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Stunning Vineyard Estate

Stunning vineyard estate on 38 acres with gorgeous views and impeccable design offers all the best of the Wine Country. Impressive rooms, high ceilings, voluminous windows blending warmth and sophistication. Formal living and dining rooms. Amazing kitchen with a butcher block island, Viking range double ovens and Sub Zero refrigerator. Wood paneled library and a wonderful wrap-around porch. The master suite has a fireplace and boasts incredible views. Guest unit with exterior access and full kitchen.

5+ Acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines as well as a block of 1,853 newly planted vines. Make you move to the Wine Country!

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Exceptional Wine Country Farmhouse Embrace the lifestyle of the Napa Valley Wine Country in this exceptional classic farmhouse. Tucked away on over an acre and surrounded by your own vineyard. This exquisite 4BD/5BA home features vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces, generous rooms, inviting outdoor spaces for entertaining poolside while you enjoy stunning mountain vistas. Separate guest quarters with French doors and balcony overlooking the vineyard.

Spacious wine cellar for sharing and enjoying your prized collection with special friends.

Carolyn Roberts

Offered at $2,950,000

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ELEVATED VIEW PROPERTY

Estate home for the best in wine country living. Spectacular 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with 4,596 +/- square feet. Amazing views of the surrounding resort community and hills. Spectacular outdoor entertainment playground with pool with spa, fully accessorized bar, expansive dining and lounging areas.

Incredible attention to detail boasting quality finishes and spectacular amenities for entertaining or everyday use. Gracious foyer with soaring ceiling is complemented on the first floor with a grand formal dining room w/fireplace, wine cellar, and bar lounge.

Great room with fireplace opens to the pool area and a magnificent kitchen. Main level includes an en-suite bedroom, laundry room and powder room.

Second level has a lounging mezzanine, master-suite with fireplace and gorgeous bath and an AMAZING walk-in closet! Also included are a movie theater, office and 2 additional bedrooms one with an en-suite and another full bathroom.

This is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

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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

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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

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

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REMIUM RUTHERFORD AVA WINERY

A unique chance to acquire a premium Rutherford AVA winery. A prime tourist area centrally located in the most prestigious region of Napa Valley w/easy access from Hwy 29. A complete wine production facility - 20,000 Gallon permit, retail sales/tastings by appointment. Most sales are DTC & wine club members. The current operation has the capacity to expand under the existing production limit. If location is indeed everything, this winery has it! www.950Galleron.com $18,500,000

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OLD COIN VINEYARD RANCH

This historic 27 acre ranch in St. Helena offers approx. 10 acres of premium Cabernet vineyard. The unique terrior produces prime mountain-grown fruit for crafting world class intense wines - the wine pricing reflects the ultra premium quality of the wines & the consequential demand. Enjoy quintessential Napa Valley living in this pastoral setting w/a seasonal creek & two vintage homes. A hidden treasure located within 5 minutes to downtown SH. www.773Sunnyside.com $9,500,000

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

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ELLE JARDIN MAISON

Sited on 2+ acres, this exquisite French country home is masterfully created with thoughtful architectural planning & striking European appointments. French doors w/transom windows throughout, hand carved antique door, exquisite lighting fixtures, stunning wrap around stone courtyard & a wine cave that a true oenophile will appreciate. Three separate structures: The main house, guest cottage & art studio/ exercise room. $1,349,000 www.300AltaLoma.com

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LEGANT FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE

Magnificent French Country estate nestled on 1+ acres offers classic European charm w/all the modern amenities & is only minutes to downtown St. Helena. Dramatic architecture, cathedral/beamed ceilings & banks of beautiful arched windows reveal the beautiful outdoor surroundings. The grounds create a resort-like atmosphere, while adding to the sense of privacy and quiet country ambience. This impeccable home reflects grace & style at every turn.

www.140Winding.com

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MAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

A chance to create a country estate on over 2/3 of an acre located within 5 minutes to downtown St. Helena. This unique property offers multiple structures – barn/workshop, an outbuilding, greenhouse, chicken coop, dog pen, horse facility, and an artfully restored charming storybook bungalow. The grounds have matured trees, old stone walls, 17 apple trees & 35 GPM well allows a gardener’s paradise. Great value and upscale potential. $795,000 www.414GlassMountain.com

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

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USCAN COUNTRY ESTATE

Perched on a 5+ acre knoll, this Tuscan style country estate is thoughtfully situated to maximize the unobstructed views of mountains and the valley floor. This estate was designed by local architect, Mary Sikes, for indoor/outdoor living that captures comfort along with elegance and modern sophistication. Premium boutique Petite Sarah vineyard, seasonal flowers, matured landscaping, and a charming one-bedroom guest cottage tucked away on a hillside with panoramic views.

www.3029Foothill.com

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BSOLUTELY STUNNING JEWEL ESTATE

Masterfully renovated w/a high-end-designer’s eye & an artistic craftsman’s hand, this hidden paradise exhibits extraordinary attention to detail. Its tucked away location w/sweeping views, great room & chef’s kitchen w/vast panes of glass showcasing iconic views, plastered walls, tumbled marble & limestone floors & master suite opens to an old cascading waterfall. The grounds are equally impressive w/matured landscaping, rare & exotic plantings.

www.821JewelEstate.com

$1,595,000

Yvonne Rich BRE01045780

(707)968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com

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ne of the last undeveloped valley floor ranches in the Napa Valley. 46+/- acres of gently sloping land in the City limits of Calistoga. A classic old farmhouse & barn, acres of walnut trees, an old vineyard and an incredible amount of possibilities. Currently in three parcels zoned RR, acre/1 acre minimum depending upon City Services. City of Calistoga has expressed an interest in upzoning to R1-PD. Vineyard/Winery Potential. $

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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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o everything Calistoga has to offer; just blocks from shopping, restaurants, golf course, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offers a large yard, in ground pool, spacious living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and great place to watch fireworks.

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n a 1+ acre parcel in the foothills above Highway 128. Views towards the Palisades, updated kitchen, bonus basement room w/bath, this is the perfect weekend retreat just minutes to downtown Calistoga.

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6 acre parcel affording several different view building sites, meadows, seasonal creek and complete privacy. Majestic views of Mt. St. Helena, the Palisades and the western hills. Potential area for a hobby vineyard. 5 bedroom perc test completed, shared 90 GPM well and deeded R/W for electricity. Room for your main residence, guest house and possible second dwelling unit.

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n Franz Valley School Road. This 14+ acre parcel was once part of an old chicken ranch. Room to roam on this oak studded parcel and enjoy living in Sonoma County. There is an older mobile home on the property, live in it while you are building your dream home. Home site is approx. 5 acres with remaining 9+ acres hillside affording plenty of room for hiking.

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ocated along the perimeter of one of Calistoga’s beautiful 55+ communities, this 1400+ sq. ft. home shows great pride of ownership with amazing views of Mt. St. Helena. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, and a great place to enjoy the many perks the park has to offer; wonderful clubhouse, great mineral pool, beautiful place to relax.

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his three bedroom, two bath has hardwood floor entry which leads to the living room with wood burning fireplace, dining area and kitchen with views of the backyard. The cozy family room has built in bookshelves and french doors that lead out to the patio area. Lovely magnolia tree in the front yard and an assortment of fruit trees in the backyard. Well on the property for irrigation & a shed for storage.

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Big luxury

5 solutions for a small master bathroom BRANDPOINT

(BPT)—If you’re thinking about remodeling your small bathroom, you may know that studies show updating a bathroom of any size can increase the value of a home. However, there’s a statistic from a Houzz survey you might not know: 75 percent of people who renovate a master bathroom don’t make it bigger.

Enlarging a small master bathroom is often impractical; you may need to take space from another room, or extend an exterior wall to accomplish an expansion. Both options have disadvantages and costs. The truth is, you don’t need to move walls or spend like a home improvement show host in order to create big luxury in a small master bathroom.

Here are five ways to make a small bathroom space feel lavish and spa-like: RETHINK THE SHOWER STALL VERSUS TUB DEBATE Many large luxury bathrooms have a separate shower and soaking tub. In a small bathroom, which may be used by multiple members and generations of a household, creating an upscale feeling by separating the tub from the shower might not be a realistic option.

Instead, look for ways to boost the appeal of your tub/shower space, perhaps by choosing a visually appealing, bright-white model for an updated, yet classic, style.

For example, Americast bathtubs from American Standard combine unmatched strength and durability with elegant, traditional design lines that blend perfectly with stylish bathroom decor.

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Small bathrooms can be big on luxury and comfort, with the American Standard bright white Americast tub accented with a highstyle Colony PRO shower/tub faucet set and matching bathroom sink faucet, all for an affordable price.

Patented three-layer Americast construction gives the tubs a porcelain enamel finish, sound-dampening qualities and superior resistance to damage, all in a lightweight material that makes for easy installation.

STEP UP YOUR SHOWER GAME The shower isn’t just where you get clean; it’s also a morning wake-up tool or end-of-day relaxation therapy treatment. Deluxe showers often feature multiple jets, rainfall showerheads and hand showers. Replacing an ordinary showerhead with a shower system is a cost-effective and easy way to add a luxurious experience to the shower.

Options like the GROHE Retro-Fit Shower System offer a drenching rain showerhead, along with an integrated hand shower for ultimate convenience. Since the main showerhead is mounted on a movable arm, you can position the spray overhead (to function as a rainfall shower) or at an angle for additional comfort, all with the choice of spray patterns. Even better, the system works with existing plumbing, eliminating any need to open the wall to change piping.

For added indulgence, consider a

shower system with an elegant brushed nickel finish to elevate the look of your overall shower and bathroom decor.

SPLURGE ON LUXURY MATERIALS Yes, materials like travertine tile or granite countertops can be costly, but when you’re renovating a small bathroom, you need less of those materials. Adding marble tile above a small tub/shower area will cost far less than outfitting a large walk-in shower. Replacing a modestly sized vanity with a new cabinet and granite countertop won’t be nearly as expensive as redoing a large, double-sink vanity.

When you have less real estate to refurbish, high-end materials can be a cost-effective choice. For a reasonable price, you can use quality materials to significantly boost the upscale feeling of your small bathroom.

ADD PIZZAZZ TO FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS You can increase a small bathroom’s feeling of extravagance by adding some flare to functional items like faucets, mirrors and cabinet hardware. For a modest investment, you can turn everyday,

often-overlooked elements into items that underscore the overall beauty of the room.

For example, replacing an ordinary or outdated faucet with a modern-style option from the Colony PRO bath collection is an affordable way to improve aesthetics and functionality. Sleek styling translates well into modern bathroom design. Plus, single- or double-handle design means that faucets are user-friendly for children and adults of all ages and mobility levels.

Replacing a typical bathroom medicine cabinet or mirror with a luxury model is another way to elevate a small bathroom to premium status. Today’s medicine cabinets come with an array of leading-edge features, such as defogging functions, built-in electrical outlets, night lights, USB outlets, interior lights and set-in magnifying mirrors.

LIGHTEN UP THE SPACE Finally, adding more natural light into a small master bathroom can make the space seem larger and more appealing. If your small bathroom already has a window, forgo blinds or shades in favor of easyto-apply privacy film. Readily available in home improvement stores or online, in a breadth of simple or fancy patterns, this opaque film allows light to enter the room while providing the necessary privacy.

If your budget allows, consider adding a skylight for natural lighting and passive ventilation. Even if your small master bathroom is on the ground floor, it may be possible to use a tube skylight to bring more natural light into the space.

Achieving ultimate comfort and luxury in your small-space bathroom is at your fingertips, easily and affordably.

KITCHEN TRICKS Tricks to customize on a budget

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BRANDPOINT (BPT)—Who wouldn’t want a kitchen customized to meet their specific tastes and needs? A complete kitchen renovation can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but you don’t have to spend a bundle to achieve a custom effect. A few modest investments can help make your kitchen work well and look great.

Here are ways to affordably customize your kitchen: GET CREATIVE WITH CABINETS Completely replacing cabinets can be costly, but it’s possible to create a custom look with the cabinets you already have. Customization tricks to try:  Paint cabinets a trendy color, like dark blue. Or, paint one set of cabinets, such as those under an island, a different color.  Remove the doors from one cupboard to create an open effect where you can display prized showpieces. Further accent the look by painting the back of the cupboard a contrasting color.  Replace dated or dull hardware with drawer pulls and knobs that speak to your personal design tastes. For example, if you love a vintage look, replace metal hardware with glass or ceramic knobs.

FRESHEN UP THE FAUCET Cabinet hardware isn’t the only “jewelry” in the kitchen.

The faucet can also be a design focal point that looks as good as it works. If yours is old, basic or just not to your taste, replacing the kitchen faucet with a newer model that speaks to your style can help affordably reinvent the entire room. Plus, a new faucet can provide functions and features that will make your kitchen

more usable.

For example, the Tournant faucet by Kohler combines traditional design with modern industrial elements, so it works well with a variety of kitchen design themes.

A three-function, pull-down spray head lets you put the water exactly where you need it, while a special BerrySoft setting is gentle enough for washing fruits and vegetables.

If a more vintage look appeals to you, Kohler has recently added a bridge model faucet to its popular Artifacts line. Reminiscent of turn-of-the-century kitchen and bar faucets, the deck-mounted bridge faucet works with either lever or six-prong handles for temperature controls, and features a dual-function sidespray. Visit www.us.kohler.com to learn more.

ENLIVEN YOUR LIGHTING Good light is essential for a kitchen to function well, but it’s common for kitchens to have just one overhead light and maybe a pendant or two over a breakfast bar. Replacing dated fixtures with

newer ones that suit your personal style is easy, but what can you do if you want more light without the expense of paying someone to install additional wiring?  Replace a standard ceiling light with track lights. They require no additional wiring and you can position lights along the track to put illumination where you want it.  Install under-cabinet lights that can easily plug into an existing counter-level electrical outlet.  Place a swing-arm task lamp over work areas, so you can aim light where you need it most while working. The lamp can easily plug into a wall outlet.

ACCENTUATE ACCESSORIES Accessories are the finishing touch of personalization in any room, including the kitchen. However, since the kitchen needs to be high-functioning, look for ways to accessorize that also enhance your kitchen’s ability to work for you.

— Every kitchen has small

appliances that get regular use, such as toasters, food processors, blenders, etc. If your toaster sits out on the counter, why not turn it into part of the design theme by selecting an appliance in a bright color to match your decor?  A matching set of potholders or dish towels hung from a hook beneath a cabinet or on the side of a cupboard not only puts a muchneeded item close at hand, they can add decorative flare.  Place a bright, cheerful area rug in front of the sink or prep area. The rug will not only perk up the space, it helps cushion your joints while you stand in one spot working.  A pot rack above an island provides much-needed storage space for large pots and pans, while adding a homey touch to the kitchen.

Customizing a kitchen doesn’t have to be costly or require you to sacrifice any functionality. With a few smart updates, you can cost-effectively create the personalized kitchen of your dreams.

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

Spectacular 5 Bedroom estate situated on 5.25 ± acres. 2 ± acre Petite Syrah vineyard and incredible amenities.

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Is your family expanding?

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Protect what matters most with these nursery safety checks (BPT)—You may have chosen the perfect color palette and all of your nursery furniture, but have you thought about some key safety checks?

“The arrival of a baby means you have to take a look at your home in a whole new light,” said Tarsila Wey, marketing director for First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety. “Take the time now to help ensure your home is safe and secure.”

First Alert has outlined some crucial tasks to accomplish before the little one makes his or her appearance: MAINTAIN CRIB SAFETY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of children’s deaths under the age of one are caused by suffocation. Make sure that, when prepping the nursery, the crib meets safety standards, and avoid loose bedding or soft toys in the crib. After the baby arrives, the infant should sleep alone and be placed on his or her back on a firm surface.

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CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS Smoke alarms help protect your family, but in order to do so the alarms need to be present— and working. Install a working smoke alarm in the nursery and ensure that the rest of the home is properly equipped. The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Residential smoke alarms need to be replaced at least every 10 years. To find out whether it’s time to replace the smoke alarms in your home, simply look on the back of the alarms where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase or installation).

PROTECT FROM THE “SILENT KILLER” Often dubbed “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas that is impossible to detect without an alarm. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, CO poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the United States and is

responsible for an average of 450 deaths each year. Standard CO alarms are designed to alert people to high levels of CO (30-70 parts per million), which can be fatal.

However, lower levels of CO have also been proven to be harmful to infants. Fully protect your newborn from both high and low levels of CO with the Onelink by First Alert Environment Monitor, which provides protection for those most vulnerable to CO levels as low as 9 parts per million, and peace of mind for parents.

Compatible with Apple HomeKit and Alexa Skills, it also monitors temperature and humidity, and notifies users of changing conditions.

UPDATE THE ESCAPE PLAN It is important to plan and practice an escape plan for your home in the event of a fire. According to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households has actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. This is even more important with the addition of a new member to your family. As a family, walk through the home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Identify two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. For

the second story, place escape ladders near windows, and practice setting it up so you’ll be able to use it correctly and quickly in an emergency. Make sure everyone understands the plan, with special attention to carrying the newborn.

Choose an outside meeting place that is a safe distance from your home, and make sure to practice your escape plan twice a year— and before the baby comes.

CREATE AN EMERGENCY CALL LIST Even though everything we need is on our smartphones these days, when a babysitter or nanny is with your infant, they might not be as prepared in case of an emergency—and you might not be either! Having an emergency contact list readily available can potentially save time and make everything go a little more smoothly when there is a crisis. Make sure the list includes family numbers, poison control, non-emergency numbers for police and fire departments, and neighbors’ phone numbers.

To learn more about fire and carbon monoxide safety and the Onelink Environment Monitor, visit FirstAlert.com or FirstAlert. com/Onelink.

MUST-HAVE ELEMENTS for building a sustainable new home BRANDPOINT (BPT)—When someone builds a home for you, you have the opportunity to make it as sustainable, eco-friendly and energy-efficient as possible. Not only are sustainable homes more cost-effective over the long term, they have a smaller environmental impact, and can be more appealing to homebuyers when you’re ready to sell and move.

In fact, more than half of Realtors report consumers are interested in sustainability, according to the National Association of Realtors’ REALTORS and Sustainability report.

What’s more, 70 percent say a home’s efficient use of energy is important to potential buyers.

If you’re having a home built for you, it’s the perfect time to think about sustainability and energy efficiency. The experts at Coleman(R) heating and cooling offer some points to consider as you’re planning your sustainable home:  Choose a builder who specializes in sustainable homes. While virtually all home builders today will offer eco-friendly or energy-efficient features, sustainable home builders take a whole-house approach. Their plans should include more than just high-efficiency windows and appliances, and lots of insulation.

Sustainability planning should also incorporate elements like the position of the home on its lot, number and position of windows in the home, and shade and ventilation, among other considerations.  Heating and cooling typically represent the largest portion of a home’s energy consumption. When choosing an HVAC system for your sustainable home, choose an option like Coleman(R) Echelon(TM) Variable Capacity Residential Systems, which use leading-edge technology to tune the system’s temperature settings and performance for optimum function give exterior conditions.

The systems also self-monitor to ensure they operate at the highest level of efficiency while providing maximum heating and cooling comfort. Visit www.colemanac.com/comfort to learn more.  The orientation of your home can enhance heating and cooling efficiency. For example, if you live in a colder region, placing your home with the maximum number of windows facing south can allow natural light to help heat your home in the winter. If you live in a warm climate, minimizing the number

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of windows on the west side of the home and planting shade trees on that side can help with cooling. Plant a tree that loses its leaves in the winter, and you can allow light to reach that side of the house when the weather is colder.  The more compact a home is, the more energy efficient it will be. You don’t have to build a tiny home to achieve a more efficient design. A two-story home can be more compact and energy efficient than a sprawling single-story design.  Insulation and air sealing can greatly improve a home’s energy efficiency. Talk to your builder about the best kind of insulation for your needs, and learn about R value and how it affects the efficiency of insulation. Discuss how the builder seals potential air leaks in the home, paying close attention to windows, doors and spots where pipes or wires enter the home.  Finally, a truly sustainable home is one that makes maximum use of recycled and recyclable materials. Talk to your builder about the construction materials they will use. Are they sustainably sourced? Will they be able to be recycled someday down the road when they

Quick take More than half of Realtors report homebuyers are interested in sustainability, and 70 percent say energy efficiency is important to buyers, too, according to the National Association of Realtors’ REALTORS and Sustainability report. If you’re having a home built for you, it’s the perfect time to think about sustainability and energy efficiency.

The experts at Coleman heating and cooling offer some points to consider as you’re planning your sustainable home: Heating and cooling typically represent the largest portion of a home’s energy consumption. When choosing an HVAC system for your sustainable home, choose an option that uses leading-edge technology to tune the system’s temperature settings and performance for optimum function give exterior conditions. The systems also self-monitor to ensure they operate at the highest level of efficiency while providing maximum heating and cooling comfort.

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Demand for sustainable homes is likely to continue growing, according to the NAR report. Choosing to build your new home with sustainable materials, systems and practices can ensure you reap the rewards of a more environmentally friendly home now and in the future.

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21PalmDrive.com Napa | $5,950,000 • Country French 5BD/5.5BA home on private, gated drive • Knoll top setting with views to San Francisco • Guest house, granny unit, apartment • 9± acre Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot vineyard

3950SilveradoTrail.com Calistoga | $4,950,000 • Stunning 5 bed/8 bath Craftsman Estate • Stone guest house & pool • Beautiful vineyard views • 1± acre planted in Zinfandel

1100HardmanAve.com Napa | $5,250,000 • Stunning panoramic/sunset views • Gated vineyard estate • 5BD/5BA main house, 3BD/2BA guest house • Pool, bocce court

1310StaplesRidgeRoad.com Angwin | $4,250,000 • Italian inspired estate w/stunning views • Spacious 5,900± SF, 5D/5BA • Expansive decks surrounded by your private vineyards • Custom designed infinity pool

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FrancoSwiss.com Napa | $3,950,000 • Active winery license/permit • Give this Ghost Winery new life!

• Great business opportunity in Wine Country • Situated on a 2± acre parcel

1325CrestmontDrive.com Angwin | $1,825,000 • Nestled on a private lane in heart of Napa Valley • Three bedrooms and beautiful open floorplan • Ultimate in wine country lifestyle • Backyard artfully designed to entertain

6550OakLeafCourt.com Yountville | $2,275,000 • Gorgeous remodeled Craftsman • Huge backyard w/ pool, patio & 2 custom decks • Just steps from Yountville’s premier dining/shopping • Property being sold fully furnished

6091DryCreekRoad.com Napa | $1,595,000 • Lovely remodeled home in Napa’s western hills • Screened in porch for all-weather entertaining • Fenced garden area with raised garden beds • Very peaceful and scenic setting

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1155GrapeLane.com Rutherford | $1,349,950 • Tastefully remodeled Rutherford home • 3 bedrooms and beautiful open floor plan • Ultimate in wine country lifestyle close to restaurants • Landscaped backyard great for entertaining

1LighthouseCt.com Napa | $875,000 • Gorgeous home in gated Yacht Club • Open floor plan with massive vaulted ceilings • Outdoor kitchen w/ pizza oven, bocce court • Great corner lot location

5505DryCreekRoad.com Napa | $1,175,000 • Enjoy the relaxing and tranquil setting • High ceilings offer a sense of spaciousness • Walking paths, meadow, future building site • Situated on a 32.9± acre parcel

Mount Avenue Yountville | $825,000 • Located down a lovely lane • Huge buildable lot • Backs up to creek with gorgeous redwood trees • Just blocks from downtown Yountville

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6560DryCreekRoad.com Napa | $2,835,000 • Gated 8.6± acre nature-park-like property • Craftsman-style with natural wood finishes • Infinity pool with unspoiled views • 3 bed/2.5 bath main house + studio guest cottage

201 Daphne Drive Napa | $284,500 • Charming home in 55+ Oaktree Vineyards • Desireable corner lot location • Spacious living room, dining & kitchen • Landscaped backyard for entertaining

5200SilveradoTrail.com Napa | $2,749,000 • Modern-style home on 2± acres • Open floorplan, designer touches • 2 bed/2 bath main house + 1 bed/1 bath guest house • Newly planted 1± acre Cabernet vineyard

6468 Washington Street #225 Yountville | $269,000 • Bright and open floor plan, private backyard w/patio • 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms plus office • Located in desirable 55+ Rancho de Napa • Close to downtown Yountville’s shopping & dining

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How to Tackle a Dust-Free Renovation (BPT)—Kristen Johnson* loved her home, her family and their active lifestyle. She’d never want to change a thing—except for her foyer and adjoining dining room. When she and her husband first moved into their home, they had intended to refinish the hardwood floors in those areas in a darker stain to better fit their style, but life got in the way. Twelve years, two boys and countless birthday parties, pets and indoor soccer games later, their floors were covered in scuffs, scratches and stains, and some of their walls needed repair. To complicate matters even further, they had a wraparound staircase with a wood-tone banister that would also need to be refinished if they decided to change their floor.

With their big family reunion and a house full of people just weeks away, Johnson and her husband knew it was time to make a change. However, they couldn’t afford to disrupt their busy schedules, and they didn’t want to deal with the hassle of renovation dust getting all over their ceiling fans, cupboards or worse—especially with their son’s dust allergies.

They knew if they decided to take on this renovation project, they’d need it finished quickly, and they’d need the entire project to be as dust-free as possible.

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Kristen and her husband repaired the drywall damage themselves using a Dust Deputy to make the process virtually dust-free. For the more complicated flooring, they hired a professional dust-free flooring contractor to refinish their hardwood floors and banister in a darker stain.

everywhere—even inside closed cabinets and in adjacent rooms.

However, as problematic as the mess is, dust-related health hazards are of even greater concern, particularly to allergy sufferers.

Traditional methods of mitigating dust usually involve extensive prep work, like hanging plastic sheeting and taping off doors, or doing a thorough post-renovation top-to-bottom cleaning. Both options are extremely time-consuming.

Is there a better way to handle renovation dust? There is a better way to handle renovation dust: by collecting it right at the source like the pros do. Professional contractors are used to dealing with renovation dust, and given

the tricky floor/banister redo.

To repair their drywall, they patched the damaged areas using joint compound and a drywall sander, which together cost about $130. To make the sanding process dust-free, they added a Dust Deputy, which they connected directly to the drywall sander and to their wet/dry vacuum. They found that this combination captured virtually all the dust generated by the sanding. They noticed no dust in the air, and the Dust Deputy prevented the fine drywall dust from clogging their vacuum filter.

Even though they had the flooring contractor tackle the floor and banister, they saved a few dollars by removing the varnish from the banister and other hard-to-reach areas themselves. To do this, they applied a gel varnish remover using a brush (together about $20), then scraped the wet varnish residue using a Viper Scraper attached to their Dust Deputy and wet/dry vacuum. The scraper captured the residue, and the Dust Deputy contained it for disposal, without it ever reaching, or damaging, their vacuum.

Their big splurge was on the floor refinishing, which they left to the pros to tackle (about $2,500). To keep that process dust-free, they selected a dust-free contractor in their area who used a cyclonic Oneida Vortex dust collection system with HEPA filtration. In the end, they finished the project virtually dust-free and just in time for their family reunion, and they were very pleased with the results!

the volume of work they do, they create dust far more frequently and in much greater volumes than the average homeowner or DIYer. Rather than spend valuable time on prep work or post-project cleanup or suffer through the use of uncomfortable dust masks, they use dust collection tools that capture and contain dust immediately as it’s created, before it can become a mess or airborne health hazard.

How Johnson tackled her dust-free renovation. Because of their tight timeline, Johnson and her husband decided to take on some of their renovation themselves using supplies purchased at their local hardware store, but Kristen’s last name has been they let the professionals handle changed for privacy.

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3 ways to create an outdoor living area as unique as you are (BPT)—It’s amazing to contemplate that all the famous paintings in history—from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to van Gogh’s Starry Night—are essentially formed from three primary colors. Artists skillfully combine red, yellow and blue to formulate an infinite range of colors to bring their paintings to life.

Likewise, when creating your own outdoor living space, you can combine three basic elements—decking, railing and lighting—in nearly endless ways to “paint” a personal masterpiece of fun and relaxation.

GET DECKED OUT WITH MODERN DECKING For decades, backyard decks mainly have been rectangles.

This is largely because of the

rectangular shape of traditional wood deck boards. With the advent of modern materials, it is now easier to fashion decks of virtually any shape—from curved sections following the contours of a sloping yard to round decks.

Or, let your imagination run wild and create a specialty shaped deck of something you love, like a giant guitar or stacked leaves.

“Today’s decking options offer exceptional design flexibility,” says Brent Gwatney, senior vice president of MoistureShield Decking. “Composites in particular are more easily bent into creative shapes than wood decking, and can be ripped and routed to form virtually any design you can think of.” DIYers and deck builders can even install moisture-resistant boards such as MoistureShield Vantage or Infuse decking on the ground, in the ground or under water for more design possibilities, notes Gwatney.

RAIL AGAINST THE ORDINARY Many decks are required by law to have safety railings. But, with some creativity, the railing can enhance your deck’s look even as it prevents falls. With the variety of products now available, the railing can be a visual complement to your home and deck. For example, if you have a cabin, you could install hewn timber posts and railings for a rustic appeal. For a waterfront home, a nautical-themed railing system of posts and ropes could do the trick. Or, if you have a modern home and prefer simple visual lines, cable-and-wire railings or glass panels could be your style.

For a distinctive look for your deck, consider mixing colors and materials, like combining white aluminum railing and balusters with rich brown composite posts to create a dramatic look. Or, to add a sophisticated mix of

texture and color, you can install on the top of a black or white railing a composite board that complements the decking color.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT A third element to add to your outdoor living design palette is deck lighting. With the right lighting, you can extend your hours outside and keep your deck as charming in the nighttime as it is during the day.

From subtle post lights that cast a magical evening glow to understated recessed lights and rail strip lights that help guide guests’ steps, today’s deck lighting choices are both functional and affordable. And, with the emergence of energy-efficient LEDs, you can use them liberally with little effect on your monthly electricity bill. Some decking manufacturers like MoistureShield offer deck lights specifically designed to integrate with their decking and railing.

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to tackle as the weather cools off this fall BRANDPOINT

(BPT)—The temperature may not have dropped just yet, but make no mistake, fall is coming.

Soon enough, baseball will give way to football, green leaves will turn yellow and red and your lawn care routine will take on a whole new set of tasks. Fall lawn care isn’t the long marathon of the summer yard season, but it packs plenty of work into a few short months before the winter.

You can make this lawn care blitz a little bit easier by applying the following tips.

STIMULATE YOUR LAWN While your grass may no longer need its weekly mowing in the fall, you can’t ignore it until spring. Look for brown, tan or white patches on your lawn, as this can be a sign of mold growth. Apply a lawn Brandpoint fungicide to halt this growth and an organic fertilizer to stop its spread and support future SEED AND SOD root growth.

If you do notice patches of dead grass in your yard—a comBLOW THOSE LEAVES AWAY mon occurrence if fallen leaves Raking leaves can be a Her- have not been blown away—don’t culean task, so simplify the wait until spring to address the process by investing in a lith- issue. Over-seeding the area can ium-ion blower. The Green- rectify the problem if the spaces works 60-volt Backpack Blower are small. If your lawn has signifis a heavy-duty solution perfect icant portions that have died, it for homeowners with a quar- may be time to look into sodding ter to three-quarters of an acre options instead for more compreto cover. And for yard-lovers hensive coverage. that prefer a handheld blower, Greenworks has you covered A FRESH SPRAY CLEAN there too! Both solutions are A season’s worth of wind and lightweight and reduce noise rain can leave the sides of your while eliminating emissions, and home looking pretty dingy. Fall because they’re battery powered, cleanup is the perfect time to you don’t have to bother with give your home a reset by spraymixing gas and oil. ing down your siding, decks, 30 — Distinctive Properties

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and patios. Greenworks 2200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer is an environmentally friendly gas-alternative solution with five nozzles that allow you to adjust the tool’s water pressure based on the task at hand. The pressure washer is also designed with Smart Response Technology to adjust motor RPMs as nozzles are changed, ensuring the perfect water flow for every job—and the on board LED display guides you to the best job for each nozzle, letting you clean your home in a smart, efficient way.

Fall lawn care packs plenty of work into a few short months and you can make it all a little bit easier by applying the following tips.

Stimulate your lawn Look for brown, tan or white patches on your lawn and apply a lawn fungicide to halt mold growth.

Blow those leaves away Greenworks 60-volt Backpack Blower is a lightweight, battery powered leaf removal solution that’s easy to use and effective.

Seed and sod Reseed small portions of dead grass in your yard and look into sodding options for more comprehensive coverage.

A fresh spray clean Fall cleanup is the perfect time to give your home a reset by spraying down your siding, decks, and patios with a pressure washer.

A hole in the ground supports future growth Aerating your yard allows water, oxygen and fertilizer to reach the root structure of your grass.

of year to aerate your yard, allowing water, oxygen and fertilizer to more easily reach the root structure of your grass. Self-propelled aerators are relatively inexpensive, and you can also rent one if you plan to make this a once-a-year chore. Whatever you decide, tackling this chore now will allow A HOLE IN THE your lawn to grow back thicker GROUND SUPPORTS and fuller next year when it will FUTURE GROWTH be time to start thinking about Fall is arguably the best time spring lawn care once again.

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Resting in a sea of vineyards and caressed by mature oaks, this world-class Napa Valley estate has as its centerpiece a stunning Tuscan-inspired villa.

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Huge panoramic views of S.F., Mt. Tam, and the Napa Valley! Your contemporary, quiet and secluded dream home awaits you. A very relaxing home with an open floor plan and soaring ceilings. Tastefully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gorgeous wine cellar and tons of storage.

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Gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian in Downtown Napa! Very close in location, near restaurants and Fuller Park. Beautiful details throughout and recently remodeled. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Ready to move in!

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$479,000

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Iconic Mount Veeder AVA vineyard estate located in a private setting adjacent to one of Domaine Chandon’s prized vineyards with views of Mt Diablo. Eco green farm house built with passive solar and reclaimed materials with floor plan that embodies the Napa Valley lifestyle of indoor/ outdoor living. View decks and retractable doors open to outdoor entertaining areas with pool, pool house with bar and an incredible wine cave! 4.4 +/- acre Cabernet vineyard!

Offered at $3,850,000

WINERY POTENTIAL

SPECTACULAR VIEWS!

Private 40 +/- acre winery potential.

Neighboring vineyards owned by Hess, Grgich, Trinchero, Raymond and Laird. Luxurious estate home with extraordinary views from SF to Mt. St. Helena.

1st floor master suite. Great room floor plan with cathedral ceilings. Gourmet kitchen and family room that opens to expansive outdoor entertaining area with infinity edge pool. Equestrian facilities include 6 stall barn. ERC on file for 12 plantable acres.

Offered at $3,198,000

Master, en suite bedrooms and main living areas all on 1st floor. French doors open to outdoor entertaining areas with 1000 sq. ft. terrace w/ extraordinary views, outdoor kitchen, pool and spa.

Apartment, gym, office, wine cellar and 5 car garage/ shop on lower level. Includes a 2 car garage w/ golf cart storage. Designed by architect Robert Gianelli and landscape architect Jack Chandler. Located at The Crest, a gated community at Silverado CC. Offered at $2,695,000

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Gated private setting on the highly desirable East Side of Napa at Silverado CC. 4BD/4BA. Perfect synergy of indoor/outdoor entertaining with French doors opening to spacious outdoor areas including approx 1200 sq. ft. of terraces. 1st floor master suite, elevator, cathedral ceilings, walls of glass that showcase the abundance of natural light, gourmet kitchen with center isle, multi-purpose room with separate entrance.

Offered at $2,195,000

Restored turn of the century Napa Valley farmhouse with stunning panoramic mountain/vineyard views.

Private gated setting close to town and Silverado Trail bordering 120 acre vineyard. Resort-like grounds with expansive outdoor entertaining area including 20x40 pool, cabana with bar and 1/2 bath. 2BD/1BA guest cottage. Main house offers 3 spacious en-suite bedrooms, 5 baths, great room concept with glass doors opening to outdoor entertaining areas.

Offered at $1,995,000

DOWNTOWN NAPA

Completely remodeled with style and charm walking distance to wine tasting, dining and shopping in desirable downtown Napa!

Phenomenal location of restored vintage homes one block from Fuller Park. Mediterranean Revival style home designed with entertaining in mind offers 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms, 5 baths, gourmet kitchen with counter seating, spacious great room with dining, bonus room, wine bar and outdoor entertaining area with redwood decking and fire pit!

Offered at $1,495,000

Selling the Napa Valley

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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT

American Canyon 605 RIO DEL MAR 221 NEWBURY WAY 221 CAROLYN DR 200 CARMEL DR 203 LOS ALTOS DR 147 JOAN DR 2 MELVIN RD 2211 ELLIOTT DR 208 CRAWFORD WAY 27 CONDOR CT 330 NORTHRUP LN 66 OAKSTONE WAY 524 SILVER OAK TRL 23 PELLERIA DR 34 PIENZA DR 71 RENWOOD LN 10 CONDOR CT 520 SILVER OAK TRL 410 KENSINGTON WAY

Single Family 6/9 6/16 6/30 3/24 6/28 6/9 6/20 6/30 5/31 6/20 6/21 6/30 6/9 6/23 6/30 6/21 6/29 6/30 6/9

$152,000 $254,500 $350,000 $355,000 $360,000 $380,000 $449,000 $450,000 $475,000 $480,000 $481,000 $515,000 $530,000 $580,000 $591,000 $610,000 $615,000 $630,000 $682,000

7 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 6 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 5

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

Calistoga 1739 2426 1427 2950

N OAK ST KATHY WAY FOURTH ST FOOTHILL BLVD

3,597 2,467 1,072 1,458 987 1,149 1,232 1,903 1,473 3,074 1,681 2,829 1,841 2,233 2,370 2,498 2,822 3,172 3,052

2003 1989 1954 1957 1954 1955 2000 1987 1953 2001 1989 2005 2004 2003 2002 2010 2001 2004 2001

Single Family 6/14 6/30 6/29 5/31

$595,000 $630,000 $845,000 $2,750,000

3 4 2 3

2 2 2 2

Napa 520 WESTGATE DR 1596 VERNA DR 1719 F ST 2119 RUSSELL ST 3604 HARKNESS ST 2289 SHERRY DR 1665 MARY C DR 9 ARROWWOOD AVE 14 BELLEVUE AVE 2891 LAUREL ST 3620 BAXTER AVE 22 LUGO LN 241 S HARTSON ST 2047 S TERRACE DR 2220 ALYSHEBA CT 800 NEEDLES CT 3900 DUNHILL ST 2982 SUNRISE DR 865 CITATION CT 3530 SANDYBROOK LN 145 TRENT DR 1775 TROWER AVE 444 ADAMS ST 3709 PARRETT AVE 2140 FIRST ST 2014 KAYWOODIE ST 199 S SEYMOUR ST 2591 WIMBLEDON ST 2280 OAK ST

YR BLT

1,191 1,440 1,493 2,946

1955 1975 1880 2001

Single Family 6/9 6/1 6/30 6/16 6/30 6/7 6/16 6/28 6/22 6/30 6/1 6/22 6/30 6/30 6/16 6/14 6/23 6/28 6/29 6/29 6/27 6/30 6/9 6/15 6/9 5/31 6/22 6/27 6/27

$125,000 $130,636 $190,000 $200,000 $245,000 $411,000 $420,500 $445,000 $445,000 $500,000 $510,000 $510,000 $525,000 $533,000 $533,500 $535,000 $539,000 $542,000 $545,000 $550,000 $555,000 $555,000 $556,500 $559,000 $565,000 $565,000 $567,500 $570,000 $580,000

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

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

2,476 1,261 882 1,716 1,261 973 1,066 865 775 1,337 1,261 1,340 892 1,410 1,722 2,039 1,529 1,093 2,039 2,012 1,470 1,510 1,060 1,125 1,036 1,532 1,056 1,559 1,760

1978 1954 1940 1956 1961 1954 1955 1941 1941 1950 1960 1994 1941 1958 2005 2005 1973 1951 2005 1973 1999 1964 1936 1960 1920 1973 1943 1955 1933

ADDRESS 1415 E ST 2053 W PUEBLO AVE 2054 W PUEBLO AVE 2215 CULPEPPER ST 2534 DARROCH CT 175 JEFFERSON ST 2983 WOODCREST DR 3932 PALL MALL CT 3548 SANDYBROOK LN 2747 BEARD RD 1716 TALLAC ST 3955 BRIARWOOD ST 2472 GAMAY CT 3620 RUSTON LN 3419 SCENIC DR 889 ERIN WAY 394 WEBBER ST 279 S MONTGOMERY ST 1036 WINE COUNTRY AVE 3545 WHITE CLIFF CIR 2831 CARLOS ST 883 ERIN WAY 2459 FLORA ST 4104 STANISLAUS LN 3351 KENSINGTON CIR 3311 SCENIC DR 11 S NEWPORT DR 2 SEA BREEZE CT 4424 LINDA VISTA AVE 2560 PATRICIA DR 137 SAGE WAY 1041 BANBURY CT 3513 HUNTERS CIR 863 TRISTEN LN 39 REGATTA WAY 4143 CASPER WAY 10 NOBLE LN 567 E SPRING ST 4 EMPEROR CT 507 MONTECITO BLVD 100 GRIFFEN LN 1892 BROWN ST 29 PASCALE CT 569 MONTECITO BLVD 606 CHAPARRAL CIR 5 OLD COACH RD

6/9 5/31 6/15 6/28 6/19 6/21 6/9 6/27 6/7 6/15 6/13 6/23 6/22 6/7 6/7 6/5 6/28 1/27 6/30 6/30 6/19 6/28 6/13 6/27 6/7 6/15 6/21 6/9 6/7 6/30 5/31 6/14 6/15 6/9 6/23 6/30 6/30 6/28 6/13 6/30 6/9 6/30 6/28 6/28 6/19 6/14

SALE PRICE $590,000 $590,000 $599,000 $600,000 $616,000 $623,000 $625,000 $629,000 $630,000 $635,000 $650,000 $650,000 $680,000 $685,000 $685,000 $685,000 $689,000 $705,000 $710,000 $720,000 $722,000 $731,500 $740,000 $744,000 $745,000 $750,000 $750,000 $768,000 $769,500 $775,000 $790,500 $795,000 $799,000 $810,000 $861,000 $890,000 $900,000 $950,000 $972,500 $1,035,000 $1,117,500 $1,125,000 $1,248,000 $1,332,000 $1,700,000 $2,350,000

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

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

St Helena 1384 MAGNOLIA AVE 631 PRATT AVE 1256 STOCKTON ST 1650 CHARDONNAY WAY 1760 DEAN YORK LN 1468 KEARNEY ST 1318 STOCKTON ST

44 LANDE WAY

YR BLT

995 1,136 782 1,686 2,837 955 2,082 1,470 1,472 1,766 2,455 1,468 2,102 1,745 2,128 1,423 1,057 1,782

1932 1951 1945 1993 1976 1938 1973 1973 1973 1952 1960 1968 1972 1987 1980 2015 1953 1950

2,102 2,142 2,102 2,164 1,919 2,418 2,407 1,996 2,129 2,323 2,004 1,922 2,469 2,353 2,230 2,669 1,931 2,708 2,542 2,548 2,242 3,147 688 3,323 2,459 3,857 3,913

1973 1957 2015 1976 1991 1977 1977 1991 1995 1991 1972 2001 1981 1990 2015 1996 2010 2002 1972 1999 1971 2000 1900 2006 1963 2000 2000

Single Family 5/31 6/13 6/5 6/30 6/30 6/13 6/5

$1,050,000 $1,092,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000 $1,660,000 $1,800,000 $4,850,000

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2 1 1 2 2 2 5

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*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

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RECORD DATE

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Single Family 6/22

$1,220,000

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10 GLORY COURT Welcome to 10 Glory Court located in Hidden Glen, a small neighborhood of newer custom homes very close to downtown Napa. The owner/builder has just completed the laborious task of acquiring all building approvals needed to start construction of this exceptional, over 3,000 sq. ft. residence that has 4 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms on ¼ acre lot (adjoining lot available for sale)* The stunning architectural features for this open concept floor plan include vaulted ceilings, multiple decks, atrium, large windows for views to Mt. Tam but still private.

The front entrance to the home is on Pascale Drive. Your private access to the main living area is by elevator or stairs located in the lower level near the media room and bonus area for a wine cellar or gym. MLS 21715745 $1,619,000 *Adjoining 10,500 sq. ft. lot is available for purchase giving you the option to expand and/or add a guest house. MLS 21712420

MICHAEL ARCHER REALTOR®/OWNER (707) 322-7488 MicArcher@GMail.com License# 01909731

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SUSAN ARCHER BROKER/OWNER (707) 246-3621 Susan.Archer@iCloud.com License# 01229548March 2016 – 41

Including an Architect in the Real Estate Team

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very real estate transaction requires a team of experts. Often the agent will include a banker, a broker, an appraiser, the title company, an attorney and often a home inspector. The buyer may think that all he needs is a qualified inspection company to review the property, however they’re limited to observable code violations and pest or decay identification. A Home inspectors job is to identify potential faults and failings.

When it comes to envisioning the big picture of how the property may best meet the buyers intended use, the realtor should consider calling an architect or other professional.

Many agents believe they are well-equipped to help the buyer envision their future home, but sometimes the floor plan or exterior design may have challenges to one’s ability to picture a better habitat. Just like hiring the right professional contractor to do the work, bringing in a second pair of designer eyes to look at the site, the building, the surprise but unseen views or to rework a difficult floor plan can make all the difference for a buyer.

Even if the buyer has his own vision of how to modify the house, it’s a good idea to bring in a professional to discuss how to accomplish it. Sometimes zoning, building codes or HOA requirements will make navigating the process daunting.

Of major concern to every agent is exercising care not to misstating or over embellish a property’s potential use or opportunity. Naturally, agents want to be upbeat in making their clients dreams come true, but unless they have sufficient knowledge and experience to make recommendations for that extra room addition or

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Existing Home Is Escrow.

Architect’s Sketch of Expansion

workshop addition, an Architect can be a good buffer against creating over exuberant expectations. He may very well sketch a picture or research an issue to ensure that that addition can be made. This can help keep the agent out of liability hot water.

Napa has its own challenges with its historic districts and local neighborhood restrictions.

A careful eye towards neighborhood issue such as limited parking, privacy and security may be essential to closing the deal. A homeowner trying to navigate municipal district guidelines can

an engineer? Sometimes simple paint modifications, either inside or out, can perk up a drab color challenged habitat.

In addition, the architect may advise the buyer on energy efficiency options or what lifecycle expectations may become available for the existing mechanical equipment or the structure itself, the future of potential energy upgrades or updating current technology into the home. Of course, you can call a roofing contractor or the home inspector and one of them may provide a life-cycle expectancy Submitted photo of the existing roof, but can they make recommendations on how sustainable that roof is or whether it will qualify for longterm energy efficiency or solar panels? Calling the local window installer to check on replacement of existing windows may seem easy, but what if other material or architectural options are available to improve energy efficiency? A qualified professional can be an asset to the sale and closing of a property.

Often agents are suspicious of architects getting involved in Submitted image a sale. Agents like to say, they tell the buyer what they can do while architects tell them what they can’t do. If you work as a often be bewildered. Knowing team committed to doing what’s the right questions to ask can best for the client, it’s hard to make a world of difference. It go wrong. may take both an attorney and Most importantly, the archian architect to find the right tect should be able to work with balance for capital improvethe agent to make sure the client ments.

Architects can help the buyer gets what he wants. Architects and realtor find unrealized assets can bring with them a valuable rolodex of service providers such as unseen views, wasted space, energy efficient options or to assist the buyer in fulfilling environmental upgrades to make their dream. the property sustainable? Is the Chris d. Craiker is an archihome adaptable for solar? Can the site support a pool and all tect in Napa, with the firm ancillary equipment? Is there a Craiker Associates architects structural challenge that requires and planners.

To Rent or Buy? CHARLES BOGUE

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inding available and affordable housing in Napa and Northern California is a challenge for renters and buyers alike. The median price home in our county has reached $644,900 in June of this year exceeding the pre-recession high of $630,000 in 2007, good news for home owners yet not so good for first time buyers.

This recovery of Charles Bogue home prices and equity is reflected in current Housing Affordability Index produced by the California Association of Realtors.

The Second Quarter of 2017 shows that only 25% of our Napa County population qualifies to purchase a median priced home here in the valley.

With renting a home as the only viable option, price increases there also present a challenge.

According to online site Rent Jungle, renters are not much better off with the average for a one bedroom apartment in Napa of $1867 (a 14% increase over 2016) and $2180 for a two bedroom (11.88% increase over 2016).

These price levels could calm as 674 apartments and accessory dwelling units were approved in 2016 according to Rick Tooker, Community Development Director for the City of Napa.

However, this increase in units is needed to offset the low average of 56 units per year during the recession.

According to the “2016 Renter Survey” conducted by the California Association of REALTORS® this affordability challenge has not deterred those that are currently renting from their intention of becoming a

home owner.

When interviewed recently

by Southern California Public Radio Station KPCC, CAR Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young reported that nearly half of all renters surveyed said they hope to buy single family residential real estate in the future, with 10 percent even saying they plan to purchase a home within a year. “There’s a high value these consumers put on homeownership, but many simply are not able to achieve that because prices are so high,” stated Appleton-Young.

Economic uncertainty, steep prices and down payments are just some of the hurdles that impede individuals’ plans for homeownership as reported in the CAR survey. Of the 28 percent of renters who don’t plan to buy in the future, 50 percent said they simply cannot afford it. Twenty percent said they prefer

renting. Nineteen percent of survey respondents said they were unable to qualify for a mortgage and 15 percent stated that they lack funds for a down payment.

Many of the young renters surveyed stated that they want to buy a home large enough to accommodate their parents as well as themselves. About one in five millennials surveyed said that they plan to pool funds with family members to buy a home they can share. Multiple generations living in the same home is a rising trend, according to Appleton-Young.

Nearly all renters, 95 percent of those surveyed by CAR, acknowledged the advantages to homeownership. Freedom to do what you want with your home, building equity, and having permanence and stability were the top benefits the renters identified.

Renters who want to become homeowners a “rent

versus buy analysis” provided by a professional REALTOR is the best way to create a realistic cost comparison between ownership and continuing to rent. Often, with today’s high rental rates, the out-of-pocket monthly costs of homeownership after tax deductions are likely to be equal to or less than the cost of renting.

The “rent versus buy analysis” takes a prospective home value, less your available down payment and determines the monthly principal and interest payment at the prevailing rate (now 3.875% to 4%). Adding the monthly property taxes and estimated insurance you calculate what is called the monthly PITI (principal, interest, taxes & insurance). By applying your tax bracket to the deductible items of loan interest and taxes, the analysis will determine the after tax advantages of home ownership to renting.

This calculation gives you a reality check on monthly before and after tax without including the added ownership benefits of any appreciation and the equity buildup (savings) that comes from paying down your loan.

Your REALTOR can also refer you to a local, reputable lender who can help you figure out what loan product(s) are available within your budgetary comfort zone. By completing this “rent versus buy analysis” you will see the possibilities and be one step closer to home ownership.

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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Premium Vineyard

Your Own Castle

Beautiful 22.4 Acres of valley floor premium Napa Valley Vineyard.

Currently planted in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Great location at the very gateway to the wine country for your own winery or tasting room. Easy access and gorgeous setting with great views of the surrounding hills. Multiple zonings including industrial commercial.

This is a property just waiting for a grand vision to bring to life.

Own a castle in the woods with all the amenities of modern living. Beautiful wood floors, bay windows, and French doors. The kitchen is open to the family room with freestanding wood stove. Wolf cooktop range, concrete counters, and built in double ovens. Decks overlooking the hills and forest. Master suite has a sitting area with fireplace and French doors out to a balcony. You have found your very own fairytale home!

Offered at $2,750,000

Offered at $725,000

Historical Home

Licensed Vacation Rental

Step back in time and enjoy the charm of this historical home and potential yet to be realized. The Ingalls House is a Queen Anne “tower” house. Designed by Luther Turton and built in 1892, it exhibits all the details of the era. It also includes attic space that could be converted to living space, shop space, and a large yard with an amazing garden. With its close proximity to downtown Napa, this is a dream come true.

Let yourself soak in all the charm of this historical cottage and the great opportunity that a licensed vacation rental in the Wine Country can bring!

Built in 1892 in the Queen Ann style. Close to downtown for easy access to shops, restaurant & events. Original 2 story redwood carriage house in the back of the property. 2 Washers and 2 dryers for quick turnaround between guests. You will fall in love with this darling home.

Offered at $910,000

Offered at $899,000

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Silverado Country Club

Mediterranean Elegance

Perched right on the south course at Silverado Country Club with expansive views over the course and to the mountains beyond. A dramatic futuristic design featuring name dropping appliances and an 18 ft. granite slab island in the kitchen. A wine bar/media room with an amazing wall of wine storage built into the mountain. Inviting outdoor spaces with Viking range, fire pit and in-ground pool.

Discover the wonders of the Wine Country in this dramatic estate. Situated on a knoll at the end of a private lane with majestic trees and lush landscaping. Single level hacienda style villa built around a shaded courtyard for entertaining/al fresco dining. Huge master suite. 2 Guest suites. Office with rich wood finishes. Cherry floors, arched windows/doorways.

3.63 acres. Designed for the Napa Valley lifestyle.

Offered at $2,750,000

Offered at $2,495,000

St. Helena Estate

East Side Country

Just minutes to downtown St. Helena, the heart of the Wine Country, and yet all of the privacy and tranquility that hundreds of acres would offer. Almost 3 acres, gated with views that extend forever. The multi-level home offers open floor plan with French doors leading out to extensive decking with views in every direction. Relax around the gorgeous pool and soak in the views. It feels like you’re on vacation every day.

Come be amazed as you enter the spacious foyer opening to a beautiful living room with fireplace and views over the countryside. You will love the island kitchen with quartz counters and subway tile. Huge dining room and family room open to the outdoor terrace for summer entertaining. Add to this a barn, workshop, and the perfect spot for a wine cellar. Just under an acre with lots of room for your toys, animals, and garden!

Offered at $2,375,000

Offered at $1,100,000

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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Simply Beautiful

Wonderful Bungalow

Beautiful home. Largest floor plan within highly desirable CAPRIANA. Only blocks away from world class vineyards and minutes from both Yountville and Napa culinary centers!

Large and spacious 5BD/5BA home features wood floors, designer island kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, loft/den/playroom area, 3 car garage, large rear yard and new carpet and paint.

Charming 3BD/1BA bungalow has been totally rebuilt, only a few blocks from downtown Napa! Open and light floor plan.

Beautiful character home features hardwood floors, granite counters, tiled bath, in door laundry, detached garage, front porch, and lovely back yard. All the character of yesteryear combined with modern construction and amenities provide the comfort to fully enjoy life in the Wine Country!

Charming Home

Beautiful Yountville

Offered at $1,350,000

A charming Mid Century home in highly desirable Alta Heights.

Wood floors, island kitchen, 3BD/2BA on main level, 4th BD/ BA on upper level which opens to patio featuring an in ground pool. Newer roof and new HVAC system with new ducting. This lovely home is all ready for you to enjoy the best of life in the Napa Valley!

Offered at $789,000

Offered at $799,000

Located in Historic Yountville. Spacious 2BD/2BA townhome steps away from world famous restaurants, vineyards and wineries! 2 suites, tennis court and swimming pool. 2 car garage. Views from dual patio doors and upper level balcony. Perfect Napa Valley retreat or full time residence. Enjoy all the finest the Napa Valley has to offer.

Offered at $759,000

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