AcAdditionReal estate markets are local. From Healdsburg to Sebastopol in Sonoma County, and Calistoga to Yountville in Napa Valley, wine country real estate is unique. Sonoma County and Napa Valley Vineyard Real Estate has a lot of nuance. Chiefly, whether you are buying or selling it is always good to have insight into local real estate markets.
The thing is, these properties can be wildly different, such as size, location, accessibility, quality of improvements and certainly the type of vineyard. With all of these factors in play it can be difficult to wrap your mind around the metrics for this type of real estate. Our real estate market has a very unique dynamic once you move beyond more conventional homes, neighborhoods and subdivisions.
Napa Sonoma Vineyard Estates For Sale
Obviously, some of the main motivation to purchase in Sonoma County and the Napa Valley is the lifestyle, more space, natural beauty and of course the wine (that is the vineyards that produce wine). Many buyers are interested in purchasing a vineyard estate that has a small vineyard to tinker with or something larger that takes on a more commercial flavor. Additionally, there are also those that want to start with something more earthy, to purchase land with a vineyard and build their dream home. Further, you can find it all in Sonoma County and Napa Valley vineyard real estate.
Additionally, without going completely off the deep end and inundating you with various nuances that impact each property and location, I wanted to share more basic parameters that you might find helpful for vineyard estate and vineyard real estate properties. These parameters can help you gauge local activity such as days on market, difference between asking and sales price etc…
For our purposes, focusing on vineyard estates and planted vineyard land I have used the following parameters:
As a result, you will see the number of sales for 2021 in each category along with days on market, property size, house size and the difference between asking and sales price. Furthermore, there is also a link to download the specific property summary for each segment.
Accordingly, in 2021 there were 37 vineyard estates sold throughout Sonoma County. Then, property sizes ranged from 5 to 113 acres. The homes were anywhere from 792 to 7,851 sqft in size. Final sale prices ranged from $1,679,000 to $8,500,000. And days on market ranged anywhere from 0 to 1,866. See the chart and graph below for more details.
Download Specific Property Summary Details Here – Sonoma County Vineyard Estate Sales – 2021
| Number of Sales | 37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | |
| Approx Lot Size Acres | 5 | 23.92 | 12.43 | 113.75 |
| Square Feet | 792 | 3,282 | 2,825 | 7,851 |
| Bedrooms | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Year Built | 0 | 1977 | 1989 | 2017 |
| Original Price | $1,679,000 | $4,049,324 | $3,500,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Closed Price | $1,679,000 | $3,773,780 | $3,200,000 | $8,500,000 |
| DOM | 0 | 105 | 75 | 655 |
| CDOM | 0 | 152 | 75 | 1,866 |
| CDOM Stats | # of Listings | % of Total | ||
| 0 - 30 Days | 5 | 13.51 | ||
| 31 - 60 Days | 9 | 24.32 | ||
| 61 - 90 Days | 8 | 21.62 | ||
| 91 - 120 Days | 3 | 8.11 | ||
| 120+ Days | 12 | 32.43 | ||
| Totals | 37 | 100 | ||
Sonoma County Vineyard Estates Sold Chart
Firstly, in 2021 there were 21 vineyard estates sold throughout Napa Valley. Property sizes ranged from 5.24 to 46 acres. The homes were anywhere from 1,542 to 12,798 sqft in size. Final sale prices ranged from $2,250,000 to $18,600,000. Additionally, days on market ranged anywhere from 12 to 686. See the chart and graph below for more details.
Download Specific Property Summary Details Here – Napa Valley Vineyard Estate Sales – 2021
| Number of Sales | 21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | |
| Approx Lot Size Acres | 5.24 | 17.9 | 10.69 | 45.87 |
| Square Feet | 1,524 | 4,827 | 3,621 | 12,708 |
| Bedrooms | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Bathrooms | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| Year Built | 0 | 1977 | 1995 | 2017 |
| Original Price | $3,450,000 | $7,185,238 | $5,450,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Closed Price | $2,250,000 | $6,240,686 | $4,754,400 | $18,600,000 |
| DOM | 12 | 142 | 123 | 554 |
| CDOM | 12 | 173 | 126 | 686 |
| CDOM Stats | # of Listings | % of Total | ||
| 0 - 30 Days | 4 | 19.05 | ||
| 31 - 60 Days | 3 | 14.29 | ||
| 61 - 90 Days | 2 | 9.52 | ||
| 91 - 120 Days | 0 | 0 | ||
| 120+ Days | 12 | 57.14 | ||
| Totals | 21 | 100 | ||
Napa Valley Vineyard Estates Sold Chart
In 2021 there were 10 planted vineyards sold throughout Sonoma County. Then, property sizes ranged from 7.5 to 99 acres. Final sale prices ranged from $1,800,000 to $5,900,000. And days on market ranged anywhere from 37 to 331. See the chart and graph below for more details.
Download Specific Property Summary Details Here – Sonoma County Planted Vineyard Land Sales – 2021
| Number of Sales | 10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | |
| Approx Lot Size Acres | 7.5 | 45.5 | 45.95 | 99.78 |
| Original Price | $1,995,000 | $4,156,500 | $3,750,000 | $8,000,000 |
| Closed Price | $1,800,000 | $3,626,600 | $3,083,000 | $5,900,000 |
| DOM | 37 | 170 | 138 | 331 |
| CDOM | 37 | 170 | 138 | 331 |
| CDOM Stats | # of Listings | % of Total | ||
| 0 - 30 Days | 0 | 2 | ||
| 31 - 60 Days | 2 | 20 | ||
| 61 - 90 Days | 1 | 10 | ||
| 91 - 120 Days | 2 | 20 | ||
| 120+ Days | 5 | 50 | ||
| Totals | 10 | 100 | ||
Sonoma Vineyard Planted Land Sold Chart
Additionally, in 2021 there were 9 planted vineyards sold throughout Napa Valley. Property sizes ranged from 5.92 to 112 acres. Final sale prices ranged from $2,300,000 to $11,000,000. And days on market ranged anywhere from 9 to 799. See the chart and graph below for more details.
Download Specific Property Summary Details Here – Napa Valley Planted Vineyard Land Sales – 2021
| Number of Sales | 9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | |
| Approx Lot Size Acres | 5.92 | 27.63 | 9.05 | 112 |
| Original Price | $2,100,000 | $5,705,556 | $4,950,000 | $12,950,000 |
| Closed Price | $2,300,000 | $4,799,444 | $3,800,000 | $11,000,000 |
| DOM | 9 | 200 | 117 | 652 |
| CDOM | 9 | 216 | 117 | 799 |
| CDOM Stats | # of Listings | % of Total | ||
| 0 - 30 Days | 1 | 11.11 | ||
| 31 - 60 Days | 0 | 0 | ||
| 61 - 90 Days | 1 | 11.11 | ||
| 91 - 120 Days | 3 | 33.33 | ||
| 120+ Days | 4 | 44.44 | ||
| Totals | 9 | 100 | ||
Finally, if you have any questions please fee free to reach out directly.
Cheers!
*data is from the local mls and does not included privately traded off market transactions.
Some additional articles that might be helpful:
What is a vineyard really worth? It depends.
Wine Country Real Estate Building Blocks
Looking to Buy A Winery, Start Here
So where exactly is wine country?
Buying a Vineyard? A short course to the basics.
If you are serious about your wine country search, please contact us today. Last but least, here is link to more local resources.
It goes without saying that the vineyard, wine grape and wine industry has an impact on real estate in Napa Valley, Sonoma County and all other wine regions. Be sure to check back often to read current and past wine country real estate and wine industry news. Sourced from industry experts to keep you informed.... Read more
The legendary Burgundy France. Impressive history, incredible food, gorgeous scenery, friendly people, amazing Pinot Noir & Chardonnay wines.... Read more
Living in Sonoma County wine country can be like winning the lifestyle lottery. Imagine waking up in a place where world-class Pinot Noir vineyards grace the hillsides, and the only nuisance you will experience is a flock of gobbling turkeys loitering outside your window at their own slow, leisurely pace. But the true beauty of […]... Read more
Throughout the year you can check back here to see any notable publicized vineyard and winery sales in 2025. The various sales and transactions are not only interesting but may also point to trends that can impact real estate in Napa, Sonoma and other wine country regions. See 2024 Notable Vineyard and Winery Sales Here […]... Read more
Russian River Valley For the last quarter century, I have had the pleasure of calling Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley home. During that time, I have witnessed the region go from an “under dog” reputation to world-class status. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards are some of the most sought after in California […]... Read more
Throughout the year you can check back here to see any notable publicized vineyard and winery sales in 2024. The various sales and transactions are not only interesting but may also point to trends that can impact real estate in Napa, Sonoma and other wine country regions. See 2025 Notable Vineyard and Winery Sales Here […]... Read more
Based on the grape crush report it would appear Napa Valley and Sonoma County wine grape prices continue their upward climb as we enter 2024. The one exception is Sonoma County Cabernet which noted a very modest drop from the previous year.... Read more
The Russian River Appellation Neighborhoods are known for growing some of the most sought after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards in the world. ... Read more
Are you considering a move to wine country? Does the image of rolling hills, rows of vineyards in a bucolic setting come to mind? If so, purchasing a home, vineyard, or winery real estate may be your next step. Buying and selling wine country real estate isn't always black and white.... Read more
When moving to wine country, or even after living the area for decades, there will be a time when you need some expert help and wine country resources. Here are links to various experts in Sonoma and Napa Counties. Wine Country Experts – Sonoma and Napa Architects Designers Lenders Legal Advisors Appraisers CPA / Financial […]... Read more
Overall prices remain strong as we move into the 2023 growing season. At this stage, early spring, grape buyers are trying to still discern the size of the upcoming crop.... Read more