$14,950,000

225 Franz Valley School Rd Calistoga, CA 94515

Estimated payment $90,086/month

Total Views 108,757
6 Beds
8 Baths
8,950 Sq Ft
$1,670 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Second Garage
  • Built-In Freezer
  • Pool House
  • Panoramic View
  • 46.72 Acre Lot

About This Home

A 'Must-See' property ideal as a large family compound or corporate retreat with multiple living structures, sports facilities, lake, vineyards, and more with six bedrooms, six full baths, and 2 half-baths spread among 6 buildings in a campus-like setting only minutes to Calistoga. 6.3+ acres of Cabernet vineyards produce 18+ tons and award-winning wines by Thomas Rivers Brown resulting in a growing wine club should the new owner so desire. Howard Backen designed main residence, 3 guest cottages, pool, tennis, bocce, and basketball courts dispersed among gardens, fruit trees, and Heritage Oaks overlooking natural spring-fed pond in the spa-centric and lux epicenter of Wine Country. This property's setting and history set it apart as one of the most unique in Napa Valley. Situated in the northwest corner of Napa County on an extension of Diamond Mountain and in the Calistoga AVA. A property with this number of living structures and features could not be reproduced in Napa County today.

Listing Agent

Arthur Goodrich

Sotheby's International Realty License #02080290

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $81,638

Year Built

  • Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 46.72 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 8,950 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Front Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Freezer
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Wine Rack
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Covered Courtyard
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 440 Volts
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • TV Antenna

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Separate Entry Quarters
  • Vineyard

Community Details

  • Stream Seasonal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020-010-036-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$81,638

Year Built

Built in 2005 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Wet Bar
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: 3+ Houses on Lot
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Flat, Full, Luxury
  • Directions To Property: Hwy 29 north, turn left (west) at Petrified Forest Rd. after 2nd curve veer to the right onto Franz Valley School Rd. Property 1/2 mile on left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 46.7200
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: One, Two
  • Second Unit Private Entry: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Number Of Rooms: 18
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 8950.00
  • Bathroom Features: Granite, Shower Stall(s), Stone, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms: 8
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Concrete Counter, Kitchen/Family Combo, Slab Counter
  • Room Type: Great Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Storage, Wine Cellar, Wine Storage Area
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Frame, Glass, Plaster, Stucco, Wall Insulation, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Pond Year Round, Private, Shape Irregular, Stream Seasonal
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • ExteriorFeatures: Covered Courtyard, Entry Gate, Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard
  • Fencing: Full
  • OtherStructures: Second Garage, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Front Porch, Wrap Around Porch
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced, Gunite Construction, Pool House, Pool Sweep
  • View: Mountains, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Side, Interior Access, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, MultiUnits, MultiZone, Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 440 Volts
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Dish Antenna, Electric, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Propane, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Ground Floor, In Basement, Inside Room, Sink, Upper Floor, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Napa
  • Middle/Junior School District: Calistoga Joint

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 020-010-036-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2035123.00
  • CurrentUse: Vineyard

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Lighting

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2005

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 2
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Calistoga Joint
  • School District (County): Napa

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $81,638 $7,340,720 $3,277,919 $4,062,801
2022 $76,480 $7,196,452 $3,213,647 $3,982,805
2021 $73,640 $7,009,232 $3,150,635 $3,858,597
2020 $71,899 $6,846,198 $3,118,330 $3,727,868
2019 $70,989 $6,712,326 $3,057,187 $3,655,139
2018 $70,017 $6,574,186 $2,997,243 $3,576,943
2017 $68,606 $6,445,753 $2,938,474 $3,507,279
2016 $66,974 $6,320,043 $2,880,857 $3,439,186
2015 $66,264 $6,231,377 $2,837,584 $3,393,793
2014 $26,275 $2,455,011 $810,098 $1,644,913
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $14,950,000 0.0% $1,670 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Off Market $14,950,000 -- --
04/15/2024 04/15/24 For Sale $14,950,000 -- $1,670 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $476,500 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $1,383,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $800,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $4,875,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Arthur Goodrich
Arthur Goodrich

Sotheby's International Realty

(707) 238-7185

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MLS Number: 324020836

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APN: 020-010-036

California Napa County Calistoga 94515

225 Franz Valley School Rd, Calistoga, CA

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This home is located at 225 Franz Valley School Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515 and is currently priced at $14,950,000, approximately $1,670 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 225 Franz Valley School Rd is a home located in Napa County with nearby schools including Calistoga Elementary School and Calistoga Junior/Senior High School.

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