July 2023 - Real Sonoma - The Press Democrat

Homes currently listed in Forestville

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

According to real estate reviewers at Niche, Forestville in the Russian River Valley perfect for people looking for a smaller town with a rural feel. The population of Forestville is currently 3,768, and though the population skews older, the elementary schools are highly rated. There are a lot of reasons why someone might want to […]

Mid-century Santa Rosa estate designed by Matanzas Winery architect listed for $2,200,000

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

This mid-century estate is on the market for the first time in almost six decades. It was designed by architect Paul Hamilton, who also designed Matanzas Winery in Bennett Valley. The two-wing residence, which sits on 15 acres, features artistic interior details like slate flooring and redwood walls. Expansive windows throughout offer views of redwoods […]

Homes with basements for sale Sonoma County

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

According to home design website Spruce, having a full basement in a home has many, sometimes overlooked, benefits. In California, basements are somewhat rare and finding a house with one can have advantages. Here are the top three reasons a house with a basement is a good choice: Extra space: If the basement is professionally […]

Newly renovated Healdsburg estate listed for $4,950,000

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

Located on over 27 acres in Healdsburg, this house was completely renovated in 2022 and features completely re-done interior spaces and Hem-Fir siding and Ipe decking, designed by Juancarlos Fernandez of Signum Architecture. The backyard has also been renovated, with a gardenscape designed by Josh Chandler to complement the existing surroundings. There’s an orchard, raised […]

Homes with unique curb appeal currently listed in Sonoma County

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

According to Forbes magazine buying a unique property – whether by location or architecture – can bring unexpected benefits. You may find a new hobby: There are stories of people who’ve bought homes that had more property than they expected, and they became avocado farmers and loved it – even though they had never considered […]

Stunning Sonoma estate with elevator listed for $3,599,950

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

This Sonoma home built in 1989 is on the market for the first time. Sitting on 3.79 acres, it has five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and an attached guest unit. All the living areas, including the kitchen and primary bedroom, in the main house are on the main level. There is an elevator […]

Homes with sizable porches currently available in Sonoma County

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

As the weather heats up in Sonoma County residents often like to spend more time outdoors. A porch is a way to do that. According to a history of front porches, they began being seen regularly in home design in the 1800s. While they have decreased in size over time, there are plenty of houses […]

Decorist founder’s spacious Sonoma home listed for $12,500,000

July 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

The spacious Sonoma house owned by Gretchen Hansen, CEO and founder of interior decorating site Decorist, is on the market for $12.5 million This home is on 6.5 acres near the upper part of Sonoma Mountain and has over 6,400 square feet of interior space. The interior spaces are crafted using materials such as white […]