Carson Valley Real Estate - Carson City Homes - Lake Tahoe Real Estate: January 2010

Carson Valley Real Estate - REDUCED - 720 Lassen Way - $209,900

This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has it all! It has a gorgeous laminate wood floor with vaulted ceilings in a formal dining room, custom paint, a southern charm kitchen complete with glasstop electric range, built in microwave & large pantry. The formal dining room opens up onto a covered patio that is perfect for enjoying the unobstructed views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Custom paint and architectural delights abound in this home and must be seen to be appreciated.

Don't miss the RV parking on the south side of the street, the beautiful vegetable garden in back, and trailer storage access out back as well. Every aspect of this home has been meticulously cared for - inside and out. Two friendly tiny dogs at property - Georgie and Frankie - please do not let them out. Refrigerator included as-is, at no value with no warranty.

If you're interested in homes in Gardnerville or the Carson Valley, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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Christianne Gordon, REALTOR®, CDPE, SFR is a Northern Nevada Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase or sale of real estate in Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Carson City, Dayton, and Reno/Sparks. 

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Dayton NV Homes - UNDER CONTRACT - 804 Ballybunion Drive

This home is get again now under contract and we're not surprised it happened so fast. This is a GREAT house on the Dayton Valley Golf Course!

Enjoy this lovely home on the Dayton Valley Golf course, featuring an expansive Great Room with Kitchen, Dining Area, Ceiling Fan and Fireplace. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. The rear yard opens up onto the fairway of the golf course, providing exquisite views. The Master Bedroom incudes an alcove ideal for a library, study, office or just to enjoy a private living zone. The Kitchen features an island with breakfast bar, gas range, built in microwave and dishwasher.

If you're interested in homes in Dayton, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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Carson Valley Real Estate - JUST LISTED - 740 Marron Way - $599,900

This beautiful French Country Estate Home needs just a little love and care to make it your personal palace. Located on 5 water righted acres with gated fencing this special location provides spectacular mountain and valley views. Ideal for the family that desires country living close to town services. Property includes a guest house that could be used as an in-law quarters.

Seller has authorized a new 40 year GAF ELK roof to be installed on the main house, guest house, pump house and shed. New carpets, interior paint, exterior paint and rain gutters to be installed on main house prior to March 1, 2010.

• Lot Size: 5.09 Acres
• 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 car garage plus Guest House
  
• $2,153.72 - 2009-2010 Property Taxes

If you're interested in homes in Gardnerville, Minden or the Carson Valley, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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Carson Valley Real Estate - JUST LISTED - 1200 Esther Way - $224,900

This five bedroom, 2 bath home has good potential on almost 1 acre in Johnson Lane with great mountain and valley views. Kitchen features granite counterops. Very private setting at the end of a cul de sac. Borders undeveloped acreage.

• Lot Size: 0.98 Acres
• 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage
• $1,317.86 - 2009-2010 Property Taxes

If you're interested in homes in Gardnerville, Minden or the Carson Valley, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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Carson City Homes - 853 Auburn Court - Indian Hills - $159,900

Pride of ownership is obvious everywhere you look in this delightful Indian Hills home. Easy no-fuss landscaping in the front, and a comfortable covered patio complete with fruit trees and small lawn in the back. This home has been lovingly maintained by it's owner and is really shows. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, two storage sheds. Refrigerator, washer and dryer are included in the sale - there's even a home warranty!

Not bank owned or a short sale but priced like one! A wood-burning fireplace and picture window make the living room complete, perfect for morning sun. In the afternoon soak up the sun on your back patio. This home received a new roof in 2005, and a new furnace and carpet in 1999. The garage door opener and disposal were replaced summer of 2009. Affectionately maintained by it's previous owner, this home is in excellent move-in condition.

• Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage
• $936.23 - 2009-2010 Property Taxes
• No HOA
• Refrigerator, washer and dryer all included in the sale (as-is)
• Home Warranty Included!
  

View the Virtual Tour Here! 853 Auburn Court

For more information or a showing on this property, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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Carson Valley Real Estate - REDUCED - 757 Raab Court - $239,000

Simply a gorgeous home with stunning mountain views and a fabulous open floor plan. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an oversized 2 car garage. Panoramic views to the south and west out of kitchen, great room, and master bedroom. Freshly custom painted interior, loads of cabinet space, island kitchen, gas cooktop, built-in microwave, single oven. Master bedroom has shower and gardentub, huge walk-in closet. This home shows true pride of ownership.

Fabulous value in Sunburst Subdivision at end of western-most cul-de-sac. Great landscaping, fully fenced including a dog run. Washer, dryer and refrigerator all included at sale (as-is at no value with no warranty). This is a fabulous value – Take a closer look at this home and be sure to view the virtual tour. You'll be glad you did!

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Reno Real Estate / Reno Short Sales - JUST SOLD - 1035 S University Park Loop

This gorgeous custom decorated 3 years young Lennar home just sold on Friday, January 15, 2010 and is our most recent successful Reno short sale. This wonderful home features upgrades and custom appointments throughout. Inside you'll find granite slab counters, wainscoting, custom paint, ceiling fans, laminate floors, and a custom concrete stamped rear patio with wood pergola. Fully automated landscaped front and rear with drip and sprinklers. One bedroom adjacent to full bath on main level makes great guest quarters or secluded den.

Beautiful millwork throughout the home accents the architectural nuances of the home. Gas log fireplace in family room is particularly stunning. Great location is close to schools, shopping and major freeways. Paver driveway, storage shed also included in sale. Home also features a tandem garage ideal for 3 vehicles, toys, or an oversized workshop. Consider the possibilities! Don't miss the virtual tour for 50+ images of this home!

View the Virtual Tour Here! 1035 S University Park Loop

This property is now sold, but there are others for sale in University Ridge. If you're interested in homes in University Ridge, please call Christy at (775) 881-8223 or Steve at (775) 690-0685.

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I live in Douglas County Nevada, and according to FEMA, we're all gonna flood!

Ok, we're at 4,500 elevation, and 10 miles to the west, there are granite mountains sticking almost 6,000 feet straight up. On the other side is Lake Tahoe. So let's face it, if one of those mountains falls down, we're all gonna die. (The picture at right is a field using flood irrigation in the springtime 2009. Ranchers here have used flood irrigation on their fields for hundreds of years.)

We also have streams and rivers running through our little valley, and when we have a really bad storm (maybe every 15 years at most) we have flooding of some sort. It doesn't affect every homeowner. Sometimes when we have significant precipitation, we have flash flooding. After all, this is the high desert, and it basically just makes streams in the sand.

We had the pleasure of FEMA visiting our area over the last year or so, and they've decided to change the majority of Douglas County into a floodzone. This means many homeowners are getting notices they must purchase flood insurance for the first time, even though they may live in areas never known to flood....as in, never! And January 19, 2010 is the LAST day to buy coverage under the previous premium rating. If you wait, it could cost hundreds of dollars more.

These premiums can cost anywhere from $300 to a few thousand dollars a year. Flood insurance is a requirement for anyone whose mortgage is backed by the federal government. By the way, more than 50 percent of all mortgages in this country are now guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Douglas County has filed a lawsuit against FEMA, but we have been explicity instructed that we are to use the new maps while the suit is pending. Can you imagine the impact in property values if your home just went from an identifiable flood elevation to a NON-identifiable elevation? And yes, we have lots of those. If a home has a $3,000 flood insurance premium per year, how does that affect value and how far down will it drive the value?

In a struggling market like the Carson Valley, this just seems like someone just twisted a knife in our backs. We'll find a way to get around this, just like we did when the market had double-digit interest rates. But - I can't help but wonder why areas like LA County are now in a floodplain, too. Seems like FEMA is having a money grab - perhaps to lend to Fannie and Freddie? Food for thought.

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Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada Ski Resort Listings

Yes, the coveted snow is again collecting on the slopes of Northern Nevada's world-class ski resorts and it's time to come play! Here is a quick and easy list of Ski Resorts and phone numbers so you can arrange a vacation or a last-minute getaway to the Jewel of the Sierra!

South Lake Tahoe & Surrounding Area Resorts

Heavenly Valley Ski Resort - 29 lifts - 3,500 Vertical Feet - 86 Runs - 775-586-7000

Kirkwood Ski Resort - 12 lifts - 2,000 Vertical Feet - 65+ Runs - 209-258-6000

Sierra at Tahoe - 10 lifts - 2,212 Vertical Feet - 43 Runs - 530-659-7453

North & East Shore / Nevada

Boreal - 9 lifts - 500 Vertical Feet - 41 Runs - 530-426-3666

Diamond Peak - 6 lifts - 1,840 Vertical Feet - 30 Runs - 775-832-1177

Mount Rose - 6 lifts - 1,500 Vertical Feet - 43 Runs - 775-849-0704

Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 4 lifts - 1,600 Vertical Feet - 530-426-3871

Soda Springs - 4 lifts - 652 Vertical Feet - 16 runs - 530-426-3901

Sugar Bowl - 12 lifts - 1,500 Vertical Feet - 84 runs - 530-426-9000

Truckee Area

Tahoe Donner - 4 lifts - 600 Vertical Feet - 14 runs - 530-587-9444

Donner Ski Ranch - 6 lifts - 750 Vertical Feet - 50 runs - 530-426-3635

Northstar at Tahoe - 15 lifts - 2,280 Vertical Feet - 70 runs - 530-562-1330

North Lake Tahoe / Tahoe City

Alpine Meadows - 13 lifts - 1,802 Vertical Feet - 100+ runs - 530-583-4232

Granlibakken Ski Hill - 1 lift - 300 Vertical Feet - 800-543-3221

Homewood - 8 lifts - 1,650 Vertical Feet - 35 runs - 530-525-2992

Squaw Valley USA - 33 lifts - 2,850 Vertical Feet - 100+ runs - 530-583-6985

Central Sierra Resorts

Bear Valley - 11 lifts - 1,900 Vertical Feet - 67 runs - 209-753-2327

Dodge Ridge - 12 lifts - 1,600 Vertical Feet - 60 runs - 209-965-3474

Mammoth Mountain - 28 lifts - 3,100 Vertical Feet - 800-MAMMOTH

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Carson City Homes - 1101 Calaveras Drive - $339,900 - In Town With a Pool!

Enjoy this beautiful west side Carson City home just walking distance from the Governor's Mansion. Previously upgraded and remodeled including plantation shutters, this turn key property is sure to delight! Complete with a wine cellar and wood burning fireplaces the living zones provide the opportunity for the lifestyle you are seeking. Walk out the patio door to discover a very private backyard with a wonderful patio surrounding an in ground swimming pool with a diving board.

Adjacent to the swimming pool you will find a delightful custon built patio cover complete with a ceiling fan and exterior lights perfect for outdoor dining and a barbeque. Inside you will find a generous master suite with a hearth, mantle, wood burning fireplace and open beamed ceiling. Upstairs there are two full baths and four bedrooms.

View the Virtual Tour Here! 1101 Calaveras Drive - Carson City Homes

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Christianne Gordon, REALTOR®, CDPE, SFR is a Northern Nevada Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase or sale of real estate in Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Carson City, Dayton, and Reno/Sparks. 

To search all available homes for sale in the Northern Nevada area, please visit GreatNevadaHomes.com or contact us for a FREE ListingBook account!