Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog

Marin County Real Estate Year-Ender

I think it's always valuable to have a big picture perspective on whatever business you happen to be in.  At the end of this year I'm on a mission to provide a round up of year-end summaries that include data on real estate sales in my greater market area.  I sell property mostly in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, and occassionally real estate in Napa and Marin.  I was born in San Rafael, the Marin County seat, and spent some time growing up there---in Sausalito, Tiburon, and Fairfax.  The Marin market is pricier than Sonoma's or Napa's due to the closer proximity of San Franciso.   I'm always interested in understanding market dynamics in adjacent counties.  Turns out 2010 was tough in well-heeled Marin, too.  Even though unemployment rates were much lower than in many other parts of the state....Marin real estate values took a big hit.  This story in the Marin Independent Journal sums up 2010 in Marin.

Feathers are the Focus in Sonoma

The annual Sonoma Bird Count is scheduled for Thursday December 30th and the weather is looking better than many thought it might.  Rainy days have been the norm lately in these parts but our weather forecast shows the chance of rain for the count is now about 30%.    The day's activities are spelled out at SonomaBirding.org.  I've volunteered for the count in previous years but can't this time because I have a family commitment.  It's a terrific opportunity to learn about the many species of birds we have here in Sonoma Valley.  The last time I participated it was pouring rain...but even soaking wet I enjoyed the hours spent focused on our fine feathered friends.  They so out-number us and yet we rarely notice their presence.   I hope a lot of people turn out this year---it's a very special event.

15250 Arnold Drive - Glen Ellen Home For Sale

Less than one hour from San Francisco, this delightful Glen Ellen home sits on a hilltop overlooking Sonoma Valley wine country.  It's a single level 1800+/- square foot ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious greatroom, pool, and views in every direction.

15250 Arnold Drive is a Glen Ellen home on close to 3 acres that offers a rare combination of seclusion and stunning vistas.   Plentiful oaks and other native vegetation provide the privacy.  View windows through the trees reveal the Mayacamas Mountain Range, Sonoma Mountain, Mount Hood, Sugarloaf.  Even Mount Diablo is visible  beyond a sliver of San Francisco Bay.

All this just minutes to my village of Glen Ellen, Sonoma, and Kenwood and some of the best wineries and restaurants in Northern California.

Priced at $795,000 - More information at the property website www.15250arnold.com

Contact me @ kirsten.lindquist@pacunion.com

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