Across Northern California, a quintet of residences shows how thoughtful renovation can heighten everyday living without sacrificing a sense of calm. From Napa and Livermore’s wine-country edges to Orinda’s oak-studded acreage, Danville’s quiet court setting, and a studs-up reimagining in San Francisco’s Sunset, each home balances privacy with proximity to town centers. Design-forward interiors place chef-grade kitchens and spa-like suites at the forefront, while patios, pergolas, porches, and entertainment-ready yards invite life to flow outdoors.
Downtown Napa Farmhouse | $2,800,000 (Sold)


Listing agents: Mark Lesti & Christine Lesti

Listing agents: Mark Lesti & Christine Lesti
Steps from Downtown Napa, this fully remodeled residence balances city-center convenience with a quieter, more private feel. The living room welcomes with an oversized picture window and an attached guest suite, while soaring open-beam, natural-wood cathedral ceilings unify the kitchen, dining area, and family room for an airy modern farmhouse mood. In the kitchen, modern appliances, custom cabinets, an oversized island, quartz countertops, and skylights keep daily life bright and streamlined. The primary suite reads like a retreat, with a spacious en suite offering a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and double vanities, plus a walk-in closet finished with custom cabinetry, a center island, a crystal chandelier, and additional skylights. Two sets of French doors extend the experience outdoors to an expansive backyard with a built-in hot tub, patio, putting green, outdoor BBQ kitchen, pool cabana, decks, raised garden beds, and a tranquility fountain, supported by owned solar and a car charging station.
Price: $2,800,000 (Sold)
- Size:
- 1,962 sq ft
- Contact:
- Mark Lesti & Christine Lesti, Windermere R.E, 707.320.8950 , 707.320.8999
Exceptional Glorietta Estate Property | $2,795,000 (Sold)


Dan Walner

Dan Walner
Tucked away on one of Glorietta’s most coveted courts, 41 Kellie Ann Court offers an estate-like sense of calm with the ease of a true neighborhood setting. Set on an oak-studded lot of over one acre, it’s wrapped in mature landscaping, exceptional privacy, and sweeping views across Glorietta. Inside, a grand foyer with a vaulted ceiling opens to expansive family, living, and dining spaces positioned for hillside and sunset views. The gourmet kitchen anchors daily life with an oversized center island, while French doors off the living and family rooms blur the line to the outdoors. A grapevine-wrapped pergola, courtyard, patios, and a large flat yard create multiple places to gather or unwind. An approximately 831-square-foot 1BD/1BA ADU with full kitchen sits above a detached two-car garage, adding flexibility for guests, work, or extended stays.
Price: $2,795,000 (Sold)
- Size:
- 3,620 sq ft
- Contact:
- Dan Walner, Compass, 510.205.7159
151 Camino Amigo Ct | $2,500,000 (Sold)


Tracy Pisenti

Tracy Pisenti
From its peaceful court setting on Westside Danville, this beautifully upgraded single-story home offers peeks of the Las Trampas Hills and an easy rhythm to daily life—just a few blocks from top schools and charming Downtown Danville. Newly refinished hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by fresh paint, new lighting, and thoughtfully remodeled bathrooms. The updated kitchen pairs granite and stainless finishes with a built-in desk/office area, while a Dutch door opens to the back for effortless indoor-outdoor flow. A spacious dining area with a vaulted ceiling feels airy and inviting, with sliding glass doors leading to a partially covered back patio. Out back, a huge flat lot provides abundant room to expand, offering flexibility for the next chapter. Evenings here lend themselves to quiet patios and casual walks into town.
Price: $2,500,000 (Sold)
- Size:
- 1,794 sq ft
- Contact:
- Tracy Pisenti, Compass, 925.487.4436
1501 28TH AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO | $2,388,000 (Sold)


Constantinos Vorrises

Constantinos Vorrises
A study in contemporary design, this reimagined Sunset District residence was rebuilt from the studs up with new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, including air conditioning. Level 5 smooth walls and wide plank white oak engineered hardwood set a crisp backdrop for soaring ceilings and newly added skylights that brighten the open living, dining, and kitchen zones. In the culinary hub, walnut European-style cabinetry pairs with quartz countertops and a waterfall island, alongside a Thermador range and dishwasher, Bosch refrigerator, two-zone wine refrigerator, and a microwave drawer. Upstairs, a skylit primary suite and an additional en suite are finished with spa-inspired baths featuring curbless showers, heated floors, heated towel racks, Toto bidets, and Hansgrohe fixtures. A glass-enclosed staircase with LED lighting descends to two more en suites, a wet bar, and a second living area, with bifold doors to a low-maintenance backyard with artificial turf and a pergola.
Price: $2,388,000 (Sold)
- Size:
- 2,722 sq ft
- Contact:
- Constantinos Vorrises, Century 21 Masters, 650.740.7526
5329 Flagg Ln | $2,240,000 (Sold)


Tracy Pisenti

Tracy Pisenti
Beyond a gated driveway on a desirable corner lot, this impeccably renovated Craftsman-style residence sits in the heart of Livermore’s picturesque wine country, with protected open space across the street. A wrap-around front porch sets a welcoming tone, while inside, formal living and dining rooms open through French doors to a private side courtyard. The upgraded chef’s kitchen is designed for real cooking, pairing Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances with quartz counters and a generous center island, flowing into a casual dining area and spacious family room with a gas fireplace. One bedroom and a full bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite adds a sitting area, a second gas fireplace, a spa-like ensuite, and a huge walk-in closet, joined by three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a laundry room. Out back, a pool and spa, lush landscaping, and side yard invite long, easy afternoons.
Price: $2,240,000 (Sold)
- Size:
- 3,878 sq ft
- Contact:
- Tracy Pisenti, Compass, 925.487.4436






















