John Friend

Murphys, CA

Friends Real Estate Services

144 Closed Sales

$59.8M Total Value

$30.5K - $2.4M Price Range

$415.6K Average Price

Prior five years

About John

John Friend - Real Estate Broker

Friends Real Estate Services is an established Murphys/Sonora based Real State Company with 3 Offices. We are a fully Licensed independent Brokerage serving the Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and portions of the eastern San Joaquin Valley. Broker and Founder John Friend brings 32 years of Real Estate experience to the table.

During his many years appraising properties in the foothills and the valley, he appraised well over 10,000 homes in five Counties. He knows all of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Amador Counties extensively, as well as San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. This knowledge of the market in multiple Counties allows John to suggest other foothill areas that are similar to where the clients started their searches hat have better pricing and/or inventory, and allows him to suggest areas that fit his clients best needs and interests.

"As a Broker who has been in the Industry for 32 years, I am very familiar with the local markets in the Counties we serve, and their many quirks. I love helping people find the property that suits them best, and there is nothing more rewarding to me than a satisfied customer." John was the President of the Calaveras County Board of Realtors in 2020 and 2021, and on the Board of Directors of the Tuolumne County Board of Realtors in 2024 and 2025. Selling your house or property? Looking to buy? Check out our current listings on Homes.com, or search 3 different MLS's in real-time, on our new state of the art website: www.friendsrealestateservices.com to search the "Property Search Page."

If you have any questions about buying or selling a property, please contact John today @ (209) 770-0200! We can't wait to bring you quality service and an exceptional experience! Tell a Friend!

John Friend - Real Estate Broker

Home Types: Lot/Land, House, MultiFamily, Manufactured, Townhouse, Commercial

Years of Experience: 12

Education: San Joaquin Delta College

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$5,712,885

Average Sale Price

$336,052

Price Range

$139K - $625K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$5,114,000

Average Sale Price

$1,704,667

Price Range

$274K - $2.4M

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$12,287,135

Average Sale Price

$341,309

Price Range

$37K - $1.8M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$9,381,500

Average Sale Price

$781,792

Price Range

$4K - $2.4M

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$31,668,467

Average Sale Price

$381,548

Price Range

$20K - $1.9M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$28,172,100

Average Sale Price

$461,838

Price Range

$4K - $2.4M

5 Year View

Neighborhoods John Has the Most Experience In

Angels Camp

23 Sales
Jamestown

9 Sales
Sonora

4 Sales
Buckhorn

3 Sales
Columbia

2 Sales
Phoenix Lake

2 Sales

John's Recent Active Listings

$17,900
- Land
- 0.17 Acre
- $105,294 per Acre
1492 Sandalwood Dr

Murphys, CA
Build your dream home on the 9th Fairway! Great location with access to walking trail. This is a highly desirable community with access to the pool, tennis court, golf course and club house. Great view of the greenbelt. Level area to build your dream home. This lot is near the lake. Seller will pay the HOA fees for the rest of this year.

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$675,000
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,438 Sq Ft
11240 California 49

Sonora, CA
There are all kinds of opportunities here for the savvy Investor. This property currently has 2 Units totaling 2,438 sq. ft., with 3 Beds & 2 Baths in each unit. This C-1 Zoned Parcel with 300 ft. of Highway 49 Frontage just north of Parrotts Ferry Rd. has plenty of Land (see Aerial View) for other possible uses, from Commercial, to Storage to many other uses. Please check with County for the

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$39,900
- Land
- 0.53 Acre
- $75,283 per Acre
4088 Bartelink Dr

Rancho Calaveras, CA
Drive by and see this Wonderful Home-Site with an incredible Valley/Sunset View. This 1/2 Acre plus Parcel with mature Oak Trees has many large Exposed Rocks on the front and the side of the parcel siding Schumann Ct. Behind the impressive rocks is a nice area to build your Dream Home where you can sit on the rear Deck or Balcony and sip your favorite Beverage and watch the Amazing Sunsets.

John Friend Friends Real Estate Services

$349,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,352 Sq Ft
21473 Eel River Dr

Sonora, CA
Welcome to this updated home in the Crystal Falls Subdivision east of downtown Sonora, below Crystal Falls, which typically means some snow now and then through the Winter months, but less than above the Falls, Cedar Ridge & Twain Harte. You will love this Community with Beaches on 2 Lakes, a Clubhouse, a Gym, Tennis & Basketball Courts, and a Children's Playground, all within a few blocks from

John Friend Friends Real Estate Services

$615,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,660 Sq Ft
21965 Sawmill Flat Rd

Sonora, CA
This wonderful large Family Home is the perfect combination of Country Living but close to Town; between the great Shopping and Restaurants in downtown Sonora and out on Mono Way, and the Historic Gold Country Columbia State Park with an authentic Gold Rush era western town right out of the Movies, as well as Columbia College right up the Road. This totally remodeled Split-Level Home with 3

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$659,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,244 Sq Ft
494 Larkspur Ct

Murphys, CA
You will definitely fall for this fabulous Forest Meadows home with wonderful views, including the Valley Lights on a clear night, at the end of enchanting Larkspur Ct. where there is plenty of Parking, Privacy and that feeling you only get from living in the Pines in the Mountains. Your Family and Friends will be making memories here for years to come, and your gatherings will be unforgettable.

John Friend Friends Real Estate Services

$395,000
- Land
- 30 Acres
- $13,167 per Acre
21901 Marcus Ln

Sonora, CA
Gold Fever? Now is the time with Gold reaching $3,335 per oz. on 04/16/2025, the Highest Price EVER for Gold!!! These 2 Parcels totaling 30 Acres (20 + 10) are the Hilton McPherson Mine, and are in a MRZ-2b Mining Zone. We have a 71 Page Report from a local Mining Historian on the Hilton-McPherson Mine and the immediate Sawmill Flat and Browns Flat Area, one of the richest Gold Reserve areas in

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$134,900
- Land
- 0.32 Acre
- $421,562 per Acre
751 Grinding Rock Rd

Angels Camp, CA
This is a Very Large Premium Lot (.32 Acres) in Greenhorn Creek backing up to a Creek and overlooking the 5th and 6th Fairways, as well as a large Pond and Gorgeous distant Sunset Views. Just steps away from the Pool, the Tennis Courts and the Fitness Center, and a few blocks from the Country Club facilities, all available with a Social and/or a Golf Membership. Camps Restaurant is located at

John Friend Friends Real Estate Services

$547,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,990 Sq Ft
1526 Finnegan Ln

Angels Camp, CA
This beautifully remodeled Craftsman-style home on Finnegan Lane is a short walk from downtown Angels Camp, blending historic charm with modern updates. Built in the 1880s as the city’s first library and expanded in the 1900s, it retains much of its original character while offering contemporary comforts. The spacious lot provides off-street parking and backs up to open space with views of

John Friend Friends Real Estate Services

Awards and Designations

Realtor of the Year - Calaveras County - 2020 & 2021.
NAR - National Association of Realtors

Other Experience

Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Senior Communities, Veteran Programs

Agent License #01923817

John Friend

(209) 454-3737

Friends Real Estate Services

(209) 454-3737

John Friend

About John

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Neighborhoods John Has the Most Experience In

John's Listings and Deals

John's Recent Active Listings

Awards and Designations

Other Experience