Uncover the Future of Living: Exclusive Preview of Ukiah's Upcoming New Construction Homes!

The last time Ukiah had a large subdivision built was in 2001. When the West Fork subdivision went in since then we've had a few infill projects of both Market rates, senior housing, mental little Health housing, and you know some houses here and there. Some custom-built homes but we have not had an actual subdivision in our area. So new construction has been tight. I was privileged to sell a couple in 2020 and since then Gillian Inc has been able to come in and also infill a couple of other lots and build several homes but I recently attended the Planning Commission meeting where it was approved to go to the Board of Supervisors. I'm going to touch base about what kind of new construction could be coming to Ukiah and also keep you updated with the things that are happening in the community. If that's something that interests you stay tuned because we're about to get into it right now! Hi, I'm Kasie Gray, I'm a realtor broker associate and mom, and I love helping people love where they live. I typically help first-time sellers find their dream home but today I'll be talking about new construction which is not something I've had the privilege of talking about much because. As I said. we have not had a lot of new construction or very much any to sell since 2001. I was three so I wasn't part of those sales the current new construction that has been happening was a few infill projects in Ukiah City Limits and then outside of city limits in Vichy Springs there are some new homes being built up there. They're typically a little bit more custom but we have not had a large subdivision project since 2001. So this would be the largest to date since then.  Bella Vista is located across from plant road on the south end of town it was previously approved in 2009 I believe as the gardens gate project and since then has changed owners and plans and names and had to go before the Planning Commission again to be re-approved. The Bella Vista project would be 171 homes, 39 of which would be senior housing dedicated to that, and 39 would be age-restricted in their own little subdivision inside of the subdivision. So a little gated community for 55 and up so those homes would be single-level wide hallways easily accessible to help with aging in a place. It would be gated so only the people living in that home or with the code would be able to get in it would have its own little common area with a little gazebo, all those homes would be single-story, and the rest of the project would all be single-family homes, and our anticipated to range anywhere from 1200 square feet to 2200 square feet. The lot size is vary the project would have a total of 2.81 Acres of open space and Parkland with about 1.99 Acres of a neighborhood park with a walking path and a play structure that the public could utilize. The walking path goes through the subdivision. So from top to bottom, the Park area would be at the entrance of the subdivision. There would be a roundabout installed to help with the flow of traffic there would be two entrances and exits and a roundabout the phases would begin starting in the East and move towards the West. They did a water supply verification they did complete a water supply verification to determine that Willow Water would be providing the water and have an adequate amount to continue to provide for these homes and the existing homes for all of the future. You can see a long list of the design elements that will take place inside the subdivision of the homes. The Bella Vista subdivision will be designed with straightforward structures the master building plans will be provided by the developer but customization customizations will be available with not only choices on the interior but the exterior as well. The front porches and outdoor living will give a sense of community the windows will help facilitate natural light the subdivision is also located in the flight path. So airport approval was decided by the airport board. They've chosen over 140 specific colors that you can choose from for exterior colors. They have a list of acceptable exterior materials from Hardy plank to stucco to Stone and a list of what types of those materials will also be approved the Landscaping will incorporate ab1881 standards which promote water efficiency and conservation. So keeping the Landscaping pretty yet water friendly the neighborhood park will be along State Street. There will be open Park spaces so a spot where you can play a ball and then also a low-impact development area to help the park double as a biofiltration and detention. Pond The Sod area will also be used for active play and they will also put in some play structures there won't be any bathrooms located in this neighborhood but that's pretty common for the parks in our community. Cottage Park will be the quarter-acre common shared space within the age-restricted portion of Bella Vista. So that will be where they have an outdoor Pavilion that will also double as a place where the seniors can get together and hang out or host family events and things like that. Such then the linear Park will be a 30-foot wide approximately 930-foot long Park which is basically a little Trail through the subdivision. It'll be landscaped with drought tolerant plants throughout the fencing will be good neighbor fencing so it'll rotate in sports so nobody is stuck with the bad side of the fence all in all the choices and design thoughts that they have put into this project are very pleasing and they have partnered with a builder that has been doing this for a very long time and I expect to see some beautiful work come out of these homes. To touch on the plot map you can see that the plots vary in size and about 10 of these homes will have to be moderate-income homes. Pt will depend on at what point these houses are built and what the median income is in our community at that point but for a family of four it looks like a max income of about 120. You can see the plot lines of the roundabout that will go to plant road. They'll also have some sort of Crossing system because that is where the bus stop is located and there are other residential neighborhoods in the surrounding areas. So they will be respectful of those and they're planning. If you do want to buy a new construction home, you can most definitely be represented by a buyer's agent at no extra cost to you so reach out if you have any questions. So this is the entirety of the location that is Plant Road. This is essentially where the roundabout will go where that light is the bus stop is on the other side right there you can see the park and stuff will be in the front and it will go all the way back towards the hills and then there are three acres of Hills that will remain hills and then there will be a fence along this drive which is a lane. Since recording that initial video, it did get approved by the supervisors. So they will begin to break ground probably sometime soon and do a lot of dirt work and things like that and undergrounding and sewer lines and everything like that. So it should probably take about a year and a half, maybe longer, and I will keep you updated! If you have any questions about new construction or buying a house in the Ukiah area, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am happy to be your trusted advisor!

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Is it really necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on a home inspection when in escrow on a purchase the answer is yes and I'm about to give you the reasons why so stay tuned! Hi, my name is Kasie Gray, your homegirl, and broker associate here in Ukiah, and you know a home inspection expert. You just call me a home inspector, I'm just kidding! I do not go under houses that is my one rule won't go under my own, won't go under yours, so that's why we hire someone to do it and a professional at that. Getting a home inspection is important for many reasons and I'm about to cover those right now! So reason number one, you may think that the home is in perfect condition especially just from the naked eye from walking through the house looks to be in good shape, but most often than not. Some of the costliest problems are hidden. So termites leak foundation issues poor ventilation faulty wiring and those are all things that a home inspector will discover if they are there while you're in escrow to purchase a new property. Reason number two is that it is so important to have this done before escrow, before you sign the paperwork, and before you sign your closing documents to make sure that you know what you're getting yourself into. Sometimes a problem like faulty wiring or you know a foundation issue isn't an issue to you as long as you're prepared but you get into the house you've already signed all your paperwork, you own the house, and now you find out that there's an issue, and you don't have the money to cover that. Then, that's where you know lots of issues occur so. Reason number three is it gives you an accurate idea as to what you're going to be spending your money on in the next few years. If the roof needs to be replaced in five years, you can start saving up for that instead of saving up for a 72-inch tv. So these are some of the reasons why you need a home inspection. The home inspection can range anywhere from 300 to 500 depending on the size of the property and can save you anywhere from a thousand to you know upwards of sixty thousand dollars. So it's super important to get a home inspection I have a couple in town that I recommend. If you have any questions there will be a link down below to my buyer's guide and also a link to all of the vendors that I recommend!

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November Home Maintenance List | Ukiah Real Estate

It's November! And I am going to give you my home maintenance checklist guide that every homeowner renter, a person living within four walls, and a roof should do for their home. So, make sure to get out your notepad, or don't even worry about it because the details will be in the description box but we're about to get started right now! Hi, my name is Kasie Gray, your homegirl, and broker associate in Ukiah California and I love helping first-time homeowners sell their houses. So, let's talk about the homeowner checklist like I said anyone that lives with four walls and a roof should be doing these things for their homes. The first one is clean out that exalt kitchen exhaust hood and filter. Get a new one or clean that filter up if it is reusable. Number two on the list is to clean out that kitchen refrigerator and pantry. I know especially with just getting back into the swing of school things and all of the busy things activities and everything else that's going on, sometimes the pantry can get a little neglected. So take everything out and put it in new bins if that makes you happy. Check for expired foods and just take the time to go through that same with your fridge. Check all the sauces and the door that have since expired since 2021 but you don't know how that's possible because you just checked six months ago. Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and your carbon monoxide detectors if needed replace. The weather stripping on your windows sometimes can get deteriorated over time or just use of wear depending on if it's a high-traffic area. So get those replaced so you don't have any further issues during the winter months. Secure your home from pests and critters whether you're going to schedule somebody to come out and spray or check those drawer jams. And then last but not least wash all of your throw pillows and blankets. It is cozy season time so let's get those stale blankets out of that basket and give them a good wash. This is my home maintenance checklist for November if you have any questions about things that you're going to be doing these next couple of weeks feel free to drop those in the comments below I would love to hear them!

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