See 1912 Woodland CA home’s charm, grand ballroom. How much did it just go for?

A stately 1912 Craftsman-style home in Woodland, California, with tons of appeal from curbside to grand porch and beyond, has sold for $1.92 million.

Across 5,600 square feet of interior space, an abundance of rich woodwork, gorgeous coffered ceilings and shining hardwood floors give the historic residence charm, warmth and character. Upstairs lies the showstopper: A 1,200-square-foot ballroom.

Situated at 875 W. Southwood Drive in Woodland, 34 miles northwest of Sacramento, the property comprises two lots on nearly an acre. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home listed in June for $1.97 million. The deal was finalized July 10 after just 36 days on the market.

“Just under five weeks from list to close — that’s definitely on the faster side, especially for a historic property,” listing agent Molly Scott of Realty One Group said in an email. “We’re seeing relatively strong activity in the $1 million to $2 million range in Yolo County this year, especially for homes with character or a compelling story. This one checked all the boxes and found the right buyers at the right time.”

Buyers connected to area

The home held personal significance to the buyers, who have been connected to the area for a long time, Scott said.

The sellers were Susy Spradlin-Stille and Greg Stille, part of the family who founded Nugget Markets in Woodland in 1926 and still owns and operates the Northern California grocery chain. The couple retired from Nugget Markets in 2007. They are the founders and operators of Monarch Coffee, a family-run coffee farm in Kona, Hawaii.

Scott is the daughter of the sellers and lived at the residence for many years.

The couple thoughtfully and extensively renovated the Woodland home after buying the property in 1994. They preserved a significant portion of the home’s original materials, such as beveled windows, handcrafted wood, glass knobs and doors, carefully re-purposing and restoring them wherever possible.

The masterful update marries the home’s rich heritage with today’s modern conveniences.

“This home had a certain magic to it,” Scott said. “The buyers had admired it from a distance since the mid-1990s. They were interested years ago but passed on it due to the scale of work it needed at the time. They continued to quietly follow its transformation over the years and when it came on the market, they didn’t hesitate.

“The home’s architectural charm, thoughtful restoration, and peaceful setting made it irresistible,” she added. “It wasn’t just a house to them—it was the house.”

Ballroom steals the show

Gustavis Allison Jordan built the home in 1912, and his wife, Maehart Elston Jordan, is credited with the design of the home, according to Scott.

The minute you step inside, the quality of the material and craftsmanship used in building the house — from the hardwood flooring to the tall boxwood ceilings — can be seen and appreciated.

For example, the floors are made of Ohia wood from the Hawaiian tree, Susy Spradlin-Stille previously told The Sacramento Bee.

Koa wood, a Hawaiian product known for its durability, was also used throughout.

The home flows from room to room like the open-concept floor plans popular in contemporary houses.

The dining room accesses a beautiful attached solarium with a fireplace.

Perhaps the most spectacular room is the grand upstairs ballroom.

“A true ballroom steals the show,” the property listing stated. “The scale, ceiling details, and access to a private deck make it the kind of space that turns guests into storytellers.”

The ballroom maintains its original grandeur when it was used for dances, but has been remodeled with a wet bar.

Outside, a covered patio next to an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven offers an opportunity for al fresco dining. The expansive grounds unfold across a large lawn and bursts of lush plants.

Other amenities include a circular driveway and porte-cochère, multi-vehicle parking in the garage and on the side of the house, ideal for storing an RV or boat; a large, versatile basement for a gym or an additional bedroom; and a side entrance to the house that can serve as a mud room.

Prior to the West Southwood Drive sale, Woodland saw nine sales topping $1 million between January and May 2025 — the highest number of million-dollar sales in Woodland ever for the same time period, according to Sacramento appraiser and housing market analyst Ryan Lundquist.

The highest sale so far this year is just above the $2 million mark, and the highest sale ever was $3.15 million.

This story was originally published July 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM.

David Caraccio

The Sacramento Bee

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David Caraccio is a video producer for The Sacramento Bee who was born and raised in Sacramento. He is a graduate of San Diego State University and a longtime journalist who has worked for newspapers as a reporter, editor, page designer and digital content producer.