Take look at Sonoma County’s first ‘agrihood.’ Initial homes hit market starting at $3.6M
Touted as Sonoma County’s first agrihood, three new residences on 30 rural acres near Petaluma are for sale starting at $3.6 million.
Part of a planned community that blends agriculture with neighborhood living, the homes are located near downtown Petaluma and about 40 miles north of San Francisco and 80 miles west of Sacramento in Northern California.
The agrihood, called Live Oak Farm, comprises 14 two-acre homesites. Three newly completed residences and four ready-build lots are now available.
“Live Oak Farm blends elegant design with a peaceful, countryside vibe,” Tim Little and Alexa Glockner of Hedge Realty, the real estate brokerage representing the development, said in a statement. “The homes are thoughtfully crafted, from spa-like bathrooms to expansive patios that are perfect for entertaining. It’s a place where you can enjoy luxurious living while staying connected to nature in a community setting.”
The residences are essentially modern and sophisticated farmhouses. They were built for sustainability and energy efficiency, with solar panels, electric appliances, pre-wiring for electric vehicles and battery backup, according to Live Oak Farm marketing material.
Durable building materials were used in the construction, such as metal roofs and fiber cement siding, to protect the houses from extreme weather and fire.
“These three new residences are intentionally designed, calling in Sonoma County’s unique natural landscape with subtle color, texture, tone, and layer, evocative of the region’s golden amber hills, green farmlands and lush forests, and big blue skies, enveloped in the comfort of soft white and gray clouds,” according to the official property listing.
Basically, an agrihood is a neighborhood built within a working farm. Live Oak Farm homeowners have access to a large common area with a modern pavilion of wood, glass and steel, with sliding barn doors.
The community space is designed to hold gatherings, such as educational events, farm-to-table dinners, yoga classes, movie nights and barbecues. The developers are currenty building out the spaces with additional amenities, according to Hedge Realty.
The community was built by Sonoma County’s Wright Residential, which collaborated with architects Farrel-Faber & Associates and Julie Buckner Interior Design.
Nearly a century ago, the land was known as the Bundesen Ranch, which raised egg-laying hens, according to Live Oak Farms website.
These three new residences available are:
2041 Live Oak Farm Lane: A single-story, three bedroom, three-bath home with a separate assessory dwelling unit, or ADU. The exterior features “a water tower-like architectural elevation, fronted by a persimmon orchard,” according to Live Oak Farm.
2055 Live Oak Farm Lane: The two-story home with views has three bedrooms, four bathrooms. The intererior is accented by brass lighting and plumbing fixtures, cabinets and door hardware.
2034 Live Oak Farm Lane: The two-story home stands out on a hillside with a warm blue gray palette. With three bedrooms and four bathrooms, the interior combines pewter, iron, and black metal finishes in the lighting and plumbing fixtures, as well as the cabinet and door hardware.
“It’s the perfect retreat for those who want a balance of luxury and laid-back country living,” according to the statement from the Tim Little + Alexa Glockner Team.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the location of Live Oak Farm. It’s 80 miles west of Sacramento, not east.
This story was originally published October 5, 2024 at 4:00 AM.
