Picture this: You drive down the road from your new favorite vineyard, a case of wine that you picked up after gabbing with the owner happily jingling in the backseat. Inside your house, you open the large fridge and see that great cut of meat and fresh vegetables. It's decided, you'll have a barbecue tonight, that wine will pair perfectly, celebrating nothing other than being alive.
Imagine if your time in Napa didn't have to end when vacation did? If you so enjoyed staying in the VRBO, why not buy a house in the famed valley and enjoy your years there?
This could be your life with a house in Napa, California. I sourced some dream listings of houses for sale now from top real estate companies. See where you could be living.
From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance
Be a smarter, better informed investor.
Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.
1. Chef's kitchen and vegetable garden in Napa
This home is situated in a neighborhood surrounded by nature and vineyards. It's a classic California-style home complete with a pool and exquisite landscaping, as well as a chef's kitchen and vegetable garden.
Address: 3489 Westminster Way, Napa (listed by Terry Wunderlich and Chris Wunderlich, Corcoran Icon Properties)
Price: $1,679,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 2.5 baths; 2,254 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- Great room with fireplace
- Excellently designed patio, pool and organic vegetable garden
- Primary suite bathroom includes heated floor, sunken soak tub and double sinks
- 3-car garage and RV access
2. Glorious Santa Rosa retreat
This Wikiup home in Santa Rosa offers a stately, lush retreat with plenty of character and amenities.
Address: 1447 Wikiup Drive, Santa Rosa (listed by Heidi Would, Corcoran Icon Properties)
Price: $1,749,000 | Specs: 5 beds / 5.5 baths; 5,500 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- Sweetly landscaped home with a large deck
- Gigantic kitchen space with huge countertops and island sitting spaces
- Apartment with its own entrance, including a kitchen
3. Newer build in Riebli Valley
This Santa Rosa home was built in 2020 with an eye for lush details and amenities. It includes vaulted ceilings with Douglas Fir beam details and Lutron lightning systems.
Address: 4200 Old Vineyard Lane, Santa Rosa (listed by Lauren Thompson, Corcoran Icon Properties)
Price: $3,300,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 3.5 baths; 3,854 sq. ft.
Highlights:
- Wide plank white oak limestone flooring
- Main level includes primary ensuite, two guest bedrooms, living room, laundry, kitchen and dining
- Lower level could be an in-law unit
- Huge backyard with bocce court, fire pit and garden area
- 3-car garage
This is part of Kiplinger's series "Listed." Be aware that due to the nature of real estate, property statuses may have changed by the time you read this.
Is there a particular home feature or location you want to see listings for? Email the author at alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com.
Get More Listed
- Gorgeous Lake Houses for Sale Around the US
- Homes for Sale With Basketball Courts
- Three Homes to Buy in Hawaii
-
S&P 500 Hits New Highs as Rally Resumes: Stock Market TodayTech stocks were the biggest gainers on Wall Street today, with Nvidia and Dell making notable moves.
-
The Shutdown Standoff Is Heading for Its Next Big TestA key mid-October deadline could intensify the shutdown fight in Washington, and the fallout could soon hit workers and your wallet.
-
How Location Changes the Math on Owning a Vacation HomeThe market you choose can make your dream getaway a smart investment — or an expensive mistake.
-
Where the Ultra-Rich Are Buying Real Estate NowWhy the ultra-rich are flocking to new corners of the world — and what their moves reveal about real estate hot spots.
-
Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs).
-
Home Equity in Retirement: Should You Sell, Borrow or Rent?Learn how to preserve your property's value, tap equity for income and make smart choices about downsizing, renting or leaving a legacy.
-
I'm 63 With an Aging House That Needs Repairs, but I Might Move to a Retirement Community In a Few Years. Is It Worth Making Those Fixes?We ask financial experts for advice.
-
Falling Interest Rates: What They Mean for Homeowners, Savers and InvestorsAs interest rates fall, homeowners may celebrate while savers feel the pinch. Here’s what the change could mean for your money.
-
Refinance Applications Surge as Mortgage Rates TumbleThe window to refinance is reopening as mortgage rates hit their lowest level in nearly a year. Here’s what the market shift means for homeowners.
-
Cash vs. Mortgage: How to Pay for Your Second HomeShould you buy your second home outright or finance it with a loan? Weigh the pros, cons and tax implications before making the leap.
