York Real Estate has weathered the local market come franchise or economic hardship since 1969.

Westside Flavor! East side price! Follow a tree lined highway to this11.55 acre hideaway! Oak and grey pine surround this 3 bdrm 2 bathmanufactured home on a permanent foundation. Detached over-sizedtwo car garage, 6 stall kickproof barn, turnouts and fenced dry pasture,just an easy commute to SLO! Givin’ it away at $297,500! #164905

Gorgeous 10 acres in great water area! Meadow oaks and pines, lots offlat, near Pozo and easy commute to SLO $197,500 #164709

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Gorgeous home with a view, this like new home has 3 bedrooms and 2 fullbaths, a family room with firepplace that is open to the generous kitchen anddining room, and a formal living room. The evenings light up with views of thehills to the west from the huge windows and the comfortable covered patio.$325,000

2 bedroom 1 bath old fashioned cutie ready for remodel or renovation! Locatedin a family neighborhood near Broad Street. Super large lot with 2 lots under-lying. Will need a Certificate of Compliance to split them. Large garage andfamily fruit orchard, privacy and unlimited potential! Call to see! $397,500#182665

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Pristine landlocked 80 acre parcel in rural Santa Margarita. Locatedin an area with tremendous recreation opportunities. This is a trulyunique opportunity to own a piece of native California. Call agent foraccess details. MLS#171770; $60,000

10 Acre parcel with beautiful views of rolling hills and oaks. Thereis some fencing, and electrical power is at the adjacent parcel. Thisis a great parcel of land for horses or other animals, vineyard, or or-chard. MLS#175515; $79,000

155+/- Acres with amazing distant views! The property is com-pletely fenced so bring your animals. Water is available from ashared well with power, and there is a water storage tank on theproperty. MLS#174468; $319,000

California Ranchland – Historic Creston. Imagine living in California’s undiscovered Central Coast with its Mediterranean climate, clean air, and natural setting. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco andalso halfway between Santa Barbara and Monterey, this area is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet in the path of future appreciation. While ranching is alive and well, some have called this area the “next Napa” be-cause of the many award-winning wines produced. The ranch boasts 220 +/- acres of rolling hills studded with centuries-old oak trees in an area of abundant groundwater. There are 100+/- acres of flat land and also gor-geous elevated home sites with expansive views – perfect for a family lodge. The property is included in the Williamson Act for low taxes – great for ranchers or investors alike. Owner may carry. Minutes to Paso, Atascadero,Templeton. MLS#180413 $2,090,000

5 Acre rural location at the edge of Paso Robles city limits. Cornerlot with paved roads on two sides. Area of million-dollar homes,wineries, and upscale bed and breakfast hotels. Come build yourdream home. MLS#161039; $335,000

Premiere location 52+/- acre ranch on the Union Road Wine Trail. Thisranch is surrounded by well-respected wineries. The Huer Huero Riverruns through the property for those who prefer to ride horses in ariverbed. MLS#183382 $679,000

Commercial Acreage in Paso Robles’ fastest growing area. The 2.87+/-acres is zoned Commercial (C3). Located directly behind Lowe’s Hard-ware, Bed Bath and Beyond, and soon TJ Maxx stores. Utilities are onsite. Curb and gutters are in. MLS# 182618 $925,000

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40 acre parcel with views. Perfect for you to plant a vineyard – soilhas been ripped. The well is in and power is on the way. Come enjoythe Paso Robles wine industry lifestyle! MLS#178938; $349,900

Pristine 125 Acre parcel. This land has usable land for horses or otheranimals, and also rolling hills with large native oaks and pines. Thisstunning parcel has a well, power, and paved road access so you saveon construction costs. MLS# 179964; $669,000

10 Acre farmhouse - close to town yet in a peaceful rural setting.Large two-story detached shop/garage. Great water area with twowells, including an ag well with a new 5hp pump. Great for vineyardor 4H. Seller may carry a loan. MLS#170174; $475,000

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Custom Home on 2.4 Acres Beautifully maintained custom built home with wrap around porch and mature landscaping. Peaceful rural 6 acre setting is fenced and cross fenced and includes an 8 x 16 work-shop. Amenities in the home include its open fl oor plan, pellet stove, Lg. pantry in kitchen and huge master bedroom closet. A delightful home to call your own. (5425M) $369,000

This 2003 Double wide manufactured home sits on one of the prime lots in the park. Very private with no neighbor on one side! Templeton school district for the children. Community pool and activity center too. (132P) $65,900

Lake Front 10+/- Acres Lake front 10 acres with super clean home. Beautiful and usable 10 acre parcel with oaks fronting on Towne Creek. Home has three bed-rooms and two baths. Entire property is well maintained. Four car garage plus carport for all of your toys. There is even a windmill. One of a kind property and one of a kind opportunity. (5885A) $699,000

Rancho Paso You’ll feel like you just stepped in to a brand new home! Recently remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath from top to bottom with all new carpet, hardwood,and tile flooring , two-tone custom paint and hand-textured drywall, upgraded Milgard and Radco windows, doors, and recessed lighting throughout. Thebathrooms have all new fi xtures, including a jacuzzi tub in the master...wow! Ex-panded kitchen with updated appliances, plenty of parking and storage outside, and replaced plumbing system. (48V) $43,000

Paso Robles West Side Wow! Much-sought-after Paso Robles Westside city location! There is almost 3000 square feet of living space with fi ve bedrooms. Kitchen recently remodeled. Fantastic wood-look fl oors, large two-room wood burning fi replace, a game room, a weight room, two cabanas for the sparkling pool, and so much more! All of this set on a gorgeous private parcel of almost three-quarters of an acre. Huge stone waterfall, decks, and a view from every window, make this property a dream. (225P) $469,000

Super clean 3 bedroom 2 bath plus family room home located near schools andshopping. Home shows very well and features hardwood & tile fl ooring. Spacious rear yard, 2 covered patios and large side yard. Possible RV parking. (1023V)$279,000

Spanish Colonial Home surrounded by lush landscaping and oaks on 5+/- acres. Private lake surrounds backyard, pool, Cabana, Front courtyard & fountain. Custom built in 1999 this 4 bedroom + office home has a spacious floor plan, lakeside views, vaulted beam ceilings, handmade doors, Braziliancherry hardwood fl oors, marble & Ann Sacks tile in kitchen, two fi replacesand recently installed solar system tucked out of view. (3937G) $1,599,000

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Estate/Bed & Breakfast in Dresser Ranch Classic elegance radiates throughout this masterfully designed estate that offers 5000+/-SF of living space w/3 bdrms on main level & 3 guest suites on lower level w/private entrances & patios. A game room, wine cellar & offi ce shares the guest level & has direct access to walkways, courtyard, pool, BBQ, & sitting areas overlooking 20+/- acres. (5458H) $2,400,000

Super lclean 3 b3 b dedroom 22 bbathh pllus ffa ilmily room hhome llocatedd near schhoolls dand

home to call yyour own. (5( 425M)) $369,0, 00

Attention Developers – Approved 4 lot split with existing home. Each parcel will be approx. one half acre and have mature trees, and a beautiful setting. Located in the an area of very nice homes and close to schools and shopping. Great op-portunity to live in, sell, or rent existing home while you complete project. Home features four bedrooms, two baths and family room. Call for details. (2330A) $995,000

Fantastic westside property – You can have 4 1/4 acres on Paso’s Westside. Just 10 minutes to town or to the lake. Plenty of room for your horses or livestock or to plant crops. The tractor and at-tachments come with the house. Comes with a very comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with awesome views. (4220O) $380,000

Beautiful Home on 10+/- Acres This estate is situated on 10.57 acres with sweep-ing views. This secluded custom modular home is 3600 sqft with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fl exible home office/library, 10 foot ceilings, cherry wood cabinets and fl oors, gourmet kitchen, corian countertops and high end appliances. (6625T) $495,000

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800 11th St.,Paso Robles, CA 93446(805) 237-4700

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2 Homes on 10 Acres Wow!! 2 great homes on almost 10 acres in Paso Robles much-sought-after Westside! Close to downtown yet feels like your own private piece of paradise. 2881 sq feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the newer custom built main house and a wonderful second home at 1180 sq feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Picturesque set-ting amongst the oaks and other native fl ora. Abundant wildlife. Magnifi cent views from bothhomes. (850A) $719,900

Feels like country in the City Beautiful parcel on over one acre with views of the oak studded hills. Level lot is ready to build your dream home with plenty of extra room for pool, shop, or barn. Located just a few minutes from downtown Atascadero and approx. 20 minutes from SLO. Utilities are at the lot line includ-ing city water. (4765E) $250,000

Bella Vista Home This spacious single level home in Bella Vista shows pride of ownership. This popular Milano model offers a spacious kitchen with bar, family room, living room with formal dining area, large tiled entry and laundry room. In addition, there are ceiling fans throughout. This large cul-de-sac lot has RV parking, a large backyard with a covered concrete patio, many rose bushes and fruit trees. Additional concrete work has been done at the back of the property which offers another concrete patio and built-in fl ower beds. There are lots of bulbs planted in the yard which will bring beautiful spring fl owers. This property is offered for the fi rst time and is a regular sale. (1905P) $383,000

Private and Serene This gorgeous custom single story home is a true luxury retreat located in a private and serene setting approximately 20 minutes to either Paso Robles or Atascadero. The exquisite attention to detail throughout the over 2200 square feet of this home reallysets itself apart from the rest. Custom paint and window coverings are just a couple of themany upgrades throughout. The fabulous kitchen is full of architectural detail and enjoys fi nequality craftsmanship and modern appliances, granite countertops and a spacious walk-inpantry. The master suite is complete with a huge bathroom, oversized tub, modern walk-in shower and spacious closet. The comfortable living room is very inviting with the Xtroidinaire fireplace for the cold and rainy winters. Another added amenity not to miss is the Hague wholehouse water conditioner. Step out onto the back patio overlooking the waterfall pond or soak in the Triad Spa for true relaxation. A must see. (3223H) $439,900

Blue Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast A rare opportunity awaits at the Blue Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast. Six beautifully decorated cottages and a two room suite with fireplaces, granite, whirlpool tubs and fl at screen televisions. Just steps to the beachfront park & trails. Main house has breathtaking expansive white water ocean views. Quaint patios and garden with koi pond. All furnishings included, presently a non owner staffed and operating business. (6736M) $2,200,000

Cool Valley Estates – Harrod Home Collection. Sixteen elevations tochoose from on lots up to 15,000 sq.ft. Single level homes to over3,200 sq.ft. and two story homes to over 4,000 sq.ft. (CVE) Prices starting at $584,990

Your own piece of paradise at Lake Nacimiento. Club membershipin The Cal Shasta Boat Recreation Club. Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabinwith amazing views of the lake. Includes a dock and covered boatstorage. Cal Shasta has many events and gatherings throughout theyear. (3665A) $165,000

12+/- Acres Buy now & build later! This investor owned 12 acres sitsin a peaceful location off Hwy 46 10 minutes East of Paso Robles.Beautiful views of rolling hills and Oak trees. (SC) $119,000

Peterson Ranch Home on 5+/- Acres Central Coast Wine Country! Stunning, serene, rural 5 acre Peterson Ranch location; 10 minutes to town. This home has been totally remodeled & up-dated with quality materials throughout by a licensed contractor. Italian kitchen is masterpiece! Mature trees, patios, decking, pool, spa, bar b que & lovely views await you. Main Residence 2,684SF, 3 Bedrooms & 3 Baths. Guest quarters: 1,600SF, 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths; adjacent to traditional barn. Love horses? 8 stall barn. Horses not for you? Maybe you prefer to plant a vineyard? Come enjoy life & all your options here. (560C) $1,598,000

10 Acres With a Spectacular Estate Home Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 3 car garage has all the comforts with forever panoramic views! Chef kitchen with large pantry and granite island, hardwood fl oors, fi replace in spacious family room, formal dining room, office, wired sound in all rooms, and security system. It is beautifully landscaped; completely deer fenced, and has a separate one bedroom guest house. Great for entertaining! (4855L) $579,000

Golf Course Property Terrifi c 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on the PasoRobles Golf Course. Beautiful Red Oak wood floors in living & diningarea. ALARM SYSTEM with 2 pads. Wonderful view of the 4th fair-way and greenbelt with seasonal creek. Matured landscape, with backpatio. Big lot with open space and relaxing views. (905S) $329,000

Santa Ysabel Ranch One of the nicest parcels in Santa Ysabel Ranch. Great views and easy to build out. Outstanding location. Huge oaktrees, a must see. (IS) $190,000

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Beautiful 12+ AcresBeautiful 12+ acres on the Westside of Paso Robles with exceptional views of the hillsides for miles and end of the road privacy. Nice 2 bedroom 2 bath with den mobile home featuring an open floor plan, dining area, master bath has garden tub and separate shower. There is a wrap around covered deck to enjoy all the viewsthis property has to offer, numerous nut, fruit and shade trees, and a detached 2 car garage. (VM7775N) $439,900

Westside Home on Large LotWestside home built in 2007 offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1940+/-sqft, on a 35,700+/-sq lot. Largeliving room has a corner fireplace and a large baywindow to enjoy the views. Home sits on a knollwith exceptional views of Oak tree covered hillsidesand the city. Freshly painted, fenced rear yard and large flat unfenced area to do as new owner wouldlike. Just blocks from Vine this property has a greatlocation. (VM1201D) $425,000

Gorgeous Westside Property Located just minutes from town is this beautiful25+/- acres planted in almond trees with a 2 bed-room, 2 bath home, workshop, 4 car garage, numer-ous outbuildings, garden shed, carport/RV storagearea. Rear deck with hot tub, nice brick and concretewalkways, gazebo and amazing views. Topography is gently rolling to flat. (VM3375N) $699,000.

Santa Ysabel RanchSanta Ysabel Ranch is located in a beautiful area of Templeton. There are incredible views from this hilltop parcel. Community offers estate style homes, rolling hills, oak trees, tennis court, 24 hour security guard gated en-trance, lots of open space. $115,000 (VM2265SL)

On A Quiet Country RoadThis South Atascadero 2.5 acre parcel has a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with separate living room, dining room, family room and large game room. Approx. 2150 sq.ft. There is a small barn and the property is completely fenced. Lots of windows bring in the views. Perfect for horses, 4 H or hobbyists. The original 2 car garage was converted to the game room with permit and there is a single car garage that was added. There is a half-circle drive in the front with 2 driveways. $469,500 (VM9488C)

Santa Ysabel RanchEstate sized parcels in gated community w/ open space, rolling hills, lake, Oak trees, tennis courts, walking paths, hot springs and tranquility. These parcels range from 1.3 to 3+ acres, some offering views. Topography is level to rolling. Prices range from $115,000 to $255.000 Call for appointmentto view these parcels.

Usable 10 acresSo many possibilities with this 10 acre parcel-great in-vestment opportunity, nice all usable land for horses-4H-etc, parcel possibly can be split into 2 fi ve acre lots checkwith County. 2001 manufactured home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 960+/-sqft. 3 phase power, fenced and cross-fenced, 100gpm well. (VM225S-8) $290,000

Attention Equestrian Buyers4 bdrm 4 bath, custom built home w/ over 3100SF& a wraparound porch on 49+/-Acres. 15 sepa-rate pipe fenced pasture areas & a 40’ x 50’ util-ity barn w/tack room, easily converted to a horsebarn. 155’x 285’ lighted arena with catch pens, feedpens & chutes, a 20’ x 36’ hay barn and hot walker. Also included is a 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home lo-cated out of view of the main house. (VM1415S)$1,499,000

Westside Paso Robles 82 Acre Estate w/3 HomesCustom home & 2 other beautiful homes w/privatedrives away from main home all with exceptionalfeatures. Main home 3000+/-sf, 3 bdrm + office, 21/2 bath, 360 degree views of the Almond Orchard & hillsides, patio/spa/firepit. 2nd home 1150+/-sf,2 bdrm, 2 bath, secluded, barn. 3rd home 2350+/-sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, wonderful upgrades, lrg garage, shop. Great property for multiple families or theother 2 homes are currently rented for $3100.amonth. (VM5495V) $1,990,000

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10 acres – 2 homesThis flat and useable ten acres is perfect for horses or if you just want land. Located in Shandon withviews off the hills this property offers two manu-factured homes, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath and a 2 bed-room, 1 1/2 bath. $375,000 (VM198S)

One of A Kind 640 Acres4 Parcels, Equestrian Center w/12 stall barn-racetrack, 173.5 Acre Vineyard, 5000 Olive Tree Orchard. 360 Degree views. 7500SF furnished cus-tom home W/6 bdrms, 6 baths, gourmets’ kitchen,climate controlled wine storage rm, exceptional detail & maid quarters. Other amenities include:Pebble Tek pool & Spa, Outdoor BBQ & kitchen area, Pizza oven, caretakers residence & ranch of-fice. (VM1950H) $7,600,000

Usable 1+/- AcresLocated on the main street in Shandon this parcel has plenty of future potential. An acre corner par-cel zoned RSF/CS, county use code Residential on Commercial. (VM1211T) $100,000

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Located in the desirable Creekside Home Devel-opment! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den home is im-maculate and has open floorplan with 1380 sq ft.Large rear fenced yard is perfect for entertaining.Located just a short distance from Paso Robles andin the heart of downtown Shandon. This is one ofthe best priced homes in North County and it won’tlast long!! $149,900.

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Great investment property in lovely Westside PasoRobles. Very good cash flow. Each unit is 2 bed-rooms 1 bath with forced air heat + central air, andhas a single car garage at back of complex with in-dividual laundry hook-ups. This well maintainedapartment building has a unique interior courtyard.Each unit is metered separately for electric and gas.Close to K-8 schools, shopping & dining. Call fordetails! $375,000.

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Well this is it!! Immaculate semi-custom home lo-cated in one of the nicest neighborhoods in PasoRobles. Single story home w/4 spacious bedroomsand 2 full baths. The arches and vaulted ceilingsadd the open & airy feeling to the living room &dining area. A large bay window brings in plenty ofnatural sunlight. Enjoy the ambiance of the fire-place in the Family Room. The kitchen featuresplenty of cabinets, , built in appliances, breakfastbar & area. Gorgeous wood flooring , custom tilebaths, separate Laundry Room, 3 car garage. Beau-tiful low maintenance landscaped yard, patio areasperfect for entertaining. ALL THIS AND MUCHMORE FOR ONLY $414,763. (2089P).

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Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath gated home with 3 car garage has allthe comforts with forever panoramic views! Chef kitchen with largepantry and granite island, hardwood floors, fireplace in spacious fam-ily room, formal dining room, office, wired sound in all rooms, andsecurity system. It is beautifully landscaped; completely deer fenced,and has a separate one bedroom guest house. Great for entertainingwith over 2700 sq ft! $579,000

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Beautiful panoramic views including lake view onsecluded 10 acre parcel off paved road. Great well@ 100 GPM. Gorgeous oak studded property withtons of wild life, great horse/hunting/recreationalproperty so bring your boat. Rolling topo withbuilding site to build your dream home. Gatedcommunity. A must see !! $139,900

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Small-scale renovation projects continue to provide the bestreturn for homeownersEven as spring approaches, the

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American homeowners more thanthree years after the start of thenationwide housing crisis. Althoughsales of existing homes are upslightly from 2010 levels, the medi-an home price is still down through-out most of the country, accordingto the National Association ofRealtors. This means that manyhomeowners are continuing to sittight and are looking for ways tomake their current houses work forthem just a little bit longer, until therealBut even when it comes to home

renovations, it is important to besmart about how you spend yourmoney, as the value of many large-scale home improvement projects isalso questionable in today's econo-my. Homeowners who madeimprovements in 2011 picked uponly 58 cents in home equity on

their remodeling dollar (on aver-age), according to the Cost versusValue report released byRemodeling Magazine. Comparedto figures in 2005, when home

improvement projects provided a 76percent cost return, the current datais hardly a motivator to proceedwith that long-dreamed total kitchenrenovation.Less expensive home replacementprojects are a much better bet interms of recouping your costs, gar-nering about 64 percent back inresale value versus the 57 percent

that remodeling projects earn back,on average. Some good ideas forrelatively low-budget yet fruitfulhome improvement projects areadding an attractive front entry door,

getting energy-efficient windows,installing new siding or, perhaps themost effective and rewardingoption, replacing your garage door.A new garage door is one of the

best ways to improve your homewith the confidence of receiving asolid return on your investment(ROI) when it's time to sell.Replacing a garage door offers the

second-highest ROI at 83.9 percent,out of 35 midrange improvementprojects listed on the 24th annualCost versus Value report. In somecities, like Charleston, W. Va.,Honolulu, Providence, R.I., and SanFrancisco, the ROI is 100 percent.Even upscale garage doors are asmart investment, offering a 69.8ROI and ranking fourth among theupscale projects listed in this report.There's no doubt that a new garagedoor is an affordable replacementoption that improves your house'scurb appeal while also offeringhigher energy efficiency, safety andsecurity to both you and futurehomeowners.Knowing that every dollar you

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3 bed, 1 bath, 1,420 sq. ft.This is a charming home with much potential.This is a 2 story home with, a spacious livingroom, fireplace, tile flooring, features 2 unit inrear along with a shed. Home see this home foryourself today call Tawnya Stevens at559-647-2682

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640Acres of great property, located atapproximately 40mins. from Coalinga.The property features a 2 bed 1 bathhunting camp. Propane is available onthis property as well as a naturalspring. Enjoy the beautiful scenery,and panoramic views this property of-fers. and for those outdoor enthusiast,there is plenty of room to roam freely.To schedule an appointment to viewthe property please call TawnyaStevens at 647-2682.

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