Thinking of building a new home or vacation getaway in the Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of St. Helena that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are St. Helena residential lots and land for sale as of February 3, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a viewing. (john@jsrealproperty.com)  To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres DOM* Notes $485,000 Pine Street 0.092 709/709   $1,395,000 945 Galleron Rd 1.16 958/958 Planted with Petit Verdot $3,250,000 3305 St. Helena Hwy 16.59 168/168 3.94 acre vineyard *DOM:  Days On Market = Current Days/Total Days (In... 02/03/2012

Napa Valley is the ultimate setting for fine homes and estates.  The Valley is discretely removed from the noise and traffic of the Bay Area, but just an hour drive away, set amidst the finest vineyards in the world and offering easy access to world class restaurants, spas, and shopping.  Many custom homes dot the east and west facing slopes the length of the Valley, offering sweeping views of the vineyards, woodlands, and mountains, while others are tucked away in private canyons that enjoy unmatched privacy, serenity and luxury. Here are my Top 10 Napa Valley luxury homes offered for sale as of January 29, 2012.  Please use our Wine Country MLS Search page to view each of these properties online.  Contact me if you have any questions or if I may assist with your search of Napa Valley ... 01/29/2012

Thinking of building a new home or vacation getaway in the Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of St. Helena that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are St. Helena residential lots and land for sale as of January 26, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a viewing. (john@jsrealproperty.com)   Price Location Acres DOM* Notes $485,000 Pine Street 0.092 702/702   $1,395,000 945 Galleron Rd 1.16 953/953 Planted with Petit Verdot $3,250,000 3305 St. Helena Hwy 16.59 161/161 3.94 acre vineyard *DOM:  Days On Market = Current Days/Total Days (Includes Previous Listing Days)   Check back next week for updates.  Acreage is approximate and use... 01/27/2012

St. Helena, located in north Napa Valley, is host to many of the area’s finest wineries and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, a world-class culinary training center and restaurant.  Downtown St. Helena, despite a steady flow of traffic on weekends, has retained its small town charm and boasts fine restaurants and lots of shops with local art, foods, and wine. Here are St. Helena condos for sale as of January 23, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a viewing. (john@jsrealproperty.com)   Price Bed/Bath Sq. Feet DOM Notes $250,000 2/1.5 1,156 278 Potential short sale $289,900 2/1 853 853 TIC agreement $850,000 2/2 1,212 335 TIC agreement            DOM:  Days On Market   Please visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click on: ·         Wine Country MLS Search... 01/23/2012

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes bank-owned, foreclosed (REO) homes provide the opportunity to buy a reasonably-priced home in a great neighborhood.  Here is the only St. Helena REO home for sale as of December 31, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $579,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000 106 days on the market   Note:  There are 70 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 1 REO home for sale. Please visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click on: ·         Wine Country MLS Searchto search the local MLS for properties of all types in Napa, Sonom... 12/31/2011

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes foreclosed (REO) homes provide the opportunity to buy a reasonably-priced home in a great neighborhood.  Here is the only St. Helena REO home for sale as of December 27, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $579,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000 102 days on the market   Note:  There are 71 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 1 REO home for sale.   Visit our web site and click on Wine Country MLS Search to search the local MLS for homes by price, features, location, and more. You can also use our RealtyT... 12/27/2011

The buyers of the former Robert Mondavi Napa Valley residence, also known as Wappo Hill, have finally been revealed. According to the Wine Spectator, the buyers are Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo. Boisset is president of Boisset Family Estates of Burgundy, France and St. Helena. France’s third largest wine group, Boisset Family Estates also owns Buena Vista winery and a number of other California wineries. Boisset and winemaker Gina Gallo, granddaughter of wine legend Julio Gallo, were married in 2009. Thecouple have since had twin daughters. The 11,800 sf Napa Valley home on nearly 54 acres received two bids at the recent auction. The sales price has not been revealed yet, but neither bid was at the opening auction bid of $13,900,000. They are reportedly close but we will wait and... 12/18/2011

I remember first eating at Mustards Grill, Cindy Pawlcyn first restaurant venture here in the Napa Valley. It was an immediate hit and became the in place to eat along with Mama Ninas in Yountville. Cindy Pawlcyn The food was basically American style but great. The pork chops were heavenly. Since then Cindy has opened two other restaurants here, Cindy's Back Street Kitchen and Fish both in St. Helena. Fish from its opening never seemed to catch on and had only limited success. To rectify this, she has remodelled the space and open Brassica in the space. Here are some excerpts from L. Pierce Carson in his Napa Valley Register article, Brassica, Restaurant brings diverse Mediterranen kitchen to Napa Valley.  Pawlcyn met Bill Higgins and Bill Upson in Chicago and then hooked up with them ... 12/11/2011

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes foreclosed (REO) homes provide the opportunity to buy a reasonably-priced home in a great neighborhood.  Here is the only St. Helena REO home for sale as of December 2, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $639,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000 77 days on the market   Note:  There are 76 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 1 REO home for sale. Visit our web site and click on Wine Country MLS Search to search the local MLS for homes by price, features, location, and more. You can also use our RealtyTrac® ... 12/02/2011

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes foreclosed (REO) homes provide the opportunity to buy a reasonably-priced home in a great neighborhood.  Here are REO homes offered for sale in St. Helena as of November 25, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 3100 Silverado Trail N 4/4.5 $1,350,000 3,533 Reduced from $1,490,600 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $639,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000   Note:  There are 82 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 2 foreclosed homes for sale. Search the local MLS - visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click on Wine Country MLS to find homes by pri... 11/25/2011

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes foreclosed homes offer a reasonable price for a good property.  Here are bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of November 11, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 2955 St. Helena Hwy 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395 200 days on the market 3100 Silverado Trail N 4/4.5 $1,350,000 3,533 Reduced from $1,490,600 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $649,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000   Note:  There are 85 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 3 foreclosed homes for sale. Search the local MLS - visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click ... 11/11/2011

Looking for a home in or near St. Helena in Napa Valley?  This is a beautiful area famous for tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants.  Sometimes foreclosed homes offer a reasonable price for a good property.  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of November 4, 2011.  For more information or to schedule a viewing, drop me a line at john@jsrealproperty.com .   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 2955 St. Helena Hwy 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395 193 days on the market 3100 Silverado Trail N 4/4.5 $1,350,000 3,533 Reduced from $1,490,600 90 Dahlia Street 4/3 $649,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000   Note:  There are 88 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 3 foreclosed homes for sale. Search the local MLS - visit www.jsrealproperty.com... 11/04/2011

Looking for a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Sometimes foreclosed homes offer a reasonable price for a good property, especially in the is area of beautiful, tree lined streets, vineyards, and great restaurants. Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of October 28, 2011.  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com for more information and to schedule a viewing.   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 2955 St. Helena Hwy 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395   31 Silverado Trail N 4/4.5 $1,468,300 3,533 Reduced from $1,490,600 90 Dahlia 4/3 $649,900 2,010 Reduced from $699,000   Note:  There are 88 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 3 foreclosed homes for sale. Search the local MLS - visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click on Wine Cou... 10/28/2011

Looking for a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Sometimes foreclosed homes offer a reasonable price for a good property.  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of October 8, 2011.  See any St. Helena homes you like?  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com for more information and to schedule a viewing.   Address Bed/Bath Price Sq. Feet Notes 2955 St. Helena Hwy 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395   31 Silverado Trail N 4/4.5 $1,468,300 3,533 Reduced from $1,490,600 90 Dahlia 4/3 $699,900 2,010     Note:  There are 87 homes for sale in St. Helena today, but only 3 foreclosed homes for sale. Search the local MLS - visit www.jsrealproperty.com and click on Wine Country MLS to search by price, features, location, and more. You can also search... 10/08/2011

Looking for a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of September 2, 2011.  See any St. Helena homes you like?  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com for more information, then let’s go take a look at them!   Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395   Single family 4/4.5 $1,490,600 3,533 Reduced this week, was $1,513,200 Single family 4/5 $999,900 7,500   Single family 3/2.5 $640,000 1,500     $2,950,000:  A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view.  Three full baths plus two half baths.   $1,513,200:  Classic Victorian design built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wi... 09/02/2011

Looking for a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of August 28, 2011.  See any you like?  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com for more information, then let’s go take a look at them!   Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395   Single family 4/4.5 $1,490,600 3,533 Reduced this week, was $1,513,200 Single family 4/5 $999,900 7,500   Single family 3/2.5 $640,000 1,500     $2,950,000:  A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view.  Three full baths plus two half baths.   $1,513,200:  Classic Victorian design built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wine tasting room, an... 08/28/2011

Looking for a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of August 19, 2011.  See any you like?  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com for more information, then let’s go take a look at them! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 4/3.5.5 $2,950,000 7,395   Single family 4/4.5 $1,513,200 3,533   Single family 4/5 $999,900 7,500   Single family 3/2.5 $640,000 1,500     $2,950,000:  A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view.  Three full baths plus two half baths.   $1,513,200:  Classic Victorian design built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wine tasting room, and wine cellar.   $999,900:  Medite... 08/19/2011

Looking for a deal on a home in St. Helena or elsewhere in Napa Valley?  Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of August 13, 2011.  See any you like?  Send me an email at john@jsrealproperty.com I’ll be glad to provide more information, then let’s go take a look at them! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes Single family 5/5 $2,950,000 7,500   Single family 5/3.5 $1,513,200 3,533   Single family 5/3 $999,900 7,395   Single family 3/2.5 $640,000 1,500 New on the market   $2,950,000:  A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view.   $1,513,200:  Classic Victorian design built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wine tasting room, and wine cellar.   $999,990:  Med... 08/13/2011

Here are foreclosed, bank-owned homes (REO) offered for sale in St. Helena as of August 5, 2011.  See any you like?  I’ll be glad to provide additional information, then let’s go take a look.  I'll be looking at homes throughout Napa Valley this weekend, hope you will join me! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes 1.    Single family 5/5 $2,950,000 7,500   2.    Single family 5/3.5 $1,513,200 3,533   3.    Single family 5/3 $999,900 7,395     1.    A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view. 2.    Classic Victorian design built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wine tasting room, and wine cellar. 3.    Mediterranean style, hilltop estate that is still under constructions on approximately 67 acres... 08/05/2011

Here are bank-owned properties offered for sale in St. Helena as of July 31, 2011.  See any you like?  I’ll be glad to provide additional information, then let’s go take a look! Type Bed/Bath Price Square Feet Notes 1.    Single family 5/5 $2,950,000 7,500   2.    Single family 5/3.5 $1,526,000 3,533 Reduction: was $1,536,000 last week 3.    Single family 5/3 $999,900 7,395     1.    A hilltop home with valley views on approximately 2 acres.  Large kitchen, hardwood floors, and lots of windows to enjoy the view. 2.    Classic Victorian built in 1977 and includes a modern kitchen, wine tasting room, and wine cellar. 3.    Mediterranean style, hilltop estate that is still under constructions on approximately 67 acres.  Located a few miles east of Lake Hennessey. Would you like to receive... 07/31/2011