What were the 7 most expensive homes sold in Monte Rio, reported last week?

August 23, 2026 - 01:35

A single-family home that sold for $849,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monte Rio between June 1 and Aug. 16. That property, located in the heart of the Russian River community, closed above its asking price, reflecting steady demand for waterfront and hillside homes in the area.

The remaining six transactions on the list ranged from $625,000 to $795,000. Most of these were older cottages or cabins, many with updated kitchens and decks built for outdoor living. A few sat on large lots with redwood trees, while others offered direct river access or shared docks. Notably, none of the sales exceeded $1 million, a sign that Monte Rio remains more affordable than neighboring towns like Healdsburg or Sonoma.

Buyers in this period were a mix of full-time residents and second-home owners. Real estate agents say the market has cooled slightly from the pandemic boom, but inventory remains tight. Sellers who priced realistically saw offers within a few weeks, while overpriced listings lingered. The most expensive sale, the $849,000 home, had been on the market for just over a month.

For comparison, the median price for a single-family home in Monte Rio during this window was around $700,000. That is up about 8 percent from the same period last year, though the small sample size makes the figure less reliable. Still, the data points to a steady, if modest, appreciation in this riverside enclave.