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Sonoma Valley home on a hillside listed for $3,100,000

October 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

Originally built in 1976, this Sonoma home underwent significant changes in 2008, adding more space and incorporating modern conveniences. With 3,251 square feet of interior space on a private 2.10-acre lot bordered by a seasonal creek, the property features a spacious great room with plenty of natural lighting and details including open beam and vaulted […]

Sonoma County homes for sale near golf courses

March 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

According to luxury real estate brokers at The Pinnacle List, there are several reasons buying a home near a golf course is a good idea. Here are the top three: Desirable location: When looking for a home, buyers are often told it’s all about location, location, location! Homes near (or on) golf courses are usually […]

Contemporary Santa Rosa home recently listed for $4,100,000

February 2023 | By Christina Molcillo

This four-bedroom custom home, completed in 2022, features stucco, metal, reclaimed barn wood siding with metal roofing. It has over 4,500 square feet of interior space. On the ground level there is a primary bedroom and office along with a great room, kitchen, dining area and butler’s pantry. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a sitting […]

Currently listed Sonoma County homes on over 5 acres

December 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

Sonoma County has over 425 wineries, ranging from small, boutique-sized businesses to well-known, internationally acclaimed names. The reason wineries do so well in this area is the climate and soil, both of which help the grapes grow to be of the highest quality for winemaking. These favorable conditions may inspire homebuyers to look for a […]

The 6 most expensive homes for sale right now in Sonoma County

December 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

When homebuyers begin the search for a new home, they generally have a budget in mind. House prices will fluctuate with the market, but there will always be houses that are extremely expensive compared to others in the same town. Here are three reasons these homes command a higher price: Upgrades: Homeowners tend to upgrade […]

Historic Sebastopol estate recently listed for $2,650,000

November 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

This 1925 estate sits on over 4 acres of usable land and was originally a farmhouse that has been extensively renovated into a high-end estate with a detached three-car garage, a barn with horse stalls, and landscaped pathways throughout. The interior of the home has a gourmet kitchen with professional appliances and a large formal […]

Currently listed Sonoma County homes with a wood-burning fireplace

November 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

With an unseasonable cold snap this November, homebuyers may be interested in what kind of heating the houses they’re looking at have. Specifically, they may be concerned with the fireplace in the living room: is it gas or wood-burning? Most newer houses are built with gas fireplaces for energy efficiency, and space heaters, gas fireplaces, […]

Currently listed Sonoma County homes with a garage

November 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

Vehicles are a homeowner’s second biggest expense when the monthly expenses on the car loan, insurance, maintenance, and gas are all considered. For homebuyers who own a luxury vehicle, classic, or project car, a garage may be one of the important features of the homes they’re considering. Here are three reasons a garage is useful: […]

Currently listed homes less than a mile from a local school in Sonoma County

November 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

One of the considerations for homebuyers with children is how close the home is to a local school. For buyers who want to avoid pick-up or drop-off traffic, being within walking distance to the school can be a positive. Here are the top three reasons to buy near a school: Accessibility and exercise: If the […]

1935 Alpaca Farmstay estate just listed for $3,100,000

November 2022 | By Christina Molcillo

Built in 1935, this three-bedroom, tw0-bathroom home underwent a rebuild in 2019 to update the interior and add solar. Part of the estate is used as an Airbnb, while the rest is dedicated to an organic alpaca and sheep farm. This house, featuring views of Sonoma Valley vineyards, is on over 2 acres of land, […]