The Cascades are a condominium complex in Rincon Valley that offers great, affordable, and convenient living in Santa Rosa, CA. The complex was built in 1987 and is located on Mission Blvd. There are 37 units inside it's gated walls. There is minimal guest parking out front. The entrance is gated with an intercom system. Once buzzed in, you enter a Garden of Eden court yard with pool and tall mature landscaping. The front doors of the units face the court yard. All the units are two stories and parking is beneath the complex in a subterranean garage. The entrance to the garage is also through a secure gate that can be opened remotely from inside your car. Each unit is assigned 2 underground parking spaces.
The units range from 700+ sq ft to 1188 sq feet (with one unit being 1802 sq ft) and have fireplaces in the living rooms. The units are heated by forced air, natural gas furnaces. The kitchens are all electric. Again this is a condominium complex so the exterior is all taken care of by the Cascades Home Owners Association. The monthly fee is $348 (as of this writing) and covers your water, garbage, and insurance.
As of this date, Cascade units rent in the $1,200 range however this can vary greatly depending on the size and condition of the unit. Condominiums in Rincon Valley generally range from $1000 to $1,700.
In 2009 only one unit sold and it was for $170,000. The Cascades are centrally located to Hwy 12. The Montecito Shopping Center is about 1 mile away and coffee shops and a convenience store are a very short walk down Mission. For more information on shopping in Rincon Valley click on this link: Rincon Valley Shopping Centers
The Cascades in Rincon Valley are a great place to live, and a great condominium for somebody who is just entering the market. Give me call if your interested in obtaining more information, or if you'd like to see any of The Cascade units for sale, or any other condominium in Rincon Valley. Click on this link: Townhouse or condo if you'd like more information on the differences between townhomes and condominiums.
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Jim Cheney, Broker
"Your Realtor in Rincon Valley"
Wine Country Real Estate
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County

Best of luck with a quick sale -- all the best .
Jim - very cool post - you are definitely the expert!
Bob, nothing listed here, but hopefully the next listing will be mine.
David - They are great from some people, but not for everyone that's for sure
Courtney, I certainly try! Thanks for the kind words.