SOLD in Rincon Valley

5518 Dupont Drive Santa Rosa ~ Rincon Valle

• List Price:  $629,000

• SOLD Price: $655,000

• MLS# 21800463
• 3 bedrooms 2 baths
• 1400 sq ft
• 8000 sq ft lot
• Large backyard
• Forced air gas furnace
• Solar electric system

Interior:

• Flooring:
  • Cork tile
  • Hardwood
  • Slate
  • Carpet
• Dual pane vinyl windows throughout
• Double insulated attic

(Kitchen)

• Electric range & built in oven
• Solid composite counters
• Breakfast bar seating for 2
• Bosch stainless dishwasher
• Cork Flooring
• Skylight

(Family Room)

• Sliding glass door leads to outdoor seating area
• Fireplace with wood burning insert
• Built-in bookcases
• Ceiling fan
• Cork tile flooring
• Built in office/work space with built in cabinets

(Living Room/Dining area)

• Wall to wall carpet
• Built in bookcase

(Guest Bath)

• Slate tile floors

(Master Bath)

• Slate tile flooring
• Custom tile shower

(Guest Bedrooms)

• Wall to wall carpet
• Closet organizers

(Garage)

• Gas hot water heater
• Built-in storage
• Electric garage door w/remotes
• Washer & dryer (gas or electric) hook up

(Exterior)

• 30 year comp roof installed in 2012
• Newer electrical panel (2016)
• Seamless gutters (2007)
• Freshly painted (2017)
• Installed spiral insulated flex duct under house (2017)
• Yard has 5 fruit trees bearing
  • Apple
  • Strawberry guava
  • Pear
    • Bosc
    • Bartlett
    • Red
  • Santa Rosa Plum
  • persimmon
  • apricot
• Gardener’s shed
• 2 blocks from transportation
• Near Saint Francis Shopping Center
• Only a few blocks to Sequoia Elementary School

Big open backyard is ready for your ideas!

 

Open house dates:

• Feb 18th 1pm – 4pm
• Feb 20th 10am-1pm
• Feb 25th  1pm – 4pm

 

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

 

Walk, Wag, Wine

It’s time for another Kinde Vineyard dog walk around the vineyards.  I’ve done this hike a few times, and it is one of my favorite dog walks.  The hike is led by Kunde wine grower  Jeff Kunde and his dog.  Be prepared to hike 4-5 miles through the hills and vineyards of the Kunde Winery.  The hike is strenuous, reaching altitudes of 1400 ft.

Every mile or so there is a place to stop and rest under an oak tree, and  to enjoy a Kunde varietal wine.  Starting with cool whites, moving to reds and blends.  Enjoy seeing the 100-year-old vines and beautiful views of the Valley of the Moon all while letting Fido run leash free through the vineyards.

The hike sells out, so make your reservation soon.  A portion of the hike benefits the Sonoma County Humane Society.

• What: Kunde Vineyard Dog Hike
• Where: Kunde Vineyard 9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
• When: Saturday Sept 30 9am
• Cost: $75
• More info :Dogs

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

Agents are getting younger

The National Association of Realtors announced this month that, based on member profiles, Realtors are younger than ever. The average age of a Realtor decreased from 57 to 53 years old. That’s a big jump in 1 year. Realtors under 30 years old doubled last year to 5 % from 2% previously, and Realtors over 65 decreased to 16% from 25%. It seems more millennials are getting into the business. This could be favorable for young buyers who will enjoy using the technologies employed by these fresh professionals. The down side is that 1 in 5 Realtors now has less than 1 year in the profession.

 

 

 

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

 

About Jim Cheney

Jim Cheney grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and has spent the last 30 years living in the Sonoma County Wine Country.

5 Places to beat the heat in Sonoma County

It is going to be a hot one this weekend. Here are 5 places to beat the heat:

1) Lake Isanjo

I 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 shore line 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 get to but it can be crowded on a hot weekend. The good news is that most kids don’t care if it’s crowded. There is a great inflatable playground that kids love and the Otter cafe is a nice place to enjoy an adult beverage.

Spring Lake Lagoon with inflatable water playground

• Where: 393 Violetti Rd Santa Rosa
• Fee: $7 parking
• Dogs: not allowed on beach
• More information: Spring Lake

3) Riverfront Park

This is a great place because it’s a 1-mile hike to the river so a lot of people won’t do it. The shoreline is covered by a canopy of trees, and it’s a nice cool place to spend the day. Bring food and drink because there is nowhere to buy food. From the parking lot, walk directly through the park on the service road past the percolation ponds till the road makes a sharp left turn. Instead of turning and staying on the road, go straight you’ll see a trail to the river.

Riverfront Park

• Where: 7821 Eastside Rd Healdsburg
• Fee:  $7 parking (Free with county park pass)
• Dogs:  Yes on <6' leash
• More information: Riverfront

4) Del Rio Woods Beach

Del Rio Woods Beach is a newer park along the Russian River. It is a parking lot only, and there is only room for about 20 cars so get there before it gets too hot or you won’t be able to park your car

• Where: 2749 Rio Wood Road Healdsburg
• Fee:  $7 parking (Free with county park pass)
• Dogs: Yes < 6' leash
• More information: Del Rio Woods

5 ) Doran Beach

Doran is a 2 mile stretch of beach with tons of parking although, on hot afternoons, park rangers might close the entrance if the park gets too full. On really hot days I recommend getting there before noon.

Beautiful Doran Beach in Bodega Bay

• Where: 201 Doran Beach Rd Bodega Bay
• Fee: $7 parking (free with county park pass)
• Dogs: Yes <6' leash required
• More information: Doran

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

Rincon Valley’s Wine Country Polo

Wine Country Polo

I wonder how many people know that they can watch polo free in Rincon Valley at the Wine Country Polo Club field? I went to my first game this last weekend and had an absolute blast!  Polo is a fast moving game with only 8 players (4 per side) on the field at a time.  To prevent exhaustion to the horses, each quarter is only 7:30 mins each.   There is 1 umpire on horseback.

There are plenty of places to watch the matches for free, or you may prefer to pay to have a more luxurious experience, as we did.  This particular event, photographed below, was a benefit for Wounded Veterans and was $180 per plate.  Lunch was delicious, and wine tasting  generous.

Generally, polo can be watched most weekends at the Wine County Polo fields beginning at 9:30 am through Oct 1st 2017.  Additional practice/play can be observed on Thursdays beginning at 3:30.

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

 

Rincon Valley Market Report for August 14th – 21st

The following is the sales activity in Rincon Valley 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

   Avg: $862,166                                                       2235 sq ft

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 talk to you.

Additionally, for those of you who tried to sell during the summer but were unable to, fall is a much more desirable time to put your home on the market.

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert Tourism Ambassador

Hike with your hound

Hey Rincon Valley, looking for some exercise that’s close to home? Take your dog for a Hike with the Hounds at Taylor Mountain Regional Park tonight (Thursday Aug 17) for an energetic sunset hike.

Bagel and Jerry are up for the task

• When: Thurs Aug 17th 5:30 pm
• Where: Taylor Mountain Regional Park , 3820 Petaluma Hill Road
• Bring: your dog w/ 6′ leash (or shorter), water, doggie waste bag
• Registration: required at Son Co. Reg. Parks 707.483.0940
• Cost: 7$ parking unless you have a park pass

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker/Owner
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa
• Cert. Tourism Ambassador 

Wine Country Horse Racing

It’s fair time in Sonoma County. The fairgrounds in Santa Rosa are alive with food vendors, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, concerts, the famous Hall of Flowers, and of course Wine Country Horse Racing.

The fair runs from now until Aug 13th and is located at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA.

Horse racing dates:
Aug 3-6
Aug 10-13
Aug 18-20 (post fair race)

Hat Day at the Sonoma County Fair

This photo was taken of Gwen and me at the track on opening day. We attended a special “Hat Day” event which included lunch, grandstand seating, and a hat competition. The photograph was taken by WB Photography of Santa Rosa who always does an outstanding job capturing the fair’s excitement.  Click on the link to see more great picture of the fair and opening day: WB Photography

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa

Jack London State Park docent led hike

Rincon Valley, looking for something different to do this weekend? Get outside and come hike 7.5 miles in Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen.

This is a great opportunity to be led by park docents through this beautiful state park. The hike is moderately paced but expect to be on the trail for about 4+ hours.

Where: Jack London State Park 2400 London Ranch Rd Glen Ellen
When: Saturday, Aug 5th 8:30
Cost: $15 (fee includes parking)

Bring:

• Hiking shoes
• Plenty of water
• Trail snack
• Sun screen and hat

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

Jim Cheney, Your Rincon Valley Realtor

 

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

 

Healdsburg Water Carnival

 

The annual Healdsburg Water Carnival is coming next weekend to Memorial Beach in Healdsburg. This has been a Sonoma County tradition since 1905. The carnival hasn’t exactly been uninterrupted, WWII, and the retrofitting of the Healdsburg bridge have caused the festival to skip some years.

The carnival brings in thousands of guests who want to enjoy a safe (lifeguarded) place to swim while enjoying water floats, a 60′ water slide, music, food, and vendors from around the county.

This year, the carnival benefits Sonoma County Regional Parks “Water Safety Patrol” program. The program consists of bilingual parks staff and lifeguards who travel up and down the river passing out free life vests for nonswimmers who want to play in the water.

Come enjoy this one-day festival Saturday, July 15th 11 am – 5 pm.

Water Festival Events:
Floating wine barrel races
Zoom Flume 60′ river slide
Kids games
Live music: Rosetown Soul (R&B review)
Pedal boats
Food trucks to include:
     Diaz Catering
     Rossoti’s Hot Dogs
     The Wurst
     And more…

A Healdsburg tradition since 1905

When: Saturday, July 15th 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Memorial Beach 15 Healdsburg Ave Healdsburg, CA
Cost: Free for walk-in. Standard park parking fee
More info: Carnival

 

 

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 Rincon Valley, or if you’d like to list your Rincon Valley home for sale.  

 

 

• Jim Cheney, Broker
• Saint Francis Property
• Jim@StFrancisProperty.com
• (707) 494-1055
• Rincon Valley – Santa Rosa

 

 

 

 

 Originally posted on ActiveRain 7/10/2017