I'm excited to announce that I just listed this Rincon Valley home for sale.  Due to some scheduled painting and repair work, it will not be available to view till mid February however, buyers looking for a 3/2 home should keep checking my website & blog to see when it's available for showing.  Expected price in the low $600,000's.   3 bedrooms 2 baths 1400 sq ft (tax records) 8000 sq ft lot (tax records) 2 blocks from Sequoia Elementary School Short walk to the Saint Francis Shopping Center Close to the SR bus system 1/2 mile from Maria Carrillo High School Near Hood Mountain, Annadel State Park & Jack London SP  I love living in Rincon Valley!  I've lived here since 1995 and can't imagine living in a better north bay community.  Call me today if you're interested in buying a home in R... 01/16/2018

I love it when a client who has lived in the same house for 20 + years thinks they know how to price a house better than me.  Don't get me wrong, as a homeowner myself, I pay attention to what sells in my neighborhood, and feel I have a pretty good idea of what homes are worth, but when a seller over prices their house by 20% compared to recent comps, it can create a little conflict.  I do value my clients opinion even if I think it's too high.  My clients are the boss, and if they insist on over pricing, I'll work with it as long as they are flexible to reality and will lower the price within a reasonable time.My recommendation is to always price a home as close to it's value as possible taking into consideration market fluctuation and some other specifics that might apply to a particu... 10/05/2017

The following is the sales activity in Rincon Valley 95409 for the week of Sept 1st - 10th 2017.  This does not include mobile homes or Oakmont.  Homes listed in this market report were not necessarily listed or sold by Saint Francis Properties, and is just for general consumer information only. Contact me to inquire about the specifics of any particular sale.       Single Family Detached Homes: $625,000    6556 Bridgewood Dr.    4/2    1796 sq ft       DOM     114 $854,000    3210 Piedra Land          4/2     2332 sq ft       DOM     37 Avg $735,000                                                         2064 sq ft                          76  As the average home sales price continues to climb in Rincon Valley, this is a great time to sell.  Call me today, I'd love to come over and tal... 09/12/2017

I'm excited to announce my newest listing at 81 Somerset Drive Santa Rosa in The Country mobile home estates for $185,000 This is a 1440 sq ft 2/2 mobile home built in 1972.  The home comes with 2 sheds and a recently serviced air conditioning unit.  The home has the following amenities: 2 bedrooms 2 bath Manufacturer: Dual-Wide Model: Premier Gas stove top Refrigerator included Washer and Dryer included 2 exterior storage sheds 3 car covered parking Enclosed sunroom Rent (space) $669.15 Metered gas  The Country mobile home estates is a 55+ senior community, and has the following amenities: Clubhouse Pool Spa Lodge Activities Professional management Open grass areas Nicely cared for mature landscape Close to Hwy 12, wineries, city and county parks The Country mobile home estates is off ... 09/11/2017

It is going to be a hot one this weekend. Here are 5 places to beat the heat:1) Lake IsanjoI love Lake Isanjo because it is rarely crowded. Even on a hot weekend there maybe less than 20 people around this large lake. Why? Because it's hard to get to! Parking is a good 2+ mile hike away. Yes, it's hard to get to, but it's worth it. Park at Spring Lake and hike the Spring Creek Trail up to the Lake. It's worth it. Or park at Annadel State Park and hike Warren Richardson Trail 2.5 miles to the lake A picnic bench sits at the shoreline of Lake Isanjo Where: Annadel State Park but best access is from parking at Spring Lake Park 5585 Newanga Ave Santa Rosa Fee: Parking $7 at Spring Lake Dogs: No dogs in Annadel State Park More Information: Annadel 2) Spring Lake Lagoon:It's much easier to ge... 08/26/2017

My mountain bike is in the shop due to a broken spoke but it was such a nice day that I really wanted to go outside and get some exercise.  I took my dogs to Hood Mountain Regional Park and hiked the Valley View Trail. The Valley View Trail is a moderate  4.4 mile hike with fantastic views of  Oakmont, Rincon Valley, and Sonoma referred to by the author Jack London as the Valley of the Moon.  This park is under-used, rural, and is a great place to view wildlife, listen to birds, and GET LOST.  Seriously, people get lost frequently so BRING A MAP!Here are the steps to do this hike: Drive to the park parking lot on Pythian Dr Hike up the Lower Johnson Trail to Merganser Pond Trail (1.3 mi) Hike the Merganser Pond Trial to the pond (.4 mi) Once at the pond, walk counter clockwise around th... 08/24/2017

The following is the sales activity in Rincon Valley Santa Rosa 95409 for the week of August 14th - 21st, 2017.  This does not include mobile homes or Oakmont.  Homes listed in this market report were not necessarily listed or sold by Saint Francis Properties, and is just for general consumer information only. Contact me to inquire about the specifics of any particular sale.   Single Family Detached Homes: $675,000        5510 El Encanto Dr       3/2       1822 sq ft $765,000        729 Montclair Dr          4/3        2050 sq ft $779,000        366 Breeden St              4/3        2500 sq ft $790,000        4590 Badger Rd             4/3        2178 sq ft $799,000        1505 Great Heron Dr   3/3         2406 sq ft $1,365,000     627 Scotland Dr            4/4         2456 sq ft    A... 08/22/2017