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Distinctive Styling denes this Classic Wine Country Estate. A beautiful single level home featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings,warm wood �ooring, massive stone replace, generous rooms with seamless indoor and outdoor living. Island kitchen open tothe family room. Sun drenched pool house, fully equipped outdoor kitchen and bocce ball court make summer entertaininga breeze. 2 Bedroom guest house, caretakers quarters, and an abundance of storage for cars or all the toys you can imagine.Watch the sun set over your very own pond.

Offered at $3,650,000

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STUNNING VIEW ESTATELocated on the Highly Desirable East Side of Napa Close to World Class Dining, Wineries, Oxbow and Downtown Napa.

Gorgeous Remodeled and Upgraded Contemporary Style Single Level Home with an Abundance of Natural Light,a Luxurious Master Suite, Gourmet Kitchen and Wine Cellar. A Series of French Doors Open to Low Maintenance OutdoorEntertaining Areas Including a Pool with Built-in Spa, Garden Areas, Olive and Fruit Trees and Gentleman’s Vineyard. Thereis a Spacious Detached Garage with Bonus Room Perfect for Guests, Of�ce or Artist Studio! Amenities Include Solar Systemfor the Home, Hardwood and Marble Flooring, Wood Framed Double Pane Windows and Solid Core Doors, Crown Molding,

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Yvonne RichDRE01045780

(707)968-98881338 Main Street, St. Helena, California

$2,850,000

Imagine a stunning Italian hillside villa perched in the hills above St. Helena with commanding panoramic views of the valley floor. The sleekItalian architecture has been designed to maximize the unobstructed views and impressive hillside location. Exceptional style and grace areclearly evident in every aspect of this sophisticated 6 br & 5.5 ba home. Enjoy entertaining by the pool with enormous patio, towering Palmtrees and outdoor pavilion with fireplace for alfresco dining. A tranquil setting and visual paradise. AMAZING VALUE!

STRIKING ITALIAN VILLA

$795,000

Immaculate single story country home on 1.22 acres is exquisitely situated to take full advantage of its natural setting and provideample privacy and space. This elegantly updated & remodeled 3 br & 2 ½ ba home expresses contemporary style with modern detailsand timeless finishes throughout. The floor plan creates a comfortable lifestyle with spacious rooms and wonderful outdoor livingcenters around a fabulous open deck with beautiful forest views.

IMMACULATE COUNTRY HOUSE

$1,100,000

An extraordinary opportunity to own 152+ acres near Oakville, located only minutes from Yountville & St. Helena. Just far enough from Hwy 29for a destination getaway – only 3.6 miles/7 minutes to Oakville Grocery, this peaceful and serene 152+ acre ranch offers beautiful mountainviews, open meadows, a seasonal creeks, and natural springs. This compound consists of three vintage homes (Main residence: 3 br & 2ba,Second residence: 3 br & 1 ba and Guest house: 2 br & 1 ba).

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OWELL MOUNTAIN AVAWINERY ESTATEH$ 12,500,000

Seize the opportunity to acquire a highly-rated Howell Mtn. AVA winery with a 20,000 gallon permit, premium Bordeaux varietal vineyard, acomplete wine production facility, and... high on a hilltop, above the fog, a beautiful Provencal estate with 180’ views of Napa Valley. Undoubt-edly the most scenic winery estate to come on the market in recent years. The winery compound appeals to every sense & satisfies everydesire of an oenophile’s dream.

$ 9,800,000

Historic Bommarito Ranch in the Rutherford Appellation. A prime Rutherford Bench winery site, easy on/off access to Galleron Road & MeeLane & neighboring Alpha Omega Winery & Franciscan Winery. Sited on 23+ acres, approx. 21 acres of Rutherford Dust vineyard, historicBommarito’s residence & five vintage homes offer endless possibilities. A magical setting to create a winery compound in one of the mostsought-after appellations.

ISTORIC RUTHERFORD VINEYARDH

$ 4,995,000

The Hideaway Cottages are nestled in a private setting, a calming sanctuary near historic downtown Calistoga. Sited on 1.7+ acres comprisedof 3 parcels; the main Victorian built in 1879, currently 15 income units(1br & 2 br cottages & studios with kitchens), several outbuildings,pool/spa, 2 water wells, geothermal well, entitlement for 20+ city water hook-ups & is being sold turnkey. Properties of this type & size rarelycome available.

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$ 695,000

This amazing log home evokes a combination of modern mountain living & old world graciousness. Beautifully crafted classic chalet stylehome nestled in park-like setting backing to wooded acres. Two-story great room with dramatic ceilings & stone hearth fireplace, gorgeoushardwood floors, well-appointed kitchen, a large loft for family room/game room or office, spacious covered porch for outdoor entertaining& a separate guest/income unit.

PARCEL 1 $775,000 & PARCEL 2 $750,000

One acre building parcel within the city limits of Calistoga. An idyllic location with a unique blend of country & city. Each large one-acreparcel is level, usable & ensures privacy & seclusion. Beautiful country setting, a blank canvas to build a private oasis or family compoundwith room for a hobby vineyard, organic orchard & gardening beds for farm to table living. Paved road access, underground utilities, well &city water.

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HOWELL MOUNTAIN CHALET

$695,000

This truly spectacular 55+ acre land above Oakville is surrounded by lush natural landscaping with plenty of sun and enjoys unusual solitude.Paved road to the property, developed well and situated in an exclusive area of fine Oakville Estates. Approx. 2 acres may be suitable forvineyard in Mount Veeder Appellation and AW zoning may allow guest house plus caretaker house. This is the Perfect chance for the sophis-ticated buyer desiring idyllic surroundings for a private lifestyle. Truly a distinctive place to consider building a home.

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$ 1,695,000

A Rutherford Dust gardener’s paradise on half acre surrounded by gorgeous gardens. This artfully designed cottage has a well-equipped kitchen with Wolf range & stainless appliances. Intimate formal dining room with vaulted wood ceiling, living room, laundrynook, hardwood & tile floors, and plantation shutters throughout. Majestic redwoods create a sense of privacy & bountiful fruit/nuttrees and gardening beds allow for farm to table living.

$1,900,000

Sited on 2+ acres, this exquisite French country home is masterfully created with thoughtful architectural planning & striking Europeanappointments. French doors w/transom windows throughout, hand carved antique door, exquisite lighting fixtures, stunning wrap aroundstone courtyard & a wine cave that a true oenophile will appreciate. Three separate structures: The main house, guest cottage & art studio/exercise room.

$1,250,000

Magnificent French Country estate nestled on 1+ acres offers classic European charm w/all the modern amenities & is only minutesto downtown St. Helena. Dramatic architecture, cathedral/beamed ceilings & banks of beautiful arched windows reveal the beautifuloutdoor surroundings. The grounds create a resort-like atmosphere, while adding to the sense of privacy and quiet country ambi-ence. This impeccable home reflects grace & style at every turn.

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The new owner of the site currently home to the Napa Valley Register has filed an application with the city to build 51 townhouses and 6,000 feet of commercial space along Second Street.

Vesta Pacific Development, based in San Diego, proposes a $40 million mixed-use development on the downtown block, includ-ing townhouses ranging from about 1,000 to 1,600 square feet.

“Our project is very simple in concept – cre-ate housing downtown,” said Barry McComic, a spokesperson for Vesta Pacific and the devel-opment.

The Register’s parent company, Lee Enter-prises, sold the block in September for about $5 million. The proceeds will be used to pay down debt, officials said. Lee, like many news-paper-owning companies, has been exploring the sale of large downtown newspaper offices across the chain.

The Register’s building was damaged during the August 2014 earthquake, and the press was rendered inoperable. After studying the mat-ter extensively, the company concluded that it made economic sense to outsource printing to the Rohnert Park-based press owned by Sonoma Media Investments, which has been printing the

Register since shortly after the earthquake.Outsourcing the printing meant the Reg-

ister no longer needed the 21,000-square-foot headquarters on Second Street, leading to the sale and eventual relocation of the offices. An announcement of the new location of the Reg-ister’s offices is said to be imminent.

According to the tentative map and design submitted to the city, the redevelopment proj-ect would include five buildings — four on the block bounded by Second, Wilson, Third and Seminary streets, and a fifth on the small parking lot at the southwest corner of Third and Seminary.

The 6,000 square feet of commercial space would run along the Second Street frontage. The development would have a 61-space, street-level parking garage.

Residential units would be located above the commercial space and parking. Additional three-story residential units are planned to front on Third Street on both sides of Seminary.

Creating more mixed-use residential proj-ects in downtown Napa “is what we have been talking about for a long time,” said Ryan Greg-ory, a local representative for the project. He is a principal with RSA+, a Napa civil engineering and surveying company.

Adding inventory to the city’s housing stock, particularly in downtown, “could be a way for some folks to enter the housing market,” Greg-ory said. Because they will be built in smaller

sizes, the townhouses will be “affordable by design,” especially compared to single-family homes, he said.

McComic said this was Vesta’s first project in Napa County. He acknowledged that the 2014 earthquake, while devastating for many Napans, also presented “a very unique opportunity to others who were willing to come in and take some active hand in retrofitting.”

The Register is a good example, McComic said. “That project would not exist but for the earthquake. That’s the good, the bad and the realistic of the world.”

McComic said he would be careful not to overprice the units. “I’ll be perfectly satisfied if we can come in at less than $500 per square foot,” which would mean the townhouse prices could likely start in the high $400,000 range, he said.

Such housing will appeal equally to both locals, Bay Area buyers and international buy-ers, he predicted.

Napa’s proximity to wealthy areas of the Bay Area and its world-famous wine region make the area very desirable, he said. “I think our market is going to be very broad.”

“I’m excited about Napa in general,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a very nice project.”

Gregory said he hopes to present the project to the Planning Commission this summer. If all goes smoothly, work at the site could begin as soon as September, said McComic.

Project estimated to cost $40M

Above: The current location of the Napa Valley Register at Second and Wilson streets is proposed for redevelopment for 51 townhouses and two commercial spaces. Submitted image

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Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian D�rnian, Broker

EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs • LandrEsidEntiaL and commErciaL

www.calistoga-realty.com1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942-9422Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

BELLA VISTA VINEYARDSAn incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind Estate property situated on over 200 acres in Napa and Sonoma County. The custom built Mediterranean

Style residence was designed by Adrian Martinez AIA and there are three additional buildable parcels included in this sale and each one provides panoramicviews. 37+/- acre premium vineyard, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Chardonnay, benefits from excellent Aiken loam soils and is located in boththe Calistoga and Knights Valley appellations. This profitable grape growing program produced over 483 tons of fruit over the last 3 harvests and generated

revenues of over 1.2 Million. The ranch features spectacular views of Mt. St. Helena and enjoys an abundant supply of water from its substantial irrigation pondand private well. This property presents a unique opportunity to build a vineyard estate compound or winery with attractive current cash flow and access to both

Napa and Sonoma Counties. $10,495,000

2+ AcRE BuILDINg SITEGreat 2+ acre building site on the western side of Calistoga with some

partial views of Mt. St. Helena and the Palisades. Paved road is in. Sharedwater for landscaping is also in. Need to develop septic and hook

to City water. Owner has soils and engineering plans.$495,000

gREAT BuILDINg SITEGreat building site located on Diamond Mountain Road in an area of

exclusive properties. Located close to the bottom of Diamond Mountain, yetgreat views of Mt. St. Helena and the Valley floor. This is an estate but not

subject to court confirmation or over bids.$995,000

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59.7+/- AcRE ESTATE PROPERTYLocated in Calistoga and Knights Valley, adjacent to Blossom Creek Winery and Turnbull is this 4100 square foot main residence, 900 sq. ft. guest housecurrently utilized as an office with approx.. 16.7 acres of vineyard on a long term lease expiring in 2025. An additional 8+/- acres of vineyard – 4 acres of

hillside Cabernet and 4+/- acres of Petite Sirah with additional plantable acreage and potential for winer/caves. A rare opportunity.$6,950,000

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Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, BrokerZiggy Gutierrez, Realtor • Scott Sofie, Realtor

EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs • LandrEsidEntiaL and commErciaL

www.calistoga-realty.com1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942-9422Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

THREE HOMES ON 2.2 ACRESPerfect as a family compound or enjoy one house and rent the others. Lovely creekside setting creates the perfect summer hideaway for these 3 uniquelydifferent homes with views looking out across vineyards to the Palisades. Private patios, picnic areas, water features, creek, vineyard and garden areas

combine to make this a potential Napa Valley haven.$1,395,000

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIPShows in every corner of this tastefully, completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathhome. Oak wood floors throughout the living area, new lighting, gas fireplace, newappliances, wood shutters, new windows, beautifully upgraded baths, 50 year steelroof, and a beautiful professionally landscaped front and back yard. Move right in.

$695,000

INVITING SPACESIn this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with wood floors and a gas fireplace in the great room, recessed lighting,

remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops, separate living room with sliding doors leading to an inviting front deck so youcan enjoy the views of the surrounding hills and a beautifully landscaped yard and large rear deck perfect for entertaining.

Located off Lake St. behind Pizza place, take Falleri to Urbani.$675,000

LOCATION! LOCATION!Cedar Street location for this spacious ranch style home with wood floors, fireplace,

wood stove in family room, three bedrooms, 2 baths, large yard with separate buildingthat would make a great studio, and did we mention a great location. A little TLC and

this would be the perfect starter home or weekender.$615,000

ADORABLE 1950’s ERA HOMEWith beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, newer appliances, freshly painted, overheadfans, Pella doors with security locks, landscaped front and back with sprinkler system

and just a few blocks from downtown. Perfect weekend home.$565,000

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Latitude 38 Entertainment has announced its 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley lineup and it is star-studded at the top and broad and deep, with 80-plus bands and the “something for everyone” vari-ety that has been the hallmark of the event since its inception.

The headliners, who will close the festivities on the main stage each of the three evenings, May 27-29, and not necessarily in this order, are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Won-der and Florence + the Machine.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have been among the top-ranked rock bands nationally and internationally for the past three decades, with 80 million albums sold, seven Gram-mys and induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Their live shows are legendary, with lead singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea typically out front and shirt-less, combining funk-flavored hard rock and hard bodies in a leave-it-all-on-the-stage aerobic musical celebration.

Stevie Wonder is a national musical treasure, a singular artist, recording and performing for more than 50 years, with over 100 million

records sold, 10 No. 1 hits on the pop charts and 20 No. 1’s on the R&B charts. His honors include 25 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and membership in both the Songwrit-ers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014 he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Florence + the Machine is one of the hottest indie rock bands in the world. The British group has been recognized over the past six years with a slew of Brit, MTV and Grammy nominations. Like the Chili Peppers, their live per-formances, featuring lead vocalist Florence Welch, take them to a level well beyond their successful record-ings. About Welch, one critic wrote, “The singer could have burst into flames with the amount of energy she was putting out.”

Right behind the headliners are three acts that are each worthy of topping the bill at a major festival: The Lumineers, Death Cab for Cutie and Lenny Kravitz.

A sampling of the rest includes Walk the Moon, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ziggy Marley, Grouplove, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Gogol Bor-dello, Buddy Guy, Iration, Shovels & Rope, Ozomatli and BottleRock perennials Moonalice. At least five Latino bands will be in the mix, and, as in the past, a large number of local bands will perform, includ-ing The Deadlies, who will open the festival on the main stage on Friday.

BottleRock will begin selling ticket packages on Thursday, with single-day tickets to go on sale at a later date. The daily lineup has not yet been announced.

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From top left, clockwise: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + the Machine, Death Cab for Cutie, The Lumineers, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz. Submitted photos

BottleRock Napa Valley 2016 will include a larger (if you could imag-ine) main stage in all dimensions and larger video screens. There will also be a bigger culinary stage with an expanded cast of chefs, musi-cians and other celebrities. The VIP Village will be expanded and have a larger viewing platform, and the Skydeck will have views of both the main stage and the culinary stage.

Other changes include a new Platinum Lounge located next to the main stage, an expanded Kids Zone, increased merchandise offer-ings, more wine tasting/purchasing locations and new art installations.

Last week at his Latitude 38 office, CEO Dave Graham talked about booking the 2016 festival, particularly the challenge of sign-ing what he calls “bucket list” acts like the Chili Peppers and Ste-vie Wonder.

“We started to make offers for

2016 in March of 2015, prior to our 2015 festival,” Graham said. “It’s an extremely competitive marketplace for bands in the Bay Area. You have AEG, Live Nation, Another Planet, the independent promoters, all vying for the same bands, the hottest bands.

“We wanted to let the agents and agencies know who we were think-ing about. We wanted to get ahead of the game. And if there was any question whether BottleRock was here to stay, well that answered it, because we were putting out offers for 2016 before our 2015 festival. That implied that things were going well with our business model, which we knew at the time.

“The first headliner that we signed for 2016 was Stevie Wonder, and then Florence and the Red Hot Chili Peppers happened at about the same time. With regard to the Chili Peppers, we’ve had an offer

essentially out there since we took over the BottleRock brand. It’s been one of those bands that we wanted to have. They are iconic, they are a bucket list band.”

According to Graham, “when we first put in our offers for 2014, we had zero chance of getting them. We thought we did, but we didn’t because we didn’t have the credibil-ity to attract a band of that caliber, especially given what had happened in 2013.”

Latitude 38 took over the Bot-tleRock franchise in 2014 after the original promoter, BR Festivals, plunged into bankruptcy after the inaugural festival in 2013.

“It’s taken us a lot of time and a lot of effort to build credibility with the agencies and agents and man-agers that represent bands like the Chili Peppers,” Graham said.

“We’d gone through a series of I don’t know how many offers for

the Chili Peppers. This one came together at the last minute. We thought they were out, that they were going to go straight to Europe for their summer tour. It turns out they wanted to play a few gigs before leaving for Europe. I think we signed them in October.”

Latitude 38’s patience and per-severance were rewarded. Graham returned repeatedly to trust as the indispensable ingredient for book-ing artists of headliner caliber. “You begin to build credibility (with) an agent, whose job it is to not only maximize revenue and profitabil-ity for an artist, but to protect the brand,” he said.

“Once they believe that you are not going to screw up their fran-chise brand — the Chili Peppers is a franchise brand — then you can actually talk seriously about the pos-sibility, then you can get to the table to have the conversation.


Ticket information Three-day passes are on sale at BotttleRockNapaValley.com and Eventbrite.com.Festival pricing is tiered, increasing in increments between Jan. 7 and May 27Three-Day General Admission Pass — starts at $269Three-Day VIP Pass — (limited quantity) — starts at $599Three-Day VIP plus Skydeck Pass — (limited quantity) — starts at $950Three-Day Platinum Pass — extremely limited quantity — starts at $3,000Latitude 38 Entertainment will release daily lineups and single-day passes at a future date.

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The onetime home of Napa’s city Parks and Recreation depart-ment will receive a new home.

Two new owners are preparing to move the historic 105-year-old wooden structure to the south of town, after the City Council accepted their offer in December. Napa will transfer the building to Robert and Richard Moreira free of charge, according to Jeff Frietas, the city’s real estate manager.

By not putting a price tag on the building, the city wanted to encourage someone to take it and preserve the historic portion.

Adjoining lots at 346 and

360 S. Jefferson St. will receive both the parks building, which city staff vacated last year, and a second Craftsman-style home from another location, Robert Moreira said before the vote. The city has set a goal of clear-ing the building’s current site at 1100 West St. by May 1 to open the space for expanded parking areas downtown.

The transfer heads off the possibility of demolition for the structure, whose upper floor dates to 1910 and has a historic desig-nation from the city. Napa County Landmarks, a historic preservation group, earlier endorsed the move.

Online profiles on LinkedIn describe Richard Moreira as a real estate agent representing Napa Valley winery owners. The website lists Robert Moreira as a business development manager for the

cybersecurity firm Infocyte Inc., and a former account manager for vineyard acquisition at Del Dotto Vineyards from 2009 to this year.

Only the upper floor will be pre-served. Napa is scheduled to spend $10,000 from its general fund to tear down the non-historic lower floor, disconnect utilities and check for any residual asbestos.

Plans filed by the Moreiras call for the parks building to be depos-ited temporarily at South Jefferson Street while its new foundation is built.

To complete the move of the parks building, the new owners will need a design review as well as a certificate of appropriateness from the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission.

The 1910 building, which faces the new Oxbow Commons flood bypass channel and shared

a parking lot with the since-razed Cinedome movie theater, housed a teen community center before its conversion into city office space. The structure was formerly located on First Street near City Hall.

In April 2014, the Parks and Recreation department relocated to an office complex on Soscol Avenue east of downtown. Later, Nordic Industries Inc., lead contractor for the nearby flood control bypass project, kept a temporary office in the former parks building before leaving this August.

December’s handover wrapped up Napa’s second attempt to find a new home for the historic build-ing. An earlier offer, to a candidate planning to take the structure into the unincorporated county, col-lapsed in July, leading the city to withdraw its earlier requirement for a buyer to pay the demolition costs.

Old building headed to new siteParks dept. going to Jefferson St.

J.L. Sousa/Register file photo The Napa City Council has accepted an offer from Robert and Richard Moreira to buy and relocate this 105-year-old building which once housed the Parks and Recreation department on West Street. The new owners plan to move the structure to South Jefferson Street.

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• Recently remodeled 2BD/2BA condo• Close to Yountville’s dining andshoppingOffered at $595,000

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• 2BD/2BA main house and 2BD/1BApool houseOffered at $1,295,000

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Christian Palmaz dreams of piloting his helicopter to and from the family home at Palmaz Vineyards where eastern Napa Valley meets the steep slopes of Mount George.

But his dream is a nightmare to some of his neighbors.

He wants a county permit to build a helipad on the rural prop-erty about three miles east of the city of Napa at 4031 Hagen Road. The county is about to launch an environmental impact report to explore the proposal.

Palmaz stressed the helicopter trips would involve private use only, not taking people to the Pal-maz winery. He said trips can be handled in such a way as to not disturb neighbors.

“Any friend who knows me knows I live and breathe aviation,” Palmaz said. “It is an incredi-ble passion.”

Some neighbors worry about the noise. The Vision 2050 coa-lition of local environmental and neighborhood groups doesn’t want to see a precedent-setting project result in an increasing number of helicopters zipping over bucolic Napa Valley.

“Where will it stop?” Vision 2050 President Dan Mufson said. “If one wealthy person can do it, then everyone can try.”

This past year, Napa County saw disagreements over whether its agricultural atmosphere is threatened by too much winery success and glitz on the ground. In 2016, that dispute could spread to the air.

Palmaz Vineyards is located on 600 acres where Henry Hagen operated a winery in the late 1800s. Julio and Amalia Palmaz founded their winery more than 15 years ago, and their son Christian Palmaz is president.

In an interview, Christian Pal-maz talked about trying to allevi-ate the concerns of neighbors who don’t want a helicopter flying over their homes.

“We are setting the gold stan-dard for what it means to have a

helipad on private property for private use in this county,” he said.

The proposal calls for estab-lishing a no-fly zone over the adjacent Olive Hill rural area, using flight paths that concen-trate the greatest amount of noise on the Palmaz property and flying 1,000 to 1,500 feet above ground when possible.

A twin-engine Bell 429 Global Ranger helicopter or something comparable would be used for flights to and from the heli-pad. This type of helicopter has advanced technology to reduce noise, a county report said.

The 50-foot-by-50-foot helipad would be paved with asphalt con-crete and located on a hillside with terraced vineyards at an elevation of 321 feet. A hangar 29 feet tall at the roof ridge would be built into the hillside.

The state Department of For-estry and Fire Protection could use the helipad during emergencies, a county report said.

Christian Palmaz keeps his heli-copter at Napa County Airport. If and when the helipad is built at Palmaz Vineyards, he would make an average of four helicopter arrivals and four departures at the family home per week, a county report said.

He had a noise study done, but some neighbors distrusted

the results, Christian Palmaz said. He realized a full environmen-tal impact report overseen by the county is needed.

“The community deserves to know the Palmazs didn’t pen-cil-whip this project into approval,” he said.

Christian Palmaz sees his proj-ect as a precedent-setter for Napa County, but in a good way. If other people want a private helipad, they should have to meet the same, high standards, he said.

Robert Pursell shares a property line with Palmaz Vineyards. His family doesn’t want a helipad for a neighbor.

“Our contention is not only for this site, but for any residential site in Napa County, it’s just not com-patible,” Pursell said.

The Palmaz request is the “canary in the coal mine.” County approval could lead to many more applications and more helicopters flying over a valley where the wine industry relies on quiet outdoor entertainment for its livelihood, Pursell said.

In addition, he’s afraid the county’s ability to regulate the helipad operations is preempted by a Federal Aviation Administration that is unwilling to regulate private operators. That leaves a vacuum, he said.

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concerns. Highly flammable avia-tion fuel would have to be trucked through the rural neighborhoods to the Palmaz property, he said.

Mufson said Vision 2050 has collected several hundred sig-natures from Coombsville area residents who are against the pro-posed helipad. This petition says that those signing don’t want to sacrifice their right to enjoy their properties in peace and quiet.

“We have chosen to live in one of Napa County’s most quiet residential pockets at the foot of Mount George,” the petition says.

Napa County has had a least 12 applications for helipads and airplane landing strips since 1965, county Planner Dana Ayers said. The county approved six of them – two for St. Helena Hospital – as well as two for limited periods. It denied two requests and two were withdrawn.

One of the higher-profile cases took place in 2005. Developer and San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos and his son-in-law, Ron-ald Berberian, proposed building a helipad on Pritchard Hill near Lake Hennessey. Berberian with-drew the application after neigh-bors protested.

In 1979, the county Planning Commission approved a helipad for Stags Leap Associates southeast of Yountville. The Board of Super-visors overturned the approval on appeal.

A 2011 real estate advertisement in the Napa Valley Register listed a $24 million home on Spring Mountain near St. Helena that included a private helipad.

Christian Palmaz began meet-ing with county Airport Advisory Commission and CalFire repre-sentatives in December 2013 to discuss helipad designs. This com-ing year, he could learn if he can join the few that have won helipad approvals from Napa County.

Once the draft environmental impact report is released — Ayers expects this to happen in late win-ter or early spring — the public will have 45 days to submit comments. The helipad proposal will then be heard by the Planning Commission at public meetings.

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So grab your tools and your gloves because it’s time to get started on your winter tree pruning.

Why is winter tree pruning important?Think of winter tree pruning as a head start.

Pruning trees and shrubs during the dormant cycle ensures they will have a full growing sea-son when spring arrives. In addition to the lon-ger growing season, winter is also a good time to prune because colder temperatures reduce the risk of disease or pests attacking the plant.

Finally, pruning your trees during winter is also an easy way to protect your home from dying or diseased branches that may pose a falling risk. This is especially true in regions where heavy snowfall is common.

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• Hardwood trees. Pruning hardwood trees in the winter is easy thanks to their lack of foliage. Branches should be cut just above the branch collar—the space where the limb and the tree come together. This area of the tree is rich in anti-microbial chemicals to help the tree heal from the pruning without suffering decay. Clippers can be used to trim smaller branches, but for larger sections or dying plants, use the Husqvarna 450 chainsaw. This all-around powerful saw features the X-Torq engine for lower fuel consumption and emission levels without a drop-off in power. Its auto return stop switch makes it easier to handle, perfect for those spots where you need to make that precise cut.

• Fruit trees. Similar to their hardwood cousin, winter is also a great time to prune fruit trees. Each species of fruit tree has special considerations you must take into account, however, so research your species before pruning. Once you’re finished,

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CALISTOGA — The old Calistoga hospital, a wreck of a 19th century stone building that is on the National Register of Historic Places, seems finally poised for a bright future.

Built in 1886 as an elegant home, the structure later served for almost 50 years as the town’s hospital. When the state closed the facility in 1965 for not meeting stan-dards, the property deteriorated, becoming the town’s white elephant.

Multiple owners came in went in recent decades, but plans to revive the landmark, known as the Francis House, never devel-oped traction ... until now.

The newest owners, Richard and Dina Dwyer, last week began demolishing a wood-frame 20th century addition and will soon gut the original home, main-taining the stone exterior which has land-mark status.

The Dwyers plan to make it their home, and eventually operate a bed-and-breakfast with six rooms.

“We cleaned around it. Now you can see the original building,” Richard Dwyer said.

“It’s a disaster that we’re fixing up.”The shell of the three-story home, built

of locally quarried stone by Calistoga mer-chant James H. Francis, will be restored, while the interior, corroded by years of roof leaks, will be reconstructed, he said.

“We’re going to restore the building, try to bring it back to its original grandeur,” said Richard Dwyer, a general contractor and a real estate broker.

“It’s been raining inside the building, there’s nothing left. The only thing left is the stone structure,” he said.

Significant structural strengthening will take place, with steel framing used for each floor. The outside will be left intact.

Neighbors are relieved that the blighted

building is getting cleaned up, Dwyer said, and a few have stopped by to say hello. For years the property was a magnet for trash and abandoned cars.

Dwyer has restored several buildings with his wife, who is an interior designer. The interior of the Francis House will be “more functional,” he said.

In late 2006, the Calistoga City Council was considering exercising a nuisance abate-ment declaration because the entire site had become a magnet for all sorts of trash and unwanted items.

In 1970 Donald Selvey purchased the property — which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 — from hospital owner Jack Oughin, but neglected it.

Neil Shafer entered into a sales agree-ment with Selvey — an agreement that was not settled until 2008 by the courts — and began cleaning up the property with an eye to developing it, but the recession of 2008 stalled the project.

Most recently, Mario Sculatti, owner of Roam Antiques, proposed to create a high-end vintage wine tasting center and 18-room inn. More investors were needed, but after a two-year search Sculatti gave up.

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Tom Stockwell/Star James H. Francis built his mansion out of locally quarried stones. It operated as Calistoga’s hospital until 1965, then fell into disrepair and became the town’s white elephant.

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Napa County has decided that property it owns along the Napa River in the bustling Oxbow district has a higher and better use than being a small cor-poration yard for storing gear and janitorial services.

The county Board of Supervisors declared the 2.2 acres at 933 Water St. as surplus in January. That means the “for sale” sign should be going up at some point.

Oxbow Public Market hums with activity, and the Culinary Institute of America plans to revitalize the empty Copia building. Now the county wants a piece of the action.

What the property’s highest and best use is remains a question.

A study done for the county by Jones Lang LaSalle found that the property might be worth up to $6.6 million for multifamily housing and $11 million for a hotel. It deemed a “resort-style desti-nation hotel” the best use.

But the county isn’t necessarily going that direc-tion. The firm ACA Financial Guaranty controls the adjacent south parking lot of the Copia complex, and that site could be targeted for development of some type.

“Water Street really works best looking at Copia at large,” Supervisor Brad Wagenknecht said.

The city of Napa and ACA would be the lead for master planning the area, county Housing and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Larry Florin said. The city would issue the permits for what could be built there.

Money from a land sale could go toward building a new county jail, officials have said.

The site has some constraints. Although 2.2 acres, the developable portion will be 1.84 acres should a planned flood wall be built. A 1992 county report noted petroleum hydrocarbons had been found in the soil and groundwater, raising the need for further environmental review.

Napa County uses the site for janitorial oper-ations, surplus storage and housing staff from its communications departments. These functions will

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The county has one task remaining before it can legally sell the property to a private developer. First, it must make the land available at fair market price for 60 days to government agencies.

County supervisors also talked about what might eventually happen to property on Old Sonoma Road that is home to the Health and Human Services Agency. The agency is to move to the South Cam-pus in late spring.

Then the county will have another property that it can declare surplus and sell. Supervisors on Tues-day talked about wanting to see residential develop-ment there with an amount of affordable housing that is above the norm.

“There are not that many 8.5-acre parcels with full infrastructure, with public transportation, with (nearby) schools available in the city of Napa,” Supervisor Keith Caldwell said. “If we’re ever going to move the needle, this is going to be the project.”

He talked of working with the city of Napa on zoning. He talked about doing the environmental work and other permitting chores ahead of time, then entering into an agreement with a developer.

The Jones Lang LaSalle report said the site could sell for $4 million to $14 million for multifamily housing, depending on whether the county sells the entire property or a portion.

How much land might be used for housing is a question mark. First, the county must decide what to do with three century-old buildings along the crescent driveway to the complex.

In 2011, Napa County Landmarks put the buildings on its at-risk list. A county study says they appear eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

“It certainly appears to be housing versus land-marks,” Florin said. “Maybe there’s an elegant solu-tion that combines them.”

But the Board of Supervisors isn’t quite ready to declare the Health and Human Services Agency complex as surplus property. The county will need this land for about another half-year.

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CHARLES BOGUE

You are likely not surprised when your doctor recom-mends a periodic physical to

detect any health issues you might not be aware of, as it also makes good sense to service your automo-bile frequently to receive needed

maintenance and avoid future repair. Similarly, the recommendation that you have your home inspected by a pest control profes-sional or home inspec-tion company every few years is a small

investment today that could save you a far greater amount of money down the road.

Just last week we had the annual visit from our company attorney who provides an update on “risk management” for our clients, ourselves and the company. Risk management is the trade term for minimizing the exposure to litigation in the process of selling or buying a home. He highlighted the six major areas of litigation in home sales which rarely changes from year to year.

• Drainage Issues• Foundation Problems• Lack of Permits/Poor Con-

struction• Roof Problems• EasementsThe advice from lawyer to

agents and sellers has not changed over the years; Disclose, Disclose, Disclose. In addition to disclosure the best preventative to reach-ing litigation with a buyer is to maintain the condition of your home with professional third party inspections.

If you are considering putting your home on the market this year, it is a great time to obtain a check-up on the parts of your home that are least visible or acces-sible. While most home owners wait until they put their property up for sale to consider obtaining reports on the condition of their home, it’s a good idea to make the small investment of a pest control inspection or home inspection that can prevent a large expense later.

Depending on the age and type of construction, obtaining a report should be done about every two to three years, even if you have no intention of putting your home on the market for sale. The invest-ment of $200 to $300, depending on the size of your home, for the report may detect a moisture or pest condition that could end up costing multiple thousands of dol-lars just several years later.

If you have bought or sold a home recently you are most likely familiar with obtaining a “Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Report,” commonly called a pest control report. Although not required by law in a real estate sale, to buy a home or building without having obtained a pest control report is unusual and unwise. Pest control operators are licensed and regulated by the State as to inspection practices and utilization of approved pesticides for treatment.

By getting reports in advance you can obtain competitive bids on discovered work to be done or factoring discovered defects into the pricing your home when put-ting it on the market for sale. The reality is that most homeowners do not get a pest report until they sell and often find major damage

to their home that could have been prevented by early detection and preventive maintenance.

There are several reasons to obtain a Pest Report before going to market:

• Termites are hard to detectas they can be in the foundation, in concrete, under paint or in areas not frequently visited or easily detectable by occupants.

• Prior to remodel or home improvements, you will want to inspect the sub-floor and walls for dry rot or termites before you install floor or wall finish materials. If you use a contractor other than the inspection company to do the repairs, you will want to have the job inspected while the work is in progress.

• Ventilation, moisture and foundation problems. Often vents get covered, water can collect or other conditions can occur that can lead to moisture damage in areas not visible.

• Select who will do the work and obtain bids. By obtaining a report in advance of selling your home, you will be able to cre-ate your own calendar to com-plete the work and you will have more options as to who is doing the work.

• When installing a new

roof you can obtain a pest con-trol inspection that may discover support damage in the eaves and roof structure. These repairs can be made at the same time the roof work is done.

By having professional reports are in hand show that you care about every aspect of your home. Also, you have deferred the liability of discovery and disclosure of structural issues to a third party professional further insulating you from potential litigation after sale.

Napa County has a number of reputable pest control and home inspection companies that are licensed, bonded and carry errors and omissions insurance. Call your Realtor for a recommendation or get a personal reference on the com-pany you select. As with complete service records on a car, periodic home inspections will reflect on you as a responsible home owner and add to the value of the home at the time of sale. These will also place you in a great position as a seller to disclose all you know of your prop-erty at time of sale.

Charles Bogue is a Broker with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley and has served his cli-ents for over 30 years. He can be reached at (707) 486-5511 or by email at [email protected].

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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES*

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ADDRESS RECORD DATE SALE PRICE BED BA SQ.FT. YR BLT ADDRESS RECORD DATE SALE PRICE BED BA SQ.FT. YR BLT

www.napavalleyregister.com/pages/homes*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Of�ce / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may includepartial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

2781 IDAHO ST 12/10 $515,000 2 3 1,442 1951

3280 MACLEOD ST 12/16 $515,000 4 2 1,457 1964

3661 JEFFERSON ST 12/4 $515,455 4 2 1,457 1958

3542 WHITE CLIFF CIR 11/30 $519,000 4 2 1,334 1973

147 ALMOND AVE 11/20 $527,500 2 3 1,800 1940

4397 CHABLIS DR 12/15 $532,500 4 2 1,549 1976

4195 PINOT DR 12/16 $545,000 3 2 1,447 1973

210 S JEFFERSON ST 11/23 $550,000 3 2 1,412 1944

1910 OLD SONOMA RD 11/23 $550,000 2 1 1,024 1935

3975 HAMPTON WAY 12/18 $555,000 3 2 1,408 1987

650 MATSON DR 12/17 $556,500 4 3 1,961 1970

6 LAUREL LN 12/9 $560,000 3 3 2,007 1990

3270 VON UHLIT RANCH RD 12/16 $565,000 3 3 1,837 2004

421 PICKWICK DR 12/3 $575,000 4 2 2,164 1955

1214 SPROUL AVE 11/30 $585,000 3 2 1,326 1963

1930 SPRUCE ST 11/23 $590,000 3 2 1,710 1946

4481 SANDALWOOD ST 12/2 $617,500 4 3 2,004 1970

2453 CARRIAGE PL 12/15 $619,000 4 3 1,997 1978

4402 DUMAS ST 11/20 $620,000 3 2 1,686 1994

231 FOSTER RD 12/1 $624,000 3 2 1,194 1952

1603 ELM ST 11/30 $625,000 3 1 2,015 1925

427 POST ST 12/11 $635,000 2 2 780 1928

3374 LINDA MESA WAY 12/11 $650,000 4 3 2,128 1978

1099 WESTVIEW DR 12/17 $655,000 4 3 2,307 1976

790 LA SALLE WAY 7/2 $670,000 3 2 1,336 1974

3540 LOWREY CT 12/16 $681,000 4 3 2,164 1979

1197 WILLOW AVE 12/18 $690,000 4 3 1,515 1941

4127 SALMON CREEK LN 11/20 $698,500 4 3 1,919 1991

3392 ROYAL CT 11/23 $700,000 4 2 1,981 1978

27 RAVENWOOD LN 11/24 $709,000 3 2 1,916 1999

4485 MOFFITT DR 11/25 $725,000 4 3 2,004 1970

3997 VERBENA ST 12/11 $725,000 3 2 2,015 2004

1238 DARLING ST 12/4 $743,500 3 3 2,951 2003

980 CAPITOLA DR 11/24 $745,000 4 3 2,402 2007

3989 VERBENA ST 11/24 $760,000 4 2 2,183 2004

1420 SPROUL AVE 12/11 $804,500 3 3 1,966 1960

7 CHAUDHARY CT 11/20 $826,000 5 3 3,084 2001

22 ST FRANCIS CIR 11/23 $831,000 4 3 2,878 1990

2 AUTUMN CREEK CT 12/14 $872,500 3 4 2,728 2015

146 OLD VINE WAY 12/2 $875,000 3 3 2,065 2003

3324 CRAIGIE CT 12/4 $900,000 4 3 2,689 1976

1060 LORRAINE DR 12/15 $990,000 3 3 2,686 1960

3102 HAMILTON ST 10/22 $1,000,000 3 2 1,518 1955

707 WILSON ST 12/3 $1,200,000 4 2 2,918 1918

159 SILVERADO SPRINGS DR 11/25 $1,298,000 4 3 3,065 1990

1550 SILVER TRL 7/8 $1,320,000 3 2 1,999 1964

9 RENO CT 11/25 $1,699,000 4 4 3,747 2004

American Canyon

228 PINECREEK LN 11/24 $225,000 3 2 1,344 1987

432 DANROSE DR 12/4 $320,000 3 2 1,332 1971

128 KIMBERLY DR 12/18 $349,000 3 2 1,024 1971

308 NORTHAMPTON DR 11/25 $415,000 3 3 1,681 1988

9 DANIEL DR 12/18 $420,000 3 3 1,693 1999

81 DONALDSON WAY 12/11 $422,000 4 2 1,477 1988

581 CHAUCER LN 10/19 $429,000 4 3 2,033 1989

71 MONTECARLO WAY 12/11 $437,500 3 2 1,859 2002

821 KIMBERLY CT 12/10 $450,000 4 2 1,838 2002

441 MARSHCREEK DR 11/20 $510,000 4 3 2,716 2002

180 SAN MARCO WAY 12/9 $534,000 4 3 2,388 2001

135 CRESTWOOD LN 11/25 $550,000 4 3 2,498 2006

19 TOLENTINO DR 12/7 $560,000 5 3 2,747 2003

11 SPIKERUSH CIR 11/30 $560,000 4 3 2,378 2003

67 PEACOCK CIR 11/30 $575,000 4 3 2,948 2002

434 NORTHRUP LN 12/17 $591,000 4 3 2,796 2001

216 VINCI WAY 12/11 $600,000 5 4 2,990 2001

43 TOSCANA DR 12/10 $630,000 5 4 3,172 2004

Calistoga69 LERNER DR 7/1 $22,000 3 1 1,892 1963

1521 HARLEY ST 11/20 $472,000 3 2 1,375 1986

1508 LAKE ST 12/15 $520,000 2 1 927 1948

1710 MAGGIE AVE 12/14 $730,000 3 2 1,591 1985

Napa1770 E ST 11/25 $240,500 2 1 1,050 1953

2166 S TERRACE DR 12/8 $298,000 2 1 832 1950

1521 PARK AVE 12/8 $337,500 2 1 998 1947

4412 MALAGA WAY 10/16 $340,000 3 2 1,672 1992

1567 PALMER ST 12/3 $350,000 2 1 984 1890

271 CHELSEA AVE 11/20 $365,000 3 1 1,055 1941

4437 SOLANO AVE 11/30 $370,000 3 1 1,002 1953

177 HOMEWOOD AVE 12/15 $370,000 3 1 855 1941

3701 OXFORD ST 8/7 $370,000 3 2 1,134 1957

352 JEFFERSON ST 12/10 $375,000 2 1 832 1900

149 HOMEWOOD AVE 12/11 $395,000 2 1 765 1941

828 WINDSOR ST 10/15 $395,000 4 2 1,345 1963

2810 LAUREL ST 12/9 $407,500 2 2 1,287 1950

10 JOYCE CT 12/17 $428,500 3 1 973 1954

2086 SHURTLEFF AVE 12/11 $449,500 3 2 1,092 1966

229 SPRING ST 11/24 $460,000 3 1 1,032 1910

2908 MAIN ST 11/25 $475,000 3 2 1,140 1955

3280 MACBETH ST 12/14 $485,000 4 2 1,469 1967

2512 OLD SONOMA RD 12/11 $485,000 3 2 1,207 1998

2634 BROWN ST 12/18 $510,000 6 2 2,186 1959

2310 STONEHOUSE DR 12/4 $514,000 3 2 1,450 1983


NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES*

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ADDRESS RECORD DATE SALE PRICE BED BA SQ.FT. YR BLT ADDRESS RECORD DATE SALE PRICE BED BA SQ.FT. YR BLT

www.napavalleyregister.com/pages/homes*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Of�ce / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may includepartial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

Napa Rural Residential

3008 HAGEN RD 12/01/16 $815,000 2 2 960 1943

3231 BROWNS VALLEY RD 11/23/16 $900,000 3 2 2,554 1950

2077 MONTICELLO RD 12/04/16 $907,000 2 2 1,651 1981

1071 LA LONDE LN 11/23/16 $912,500 3 2 1,384 1964

5015 COOMBSVILLE RD 12/08/16 $989,000 2 1 1,052 1942

2937 PINE ST 12/15/16 $1,945,000 3 3 3,362 1890

2326 BIG RANCH RD 12/09/16 $2,000,000 4 4 3,693 1919

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys Rural Residential

255 COUNTRY CLUB LN 12/11/16 $377,500 3 2 1,412 1989

45 LEMON HILL TRL 12/08/16 $450,500 3 2 2,184 1972

2965 POPE CANYON RD 11/25/16 $650,000 3 2 1,792 2005

799 CONN VALLEY RD 11/20/16 $2,840,000 3 4 4,109 1969

3195 SODA CANYON RD 11/25/16 $3,700,000 3 3 3,026 1996

Rutherford, Oakville Rural Residential

7441 ST HELENA HWY 11/20/16 $1,150,000 3 2 1,518 1963

1212 VICTORIA LN 11/25/16 $1,800,000 2 2 1,524 1968

Napa Vineyard Residential

1300 DARMS LN 6/30/16 $219,500 5 2 2,536 1965

Rutherford, Oakville Vineyard Residential

1863 CABERNET LN 2/27/16 $550,000 3 2

ADDRESS RECORD DATE SALE PRICE UNITS YEAR BUILT LOT SIZE

Angwin Residential Multi Family

170 BROOKSIDE DR 11/24/16 $540,000 2 1964 30,960

Calistoga Residential Multi Family

929 SANITARIUM RD 12/16/16 $600,000 2 24,862

Napa Residential Multi Family

1164 SYLVIA CT 09/22/16 $170,000 2 6,632

2550 ELM ST 12/15/16 $489,000 2 2015 5,691

534 EVEN ST 12/02/16 $525,000 3 1900 3,317

1555 PALMER ST 12/03/16 $615,000 4 1928 6,771

1000 TERRACE DR #A 12/21/16 $700,000 2 2012 11,850

1650 E ST 11/25/16 $759,000 3 1999 11,042

2330 SECOND ST 12/01/16 $890,000 10,629

931 GOLDEN GATE DR 12/09/16 $950,000 5 1972 9,051

Yountville Residential multi Family

6670 YOUNT ST 12/04/16 $1,110,000 2 1986 5722

St Helena Single Family

2325 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD12/11/16 $1,175,000 2 2 1,831 1973

1628 ADAMS ST 11/30/16 $1,187,500 2 1 1,220 1941

1663 ADAMS ST 12/01/16 $1,200,000 3 2 1,393 1951

1648 SCOTT ST 12/01/16 $1,775,000 3 2 1,458 1964

1945 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD12/01/16 $2,827,500 3 3 2,672 1900

Yountville Single Family

13 FOXGLOVE LN 12/15/16 $920,000 3 3 1,776 1997

1877 HERITAGE WAY 11/25/16 $1,250,000 3 3 2,762 1992

1882 LARKSPUR ST 12/18/16 $1,332,000 4 4 1,910 1973

Napa Condos

607 COTTAGE DR 12/08/16 $23,000 2 2 1,004 1972

87 VILLAGE PKWY 12/18/16 $249,500 1 1 676 1985

55 VILLAGE PKWY 11/24/16 $259,000 1 1 636 1985

349 FREEWAY DR 11/24/16 $276,500 2 2 1,200 1985

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #419 11/25/16 $285,000 1 1 429 1968

7 BRIDGEGATE WAY 12/18/16 $341,000 2 3 1,221 1996

717 LA HOMA DR 12/11/16 $360,000 3 2 1,204 1978

1028 SHETLER AVE 12/21/16 $387,000 3 3 1,390 1990

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #205 12/08/16 $410,000 1 1 676 1968

2124 CLAY ST 12/03/16 $435,000 2 2 1,356 1977

55 FOUNTAIN GROVE CIR 11/30/16 $505,000 2 2 1,470 1989

925 MARINA DR 12/18/16 $560,000 3 3 1,838 1979



1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #359 12/10/16 $605,000 2 2 988 1968

139 BONNIEBROOK DR 12/18/16 $858,500 3 2 2,275 1969

St Helena Condos

945 HUNT AVE 12/15/16 $575,000 2 3 1,212 1980

Angwin Rural Residential

215 CLARK WAY 12/03/16 $790,000 3 3 1,944 1967

Berryessa Rural Residential

522 NEPTUNE CT 12/07/16 $98,000 1 2 1,358 1985

Calistoga Rural Residential

129 ROSE LN 11/20/16 $457,000 3 2 1,692 1948

3889 OLD LAWLEY TOLL RD 12/21/16 $535,000 2 2 1,624 1993

4580 LAKE COUNTY HWY 12/09/16 $755,000 3 3 1,674 1980

February 2016– 43

Steve GregorySteve GrD: 707.252.5528C: 707.495.1488

[email protected]•BRE#01038915

For additional information see www.SteveGregoryNapa.com

Ridge-top spectacular 180 degree unobstructed NapaValley views. 6.9 acre approved new vineyard ErosionControl Plan. Options: Remodel the existing mainresidence, or, build new view home on spectacularview plus additional 2 bed 2 bath guest house. Matureoaks/and with beautiful old stone, approx. 30’ highdam, well and City water.

For details go to www.Valleyviewranchnapa.com

Asking $2,369,000

This private and secluded 20 acre oasis deliverscompelling views over the Napa Valley. The majesticgrounds and gated entry welcome you to the gorgeousapproximately 12,000 sq. ft. masterfully restored“Trophy” property with a 32 room residence,including 6 bedroom suites, 10 baths, 2 offices andmuch more!!

www.villademontanaestatenapa.com

Listing Price $11,995,000

Breathtaking Valley views from this approx. 3 acreItalianate 4 bed 3 bath, 3,200 sq. ft. villa! Includes amassive great room and spacious commercial grade chef’skitchen and master suite with spectacular full Valley viewsand Thomas Bartlett design touches plus lush gardensand outdoor entertaining decks to views.

For details go to www.villajulianestate.com

Asking $2,295,000

Silverado Country Club custom remodel in an exclusivelocation with Valley views. Designed for entertainingwith multiple exterior decks, in-ground pool and hot tub.Beautifully landscaped yet low maintenance. Includes 3bedroom suites plus office, high ceilings, floor-to-ceilingwindow to views, attractive hardwood flooring and muchmore.

For details go to www.stevegregorynapa.com

Listing Price $2,349,500

SOLDSOLD

Steve GregorySteve GrD: 707.252.5528C: 707.495.1488

[email protected]•BRE#01038915

For additional information see www.SteveGregoryNapa.com

A Highly Desirable “Mid-Century Modern” EstateOpportunity within an existing 2,891 sq. ft. footprintonMontecitoRidgewithpanoramic viewsoverlookingboth the Napa Valley and Coombsville. Includes a3 br/2.5 ba single-story home and a detached 1 brguest house with full kitchen!

For details go to www.610montecitoboulevard.com

Asking $1,695,000

Walk to all of downtown Napa’s restaurants/venues from this wonderful 2,918 sq. ft., 4 bed2 bath California Craftsman which includes wraparound porch, high coved ceilings, hardwood floors,formal dining, Country kitchen, large bedrooms, fullbasement and more.

www.oldtowncraftsman.com

Asking $1,395,000

This estate site is located in a very “exclusive” countryenvironment of existing and future high end homes/estates. The gently sloped land overlooks neighboringvineyards, pond and surrounding Mayacamas foothills.This private, quiet end of the road setting is the perfectspot for a new Wine Country home located on an oakcovered knoll and bordered by its own walnut treeorchard!!

Asking $579,500

Traditional style Brown’s Valley home offering acountry atmosphere & seasonal creek. Features incl:high ceilings, hdwd floors, formal dining, spaciouskitchen/family room combo, elegant master suite,2 fireplaces, downstairs bedroom, bonus room(or 5th bedroom) & pool. Large rear yard includesmagnificent Oak trees, pool and Valley view

www.39buhmancourt.com

Asking $1,348,800

SOLDSOLD


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Beautiful 22.4 AcresPremium Napa Valley Vineyard. Currently plantedin Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Easy access, title22water supply, andmultiple zoning including industrialcommercial use. Dreaming of your own winery? This isthe perfect spot at the very gateway to the entire NapaValley. Adjacent 27.3 acres is also available and has agood well. Offered at $3,875,000

Over an Acre of Country PropertyWhether you are thinking horses, vineyards, orgarden, this is the property for you. Barn, storagebuildings, & fenced area. Lots of possibilities.3BD, 2BA home. Kitch/w black granite counters,open to dining area and family room withwood stove. Offered at $795,000

Nestled Against the VineyardsWith mountains as the back drop. Beautiful finishesand soaring ceilings. Island kitchen opens to familyroom with stone fireplace. French doors lead to aninviting outdoor living area with pergola, fire pit,and expansive views over the vines and mountains.You will love the privacy of the location of thisamazing property. Offered at $1,300,000

Silverado Country ClubUpstairs Oak Creek unit with pool and tennisviews. Nicely maintained and furnished. Mountainviews from the front deck, pool and tennis viewsfrom deck off the living room. Carport and golfcart garage. Gated entry. Transferable membership

Offered at $465,000


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Napa Valley PerfectionStunning and meticulously maintained home nestled ina much sought after cul de sac location. The ultimate blend andtimeless beauty of rich wood and concrete creating distinctpersonalities for each room. Living room soars to 20 feetwith French doors leading to the picturesque gardens.Island kitchen. Ground floor master suite. Spaciousloft area with a balcony.


Casual Sophistication!Amazing views and soaring ceilings. Island kitchen with granitecounters and Viking range is open to the family room withfireplace. French doors lead to expansive decking overlooking theamazing backyard waterfall and pond. Outdoor Viking kitchen.A 52 Vine Gentleman’s Vineyard. 1500 Bottle Wine Cellar and alarge media room.


Welcome Home to Cedar Gables InnA luxurious 10,000 square foot Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast mansion, where enchantment, romance and history await you. Knownas one of the Big 4 Napa mansions, Cedar Gables was designed by famed architect Ernest Coxhead in the Shakespearean style. It is wellknown for its elegant dining room with hand cut lead crystal chandeliers, Old English Tavern with a massive fireplace, period detailsand grand and secret staircases. It offers nine uniquely decorated guest rooms with beautiful antiques. The rooms include queen or kingbeds, private baths, some with fireplaces and two person whirlpool tubs. There is also the State of the Art Culinary kitchen. Come, dareto dream what you could make possible!


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Make your dreams come true at White Cliff Ranch, the former historic White CliffSprings Resort and Mineral Spa. Picturesque 163 acre estate site with panoramicvineyard views, majestic oaks, pastures and 7 year round springs producing avariety of water types including mineralized waters at 79 degrees! Formerlyproduced several brands of mineral water at the turn of the century. This is anideal setting to create your own personal and private estate!

Offered at $695,000

Words and pictures cannot describe the elegance and sharpness of this home.You have to visit for your self. Grand features include fully landscaped front/rearyards. Master suites on upper and lower levels. Den with fireplace, office, loftand 4BD. Huge kitchen island with 5 burner cook top. Wine fridge and built infridge and freezer. Pantry and wet bar area between kitchen and formal dinningroom.

Offered at $724,900

Undeniably one of the most spectacular Views andprivate setting in the Napa Valley on prestigiousAuberge Road. Close to world renownedL’Auberge du Soleil. French inspired estate with viewsfrom every room. Steeped in Natural Beauty. Offers 6,000+/- sq.ft. with 5 ensuite bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 3 fireplacesand walls of glass. Also features an infinity pool/spa,fitness studio/steam room, open gazebo and professionaloutdoor kitchen. Sited atop a hillside on 40 sprawlingacres, Villa Vigne will take your breath away.


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