Distinctive Properties - May 2018

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Timeless Design The gracious entry welcomes you to this lovely traditional style home with formal living and dining rooms off the entry then leading to the great room/ island kitchen for informal gatherings. The natural stone fireplace and warm wood floors invite you and you and your guests to relax and enjoy life in the wine country. Master suite is on the main level along with one of the guest rooms. The upper level has an amazing bonus room suitable for a media room, rec room or additional guest rooms in addition to the two existing bedrooms and full bath.

Offered at $1,295,000 Carolyn Roberts BROKER/OWNER 707-258-5248 (Dir) 707-953-1798 (Cel) croberts99@aol.com www.CarolynRoberts.com N A P A • S T . H E L E N A

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Great Family Compound

Perfect for Entertaining

Historic Stagecoach Stop

A Rare Opportunity!

A rare opportunity to own your own micro Napa Valley! Stage Coach Valley is a 20 ± acre property with 4 ± acres of Bordeaux varietals and an additional 4 ± acres available to be planted. Amenities abound including a pond, a tennis court, a relaxing swimming pool and a bocce ball court. This home features extensive grounds and gardens for perfect wine country entertaining. And not to be missed is the captivating old stage coach stop ready to serve as a future wine pavilion! There is even the potential for a wine cave. This wonderful property is situated adjacent to high end wineries, and is only minutes to all the excellent shopping, restaurants and wine tasting that downtown Napa has to offer. Please call to arrange your private tour of this exciting property.

Offered $4,250,000

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USLYN VINEYARDS

Unique opportunity to acquire the established, highly rated and award winning Juslyn Vineyards in Napa Valley. The owner has developed a reputation for ultra-premium quality wines and built a brand receiving 30 scores by Robert Parker, Wine Advocate in the 90-96 point wines over 16 years. A chance to jump into the Napa Valley wine industry at the top tier and produce world-class cult wines. The offering includes vineyard sourcing, Juslyn wine brands & wine inventory. www.JuslynWine.com $19,800,000

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RAND NAPA VALLEY ESTATE

This palatial Mediterranean estate is sited on approx. 40 acres w/panoramic views overlooking Napa Valley. A rare opportunity to acquire a grand Napa Valley estate w/prime Bordeaux style vineyards. Grand scale rooms, 7 fireplaces, library, office, gym, wine cellar & splendid chefs kitchen. Resort-like grounds for an outdoor soiree, 80’pool, stone terraced gardens, orchards, outdoor kitchen & guest casita.

Vineyard will be leased to Juslyn Vineyards. www.2900SpringMountain.com

$18,800,000

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

(707)968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com

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Villa Mille Rose, an Italianate Villa with unmatched architectural authenticity, striking landscaping design & bountiful organic harvests-truly one of the most extraordinary estates to become available in Napa Valley in this decade. Sited in Oakville; consists of 2 legal parcels. Main villa, 4 additional dwellings, 2 barns, 6.5 acres of ultra premium Oakville AVA vineyard, Italian style gardens, 100 fruit trees & a 2-acre Gold Medal olive orchard. www.7900oakville.com $26,500,000

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TRIKING CONTEMPORARY VILLA

This striking contemporary villa is one of the most unique & elegant estates in Napa Valley. Experience unsurpassed breathtaking views from its magnificent mountain perch. Approx. 14 acres of solitude & grandeur with top-of-the-world look & feel that offers an oasis of serenity. The villa is a sanctuary for anyone with a truly sophisticated & elite sense of style. Spring Mountain AVA, approx. 8 acres under 30% slope for premium Napa Valley vineyard potential. $ 8,900,000 www.3630SpringMountain.com

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

(707)968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com

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RISTINE ST. HELENA HOME

This shingle Craftsman Style home is beautifully remodeled with sophisticated modern details, graceful architectural curves and expresses contemporary style with an easy flowing indoor & outdoor floor plan. Approx. 2,200+ sq., ft., 3 br & 2 ½ ba, spacious great room, cathedral ceilings, skylights throughout, gorgeous wood floors, office/library and elegant & luxurious master suite. Spectacular grounds with mature trees, gorgeous garden paths, and fresh updated landscaping adds the finishing touch to this immaculate St. Helena home.

Pride of Ownership Prevails…….. $1,195,000 www.16Upland.com

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REMIUM ONE ACRE ESTATE SITE

Beautifully situated on a country lane within the city limits of Calistoga.

One-acre parcel is completely level, usable, and ensures privacy and seclusion. Paved road access, underground utilities, storm drains, city sewer and city water service and the southern parcel will have a private well & city water. Create your Napa Valley dream destination with a touch of Napa Valley country living with luxurious city conveniences.

www.3001Money.com

$795,000

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LTIMATE NAPA VALLEY ESTATE SITE

Great opportunity to acquire a beautiful & serene 2.25 acres perched on a private knoll with breathtaking views overlooking the Napa Valley. This Spring Mtn. location has the distinction of being in one of St. Helena’s most sought-after & exclusive areas. This ultra-premium estate home site is located within 2 miles from downtown St. Helena & surrounded by several world-class estates. Paved road access, elec. nearby & excellent water supply.

www.SpringMountainLand.com

$3,500,000

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

(707)968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com

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ODERN COUNTRY ESTATE

This distinctive country estate on 2+ acres is beautifully secluded & tucked away - surrounded by towering trees & stunning vineyard views.

Having two separate structures, the 3 br main house & 2 br guest house with large barn/workshop, offers tremendous flexibility with modern conveniences. Approx. 4,250+/- sq. ft., 5 br & 7 (4&3) ba. Magnificent pool and spa with waterfall bordered by an expansive patio for grand scale entertaining or for intimate family gatherings. $ 2,495,000 www.315AltaLoma.com

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ALIFORNIA MISSION ESTATE

This grand California Mission style estate is fabulously renovated, thoughtfully designed for the best of modern comfort, privacy & convenience.

An impressive entry foyer with double ceiling height, radiant floors, great living room, family room, 5 fireplaces, library, office, media room, multiple flat screen TVs throughout, game room, wine cellar & well executed chef-grade kitchen. Resort-inspired grounds with elegant outdoor entertaining areas. Grand Scale Napa Valley Estate. www.1315Crestmont.com $4,950,000

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

(707)968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com

fabulousnapavalley.com

YVONNE RICH

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Are hidden leaks damaging your home?

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Calistoga map

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St. Helena map

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The time is now to incorporate Scandinavian style into decor

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Yountville map

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The best way to clean wood floors might surprise you

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What will Home look like in the Future?

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Napa map

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House hunting how-to

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Spring without the wings

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5 ‘smart’ ways to tackle your spring cleaning

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5 DIY projects that will reinvent your bathroom in a weekend

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Equipment warranties 101

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Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

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Napa Valley real estate trends in March 2018

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Home water leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year, and 10 percent of American homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water a day, according to the EPA. Brandpoint

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ome water leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year, and 10 percent of American homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water a day, according to the EPA. Fixing easily detectable leaks like dripping faucets and malfunctioning toilets can reduce water bills and water waste. But what do you do about the leaks you can’t see?

Hidden leaks can be dangerous. Leaking pipes within walls can cause mold. Dripping faucets behind appliances can be a fire hazard. Leaking irrigation can cause significant lawn damage. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

In a national study of more than 300 homes, intelligent-water industry leader Phyn found that 17 percent of homes have some

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type of leak. Of those leaks, half were from a broken toilet flapper.

This type of common leak wastes 800 to 1,100 gallons of water each day!

Uncovering hidden links is important for your budget, your safety and to protect your property investment. Here are some ways to easily detect hidden leaks so you don’t have to worry: PROACTIVE INSPECTIONS Look where hidden leaks commonly occur before you see signs of a problem. Early detection could prevent costly damage. Even new homes need this approach, since human error during construction could lead to hidden leaks later.

INSPECT SYSTEMS First check your irrigation system by walking around the yard, looking for signs of leaks, like puddles of water or depressions in the ground near sprinkler heads or lines. Also, inspect around

your water heater for moisture.

Remember to watch the water meter, too. An unexpected spike in a water bill could indicate a problem.

new homes aren’t immune to water leaks. You may have heard stories of new homeowners hanging a picture on their wall, only to find a puddle on the floor the next day right below where the TECHNOLOGY IS nail had punctured a pipe. Pipes YOUR FRIEND and soldering can fail at any time, New advancements help detect whether your home is brand new leaks using intelligent-water tech- or 100 years old. nology, such as the Phyn Plus smart water assistant + shutoff. USE THE PROS Installed right after the meter on When in doubt, hire a profesthe main water line, this device sional to get expert insight and analyzes your home’s water use workmanship. For example, the by measuring tiny changes in Uponor Pro Squad is a group pressure at 240 times per second. of authorized, intelligent-water This allows the device to shut specialists, dedicated to installing off the water automatically, so and servicing the Phyn Plus. Pro the owners can rest assured that Squad members have been trained they won’t come home to surprise and certified to provide an expert water damage from a burst pipe. installation experience, ensuring the quality and workability of the KEEP AGE IN MIND Phyn Plus device.

Older homes have older pipes It’s important to detect hidden and systems that may be more water leaks in your home. Learn prone to leaks, so it’s important more about water leaks and smart to keep close attention on your home technology at www.phyn. home as it ages. That being said, com.

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he parklike setting, mature, flowering landscaping, classic old barn all form the backdrop for this comfortable, somewhat rustic home with a delightful sun room, two bedrooms, light bright living spaces, and the perfect opportunity to create an awesome mini-estate just a short stroll to Solage, Araujo winery and Calistoga’s newest up and coming resort. Turn the house into a guest house, and still have plenty of room on the 1.92 acres to build your dream house. The old barn could be an inspiring re-creation. $

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rivate yet close to Calistoga, home of the new Four Seasons Resort and Spa, Solage Resort, and minutes to St. Helena. This 37+ acre parcel is situated among some of the most coveted vineyards and wineries in the Napa Valley. The property offers several home sites affording views of the neighboring vineyards and Mt. St. Helena. Gated entrance, existing well, perc test and electricity to the property line. Seasonal creek, hiking paths and the potential for several acres of vineyards. Quiet and peaceful, this is a special property to create your own Napa Valley Estate. $

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reat one- acre parcel located on the Valley floor. Very comfortable 2 bed., 2 bath home with den/office, remodeled kitchen with granite counters, professional stove and tile back splash, 2 car attached garage plus an additional 2 car garage/workshop. Level parcel with lots of fruit trees and walnut trees. Outdoor kitchen for entertaining. Room for pool, and small hobby vineyard. $

985,000

Sharon Carone, Broker Darlene Brissard, Realtor Brian Durnian, Broker Ziggy Gutierrez, Realtor

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83+/- acre property in two parcels within Lake County’s Red Hills AVA. Approx. 50-100+ acres that have been identified as potential vineyard land, 7 acre certified organic walnut orchard and fenced pastures for livestock or horses. Two very comfortable homes, barn, 2 ponds and a well which tested at 110gpm and water rights to an artesian spring with add’l water/recreational rights to neighboring lake. Subdivision potential.

Ideal family compound.

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Small pond on property. Property backs up to the Carneros Inn. $

1,895,000

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MT. VEDEER VINEYARD ESTATE

A one of a kind modern estate situated on an exclusive 40+ acres within the entrance to Meadowood Resort.

Established hillside vineyard estate on 45.5± acres. Premium 18.7 acre Bordeaux Vineyard, Farmhouse, Guest & Caretaker’s House.

ST. HELENA I $12,675,000

NAPA I $10,500,000

GAIL MORGAN LANE 707.291.0156 Gail@winestates.com

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JACQUELINE WESSEL 707.738.7338 Jacquelinenapavalley@gmail.com

1346 MAIN STREET · ST. HELENA, CA · 94574 707.967.9570 · DRE#01026604

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s homeowners look for ways to refresh their spaces, Scandinavian style has become ever more prominent and popular among designers and interior decor experts. The clean, modern, minimalist aesthetic shows up in interiors and exteriors, from streamlined furniture to low-maintenance landscaping.

Here’s how to achieve a Nordic look in your own home:

BRANDPOINT MELDING INDOORS AND OUT Scandinavian style incorporates materials that meld indoors with outdoors—natural woods, slat walls, leather accents and greenery.

“Cottage culture” architecture style draws on these influences and makes interiors feel like cozy cabins in the woods.

FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE: STORAGE AND GOOD LOOKS Another key aspect of the Nordic style is hardworking, functional furnishings. A “SLOW DESIGN” AND piece can be beautiful and also have utilMINIMALIST DECOR ity—like eye-catching shoe racks and shelvPerhaps the most common association ing, or built-in bed storage that creates a with Scandinavian style is minimalist decor. unique frame.

Less is more when it comes to decorating, and the concept of “slow design” focuses COOL, NATURAL TONES AND on fewer, higher quality pieces collected LIGHT WOODS IN FLOORING over time.

Scandinavian style incorporates natural

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tones of whites, grays and light browns. Pale wood and whitewashed floors create a clean, spacious look. That look can be achieved with oak and maple styles, as well as woodlook tiles and laminates with wood graining.

Retailers like Lumber Liquidators, who regularly publish seasonal trends reports, have an array of cool-toned flooring options to choose from, such as Dream Home X2O Misty Morning Oak, a water-resistant laminate with a soft seashell tone and realistic oak graining.

If homeowners want to be on trend with Scandinavian style in their home, the key is updating with clean, modern and lighttoned accents. Functional furniture will help you organize your space and efficiently use the room. Finish off the room with sunny wood grain flooring and your Nordic look is complete.

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1484SWhitehallLane.com | St. Helena | $3,190,000 • Desireable Rutherford Bench location on 2± acres • 4 bed/3 bath main house with attached guest unit

1906OakCircle.com | Yountville | $1,879,000

1914OakCir.com | Yountville | $1,795,000

1878HeritageWay.com | Yountville | $1,499,000

• Custom renovation currently under construction • Scheduled completion by June 2018

• Large corner lot in Hertiage Estates neighborhood • Largest one-level plan with open & flowing layout

• Completely reconfigured floor plan • Custom finishings & architectural design

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1310StaplesRidgeRoad.com | Angwin | $4,250,000 • Italian inspired estate with stunning views • Expansive decks surrounded by your own vineyards

• Spacious 5,900± square feet, 5 beds/5 baths • Custom designed infinity pool

1522YountvilleCrossRoad.com | Yountville | $1,989,000

• Artfully remodeled one story home • Gentleman’s Cabernet & Merlot vineyard

• 3 bedrooms + office and 2 bathrooms • 1± acre parcel for plenty of room

6550 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707.944.0888 gatesestatessir.com Each office is independently owned and operated

1060RutherfordRoad.com | Rutherford | $2,689,000 • Stunning Craftsman in Rutherford • Gorgeous hardwood floors and custom cabinetry

• Kitchen/living space spill out to expansive deck • Fabulous views of neighboring vineyards

Silverado Trail Lot | Calistoga | $1,900,000 • Build site with vineyard views • Gentleman’s Cab vineyard

• Beautiful Napa Valley location • Close to Calistoga’s dining and shopping

Cyndi Gates

Broker Owner 707.333.7770 cyndi@gatesestatessir.com CalDRE#00711618

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The best way to clean

WOOD FLOORS might surprise you

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lthough most people envision their dream home with shiny wood floors, many consumers are unaware of the best way to care for them, according to a 2017 survey conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association.

“Not surprisingly, many homeowners are unsure of the best way to effectively and quickly clean hardwood floors. Some believe mopping with a bucket of water and a cleaning solution is best while others occasionally sweep or vacuum. Many cleaning methods can hurt rather than help a floor, for example, even a ‘damp’ string mop can leave excess water on a hardwood floor, and we know that water and wood don’t mix,” said Bona U.S. Director of Marketing Cate Vanegas.

The key findings in the online

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BRANDPOINT survey, conducted in October 2017 by Public Opinion Strategies, found that just 24 percent of consumers answered “sweeping” as the correct way to clean wood floors. This answer was closely followed by 19 percent who believe using a soap- or oil-based cleaner is best, and 12 percent who believe using water and vinegar is the best solution.

Just in time to open the doors and windows and welcome in spring, Bona has introduced its Premium Spray Mop for Hardwood Floors with a larger mop head for faster cleaning, and a fullsize cleaning cartridge of cleaner.

The new pressurized cartridge dispenses the perfect amount of solution designed to care for and sustain hardwood floors.

Lifestyle and design blogger Jennifer Rizzo (jenniferrizzo.com) recently refinished her wood floors, and notes the simplicity

firsthand: “After all the dust bunnies are cleared away, I use a Bona spray mop to clean my floors. It’s odorless, non-toxic and doesn’t leave any residue. It also leaves my floors looking beautiful.”

With an estimated 25 million homes in the U.S. with wood floors, understanding how to clean them is essential to maintain and protect the investment. Try the following tips to keep your hardwood floors looking beautiful.

REGULARLY Dust/sweep. While using a broom can be effective, it also just pushes the dirt around, so using a microfiber mop or cloth is the best daily defense against scratches and surface damage.

residue-free, neutral cleaner. Look for third-party certified cleaners that will be healthier for your floors and your family.

AS NEEDED When scratches pop up or the finish looks dull, consider a recoat or refinish to keep floors durable and beautiful. Ask an outside contractor for a water-based finish and dust containment system to ensure the job is VOC and toxin free.

THINGS TO AVOID Water and vinegar, soap-based cleaners, wax or steam cleaners.

Vinegar (remember, it’s an acid) and water will damage and dull the floor’s finish, while soap and wax leave residue. Steam cleaners put heat and excessive water on the OFTEN floor, which can lead to cupping Dust and mop. After a quick and long-term damage. spin around the floor to grab dust, Want more cleaning tips? Visit use a microfiber pad mop and Bona’s Wood Floors 101 tutorials.

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What will home look like

IN THE FUTURE? CHRIS D. CRAIKER AIA/NCARB

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or Baby Boomers and the Gen Xers who thrived on Ozzie and Harriet TV visions of the Suburbia Dream of white picket fenced Cape Code fantasy homes, the world is changing.

The emerging generation of Millennials are revolting against these stereotypes and looking for new inspiration. The next generation of homebuyers are looking for more flexibility and opportunities to tailor their lifestyle. As traditional home prices spiral out of the grasp of more and more Millennials, everyone from real estate brokers, bankers and architects are looking to find where the almost 40 million will be laying their heads at night.

Actually, the homes of the future are here today. We just have to look around for them.

want to living in and have 30% of their home for artist studio, business incubator or home office.

No, not a grocery store, but those day-to-day needs will be nearby.

WITH THE RISING COST OF HOUSING, HOW CAN WE PROVIDE MORE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES? We all know Amazon is changing the world. Few of us and especially Millennials are heading for the shopping mall for home goods. For years, conversions of surplus public buildings such as schools, fire stations and post offices into chic condominiums and homes have been common and edgy. But soon we will see more retail and office complexes converted to Mixed-uses of homes and commercial. This won’t just LIVE/WORK COMMUNITIES be in urban downtown areas but ARE ON THE RISE on Main Street USA. More people are telecommuting to and from work. They are WILL MIXED-USE BE not tethered to a desk in a winA FUTURE OPTION? dowless office requiring hours to Mixed use, or living over the commute back-and-forth. Instead, store is not new, many of our fammore and more bread-winners ilies raised children in urban areas of all ages are staying home living above the market or barber as consultants or independent shop on Main Street. Now with entrapenours. The lines between the universal desire to be closer to employee and “gig workers” are activities and services, Mixed- Use blurring and may disappear as the neighborhoods are becoming more 21st-century develops. Homes will and more fashionable. Not only not only have an office tucked are we creating more mixed-use away, but will be designed specifenvironments, we are converting ically as live/work environments. existing homes on the urban fringe While common in Urban San to multi-task as both commercial Francisco and Oakland industrial and residential uses. areas, Novato, is entertaining an upscale new community, The WILL MODULARS Pavilions EcoVillage, with 27 BE OUR FUTURE? attached and detached luxury Yes, but not as you may think. homes that will be Net Zero Craiker Architects&Planners have energy use for homebuyers who been involved in modular housing

for over 40 years. We know the process, we know the advantages and the disadvantages. With computers today, the promise of precision construction and quality-controlled assembly in a factory is attractive, but elusive.

Nobody talks about what it takes.

When highly repetitive, modularization can be cost effective. When customized, costs can zoom out of control.

While there are hundreds of examples, there are two main types of modularization: Box construction and component solutions. Box modulars are fully assembled and ship to the field and hoisted into place; often assembling multiple boxes to make a structure. Components such as wall panels can be prepared in a factory and assembled in the field.

Inevitably, foundations, utilities, exterior siding and specialty items such as roofing, gutters, fences and site details must be field installed.

After the initial assembly of parts or boxes, the on- site construction work can still be 60% of the total costs.

Multifamily housing and highrise construction are the best candidates for modularization. Component modularization is promising: just as we order roof trusses or kitchen cabinets to be delivered and assembled in the field, more preassembled bathrooms, wall panels and other pieces will find economic and time-efficient place in our future homes.

OF WHAT WILL OUR FUTURE HOMES BE MADE? As we are all painfully aware, construction and material costs are escalating. Demand outstrips

supply. Nonetheless, our most valuable and renewable building material is still wood. With added resins and cement additives wood will continue to be our primary residential construction material for decades to come. Steel is often toted as the next best thing but it is not the future of housing. More and more steel comes from China through Mexico and is less quality controlled. Steel studs provides very little insulation or sound control. Steel deforms easily with intense heat. Standard wood construction will still be king.

Our future homes will be virtually fire impervious. With fire sprinklers on the inside, the exteriors will be as close to fire-proof as it comes. Today’s residential exteriors are no longer wood but more commonly a fire-resistant cladding of stucco, metal, ceramic and now Cement Fiber Board, CFB. Properly treated, wood products can withstand fire, moisture, insects, earthquakes and inclement weather, architects and homeowners most aggressive enemies. Today’s wood products can last as long as brick or steel if properly maintained.

Homes of the future will be far more flexible with more options to fit not only Millennials lifestyle but aging Baby Boomers who wish to downsize and cut the McMansion umbilical cord.

Maybe the “Shared Economy” will find alternate uses for the large homes Boomers currently have.

Time will tell.

Chris d. Craiker is an architect in Napa with the firm Criaker Associates Architects & PLanners Inc.

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VINEYARD ESTATE WITH VIEWS Napa Valley 4BD vineyard estate on highly desirable East Side of Napa. Remodeled with attached guest suite. Open floor plan with stunning vineyard/mountain views.

Gourmet kitchen. Great room with wine bar opens to outdoor entertaining area with fireplace, gazebo covered dining andpool with solar. Bordeaux vineyard of Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Offered at $2,995,000

SERENE AND PRIVATE Vacant land parcel in serene and private setting on .35 Acre. Sold with 365 Montecito Blvd: a mid century modern 4032 sq. ft. home on .27 acre. Build a 2nd home or guest house and remodel the existing home or just enjoy the additional land. Located on highly desirable East Side of Napa walking distance to downtown with world class dining and wine tasting!

Offered at $1,195,000

WONDERFUL VIEWS

MID CENTURY MODERN HOME

Gorgeous custom home with extraordinary views. Private setting minutes to downtown Napa. 4BD, with 1st floor BD/BA. Spacious master with view deck and double sided fireplace.

Bonus room, loft and wine cellar. Great room offers gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite/tile countertops, center island. Family room with fireplace and French doors that open to outdoor entertaining area with pristine views!

Offered at $1,295,000

Highly desirable East Side of Napa. Close to downtown! .27 acre plus an additional .35 acre vacant land parcel. Remodel existing home and build 2nd home or guest house.

Floor to ceiling walls of glass showcase views of serene and private setting. Glass doors open to wrap around deck that leads to pool/ outdoor entertaining area. Lower level with kitchenette and separate entrance.

CHARMING HOMES

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS!

2 charming remodeled character homes on spacious and private lot minutes to downtown Napa. Craftsman style 4BD/2BA approx 1800 sq. ft. home with 1st floor BD/BA. Built in 1925 offers stunning wood floors, double pane windows, wide wood treatments and AC. Adorable 1BD/1BA 672 sq. ft. built in 1940 with wood floors and AC. Also Includes separate legal parcel totaling .75 acres!

Offered at $1,125,000

Estate building site with stunning, unobstructed

Offered at $1,195,000

180 degree views of the Valley floor all the way to Mount Tam. Located on a private road on the East Side of Napa in a private setting adjacent to other significant estate properties.

Surveyed with electricity ready for your plans.

Site plan available.

Offered at $749,950

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House hunting

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Use this handy checklist before you make the offer

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ouse hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you’re lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the “must have” boxes—appearance, size, price, location—it’s easy to fall in love.

Not so fast. Before making an offer on any property, it’s smart to take a deeper look at the overall structure and its systems, just to make sure warning signs of major and costly problems are not hiding in plain sight. If the house holds more issues than your budget (and drive to renovate) can handle, it might be best to walk away.

Of course, once the offer is accepted, it’s always a smart idea to hire a third-party home inspector to take an in-depth look at the property. In the meantime, one last pass-through with this checklist in hand can give you peace of mind about taking the next step.

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can break off in a storm and do major damage to the roof. Finally, ROOF take note of the condition of the Ideally, the roof would be 10 driveway and sidewalks. years old or less, so scan the roof for the classic warning signs of FOUNDATION aging and neglect. Things like The sight of a few hairline curled and missing shingles, dark cracks in the cement is no cause stains, moss growth and signs of for panic. Do look for telltale sagging can signal serious issues. signs of serious issues, such as (A home inspector can confirm if widening cracks, water stains and full replacement is needed, or if a bulges. It doesn’t hurt to bring EXTERIOR few simple repairs would stabilize a level to make sure the walls Walk around all four sides things for another decade or so.) are straight. of the house, scanning it from ground to rooftop. Note the con- YARD PLUMBING dition of the doors and window Take note of the landscaping.

In addition to checking baseframes, and look for cracked or Is there a slope angled away from ment and under-sink pipes for peeling paint or signs of loose sid- the house, or is there a potential signs of leaks, scan the ceilings for ing. Higher up, eye the chimney, for a flooded basement after a water stains. Open all the faucets making sure it appears straight major rainfall? Mature trees pro- to check the water pressure as well and is in good condition, while vide lots of shade, but watch for as the time it takes for hot water the gutters and drainpipes should overhanging branches, as these to reach the tap.

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be in place and functional.

HVAC SYSTEM Know the age of the heating and cooling systems, and check these for tags and other signs of routine maintenance. If the system is older than a decade, that can spell costly repairs and a replacement in a brief time frame. When it comes to older systems, energy efficiency is another consideration, according to Tom Tasker, product manager with Coleman Echelon Variable Capacity residential systems.

“Newer HVAC systems are remarkably more efficient when compared to those from even a decade ago, which means they keep your house comfortable for as little as half the cost,” says Tasker.

For example, Coleman’s Echelon products are rated up to 20 SEER, which stands for seasonal energy efficiency ratio. Compare these to the 10 SEER systems of 25 years ago, and that can give you an idea of what to expect in potential energy costs, he says.

APPLIANCES Note the age and condition of things like the refrigerator, oven and range, washer and dryer, and hot water heater. As with the HVAC, older appliances tend to consume more energy and you’ll face a shorter timeline for needed repairs and replacements.

Buying a house is a big decision, but knowing what you’re buying can go a long way in assuring you that you’ve found the right place!

1115 Castle Oaks

$2,300,000

Silverado Highlands Estate Home with views! Four bedrooms, four and one-half baths. Master suite is conveniently located on the main level. Amenities include three fireplaces; built-in bookshelves; recessed lighting. The kitchen provides all the essentials; island with preparation sink; stainless appliances. Downstairs home office and hobby room added to original home. Multiple decks for entertaining and outdoor living. Gated community with pool.

958 Augusta Circle

$1,295,000

1600 Atlas Peak Road #446

$525,000

Exceptional views from this single-story condo on the 16th Fairway of the Silverado South Course! An open floor plan thoughtfully designed provides a spacious living room with fireplace and two en-suite bedrooms.

Amenities include tile counters, wet bar, high ceilings, recessed lighting and multiple sliding doors. Outdoor living enhanced with two patios.

Location, Location, Location! 1BD/1BA upper floor condo ideally situated with easy access to Mansion, tennis & swimming but away from road & parking lot noise with significant income potential. Only 1BD in this location overlooking fountain with soothing water sounds day and night. First time on market in 40 yrs & never rented by owner.

Bayview Avenue

37 Pascale Court

$1,095,000

Build your dream home in the Napa Valley! This four plus acre country property is located in the Carneros region, surrounded by gorgeous views of lush vineyards and distant scenic views.

Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac street this site offers privacy and tranquility. Don't miss this opportunity!

$370,000

Mature oak trees and a cul-de-sac location provide a perfect building site for your dream home. In an area of custom homes and conveniently located to downtown Napa in the Hidden Glen Community, this level lot offers City services with utilities at the curb. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

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SPRING WITHOUT THE WINGS BRANDPOINT

5 tips to avoid a seasonal pest problem

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aydreaming of spring is something everyone does during the coldest days of winter—even pests. The promise of warmer weather on the horizon is also a boon for the numerous species of pests that inhabit your area, and when the temperature perks up, many of those pests come out of hiding and start looking towards your home for food and shelter.

Protecting your home and property from seasonal intruders is a year-long job, but your task could be simpler if proper preparations are made in advance of spring’s first bloom. To help you do just that, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) offers these tips for keeping your property pest-free this year:

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IDENTIFY THE THREATS To start your pest prevention effectively, the first step is to know what to look for. The winter months saw an influx of furry critters trying to invade homes, but springtime pests are more often of the six-legged variety.

Ants, flies, bees/hornets, ticks, mosquitoes and termites are all common nuisance pests during this season. Visit www.pestworld. org to learn more about what threats are most common in your area and how to identify them.

BLOCK THE OPENINGS Even the smallest pests are able to find a way into your home, and in many cases that way is through your windows.

Keep windows shut during swarming periods for insects like ants or termites and install screens and door sweeps to keep winged intruders, like flies, mosquitoes and hornets, out.

MAKE YOUR YARD LESS INVITING Don’t allow your yard to be a base of operations for future pest activity. Keeping your grass freshly cut makes the space less appealing to pests, and trimming trees and bushes near your home is a great way to prevent easy access for potential travelers. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, you should also remove standing water from your property. Even an upsidedown Frisbee can collect enough water to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Fill wet patches with dirt, if necessary, and tip over any cups, flower pots or bowls that collected water during the winter.

a larger problem, as is damage to wood if you live in an area where termites are prevalent. Signs of a potential problem may exist outside, as well. Take a stroll around your home and check your roof for hornet nests. They will be small in the spring but will grow larger throughout the season if action isn’t taken.

CONTACT THE EXPERTS If you’re looking for even more strategies to reduce the risk of pests infesting your home or you suspect your home has already succumbed to an infestation of some type, your local pest control professional can help you rid your home of existing threats and shore it up to prevent against new invaders.

LOOK FOR SIGNS Visit www.pestworld.org to find OF ACTIVITY a local exterminator in your area.

A pest infestation can’t stay It’s the easiest way to turn your hidden forever. Alive or dead spring pest problem from growinsects in your home are a sign of ing to gone.

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Set perfectly upon a 5.14 acre knoll top, amongst captivating views of vineyards and Mount George, this exquisite French Country Manor is located in one of Napa’s most desirable areas. This private gated estate includes 3 acres cabernet sauvignon. The outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court and 1,000 bottle wine cave with case storage make this estate an entertainer’s dream.

Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $9,800,000

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Quality Spanish-Adobe style home. Spacious exterior yard boasts a park-like natural setting. Mini-orchard with peach, apple fig, pomegranate, lemon, guava and hollyberry trees. Mature rose garden and peonies. Quaint garden shed and 15x45’ storage.

Mark Lesti 707.320.8950 $3,500,000

www.4547StAndrewsCt.com Absolutely beautiful estate home located above the Green Valley Country Club. This large home has stunning views of Mount Diablo & more! The perfect backyard for entertaining, custom swimming pool with waterfalls, cabana, built in barbecue. Workout in your private gym or play racquet ball on your indoor sports court! Enjoy Movie night in your own media room!

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Spring pr pring into action BRANDPOINT

5 ‘smart’ ways to tackle your spring cleaning

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ull back the drapes, crack open the window and let in the warm, sunsoaked air. That’s right, spring is right around the corner and that means it’ll soon be time to chase away the grime and odors that have settled in over the long winter.

For many, spring cleaning is something of a tradition, a ritual. But things have changed.

The days of dipping an old mop into a tin bucket filled with gray water belong to another era. In the age of smart cars and smartphones, cleaning has become smarter as well.

Here are a few smart innovations that will make your spring cleaning routine much more efficient and thorough.

FRESHEN UP YOUR STYLE A change in seasons is the perfect time to change up your wardrobe. Take advantage of this transitional period to purge items you haven’t worn in 12 months or more—be honest with yourself! When you’re free of unnecessary items, indulge in a trip to a specialty store offering storage and organization products to uncover new space-saving solutions. Unsure of what to get rid of? If a beloved item just needs a little love, run it through a steam-powered

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clothing care system like the LG Styler or del- USE THE POWER OF LIGHT icates cycle in the LG TWINWash system— The battle against germs is a year-round both certified by AAFA as asthma and allergy endeavor. This spring, instead of repeating the friendly(R)—to see if it’s salvageable. old routine of a rag and some harsh cleaner, which often can spread more germs than it BREATHE EASY kills, try a UV sanitizing wand. These simple It’s easy to spend the lion’s share of your devices use a powerful ultraviolet light to kill time trying to tackle the stains, dust and odor-causing bacteria and germs on hard sursmudges in your home. However, one of the faces. It’s the same technology used in many most important parts of your home to clean hospitals and is perfect for bathrooms, kitchis the part you can’t see. We’re talking about ens, even cleaning your kids’ toys. air quality, of course. Opening windows and placing plants around your home is a good L E T Y O U R A P P L I A N C E S D O way to start, but if you really want to get seri- MORE WORK ous, put an LG PuriCare Air Purifier to work.

Have you ever wondered whether your With sensors to monitor the air quality, this oven, dishwasher and refrigerator could be cutting-edge purifier is certified by the Asthma doing a little more to reach their full potenand Allergy Foundation of America, and is per- tial? If so, you probably have yet to use the fect for anyone who suffers from allergies. new generation of smart appliances. LG’s line of SmartThinQ appliances are Wi-Fi MULTITASK LIKE NEVER BEFORE enabled, allowing you to monitor dishwashing By now, most of us are familiar with robot and laundry cycles, remotely clean the oven vacuums. Having one of these zoom around or even check the air quality at home from your home on cleaning days frees you up to your phone or computer while you are out do other things, saving you time and making of the house. manual vacuuming a thing of the past. Over Far from being a chore, spring cleaning is a the years, the technology has advanced so that celebration, a chance to chase away the stuffnowadays these nifty cleaning assistants are iness of winter and bring a fresh, revitalizing quieter than ever before—some even come feeling into your house. With the help of new equipped with a camera to monitor your home technology, it’s even easier to get a start on while you’re away! this season of growth and regeneration.

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Ready to tackle your next home remodeling project and showcase your Do-It-Yourself (DIY) skills? Or maybe you’re an aspiring DIYer, hoping to channel your creative spirit and try your hand at the next home improvement project? Now is the time to get started.

According to experts from the National Association of Home Builders, the amount of money homeowners spend on remodeling projects is predicted to grow nearly 5 percent in 2018. Some of these dollars will be spent on large comprehensive rebuilds and others will be spent on smaller fix-it-up projects. No matter the spend, it’s a good bet much of this money will go to fund DIYers in their home improvement efforts, and many of them will be taking on projects for the first time.

Here are five bathroom upgrade projects that can be completed in a weekend. So now you can reinvent your bathroom and employ your DIY skills at the same time. Go ahead, pick the project that appeals most to you, and let’s get this project underway: • Upgrade your bathroom fixtures. The focal points of your bathroom can easily be replaced, making a big overall impact with little outlay of effort. Tapered design lines and modern styling, like those in the American Standard Townsend bathroom fixtures, can beautifully enhance your bathroom. Consider replacing an old vanity with a new smoked gray vanity or washstand.

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The focal points of your bathroom can easily be replaced to make a big overall impact with little outlay of effort, as shown here with the American Standard Townsend collection of bathroom fixtures and faucets.

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• Install a new shower door. A shower door replacement can be made for cosmetic reasons; plus, there are very real potential benefits behind it as well, provided you pay attention to the details.

Follow the process to install your door and be sure to apply silicone caulk at the end along the edges of the base track—both inside and out—and along the jams.

This will make your new door water tight and keep your whole bathroom cleaner and drier.

• Replace your sink faucet. The faucet in your bathroom gets used every single day, so why not make it one you love? American Standard Studio S bathroom faucets showcase a fashion-forward geometric silhouette with minimalistic surface details. You can choose an easy-to-operate single handle model, or distinctive two-handle configurations, depending on

what works for your home and family. These faucets are easy to install, and the WaterSense-certified 1.2 gallons per minute flow rate will save you water—up to 45 percent over conventional models—and money without compromising your experience.

• Lay the tile. Whether you’re motivated by structural needs or an outlet for your own artistic expression, laying new bathroom tile is a project that immediately ups the wow factor. Tile is incredibly impervious to water and stains, making it perfect for the bathroom. But it won’t lay properly unless you thoroughly clean the surface beforehand. Fill those backboard seams with mortar, apply a fiberglass mesh and then you’re ready to lay a tile design that matches your unique look.

• A spot for the perfect seat. If you’ve ever wished your time on the toilet seat was a little more

luxurious, now is the perfect time to upgrade to an American Standard SpaLet bidet seat. It’s easy to install and provides the ultimate personal experience with a wide array of features like heated seat, water temperature control, spray strength, nozzle position, and even a deodorizer. Now, you can bring a spa-like environment right to the comfort of your own bathroom, without much time or cost invested.

START REIMAGINING YOUR BATHROOM TODAY As one of the most used rooms in your home, the bathroom is the perfect place to start your weekend warrior home improvement projects. Simple upgrades to the elements in a bustling family bathroom, cozy master bath or heavy-use powder room can often be done with DIY know-how and enjoyed for many years to come.

Equipment warranties 101 BRANDPOINT

What you should know

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rom smartphones to mattresses, almost everything you buy comes with some kind of warranty. How can you ensure you get the most benefit from a warranty, especially for a major investment that’s also critical to the comfort of your home, like a new furnace?

“Warranties are meant to assure a homeowner that the furnace they’re purchasing will do what it’s supposed to, is free of defects and meets applicable government regulations or standards,” says Chip Wade, HGTV expert. “However, warranties are often very specific about the circumstances under which the manufacturer will repair or replace the furnace if it doesn’t work properly. It’s important to carefully read your furnace’s warranty to ensure you understand exactly how it works.”

WARRANTY TERMS Because written warranties are legally binding documents, you may come across unfamiliar terms as you’re reading yours, including: Product warranty—This is the guarantee that comes from the company that manufactures the furnace. Contractors and

installers may offer extended warranties that apply to their work, including the labor required to install the furnace. YORK(R) is one of the only manufacturers that manages their own extended warranties. Other manufacturers often work with outside firms that can make claiming difficult.

Warranty term—The length of time the coverage is offered is called the warranty term. These can vary significantly; however, YORK(R) heating and cooling offers a lifetime heat exchanger warranty on its YORK(R) Affinity(TM) gas furnaces. In addition, YORK(R) offers the Complete Assurance(TM) Warranty Pledge with this furnace. If the heat exchanger fails within 10 years of installation, YORK(R) provides optional furnace replacement in lieu of heat exchanger equipment.

Parts warranty—Most furnace warranties will cover replacement of specific parts if they malfunction within the warranty time frame and the problem is a result of a manufacturer’s defect. Most warranties have different coverage periods for different parts.

Non-transferable—When you have a new home comfort system installed, if the furnace warranty is non-transferable, the coverage will not transfer to the new owners if you sell

the house before the end of the contractor who can properly warranty term. install the product. If a part doesn’t work because it wasn’t PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY installed properly, the manufac“No homeowner ever wants turer will likely say the installer, to hear their warranty has been and not the manufacturer, is liavoided by something they did or ble for fixing the problem. something they were supposed to • Use branded parts or parts do but didn’t,” Wade says. “That’s the manufacturer has certified for why it’s so important to read your the furnace. Otherwise, you may detailed furnace warranty very void the manufacturer’s warranty, carefully, so you know what the even for parts that would normanufacturer and installer require mally be covered. in order to honor the warranty.”

• Follow manufacturer’s mainActions that help ensure a tenance recommendations. In valid warranty: order for your furnace to operate • Register the product pur- as it should, it will need to be chase with the manufacturer. professionally serviced every year.

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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT

Single Family

American Canyon 22 FLAMINGO CT 100 BROPHY ST 201 LANDANA ST 204 FOLLAND DR 766 DEERFIELD DR 442 LUCINA ST 233 NEWBURY WAY 734 KIMBERLY DR 408 DONALDSON WAY 717 DEERFIELD DR 6 ORANGE BLOSSOM CT 35 MONTEVINO DR 143 SONOMA CREEK WAY

3/13 3/15 3/2 3/16 2/28 3/14 2/27 2/21 3/5 2/26 2/20 3/19 2/15

$262,000 $340,500 $395,000 $440,000 $449,500 $450,000 $455,000 $459,000 $485,000 $510,000 $515,000 $575,000 $635,000

3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 6

FAIR WAY SCHOOL ST MYRTLE ST FOURTH ST

2/13 3/9 2/5 2/13

$540,000 $580,000 $595,000 $735,000

2 2 3 2

875 1,416 875 1,302 1,502 1,504 1,629 1,256 1,379 1,627 1,625 2,156 3,164

1956 1969 1956 1987 1993 1970 1989 1968 1988 1994 1988 2001 2009

1 1 1 2

1,020 1,016 1,097 1,152

1963 1965 1880 1947

Single Family

Napa 2009 W F ST 2765 KILBURN AVE 1520 E ST 2101 RUSSELL ST 72 CHELSEA AVE 52 WESTWOOD AVE 1521 MENLO AVE 5 BIRCH PL 2641 KILBURN AVE 710 PUEBLO AVE 2130 HOLMES AVE 2841 REDWOOD RD 1167 WHITNEY AVE 2514 SONOMA ST 2757 OLD SONOMA RD 2098 SOMMER ST 2166 DELPHA DR 2891 KILBURN AVE 1741 PUEBLO AVE 1193 LONDON WAY 2719 CROCKER ST 2542 PATRICIA DR 3966 RALEIGH ST 3265 BAYWOOD LN 2901 PINE ST 3256 MACDONALD ST 1539 CINNAMOND ST 70 LINNELL AVE 2479 PACIFIC ST 149 LILIENTHAL AVE 1254 SIERRA AVE 4467 MEADOWLARK DR

1 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3

Single Family

Calistoga 1901 1807 1305 1418

YR BLT

3/16 3/12 2/28 2/9 3/1 3/5 2/16 3/16 3/13 2/28 3/5 3/13 2/23 3/1 3/2 3/19 2/27 2/15 2/26 3/14 2/20 2/16 3/12 12/28 3/9 3/20 3/16 3/8 2/7 3/20 2/23 3/2

$6,500 $143,000 $215,000 $300,000 $315,000 $425,000 $435,000 $435,000 $445,000 $450,000 $460,000 $460,000 $463,000 $470,000 $478,000 $485,000 $489,000 $489,000 $490,000 $529,000 $535,000 $535,000 $540,000 $558,000 $567,500 $567,500 $570,000 $570,000 $570,000 $570,000 $574,000 $589,000

3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 4

2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2

1,381 1,378 1,032 1,237 1,102 1,590 1,274 747 765 1,046 891 1,880 1,556 836 1,366 1,066 1,141 747 1,374 1,613 1,256 1,438 1,546 1,175 1,446 1,085 845 1,084 936 1,236 1,281 1,560

1948 1941 1899 1956 1941 1941 1950 1941 1941 1955 1950 1956 1952 1948 1951 1964 1954 1941 1954 1954 1960 1965 1968 1969 1940 1972 1950 1942 1943 1920 1962 1973

ADDRESS 1408 VISTA AVE 3683 NORFOLK ST 2789 PINE ST 755 PONDER CT 2042 DEVONSHIRE DR 2454 MACLENNAN ST 2926 HILLTOP DR 4471 MOFFITT DR 1675 SANTIAGO AVE 2582 VINE HILL DR 57 HARVARD LN 4225 WINE COUNTRY CT 4215 WINE COUNTRY CT 2268 LAS FLORES DR 4139 ORTEZ CT 3282 EUGENE CT 3409 BOULDER CREEK CT 1225 CAYETANO DR 2144 WILKINS AVE 4245 WINE COUNTRY CT 485 RANDOLPH ST 3321 STRATFORD CT 26 CASASSA CT 2578 PATRICIA DR 2045 W F ST 1409 EAST AVE 3384 ROYAL CT 4420 DUMAS ST 6 MONTECITO BLVD 2376 CHAD CT 4118 SALMON CREEK LN 1498 CENTER ST 931 SERENDIPITY WAY 606 SEMINARY ST 410 STONECREST DR 200 CARDWELL CT 10 LONE WOOD CT 49 COVE CT 3741 BEARTOOTH LN 17 N NEWPORT DR 16 MERION CIR 633 MONTECITO BLVD 1183 ROSS CIR 1161 CASTLE OAKS DR 194 KAANAPALI DR

RECORD DATE 2/20 2/28 2/16 2/21 2/26 3/12 3/13 2/22 3/2 3/5 3/5 2/9 2/23 3/19 2/20 2/28 3/14 2/16 3/15 2/15 2/15 2/13 2/23 3/14 2/14 2/28 3/15 2/23 2/26 3/2 3/14 2/7 2/23 2/16 3/12 2/22 2/22 3/21 3/15 3/7 3/9 2/16 2/21 2/28 2/9

SALE PRICE $590,000 $595,000 $598,000 $608,000 $625,000 $635,000 $636,500 $643,000 $655,000 $659,000 $675,000 $679,000 $679,000 $690,000 $712,000 $714,000 $717,500 $736,000 $743,000 $750,000 $759,000 $769,000 $799,000 $810,000 $815,000 $825,000 $830,000 $830,000 $840,000 $850,000 $850,000 $890,000 $940,000 $1,049,000 $1,200,000 $1,213,000 $1,315,000 $1,350,000 $1,495,000 $1,525,000 $1,715,000 $1,775,000 $1,964,500 $2,200,000 $2,500,000

BED BATH SQ FT 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 5 3 4 4 2 4 2 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 3 3 4 5 2

3/9 3/12 2/21

$900,000 $950,000 $2,500,000

3 2 2

*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.

1950 1959 1955 2007 1993 1967 1949 1970 1974 1973 1957 2017 2017 1974 1974 1970 1975 2000 1945 2017 1935 1990 2012 1977 1956 1940 1978 1995 1941 1978 1991 1938 2015 1915 1936 2009 2017 1990 2010 1997 1969 1956 1978 2002 1973

2 2 2

1,134 1,390 1,160

1946 1963 1947

Single Family

Yountville 2030 MONROE ST 6706 WASHINGTON ST

1,092 1,216 1,076 2,106 1,321 1,348 1,224 1,313 1,814 1,334 1,571 1,981 0 2,343 2,343 1,822 1,845 2,241 1,228 2,148 806 2,048 2,258 1,845 1,772 1,427 2,049 2,407 1,316 2,164 1,919 2,140 2,077 1,457 3,619 3,270 3,209 1,855 3,856 2,481 2,348 2,513 3,187 4,753 2,453

Single Family

St Helena 1616 MADRONA AVE 1990 OLIVE AVE 1521 ALLYN AVE

1 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 5 3

YR BLT

2/13 3/14

$799,000 $1,085,000

2 2

1 1

1,148 1,058

1978 1920

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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT

Condos

Napa 93 VILLAGE PKWY 87 VILLAGE PKWY

YR BLT

2/22

$255,000

1

1

676

ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT

YR BLT

Rural Residential

Napa

1985

1185 SODA CANYON RD

3/20/2018

$600,000

3

2

2,008

1959

2211 MT VEEDER RD

3/14/2018

$830,000

2

2

1,166

1943

3/15

$313,000

1

1

676

1985

3/8

$317,500

1

1

734

1989

1008 THIRD AVE

41 BELVEDERE CT

3/14

$325,000

2

2

960

1972

1036 BELL LN

38 BRIDGEGATE WAY

1/31

$367,500

2

2

938

1998

2241 FIRST AVE

3/16/2018

$1,725,000

4

2

2,511

1932

3/16/2018

$1,762,000

10

7

5,553

1955

2/7/2018

$2,291,000

2

2

1,535

2004

9 GOLDEN GATE CIR

1026 SHETLER AVE

2/26

$479,000

2

3

1,390

1990

3400 REDWOOD RD

1044 SHETLER AVE

2/9

$480,000

2

3

1,390

1990

2131 HOFFMAN LN

1128 WALNUT ST

3/14

$490,000

3

2

1,268

1975

762 COTTAGE DR

2/21

$559,000

1

1

695

1972

2547 HIDDEN VALLEY LN

2/28

$579,000

3

3

1,863

1980

1641 SAN VICENTE AVE

3/14

$595,000

3

2

1,851

1987

2082 EVA ST

2/26

$600,000

4

3

2,206

2016

3/9

$945,000

3

3

1,838

1979

2/20

$1,100,000

3

3

1,852

1975

891 MARINA DR 357 DEER HOLLOW DR

St Helena 931 MARIPOSA LN

Condos 2/15

$690,000

3

2

1,316

1975

Condos

Yountville 6600 YOUNT ST #038

3/12

$625,000

2

2

1,054

1989

1867 CARIGNAN WAY

3/16

$1,000,000

3

3

1,363

1984

Rural Residential

American Canyon 2/22/2018

$335,000

2

300 ALTA LOMA DR

1,120

1942

Rural Residential

Angwin 531 SUNSET DR

1

2/9/2018

$840,000

4

2

2,691

1968

2/13/2018

$1,200,000

2

3

2,125

1959

Rural Residential

Berryessa 1123 RIMROCK DR

2/16/2018

$72,500

3

2

1,374

1980

214 JASMINE CT

3/14/2018

$235,000

3

0

1,152

1974

1130 HEADLANDS DR

3/20/2018

$285,000

3

3

1,669

1984

116 PARKVIEW LN

3/1/2018

$415,000

3

2

1,428

1984

1098 HEADLANDS DR

3/16/2018

$545,000

4

4

2,944

2004

610 NOAH CT

2/27/2018

$629,000

4

3

2,447

2002

Rural Residential

Calistoga 3265 LAKE COUNTY HWY

3/8/2018

$1,550,000

3

3

3,242

$850,000

3

2

1,928

1942

$1,500,000

3

3

2,719

1951

Rural Residential

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys 1023 DEPUTY DR

2/15/2018

$120,000

3

2

1,560

1991

2036 DOLLARHIDE RD

3/16/2018

$462,000

4

3

1,135

1961

3/2/2018

$490,500

3

3

2,302

1992

246 COUNTRY CLUB LN

Rural Residential

Rutherford, Oakville 1143 GRAPE LN 867 WHITE LN

2/23/2018

$1,200,000

3

1

1,160

1938

3/9/2018

$5,350,000

4

5

5,324

2008

Rural Residential

St Helena 3747 LANGTRY RD 2535 MADRONA AVE 3029 ST HELENA HWY

2/27/2018

$1,350,000

3

4

3,992

1997

2/13/2018

$2,030,000

1

2

1,822

1952

12/26/2017

$3,000,000

3

4

5,024

2000

Vineyard Residential

Calistoga 1016 DUNAWEAL LN

130 THERESA AVE

2/2/2018 2/16/2018

1212 BENNETT LN

11/22

$40,000

4

2

2,306

1914

3/13

$2,050,000

3

4

3,676

1989

Vineyard Residential

Napa 1760 MCKINLEY RD

3/16

$1,714,500

1

2

1,505

1955

1871 MT VEEDER RD

3/2

$3,200,000

4

4

3,457

2006

Vineyard Residential

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys 6027 POPE VALLEY RD

12/26

$59,000

2/16

$5,950,000

Southern County/Carneros 1403 THOMPSON AVE

3/8

2

2,159

1955

Vineyard Residential

Rutherford, Oakville 164 ZINFANDEL LN

2

$3,200,000

4

3

4,154

2010

Vineyard Residential 3

2

944

1920

1974

*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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Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

CHARLES BOGUE

O

nce upon a time the 3 most important words in real estate were said to be location, location, location. In certain circumstances that may still hold true but in todays fast paced financial world 3 words that may be more critical when buying or selling a home are timing, timing, timing.

Put simply, a Buyer’s Market exists when the supply of homes available is greater than the number of buyers seeking to buy, forcing Sellers to negotiCharles Bogue ate and pushing prices lower. Likewise, a Seller’s Market exists when available homes for sale are in short supply, limiting Buyers options and competitively pushing prices higher.

At the beginning of the new year I proposed in this column three unknown X factors for the first quarter that might affect Napa County housing prices for the months to follow: (1) Effect of the 2017 fires, (2) changing tax laws and (3) housing affordability.

As we enter the second quarter of

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the year there is enough statistical history to draw some conclusions about the market future.

The effect of the 2017 fires in Napa has created a “micro market” that has affected certain Sellers attempting to sell their land. Taken from the Bay Area Real Estate Information Multiple Listing Service records, I found 19 Napa area residential building lots currently for sale that came on the market between October 1st, 2017 (before the fires) and April 15th, 2018. Of the 19 lots offered for sale 15 were the land from homes destroyed in the fires with offering prices range from $529,000 to $1,250,00.

Of significance is that none of the 15 fire affected sites have sold during the 6 the month period and the only two recorded sales were properties not affected by nor in the fire areas. This imbalance of supply and limited demand for resort and estate properties will likely force price reductions or face longer time on the market for sellers.

A number of those who lost

their homes in the fires had the means and made the decision to enter the existing Napa housing market as Buyers. As available financing or insurance funds became available to these owners they replaced their lost home by purchasing in the $800,000 to $1,700,000 price range putting pressure on and driving up that segment of the market.

The second X factor for the new year was what effect the new tax law might have on home sales in California and the North Bay. The cap on deductions was expected to hit particularly hard on high end homes with high property taxes and larger loan interest deductions.

To this point, CoreLogic Analyst Andrew LePage reported that “Bay Area home sales gained momentum in February, rising on a year-over-year basis for the first time in four months. Although last month’s sales were well below average for a February they were second highest for that month in the last five years.” Among the state’s most expensive real estate, he went on to say that “the number of homes that sold for $1,000,000 or more this February rose about 33 percent in February 2018 year over year to a record high level for a February”.

The CoreLogic report further stated that “the median price paid for a Bay Area Home has been rising on a year-over-year basis every month for just under six years.” A conclusion can be drawn, by the increase in high end home sales and prices that

although a factor, tax deductions and tax incentives have not affected and are not the driving force in the consumer’s decision to buy or not buy.

The 3rd Factor to watch for 2018 was interest rates and market supply conditions. Just months into the year, mortgage rates increased to predictions made by many industry experts.

In late 2017, when thirty-year fixed rates were still in the high3% range economists put rates in the mid-4s for this year. As it turned out, rates approached 4.4% by mid-February and exceeded 4-year highs. Rates are still low by historical standards and so far, have not deterred home buyers. Home sales are up 1.1 percent from a year ago according to the National Association of Realtors.

Looking at the supply side of homes available for sale in Napa County there has been an increase in homes on the market from 195 on January 18th of this year to 248 on March 18th.

Although this may be attributable to seasonal trends there has also been resistance to increased prices and increased interest rates blocking first time homebuyers and move up buyers from entering the market.

The continued imbalance of available housing to meet buyer needs in the Bay Area and Napa has caused prices to increase and has overshadowed the incremental market forces of local fires, tax laws and interest rates. Short of a major economic or world disorder we can look to remain in a “seller’s market” until we see significant increase in the supply of housing.

Charles Bogue is a broker with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley in Napa, where he offers real estate marketing services as the CB Team. Phone: 486-5511, e-mail: cbnapa@napanet.net.

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Wine Country market value shifts and sales trends GERRETT SNEDAKER NAPA COUNTY The inventory of homes and condominiums available for sale in Napa County at the end of March (248) is 8% below the inventory in March 2017 (270) and it is 23% ahead of the inventory last month (202). New sales (114) were 3% below the pace of last year (118) and 21% ahead of the pace of last month (94).

There is a 2.2 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 70 days. For the purpose of our MLS (BAREIS) “Days on Market” represents the time from when Gerrett Snedaker the property is first listed in the MLS to the date the property goes into “pending” (all conditions removed) status.

On average, it can take anywhere from 0 to 30 additional days for properties to close after going pending. The median price of the 93 homes closed in March in Napa County ($635,000) was 4% lower than the median price of a year ago ($660,000).

It was 6% below the historic high median price ($678,000) in December 2017.

NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $2,200,000 in Napa County at this time. The number of closings (62) of Luxury Homes (sales price in excess of $2,200,000) in Napa County is 17% lower for

the period 4/1/17 to 3/31/18 compared to 75 from 4/1/16 to 3/31/17. There were 61 luxury homes in inventory at the end of March 2018 compared to 64 at the end of March 2017. There were three new Luxury Home sales last month resulting in a 20.3 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales pace compared to 2.2 months supply for the County as a whole. We expect to see more Luxury Home sales in the coming months.

AMERICAN CANYON There were 19 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of March in American Canyon. This is 46% ahead of the inventory a year ago (13) and it is about equal to the supply last month (17). New sales (16) were 33% ahead of the pace of March 2017 (12) and they were 23% ahead of the pace of last month (13). There is a 1.2 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace.

The Days on Market for homes closing in American Canyon is currently 62 days. The median price of the 8 homes that closed in American Canyon in March ($525,000) was 2% higher than the median price of a year ago ($515,000). The median price in March 2010 was $305,000.

the pace of March 2017 (82) and they were 16% ahead of the pace of last month (64). There is a 1.7 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace.

The median price of the 61 homes that closed in the City of Napa in March was $674,000.

This is 2% ahead of the median price of the homes closed in March 2017 ($660,000) and just a bit below the all time high median price ($685,000) recorded in December 2017.

The city of Napa remains a hot market.

UP VALLEY The inventory of homes and condominiums for sale in the Up Valley Napa County market (Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena and Yountville) at the end of March (77) is 8% below the level of 84 in March 2017 and it is 28% ahead of the level last month

(60). There were 18 new sales in the month compared to 13 a year ago and 10 last month. As anticipated, sales rebounded from a loll over the past four months.

There is now a 4.3 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 13 closings last month was 124 days. Approximately 56% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $2,200,000) in Napa County is in the Up Valley Market (34 homes). There was one new luxury home (price in excess of $2,200,000) sale and one luxury closing in the Up Valley Market last month. That represents 34 months of inventory based on the current sales pace.

Gerrett Snedaker, CRB, is a Broker/Partner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate|Wine Country Group. Contact Gerrett at gerry.snedaker@winecountrygroup.com or 707-9392009

NAPA There were 128 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of March in the City of Napa. This is 16% lower than the inventory a year ago (152) and it is 18.5% ahead of the supply last month (108).

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