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Connecting Hearts in the Golden West:
Meet Kymberlee Simantel and Wade Hodges
An Exclusive Magazine Serving the Neighbors of Old Reno • August 2014
The Good Life
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speak volumes about how she handles very difficult situations.Luxury homes are a very special segment of the real estate market. Each home requires a strategy regarding how and to whom it is marketed, and a strong agent to service the property with the attention and presentation it deserves. Leslie’s Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing is a definite asset when it comes to the creative portion of marketing high end homes. Luxury homes are a lifestyle, not just another property. Leslie is an agent that understands this and is able to portray it both in marketing and in person. Leslie is committed to delivering respectful and informative assistance to her clients. Her passion for creative problem solving and collaborative perseverance is essential to accomplishing your real estate goals. And last but not least, Leslie is fun to work with.
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Dear Residents,Summer is in full blast in Northern Nevada, and Reno is bustling
with Artown and other family-friendly offerings. The Good Life is proud to connect you with your neighbors and introduce you to local businesses. We are here to share stories about what makes our community so special, and as usual we welcome your suggestions for stories about movers and shakers among us!
In this month’s resident feature, you’ll meet Kymberlee Simantel and Wade Hodges, a couple who share their passion for living the Good Life and connecting with the community around them. You’ll also read some fabulous summer beauty tips from Julia Szymaniak of Socialite Salon, and some words of wisdom from about estate planning from Greg Jensen, Esq. Local business owner Lori Canepa Bomberger of Divine Blinds shares about her family’s local roots, and you’ll meet the Myer brothers and their family, the bedrock of Myer Realty.
Keep our August calendar of events handy and we hope to see you out and about!
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FEATURE STORy
Since 1999, Kymberlee Simantel and Wade Hodges have been a couple
devoted to staying inspired—by each other and by the beautiful landscape surrounding their home in the foothills of Virginia City. Kymberlee’s title on her business card is Inspiration Engineer, a phrase that captures her diverse career in Reno and the surrounding region. Originally from Chicago, Kymberlee followed her heart’s calling to move out to the “wild west,” drawn by the magnificence of mountains. “I was 19 years old when I moved to Nevada. When I first peeked over the Tahoe rim, it took my breath away. I knew I had found my home,” says Kymberlee. “There’s nothing like the openness of the skies here.”
Kymberlee’s first job in the area was as a meter reader for the gas company in Carson City. “She was actually the first female meter reader,” says Wade, highlighting Kymberlee’s adventuresome spirit. Her openness to
new professional experiences underpins her career’s unique trajectory. “I’ve had so many amazing life experiences due to being open to the possibilities and opportunities that presented themselves along the way.
Life as a single Mom led her to work in TV advertising, for Fox and then the NBC affiliate. It was there she discovered her passion for self-improvement and empowering others. This inspired her towards her next adventure, Leadership Training. She interned for a company and then began facilitating leadership and outdoor adventure training, and also became a program director for a non-profit for pregnant and parenting teens. “I love people, and love to help them discover their strengths and then connect them to what they need to live an empowered life. Connecting people has always been in my DNA. Always following my heart and somewhat of an idealist, I joke that I have an expiration
date of around 5 years on each venture.”
A Love for Leadership and a Natural Networker
As Kymberlee’s vision expanded, she founded Winning Ways for Life, a comprehensive consulting service that combined her skills as a natural networker and a heart-centered, intuitive empowerment coach. Her current endeavor also uses the additional tool of high quality essential oils from doTERRA to assist in helping individuals become healthier and revitalize. “My role involves coaching and consulting from a variety of perspectives, integrating spiritual, emotional and financial wellness all in the name of finding balance. It’s about helping people heal and find purpose from the inside out. I help people to connect to the tools and alliances they need to improve various aspects of their lives.” Wade adds that Kymberlee’s methods are down-to-earth and customized. “She’s authentic,” says Wade.
Connecting Hearts in the Golden West: Meet Kymberlee Simantel and Wade Hodges
A Story of Life, Love, Business and BalanceBy Carlie A. Partridge
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In 2005 Kymberlee saw a need for teaching people how to network more effectively and became the Director of eWomenNetwork in the Reno/Tahoe area for 7 years. EWomenNetwork is an organization that connects women in business and facilitates networking, showcasing their business and connecting them to a variety of resources. During her time at eWomenNetwork, Kymberlee earned recognition as managing director of the year internationally, and raised funds through their foundation to give 4 grants to local non-profits. “After 7 years, it was time to move on, and a wonderful new director, Annie Goni-Stewart, took the reins.”
With Winning Ways for Life’s focus on essential oils as an adjunct healing modality, Kymberlee has explored some wonderful new endeavors. She teaches clients and friends how to use the oils for aroma therapy and even for cooking. “Can you imagine—salsa made with the essential oil of cilantro? It’s a fascinating and fun way to heal and enhance life. It’s also so healing. I’ve worked with rough ranchers in rural Nevada who suffer from allergies and use the doTERRA oils to alleviate them. We’ve even got clients using our oils as they trek as far north as the Arctic Circle,” says Kymberlee. It would seem the uses for the potent oils are as vast as Kymberlee’s ability to make previously unseen connections among people and businesses as an Inspiration Engineer.
Exploration, Discovery and the Magic of RocksOriginally from the Pacific Northwest, Wade Hodges grew up
as part of an agriculture and timber family. “I was a bit strong willed and independent,” says Wade, “so naturally I couldn’t do the same things my family had been doing.” But Wade knew is life path would still lead through the great outdoors. “I had an insatiable curiosity about how rocks and mountains formed, how rivers flowed and how the oceans and the atmosphere worked. I developed a particular rapport with rocks, you might say. They’re like another language. A rock and its context tell amazing stories, if you know how to listen and understand the language. And the stories are all like giant mysteries waiting to be solved,” says Wade. He earned a Master’s Degree in Economic Geology at Oregon State University, but then had to figure out how to get paid for roaming around outdoors listening to rocks. “I was lucky enough to graduate at a time when gold was supposedly no longer valued as money, yet noticed that a lot of people still wanted to own some.” Wade
figured that with a little careful reasoning based on listening to the stories that the rocks told he could give a lot of people what they seemed to want and perhaps make a living doing what he loved.
Nevada had a long history of gold mining and there were no trees covering the rocks, so what better place to listen to rocks than the dramatic landscapes of Nevada. Wade says, “I was like a kid hunting for the treasure of the Sierra Madre. As it turned out, Nevada has the highest concentration of gold per unit area
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Wade speaks about rocks with the same passion that Kymberlee does about connecting others and doing healing work for individuals and businesses.
As a couple, the two share the values of maintaining a commitment to their respective passions in life, and being committed to each other in a spirit of complementing. “We share a similar spirit where plans are not always set in stone. We might decide we’re going on a road trip to the coast, but get sidetracked by stopping at a blackberry patch and then connecting with some wonderful people that weren’t technically part of any plan. Plan, of course, but be present to the unintended consequences of the plan, as they are often the most interesting parts of life,” says Wade.
A Dream Inhabited“That first image I had as a little girl of mountains and horses
out west—now I’m living that,” says Kymberlee. Her own two children were born in Carson City and grew up in south Reno. They then traveled the world and returned to the beauty of their
home region. Her son entered the mining industry and her daughter is a freelance graphic designer and artist. Wade’s two sons were raised in Carson, one moving to Seattle becoming a lawyer and one to Broadway in New York City, becoming a professional dancer.
Kymberlee and Wade continue to enjoy the little things and stay close to their hearts and dreams, living from a sense of inspired relating to each other and to others, always finding the true gold by connecting people, heart to heart and mind to mind.
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Imagine being one of thirteen children,
and making your way from Ireland to the United States. Then try to imagine having four children and moving them from their home in Tonopah to San Francisco to make a living as a single mom. And then, imagine the year was 1920. Well, that is a true story and
that was my maternal great grandmother Jenny (McLaughlin) Jordan’s story. Jenny was herself an entrepreneur and in some small way, maybe I got some of my entrepreneurship from her. I’d like to think so, at least. Her business was making and selling whiskey from her attic. Well, it was illegal at the time but none the less, it was still a business. She made sure she kept her customers happy. She also created a business during a time of great struggle and decipher the pitfalls of a small business. Now, generations later, I navigating an ever changing business world to make my customers happy.
I have a blind, shutter and shade business, Divine Blinds, Inc. Looking back, I’m sure as a child I didn’t imagine saying this is what I wanted to do, but I did watch and help many of my relatives work businesses and succeed at their businesses. I watched them take pride in doing a great job for their customers, as I now do for mine.
A Love for Local Business, Hard Work and Reno RootsAlong with my great grandmother, I also had my paternal
grandfather and grandmother, William and Esther Canepa, native Nevadans, who succeeded at a very hard business; ranching. They started out running a dairy, with my
grandmother’s sister, Eve Canepa and my grandfather’s brother Louis Canepa. They then expanded to focus on beef cattle and selling alfalfa. They ran “Alpine Dairy” into the 70’s and then focused on beef cattle (Canepa ranch) until 1994. They sold the milk and beef to many locals. And, I watched as they persevered and overcame obstacles.
My maternal grandmother and grandfather, Mary and Ray Fleming, also had a local business after co-owning a Reno pharmacy, Skeel’s Drug, which they ran with my great aunt and uncle, Catherine & Silvio Guidici. Hansel and Gretel was a children’s clothing and shoe store on Virginia Street. It was a high quality store, catering to customer service, and staffed with knowledgeable personnel.
So, growing up I got to see a lot of businesses run first hand. My own parents, William and Gail Canepa, also opened up a boat shop in 1974. They called it, Marine Specialties. It is still in operation today, due to their hard work. When I decided to open Divine Blinds in 2005-with entrepreneurial spirit running through my veins-I thought, “How hard can it be?” Some call it strength, others may call it naivety.
Today, after 9 great years, Divine Blinds is still standing tall. It hasn’t been easy, especially with Nevada’s economy, but perseverance must be a family trait. Divine Blinds represents this lineage of entrepreneurs. When you choose Divine Blinds, you’re supporting a native Nevadan with a love for local business, steadfastness and integrity.
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Summer often takes the blame for common beauty conundrums. From frizzy hair to
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1. Protect Your Hair Add conditioner in your hair and tie it up or braid it before you dive into the pool. The chlorine water and ocean water can strip your hair of nutrients and make it dry. Even the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe can impact your hair’s health. A little protection goes a long way towards preventing hair disasters from swimming.
2. Summer is for Banana Splits, not Split Ends You can prevent split ends by getting frequent trims. Every 6-8 weeks is ideal for most people, and trimming is a sure fire way to reduce damage from breakage, brushing and combing.
3. Endings and Beginnings You can begin a summer hair routine by recognizing that conditioner is actually meant for the ends of your hair and not for your scalp. Shampoo is for your scalp to cleanse debris and oils. Conditioner is designed to give a moisturizing boost to the ends of your hair, where your hairs natural oils don’t easily travel. This technique will also help keep volume on the top of your hair and not weigh it down with conditioner which can cause a “flat” look.
4. Sunscreen for your Hair In summertime, seek hair products that include an SPF rating of 15 or above in order to prevent your scalp from burning in the hot sierra sunshine. Products like Tonic Lotion and Prep Lotion from Bumble and Bumble actually have added SPF for this reason. Think of your hair as an extension of your scalp skin and treat it kindly!
5. Tangled Up No More Hot weather and summer activities can mean added tangles in the hair. Take extra time each day to untangle. Comb or brush your long hair at least twice a day, paying special attention to the nape of the neck where long hair tangles tend to gather.
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The Top 6 Estate Planning MythsThroughout my years of practice as an estate planning
attorney, I have run across many misconceptions about wills, trusts, probate and estate taxes. Below you will find a list of what I consider to be the top six myths.
1. I don’t need an estate plan because my family will “do the right thing.” While you may feel confident that your family will “do the right thing” after you die and divvy things up in a fair and equitable manner without any major fights. I’m here to tell you that this simply will not happen. Strange and sad things happen when family and money collide without any written plans. A revocable living trust created with the help of an estate planning attorney can insure that your estate will go where you want it to go after you die. A Will is going to cost you more $ in legal fees and you’ll still go to Probate.
2. I don’t need an estate plan because my spouse will inherit everything. This may or may not be true depending upon many different factors, including: A). How your assets are titled; B). Who you have named as the beneficiaries of your life insurance and retirement accounts (IRAs and 401ks); C). The laws of the state where you live at the time of your death; and D). The laws of the state where you own real estate at the time of your death.
3. Only the mega wealthy need a complicated estate plan. Total MYTH. If you have a home, car and bank account, a trust is very affordable and is for you. If you are in a second or later marriage, you are single without any children, you are in a committed relationship but choose not to marry, or if you want to leave part or all of your estate to charity, then chances are that regardless of your net worth, you will need more than just a basic estate plan.
4. Probate really isn’t all that bad. The bottom line is probate is very costly and time consuming, so why would you want to leave your loved ones at the mercy of a probate judge who knows nothing about you, your finances or your family and pay more in legal fees?
5. “Death taxes” will take a big bite out of your estate. If you are talking about federal estate taxes, then this could not be farther from the truth. With a $5 million+ federal estate tax exemption, it has been estimated that less than 1/10% of estates will be subject to federal estate taxes. Nevada has NO death or inheritance tax.
6. Once your estate plan is done, it’s done for good. I have seen this myth rear its ugly head often. Why? Because things change. Do you own the same home you did 5 years ago? Have you remarried? Has someone named in your plan passed away? We live in complicated times with complicated laws and have complicated families. Our financial picture is often shifts in our lives. So an estate plan that worked 5 years ago, let alone 10 or 15, may not work effectively today. A free consult with an Estate Planning attorney can easily identify if your plan needs revision or replacement. The bottom line - The days of “simple wills” and “easy probate” are long gone and have been replaced with complicated lives, finances and laws, and under these circumstances one size certainly cannot fit all or even most. Estate planning is serious business and a must for anyone concerned about what will happen to them if they become incapacitated and what will happen to their loved ones after they die. BTW…God knows he’s not a lawyer.
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The Summer Reading Program continues through the end of the month—have you signed up yet? With over 20
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Programs for all ages continue this month from Bugs and Kangaroos to Pioneer Stories.
*Millipedes, beetles, caterpillars, oh my! Nevada Bugs and Butterflies present the Bug Petting Zoo program which will be at the Northwest Reno Library on Tuesday, August 5 at 5 p.m.
*WildThings Inc. presents Animals of the World. This nonprofit wildlife rescue center provides live animal ambassadors from 5 different continents…including a kangaroo. This will be a fun filled engaging educational program for all ages. The Northwest Reno Library program will be held on Saturday, August 23th at 11:15 a.m.
*Author Mary Jo Sonntag will be on hand to share readings from her book: Write, If You Live to Get There. The true story of the Phillips family’s westward migration from Vermont to northern California is told through a collection of letters that paint a rich and detailed portrait of American life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This program will be held at the Northwest Reno Library on Wednesday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
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July 29-August 3Hot August Nights@Downtown Reno LocationsThis year marks the 28th anniversary of Reno’s biggest event of the year! A celebration of everything involving classic cars, vintage rock and the American era of the 50’s, Hot August Nights is a proud local festival. This is the family-friendly party that takes over the Biggest Little City! Classic cars fill the streets, rock fills the air and over 800,000 people visit our hometown for the event. www.hotaugustnights.net
August 1-17Lake Tahoe Summerfest@Around Lake TahoeThis world-class celebration of the arts enriches the cultural and educational vitality of the Lake Tahoe Basin. This event supports cultural tourism and provides inspirational programming and performances from classical music to interactive visual arts all against the pristine backdrop of Lake Tahoe. www.tahoesummerfest.org775-298-0245
August 2Squaw Mountain Run@Squaw ValleyThis trail run climbs the 3.6 mile mountain to High Camp at 8200 feet elevation where awards, raffles, music and refreshments await participants. You may choose to run, walk, or hike with poles. Visitors may also participate by taking the cable car and experiencing dramatic vistas on the 2000 foot elevation gain. www.squawmountainrun.com
August 2Wine-stock Adventure Walk@Around Virginia CityThis all-day, city-wide wine event transforms Virginia City into a wine-taster’s paradise for the day. Enjoy a day trip, see this landmark city and sip some world-class vino. 775-851-4444
August 9Tour de Nez@Downtown RenoThis tremendously popular biking event features fun for all ages. The event has evolved into a community celebration of the beauty of the region and the enjoyment of biking. Whether you rarely ride a bike or if you are a professional cyclist, this event is not to be missed. 775-348-6673
August 14Craft Fair and Food Truck Rally@Aces Ballpark, 250 Evans AvenueDine, shop and unwind at this premier Thursday night event at the ballpark! Enjoy food from our region’s finest food trucks and shop wares and crafts from local artisans. 775-334-7018
Fiddler on the Roof@Hawkins Outdoor Amphitheatre Bartley Ranch, RenoSierra School of the Performing Arts presents this classic musical. $20/advance or $25/door. $15/seniors and students. For more information visit www.sierraschoolofperformingarts.org
August 17, 2014Reno 10 miler & Relay@Downtown Reno This event features a fabulous course that shows off some of Reno’s landmarks. The 10-mile course is divided into 3 “legs,” so teams may compete as a relay, each person running between 3 and 4 miles. For details and a course map call:775-825-3399
August 22-24Reno-Tahoe Greek Festival@Greek Orthodox Church of Reno, 4795 Lakeside DriveThis is the 27th annual event featuring authentic Greek dancing, live music, delicious food and drinks, Greek goods and a silent auction. Tickets are just $12 which includes $10 worth of food! Call to reserve tickets775-334-7003
August 27-September 1Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off@Victorian Square, SparksThis is America’s biggest free rib festival! This year’s 26th annual Best in the West Cook-off will introduce you to some of our nation’s top rib competitors and once again transform Victorian Square in downtown Sparks into a world-class culinary event. It’s the perfect “end of summer” family affair!1-800-648-1177
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Myer Realty: For the People Their love of playing music brought them here in the 1970’s and
Reno’s vibrant small town atmosphere kept them here for the last 40 years. Fred and Scott Myer, identical twin brothers, are the owners of Myer Realty
Originally from the Bay Area, the brothers embraced the natural beauty of our region as well as its urban entertainment and raised their families in the Biggest Little City. In their free time, Fred is an avid biker and horse ranch owner and he participates yearly during the Hot August Nights events. Scott is a member of his church band and likes to donate his time playing music with his daughter Whitney, local singer and star of NBC’s “The Voice”, at the Children’s hospital at Renown.
The true passion of Myer Realty is providing impeccable, full-service real estate services—the most affordably priced full service brokerage in town. Why Choose Myer Realty?
The real estate market has changed. Fred and Scott saw that and knew there was a need for a local real estate brokerage that is “For the People”. They decided to pursue their dream of opening their own brokerage focused on service and value. The truth is, Real Estate Agents can now sell homes for a fraction of the marketing dollars it used to cost just a few years ago. We are in the age of technology. 95% of buyers first start their home search online. Why should the Real Estate agent pocket those savings? At just a 4.75% listing fee, Myer Realty guarantees to be the lowest priced full-service brokerage in town. Myer Realty is not a discount brokerage, rather a full service brokerage at a discount rate. We guarantee the same as all of our competitors, i.e. best service, most money for your home in the least amount of time, raving fan service. But what Myer Realty guarantees above and beyond our competition is to save you the most amount possible when it comes to selling your home. With a combined 40+ years of experience in the real estate market, Myer Realty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. The kind of expertise necessary to navigate a multitude of real estate “curveballs.”
We have a comprehensive understanding of our local market, having experienced tremendous ups and downs. We are helping our sellers capi-talize on the surge in home values while helping buyers to take advantage of historically low interest rates,” says Scott. The bottom line: Myer Realty provides the biggest possible discount to the seller, depending on the value of their home. We know that as a Home Seller you have a choice when it comes to the Real Estate Agent you use. If you are even thinking about selling your home, you owe it to yourself to see how Myer Realty can save you thousands and sell your home for top dollar. No one works harder, does more, or does it better…for less.
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1960s Parisian styled dinette with four chairs. 1/2” thick plate glass oblong top. Pearlized black finish, hot pink upholstery on chairs. Unique design statement. Fresh restoration. $600. Can deliver in old SW Reno. 775-322-1339 or email [email protected].
2004 FORD F550 Super Duty Crew Cab -ONLY 21900 miles! $40000 (original cost ~ $75,300) -Highwayman Tow Body -6.0 liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel -BANKS Power Pack System -BANKS Speed Brake -Luxury Lariat trim -Aluminum wheels and air suspension. Call 775-303-2619.
CANOE, aluminum body, 19 feet long, Grumman square stern, paddles, PFD’s, complete sailing kit, mahogany dagger boards, rudders, etc. Asking $800 OBO. Call Duane, 775-827-5656.
For Sale: Master Spa Legend Series Xtreme, 94”x94”, Driftwood color interior, Sierra color exterior, like new. Negotiable. Call 775-376-8045.
Hand-carved Montana log bar stools. Blue lodgepole pine with honey-colored stain. Full arms and backs with swivel seats. Great condition. $350 each or $1,900 for full set of 6 bar stools. Call 775-722-5866.
Thermador SS Ref/Freezer 42”Wx25”Dx85 1/4”H $800/BO. Call 775-852-7934
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ADDRESS LIST PRICE BEDS BATHS SQ FT #GAR Year Built DOM3965 Gibraltar Drive $309,900 3 2 1578 2 1972 215 Heath Circle $310,000 2 1 1160 1 1949 73116 Bramble Dr. $315,000 3 2 1721 2 1989 151420 Foster Drive $319,000 3 2 1783 2 1969 34815 Lahontan Way $320,000 4 2 1605 2 1957 62035 Heatheridge $324,500 3 2 1864 2 1968 163650 Hemlock Way $325,000 3 3 2336 2 1989 14635 Rosewood Drive $329,900 4 3 2777 2 1960 131080 Riverberry Drive $329,900 3 2 1811 2 1991 281925 Marla Dr $329,900 3 2 1763 2 1960 513400 San Juan Drive $338,000 3 2 1736 2 1978 22665 Hillcrest Drive $349,000 3 1 924 1 1939 543235 Norman Drive $349,900 4 2 2251 2 1970 214912 Meadow Springs $350,000 4 2 2303 3 1976 473855 Squaw Valley Circle $354,900 4 3 2223 2 1972 321442 Weston Place $357,000 4 2 2240 2 1975 842170 Yuma $359,900 3 2 2381 2 1960 122135 Pineridge Drive $359,900 3 2 1963 2 1961 40325 Circle Drive $359,900 4 3 2345 2 1952 492632 Chaparral Drive $364,000 3 2 2047 3 1985 303602 Hemlock Way $365,000 3 2 2210 2 1990 132802 Glenwood Court $368,900 4 2 2290 2 1976 724505 Tosco $374,500 2 2 2008 2 2001 32965 Sherwood Drive $374,900 5 3 2939 2 1966 333635 Brighton Way $375,000 3 2 2045 2 1986 12125 Caliente Street $375,000 4 2 2911 0 1928 401765 Marla Drive $375,000 4 3 2337 2 1959 954311 Warren Way $377,500 4 2 2368 3 1974 403720 Falcon Way $379,000 4 3 3064 2 1973 831080 Forson Drive $384,000 7 3 3108 2 1975 642080 Solari $395,000 4 2 2615 2 1965 263714 Ranch Crest Drive $399,000 3 2 2639 2 1989 343102 W Plumb Lane $399,000 3 2 1672 2 1946 531980 Carter Drive $419,000 3 2 2017 2 1952 211280 Mark Twain $419,000 3 2 2309 2 1947 493237 Susileen Drive $427,000 3 2 2982 3 1963 273607 Grand Teton Court $434,000 3 3 2527 2 1988 762624 Shadow Brook Ct $439,000 4 3 2760 3 1986 432101 Olympic Circle $439,000 3 3 3042 2 1966 754805 Rock Wren Circle $468,000 4 3 3000 3 1998 38
ADDRESS LIST PRICE BEDS BATHS SQ FT #GAR Year Built DOM3165 Villa Marbella Circle $469,000 5 3 2956 3 1994 332040 Del Rio Lane $469,900 4 3 4257 2 1971 233455 San Mateo Avenue $470,000 4 2 2806 3 1976 464845 Rock Wren Circle $480,000 5 3 2918 3 1998 421740 Aquila Avenue $499,000 4 4 4063 2 1977 132060 Arlington Ave $499,950 4 3 2926 2 1965 14308 Elmwood Lane $500,000 4 2 3117 2 1974 131625 Heitman Ct $514,000 5 3 3308 2 1987 353882 Vistacrest Drive $524,900 5 3 3421 2 1990 481495 Belford $529,000 4 3 2686 2 1964 102271 Manzanita Lane $549,000 4 3 2855 3 1990 28105 Greenridge Drive $565,000 3 2 3586 2 1956 772800 W Pinenut Court $568,500 4 3 3065 3 1986 823695 Royer Court $575,000 4 2 2911 3 2001 54835 S Arlington Avenue $590,000 5 5 3026 2 1934 993610 Glen Echo Lane $625,000 4 3 3253 2 1992 583090 Villa Marbella Circle $625,000 3 3 3386 3 1994 501445 Coronet Blvd $629,000 4 3 4191 2 1962 552691 Rodney Drive $649,900 4 3 3752 3 2002 402280 Hedgewood Drive $650,000 5 4 4039 2 1985 353343 Belford Road $655,000 3 3 4200 2 2006 863475 Meridian Lane $669,000 4 3 3293 3 1989 101525 Palisade Drive $675,000 4 3 3698 2 1976 2880 Rancho Manor Dr $679,500 3 3 4012 2 1942 60720 Nixon $690,000 3 2 3284 1 1926 204 Elm Court $699,900 1 2 1426 1 1919 752140 Lakeridge Drive $725,000 4 4 4296 2 1977 302845 Sagittarius Dr. $750,000 5 3 6441 6 1988 402285 Pennswood Way $799,000 7 4 4811 6 1986 371030 La Rue $825,000 4 3 3649 2 1950 371395 Palisade Drive $867,000 3 2 3260 3 2014 82060 Dunes $939,000 4 3 3953 3 1972 232343 Manzanita Lane $949,000 6 4 7100 3 1995 92510 Greensboro Drive $1,000,000 3 2 4451 3 1986 472284 Pioneer Dr $1,050,000 5 4 5589 3 2005 183170 Marthiam Avenue $1,060,000 5 3 6059 3 1990 912020 Willow Tree Lane $1,189,000 4 4 5956 2 1963 212100 Manzanita Lane $1,199,000 5 4 6034 3 1971 20631 California Avenue $20,400,000 8 9+ 17964 0 1907 26
Address Beds Baths Sq FT #GAR Year Built DOM Asking Price Sold Price1280 Bridlewood Way 4 2 2274 2 1989 62 $294,900 $300,0001435 Mckinley Dr 3 2 1734 2 1965 44 $299,900 $300,000220 Martin Street 2 1 1311 2 1927 53 $320,000 $300,0001554 Wildrye 4 3 2289 3 1989 218 $290,000 $300,0003305 Sunnyvale Ave 3 2 1540 2 1964 33 $279,900 $302,0002340 High Terrace Drive 3 2 1901 2 1985 374 $310,000 $304,0003865 Squaw Valley Circle 3 2 1578 2 1972 75 $310,000 $305,000515 Shamrock 4 2 2384 2 1964 28 $314,750 $319,7504490 Interlaken Court 3 2 2104 2 1987 133 $329,900 $319,9003345 Cashill Boulevard 4 2 1934 2 1966 35 $322,900 $320,000850 Crocker Way 3 1 1375 2 1947 37 $325,000 $320,0002380 Overlook Ct 4 3 2236 2 1987 101 $320,000 $320,0003882 Vistacrest Drive 5 2 3421 2 1990 328 $300,000 $320,0001460 Lillian Way 3 2 1610 2 1965 108 $339,900 $325,0001601 Palisade Drive 3 2 2844 1 1952 102 $350,000 $325,000185 Moore Lane 4 2 3690 3 1976 323 $285,000 $325,0002311 Sunrise 4 2 1912 2 1972 195 $329,900 $329,9003370 Belford 3 2 1854 2 1964 29 $330,000 $330,0001031 Skyline Blvd 3 2 1750 3 1950 22 $349,000 $330,000863 Willow Creek Way 3 2 1904 3 1974 64 $350,000 $335,0003125 Corey Drive 3 2 1840 2 1977 77 $349,900 $338,0004785 Warren Way 4 2 2303 3 1977 29 $334,900 $340,5002790 Markridge Drive 4 2 1883 2 1964 59 $344,900 $342,0003285 Trumpeter Court 4 3 4040 3 1990 224 $489,000 $342,5003340 S Ranch Vista Court 3 2 1791 3 1994 39 $350,000 $345,000635 Saint Lawrence Avenue 3 2 1464 2 1971 82 $349,700 $345,0001070 Riverberry Drive 4 3 2305 3 1991 28 $365,000 $355,0003755 Ranch Crest 3 2 2639 2 1989 39 $359,000 $355,0001035 Pineridge Drive 3 2 1556 2 1960 28 $325,000 $357,0003075 Natalie Street 3 2 2372 2 1984 130 $359,000 $359,0003705 Brighton Way 4 2 2578 2 1988 87 $359,900 $359,9002320 Gold Ridge Drive 4 3 2207 2 1985 39 $359,900 $360,0004910 Deer Pass Drive 3 2 2508 3 2001 65 $364,900 $360,0002275 Wide Horizon 4 3 2467 3 1992 82 $375,000 $368,0003267 Susileen Drive 4 3 2464 2 1964 67 $376,000 $370,0003315 Thornhill Drive 4 3 2305 3 1991 43 $359,000 $372,0002370 Watt Street 3 2 2867 1 1950 41 $375,000 $375,0001190 Pineridge Drive 3 2 2232 0 1955 82 $397,500 $380,0004820 Rock Wren Circle 4 3 2314 3 1998 50 $394,985 $386,5003290 Sunnyvale Avenue 4 3 3072 2 1963 34 $388,000 $388,0004900 Plumas Street 3 3 2583 2 1970 76 $450,000 $395,0003670 Ranch Crest 5 3 3125 2 1990 155 $399,900 $397,0003879 Vistacrest Drive 4 2 2294 2 1989 14 $399,000 $399,0001485 Belford Rd 3 2 3342 2 1963 34 $399,000 $399,000
Address Beds Baths Sq FT #GAR Year Built DOM Asking Price Sold Price3608 Grand Teton Court 4 3 3000 2 1993 49 $399,000 $399,0001495 Coronet Drive 3 2 2128 0 1958 34 $395,000 $405,0002201 Hunter Lake Drive 4 3 4040 2 1961 103 $424,500 $405,0002747 Mayberry 3 2 2840 10 1971 164 $415,000 $405,0002070 Driscoll Dr. 4 3 3250 4 1977 152 $443,900 $410,0002455 W Moana Lane 5 3 4044 2 1966 219 $429,000 $412,0001230 Patrick Avenue 3 2 1807 2 1941 61 $439,900 $418,5002140 Lakeridge Drive 3 3 3296 2 1977 52 $469,900 $425,000865 Monroe 2 2 1452 1 1937 98 $439,000 $426,500115 Blair Place 3 3 2781 2 1977 58 $469,000 $440,0001175 Sentinel Circle 4 3 3734 2 1970 100 $472,000 $440,0001830 Skyline Boulevard 3 4 3994 2 1954 89 $480,000 $460,0003405 Southampton Drive 4 3 2828 3 1982 47 $475,000 $462,5001570 Kestrel Court 4 4 3429 3 1991 275 $465,000 $464,0003345 Prescott Way 4 3 2747 3 1985 78 $499,000 $469,000122 Greenridge Drive 3 3 2021 2 1944 56 $479,000 $472,0003850 Royer Court 3 2 2088 2 2012 57 $484,000 $474,000602 John Fremont Dr 4 4 2188 2 1928 56 $489,500 $475,0001250 Davidson Way 4 2 2437 2 2003 33 $489,900 $489,9001520 Nixon Avenue 5 3 4724 2 1964 276 $499,000 $495,5082005 Shair Dr. 5 5 5047 4 1992 61 $500,000 $497,3003539 Brighton Way 3 2 2753 3 1986 55 $519,000 $497,5003545 Ash Fork 5 3 3751 3 1989 62 $479,900 $500,0002001 Lakeridge Dr 4 3 3514 2 1973 119 $525,000 $505,0001760 Sandpoint Cir 3 3 3152 2 1972 188 $511,000 $505,0002205 S Arlington Avenue 3 2 2816 2 1986 304 $535,000 $505,0002320 Eva Adams Drive 3 2 2658 2 1972 41 $529,000 $510,0002336 Manzanita 6 3 4056 3 1997 49 $550,000 $515,0001780 Circle Drive 3 2 2473 2 1953 199 $524,950 $515,000303 Bret Harte 4 3 3276 2 1953 110 $569,900 $532,0002633 Spearpoint Drive 4 3 2984 2 2002 67 $567,000 $550,000780 California Ave 4 2 2786 1 1922 44 $599,000 $555,0003770 Royer Court 4 2 2506 3 2010 46 $584,000 $555,000217 Bret Harte Ave. 3 3 2660 2 2001 133 $575,000 $565,000705 Manor 3 2 2642 1 1956 81 $650,000 $590,0002688 Spearpoint 4 3 3460 3 2002 74 $624,900 $595,0003335 Meridian 3 2 3272 2 1967 111 $639,900 $620,0001040 Skyline 4 3 3400 2 1956 66 $695,000 $695,0002255 Hedgewood Dr 5 3 3634 3 1986 51 $749,000 $712,5001185 Sweetwater Drive 4 3 3004 3 1965 34 $748,500 $725,0003540 Brighton Way 4 3 5370 3 1987 207 $775,000 $745,0001675 Meadowview Ln. 3 2 3220 2 1952 150 $825,000 $789,0003 Newlands Circle 4 4 4400 3 1936 65 $1,595,000 $1,459,000
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