Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog

 Sonoma Neighborhoods - Scenic and Serene Mission Highlands

Sonoma's Mission Highlands, with views overlooking Sonoma Valley,  is my favorite kind of "exclusive" neighborhood because the only thing that makes it exclusive, really, is the limited number of properties located here.  There's no more room for development under current zoning so there's little likelihood that Mission Highlands will ever grow.  It's an ecclectic Sonoma neighborhood of about 70 homes---modest cottages, contemporary houses, and elegant villas.  Residents include long-time Sonoma families, recent arrivals, and second home owners.  I love this area, perched above the valley, because it feels so far away from everything and it's just minutes from Sonoma plaza.  I've sold five homes in Mission Highlands over the past decade.  Parcel sizes in Mission Highlands vary from under half an acre to over ten acres.  All the homes have distinctively unique settings and charming qualities of their own.  A mutual water system, supplied by several wells, provides ample water to everyone.

My latest Mission Highlands listing, priced at $895,000, and located at 1696 Ridge Road, is a mid-century ranch-style home on about one-third of an acre.   It's in a secluded setting and has a pool.  With four bedrooms and three full baths, a game room, and a separate guest suite, it's a perfect weekend getaway.  It could also be a wonderful year 'round Sonoma home with plenty of room for visitors.

It's a challenge to find properties for sale in certain Sonoma neighborhoods and this is especially true in Mission Highlands.  Not only is there limited inventory but turnover is rare.  1696 Ridge Road has been owned by the same family for over 30 years and it's been a source of many cherished memories.

Property values in Mission Highlands range from about $800,000 into the multi-millions.  If you want more information about this Sonoma neighborhood...or a tour of Mission Highlands...give a shout.  I'm always looking for an opportunity to head up there for a "drive-about"... and a little peace-of-mind.