These 16 spectacular California homes hit the housing market in 2024. Take a look inside
By Stories by Sacramento Bee team, with AI summarization,
4 hours ago
California’s housing market in 2024 has seen a range of spectacular homes, each with unique architectural and historical significance. Notable listings include a $8.5 million wine country estate featured in HBO’s “Sharp Objects” and a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Danville property expected to break local sales records. From luxury estates in Silicon Valley to the unique Glass House in Sonoma, these homes underscore the state’s diverse real estate offerings. Listings span from historical residences with ties to Silicon Valley’s early days to modern masterpieces in prime wine country locales. Note: These houses were on the market in 2024, but may have since sold.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
No. 1: Stunning $8.5M California wine country estate, an HBO film location, goes to auction
“Sharp Objects,” based on a novel by “Gone Girl” writer and starring Amy Adams, was filmed at the sprawling ranch near Ukiah. | Published January 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The stunning Glass House in Sonoma, California. Open Homes Photography
No. 2: Glass House for sale in Sonoma wine country for $6.5M. Hot venue for car commercials
Chevrolet sure liked this masterpiece set among 150 acres of vineyards and hills. | Published June 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
No. 3: A $400K San Francisco Bay Area property surfaces, but there’s a catch — it’s underwater
The listing calls on buyers to “come create and build a slice of heaven where the backyard is an aquatic oasis of calm and peace.” | Published June 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The Crest Theatre’s new neon facade is lighted for the first time on K Street in downtown Sacramento on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Randall Benton/Sacramento Bee file
No. 4: One of Sacramento’s most spectacular vintage theaters is for sale. Here’s how much
The property hosts a surprising number of other businesses, including restaurants | Published June 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The 74-acre estate was for sale for $110 million. Green Gables LLC
No. 5: ‘One of best properties in the world,’ historic Northern California home for sale at $110M
The price for the serene, ultra-private 74-acre estate in Silicon Valley with seven private homes dropped $25 million. | Published January 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
No. 6: Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home with big ballroom to set sales record for Bay Area city
Exterior view. Jacob Elliott for Sotheby’s International Realty
No. 7: See why this is San Francisco’s most expensive home for sale. Jewett House lists for $38M
Philanthropists built the home in affluent section of the city in the late 1980s and entertained some famous guests. | Published June 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The ranch, with a 4,200-square-foot main residence, spans 185 acres in Smith Valley, Nevada. California Outdoor Properties
No. 8: Ex-U.S. senator’s ‘dream’ home is near Lake Tahoe. See the ranch he’s selling for $3.4M
GOP’s Dean Heller bought the Nevada property in 2010. It has been a backdrop in campaign ads. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The Glen Ellen, California, home sits on 156 acres amid vineyards, redwoods, orchards and lavender fields. Robert Vente
No. 9: This stunning California wine estate set to top sales record in Sonoma County. How much?
Home on 156 acres is surrounded by vineyards, a redwood grove, orchards and lavender fields. | Published June 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
No. 10: Early Silicon Valley investor seeks $26M for oceanfront S.F. home. Where will proceeds go?
The heiress to the Johnny Cat litter fortune lives here. Christopher Amitrano / CS8 Photo
No. 11: See Johnny Cat kitty litter founder’s longtime Santa Barbara CA home, listed at $88M
The Santa Barbara home sits on the flat top of a hill, spanning 11 acres, with ocean views. | Published February 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The home sits on a little under a half-acre in Serrano Country Club estates. John Turton
No. 12: Former Sacramento Kings No. 1 pick sells El Dorado Hills luxury home for $1.9M. Take a look
Perched on a cliffside surrounded by a private 44 acres, Bien Sur is for sale for $21.5 million. Wayne Capili for Sotheby’s International Realty
No. 13: Spectacular Big Sur ocean estate up for sale in 2 parcels. Here’s a look
The larger cliffside parcel lists at $21.5 million — with a funicular to get up to it — and the smaller asks $3.99 million. | Published June 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The West Sacramento home is on the Sacramento River. Miles Minno Photography
No. 14: NBA player’s ‘unique’ home on Sacramento River finds buyer within 24 hours. Take a look
A home in San Francisco is selling for $488,000. There’s a catch. Fox LA screen image
No. 15: See San Francisco home listed way under median price at $488K. Here’s the catch.
Three-bedroom home in a trendy neighborhood “is an excellent investment opportunity for just the right buyer,” listing states. | Published June 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio
The estate is lined by cypress trees. Be Authentic Productions
No. 16: Northern California estate for sale for $849,000 ‘is not for the ordinary.” See its charm
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
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