and perc and mantle done. Only one lot of the three way split available. Gated for privacy with you and your two neighbors.

$439,000

MLS #18022181

Dir.: Indian Hill Rd., turn onto Glenview Rd., 1st driveway on left to property.

Thinking about selling but not sure of your homes value? Call us for a FREE Market Analysis!

530-308-7676 or 530-885-8855 Koylynn Webdell

The TEAM That WORKS for YOU! Experienced! Respected! Trusted!

Kelly McNabb (530) 906-5876

11689 Lorenson Road ~ Auburn, CA Lic. #00429178

Rocky Sanchez (530) 320-9585

Lic. #01491060

1368 Martin Dr., Auburn

Beautifully maintained, single level on Lg lot.

Wood flooring, corian counters, tons of storage inside/out. 2 car breezeway attached to 2 car garage, storage above. RV prkg/full hookups. 30x14 above ground pool, lots of cement driweway. Clean as a whistle!

MLS #18025382

1025 Teal Ct., Auburn

Dir.: Hwy 49 to Edgewood to R on Live Oak to L onto Martin Dr., to PIQ on left.

Randy Maggert, Broker Associate (530) 320-9398

Lic. #01207376

OPEN SAT. 11AM-3PM & SUN. 1-3PM

OPEN SAT. 11AM-2PM & SUN. 11AM-3PM

$499,000

Kathy Fitzhenry is a Realtor with Lyon Real Estate. You can reach her at 916-230-5362.

Top of the Hill Privacy!

Selling land the Wright way!

13055 Dry Creek Rd. $185,000

at your recent photos or videos. If you see yourself dining out four nights a week, that done-up kitchen might be cool, but will you ever use it? If you see yourself traveling a lot or going on adventures every weekend, a cozy small home might be just the ticket.

500 Lozanos Road • Newcastle

Distributed by Action Coast Publishing. To write to Barry Stone, please visit him on the web at housedetective.com.

Providing Fantastic Living Opportunities in the Foothills

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Lic. #01210608 www.maggertmagic.com

Lovely, nicely maintained single level 3bd/2ba in beautiful location and close to everything. Open kitchen with new appliances, refrigerator, washer and dryer included. This home is ready to go. Come make it your own!

$459,000

It’s Not just business, It’s personal!

MLS #18021812

Dir.: Luther Rd to Teal Court to PIQ on left.

Jana Lynn-Maggert (530) 308-1764

Lic. #01484405 jm agger t @golyon.c om

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • April 27-May 3, 2018

Sierra Pacific Real Estate 16898 Placer Hills Road Meadow Vista • 530-878-5100

Lic. #01396513

www.sierrapacificrealestate.com

The Market is Hot!

Making Your TransacTion EasiEr FroM BEginning To End

Call us to get Listed!

Fred Eichenhofer

Danielle Larson

Larry Scontrino Katherine Katches Glenda Harrison Maggie Francis

Lic. #00920443

Lic. #01469169

Lic. #01783426

PENDING!

BEAUTIFUL 3,917 SF WINCHESTER HOME offers 5 bdrms, 4 full baths. Well appointed open floor plan suited for entertaining & family living. Spacious chef’s kitchen. High beamed ceilings & lots of windows. Bamboo flooring thru out. Master Suite located on main level w/walk-in closet and an en-suite bath featuring soaking tub & large shower. Main level office/2nd bdrm w/built-ins & granite countertop. Downstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 bonus rooms. Views from every window. Home overlooks 10th green.

SOLD in 6 days!

REMODELED HOME in Meadow Vista. 1768 SF w/3 bd, 2 baths w/many updates throughout within the last 5 years. The newly remodeled kitchen boast custom cabinets, quartz counter tops & new appliances! The kitchen is open to dining room, nook & living room perfect for entertaining! Large master bedroom & bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, bathroom w/double sinks & large walkin shower w/multiple shower heads. www.16270stagecoach.com

SOLD!

VERY PRIVATE LANDSCAPED SETTING AMONG THE TREES!

PENDING!

MUCH POTENTIAL!

A Split Level home perfect for family with kids, in-laws or guests to have their own space with total privacy! Home is 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths on 2.5 acres with updating throughout the home. Light & Bright with ample windows providing wonderful views among the trees.

Room for your toys, hobbies & more with a two car attached garage plus additional 1 car detached garage with workshop area! Come see all this home has to offer! See listing at www.381pinewoodway.com

Bring your hammer and nails! Home has much potential but needs work!

Home is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on 1 acre in Meadow Vista.

Lic. #01724739

Lic. #00932970

Lic. #01992548

PARK LIKE SETTING! Your opportunity to own this lovely Naturewood home in a PARK-LIKE setting! The stonework, turreted front entry and water fountain give this home beautiful curb appeal!

With 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath, the home sits on 3.8 rolling acres of very usable land. Ready to update to your taste!

PENDING!

NEW LISTING! $475,000 END OF ROAD PRIVACY

with local views on 3.8 acres!

Room for your toys with RV parking and a workshop/ garage. Home is 1542 SF with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with the potential of turning crawlspace into additional living area/square footage.

These Realtors are all knowledgeable professional individuals.

Call any one for your real estate needs.

OVERTIME REALTY

One of the Few Real Estate Offices in the Area with Three Generations of Real Estate Agents.

Noziska Realty, was renamed to Overtime Realty in 2017. Broker/Owner Joanne Noziska, has 42 years of extensive Real Estate experience in residential, land, commercial, short sales, property management and investment properties. Her experience brings a background of 27 years as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, plus 10 years experience in title and escrow, 15 years as a loan officer. The office coverage encompasses Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties.

Joanne Noziska

Jeremy Turney

Christy Crandell

Judy Dugan

530-878-5660

530-305-5275

916-505-7359

530-878-5660

Broker/Owner

Lic. #00586253

Lic. #01945598

Realtor®

Lic. #02004131

Realtor®

Lic. #02020583

G COMIN !

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JUST D! LISTE

2216 Sombrero Ct., Auburn $552,000

Realtor®

Spacious Lariat Ranch Home! This home features new exterior and interior paint. New laminate flooring in the kitchen and baths. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite tile counters, counter bar, and a breakfast nook off the kitchen.

Large master suite with walk-in closet. Energy efficient with whole house fan and ceiling fans. Home theater room for fun entertainment! Beautiful backyard! MLS#18010912

10922 Ball Rd., Grass Valley $345,000 Single level on .38 acre in Alta Sierra 3 bdrm / 2 full baths / 1,392 SF