Along an abandoned alley, now an easement, this cluster of properties has been owned by the same family since the 1940’s, and still emanate a charm of bygone days. From either of the two homes, kids can walk to any school in town. Families can bring home fresh produce from the farmer’s market in the basket of a bicycle.

World class restaurants, a summer jazz concert, wine tasting, concerts on the square, poetry readings, art walks in the evening, and the Russian River lazily meandering around Fitch Mountain all contribute to the ambiance of this great small town. Its residents are infused with a certain unhurried ease. Relax deeply in this well-priced home in the heart of town.
 
The front house was built in 1924 with a subtle craftsman influence. This is a gentle house with a shady front porch constructed in a style still sought after today. The house invites renovation. A number of homes in close proximity have benefited from faithful period restorations that add to the warmth and charm that characterizes this neighborhood. The living room is generous sized with a fireplace. A formal dining room opens into a farm style kitchen. At the back of the house is an old style porch where laundry is done and canning jars are kept. A small room off the porch is perfect for storage, or for creating a second bathroom. The backyard has space to build a one car garage if desired. The two bedrooms have a bathroom in between. The eastern property boundary is just beyond a line of lemon trees. This house is a fixer, in need of substantial renovation. The neighborhood is filled with storybook homes, and can support a significant upgrade on this property. Offered at $399,000. MLS#20815248

Traveling down the old fashioned alley, the back house was built in 1936. Recessed from the street, this simple, inviting home has warm, honey-colored fir floors, good natural light, an eat-in kitchen, two generous-sized bedrooms with built in cabinets, an indoor laundry, a giant catalpa tree, and a private rose garden. Let the children play in the security of a yard not bordered by a street with traffic. The lot that adjoins this property to the east will remain as green space according to the city, except for a garden and fruit trees. This house is listed at $409,000. MLS#20815403

The third property is an in-town lot, hidden from the street. It is at the end of the alley, and directly behind 518 Fitch St. This Healdsburg hideaway is a smaller than standard lot, 3286 square feet according to the tax rolls. It is the kind of lot that Dwell Magazine aficionados are always hunting for, an overlooked infill parcel where something magical can be created. There is a 650 square foot workshop on the lot right now. Re-use the existing footprint and avoid current setback regulations. The city will allow 40% coverage on the lot, and a second story. On the northern border, is an undevelopable parcel, which enhances the feeling of privacy and tranquility, a sweet rural vista, back off the road. Once transferred, this property will be designated as 520 Fitch St. Currently, this property is listed without an address designation as Fitch St. in the Multiple Listing Service. This parcel has no infrastructure. It is a challenging lot, but with the exciting potential to be a secluded little retreat in the heart of downtown Healdsburg. This buildable lot is listed at $305,000. MLS#20815480

These three parcels can be sold all together or separately.