Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! April 20 -- Women Fully Clothed @ Napa Valley Opera HousePerforming Arts: Their resumés read like a “Who’s Who” of comedy – appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Saturday Night Live and Second City. Now, these four “fully clothed” gals – Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek – are bringing their humor to Napa. 1030 Main St., NapaFee: $20 / $25 / $30 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 April 20 --... 04/19/2012

Thinking of building a new home or vacation getaway in the Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Yountville that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are Yountville residential lots and land for sale as of April 19, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres Notes $695,000 6902 Jefferson St 0.34     Check back next week for updates or simply subscribe to this blog. Acreage is approximate and use of land is subject to local government regulations and approvals. Visit Wine Country MLS ... 04/18/2012

Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 3, sale pending 0,  sold 1 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           16 med price $642,000; avg days on market 137 current sale pendings  3  med price $499,900; avg days on market 152 sold in last 6 months    9 med price $550,000; avg days on market 121 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions 6600 Yount St #26, $339,000, 2 br 2 ba, 1,056 sf, condo 1960 Mount Ave, $349,000, 2 br 1 ba, 732 sf Yountville home, $602,900, 3 br 2 ba, 1,950 sf Sale Pendings none Solds 6600 Yount St #27, $350,000, 2 br 1 ba, 1,212 sf, condo 04/14/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! April 12 - 15 -- Cabernet WeekendWine Education: Please join us Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for “Cabernet Weekend” when we will be creating a special tasting of our different Cabernet appellations. Discover the terroir from each of our Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain and valley vineyard Cabernet wines. Elizabeth Spencer Wines, 1165 Rutherford Rd., RutherfordFee: Tasting fees apply Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-9... 04/12/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 1, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           16 med price $642,000; avg days on market 130 current sale pendings  4  med price $512,450; avg days on market 119 sold in last 6 months    8 med price $551,250; avg days on market 114 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions Yountville home, $1,667,000, 4 br 4 ba, 2,799 sf Sale Pendings 7 Jasmine St, $357,100, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf Solds none 04/07/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! April 5 -- Dan St. Paul @ Napa Valley Opera HousePerforming Arts: Featuring opening comic Derrick Leonard. Hosted by Rhonda Lucile Hicks of Red Dragonfly Productions. Held in the Cafe Theatre. Clean language, adult material - appropriate for age 16 and over. 1030 Main St., NapaFee: $15 Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 April 5 -- Grand Cru Burgundy Tasting at Back Room Wines Wine Education: Back Room... 04/05/2012

Here are the sales numbers for Yountville single family homes that closed escrow in March 2012.  There are few things to consider as we look at the numbers and home information: ·         Of 4 closed sales, only 1 was a short sale (no foreclosures/REO) ·         Median time on market was 282 days ·         Median price per square foot was $325 ·         There are currently 17 homes for sale in Yountville, of which 4 are pending sale.   March 2012 Home Sales DOM = Current Days On Market/Current Days + Any Days Previously Listed Short Sale = Mortgage balance is greater than listing price, bank approval required for sale REO = Bank-owned, foreclosed property   Check back next month for April sales or subscribe to this blog!  Thinking about buying or selling?  Contact me!  john@jsrealproper... 04/03/2012

Thinking of building a new home or vacation getaway in the Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Yountville that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are Yountville residential lots and land for sale as of April 1, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres Notes $275,000 6-8 Ghirardi Pl 0.12   $325,000 9 Ghirardi Pl 0.18   $325,000 11 Ghirardi Pl 0.18   $325,000 1-3 Ghirardi Pl 0.15   $695,000 6902 Jefferson St 0.34     Check back next week for updates.  Acreage is approximate and u... 04/01/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 1, price reduced 2, sale pending 1,  sold 2 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           18 med price $632,000; avg days on market 110 current sale pendings  4  med price $512,450; avg days on market 153 sold in last 6 months    8 med price $551,2500; avg days on market 114 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings 1923 Oak Cir, $585,000, 2 br 1 ba, 915 sf, townhome Price Reductions 7 Jasmine St,, $357,100, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf, income restrictions 6600 Yount St #29, $430,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,424 sf, condo Sale Pendings 6750 Yount St, $985,000, 45 br 4 ba, 3,185 sf Solds  6702 Washington St, $370,000, 3 br 2 ba... 03/31/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! March 29 -- Branford Marsalis @ Napa Valley Opera HouseLive Music: World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis, born in 1960, has always been a man of numerous musical interests, from jazz, blues and funk to classical music. The three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music. 1030 Main St., NapaFee: $60 / $65 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707... 03/29/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 2, price reduced 2, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           20 med price $643,750; avg days on market 107 current sale pendings  3  med price $499,000; avg days on market 239 sold in last 6 months    7 med price $550,000; avg days on market 104 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings 7 Jasmine St, $381,900, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf 1866 Oak Cir, $799,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,666 sf Price Reductions 6600 Yount St #29, $469,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,424 sf Yountville home, $642,500, 3 br 2 ba, 1,950 sf Sale Pendings 6600 Yount St #27, $385,000, 2 br 1 ba, 1,212 sf Solds none 03/24/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! March 22 -- Books on Wine Festival Reception: Gerald Asher will talk about his two most recent books, A Vineyard in My Glass and A Carafe of Red. There will be time to purchase the books and have the author sign them. This event is jointly sponsored by the Napa Valley Wine Library Association and Napa Valley Vintners. St. Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. HelenaFee: Call for information Time: 7pm-9pm Phone Number: 707-... 03/22/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 2, price reduced 1, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           20 med price $643,750; avg days on market 107 current sale pendings  3  med price $499,000; avg days on market 239 sold in last 6 months    7 med price $550,000; avg days on market 104 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings 6600 Yount St #26, $369,000, 2 br 2 ba, 1,056 sf Yountville home, $642,500, 3 br 2 ba, 1,950 sf Price Reductions 6600 Yount St #29, $479,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,424 sf Sale Pendings 33 Forrester Ln, $499,000, 2 br 2 ba, 1,069 sf Solds none 03/18/2012

This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! March 14 - 15 -- Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. @ Napa Valley Opera HousePerforming Arts, Family Fun: This is a fast-paced, updated version of the original Disney cartoon film sure to delight the whole family. Mayhem and madness prevail in the enchanting world of Wonderland! 1030 Main St., NapaFee: $10 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372   March 15 -- Full View @ Silo's Live Music: From the heart of the Napa Valley comes “Full View”. Accomplished performers Chris and Sue Chesbrough brin... 03/15/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 2, price reduced 1, sale pending 0,  sold 2 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           21 med price $645,000; avg days on market 119 current sale pendings  3  med price $499,900; avg days on market 215 sold in last 6 months    7 med price $550,000; avg days on market 104 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings Yountville home, $635,000, 2 br 2 ba, 1,069 sf Yountville home, $1,795,000, 4 br 4 ba, 2,799 sf Price Reductions [idx-listing mlsnumber="21203593" showlocation="true"] Sale Pendings none Solds 1892 Larkspur St, $550,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,325 sf 1953 Yountville Cross Rd, $767,500, 3 br 3 ba, 2,167 sf 03/10/2012

I just recovered a fun Yountville business called Yount Street Glass from reading "out & about" by Lois Riker in the Yountville Sun. You can read some of the front pages from the Yountville Sun from the link below or the link on my Home Page. If you want to read Lois' column every week, and get the latest "out & about" the Town, you will need to get a subscription and can do so from this link, Yountville Sun Front Pages. Here are a few examples of the artwork created by Kay Lafranconi & Cynthia Kapjian, see their bios below. Silver bracelet Yount Street Glass Julie Yount Street Glass Rectangle earrings Yount Street Glass Kay Lafranconi Kay is a Napa Valley native and graduate of UC Davis. After a successful career in finance, she came back to the valley and began to pursue life long int... 03/09/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! March 9 -- Rhone Valley Reds at Back Room WinesWine Education: Please join us and enjoy six wines from our favorite region of France. See how far your dollar can go with these incredibly well-priced reds! After California wines, Back Room Wines' greatest selection is of Rhone Valley wines. Too many for our own good, to be honest. But we love them so... No reservations required. 1000 Main Street, Napa CAFee: $15 Time: 5pm-8pm Phone... 03/08/2012

A little over a week ago, on a rainy day in Napa Valley, I found myself in Yountville filling my gas tank at Kelly’s and checking my watch.  I had an hour before I needed to be anywhere, so I decided to make a quick stop at Goosecross Cellars, just 5 minutes from downtown Yountville off Yountville Cross Road. I hadn’t been into Goosecross for about a year, but found it as remembered.  The tasting room is a small, by-appointment space hidden in the back of a building surrounded by wine storage tanks and vineyards.  As I was the only visitor at the moment, Steve the tasting room host took me through the sample flight with a little more descriptive detail than I might have gotten if the room had been packed.  About midway through the tasting another group did show up, but the atmosphere re... 03/08/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 2, price reduced 3, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Median prices, average days on market current for sale           18 med price $647,000; avg days on market 110 current sale pendings  5  med price $580,000; avg days on market 160 sold in last 6 months    7 med price $529,500; avg days on market 82 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings 1960 Mount Ave, $379,000, 2 br 1 ba, 732 sf 120 Vineyard Cir, $645,000, 2 br 2 ba, 1,154 sf Price Reductions 6600 Yount St #29, $499,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,424 sf Yountville duplex, $535,000, 2 br 1 ba, 1,500 sf each unit 6922 Yount St, $795,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,646 sf Sale Pendings 23 Forrester Ln, $499... 03/03/2012

No changes in REO home listings in Yountville this week.  Here are Yountville REO foreclosure homes for sale as of March 2, 2012 – only one this week.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a showing. (john@jsrealproperty.com)  To view a property’s MLS listing, click on Wine Country MLS search and enter the property address.   Price Location Bed/Bath Sq. Feet $381,900 7 Jasmine Street 2/1 984           Check back next week for an update or subscribe to this blog! Visit Wine Country MLS Searchto search the local MLS for properties of all types in Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Marin and Mendocino Counties. Visit RealtyTrac® Distressed Property Search for distressed properties, such as pre-foreclosures, bank-owned REO’s, auctions, and more throughout California. Contact Usfor help bu... 03/02/2012