Built at the site of a former house on First Street near Warren Street, Queen Anne Court is an infill development of three single-family detached custom homes in Old Town Napa.

Vacant since the early 1990s when the original small stucco cottage was bulldozed, the landowner hoped to build low income housing on the plot. After plans changed, architect/innkeeper Chris Craiker bought the property in 1998.

Craiker, onetime owner of the 1801 Inn on Jefferson, designed a Victorian style bed and breakfast for the site. After construction costs rose, Craiker sold the project to Mike and Bonnie Rice of Miller-Sorg Group, to build the three homes. 

Traditional in style and plan, the houses include detached garages and third level bonus spaces.

Broker Laura Pope believes being close to the city center is a selling point.

“They are conveniently located in a prime location for buyers to enjoy the activities that downtown Napa has to offer,” said Pope.

At million dollar prices, the three units could set a record sale price for new homes in downtown Napa.

Sales price — $975,000 - $1,350,000

Location — 2048 First Street, 2045 and 2055 Clay Street. Residents access the property from First and Clay streets, located between Bulson Court and Warren Street.

Lot square footage — 5,030 to 6,065 square feet.

House square footage — 1,903 to 3,235 square feet with two and three car garages.

Owners — Michael and Bonnie Rice, The Miller-Sorg Group, Suisun City.

Construction began — Spring 2006.

Planned completion — January 2007.

Architect/Developer — Chris Craiker, AIA/NCARB.

Structural engineer — Structural Engineering Solutions, Dave Wilcox Partner/Senior Engineer.

Civil engineer — TRIAD Engineers, Debbi Hight Partner/Senior Engineer.

Contractor — The Miller-Sorg Group

Project manager — The Miller-Sorg Group, Pete Treganowan.

Style of building — Craiker Architects specializes in traditional style Victorian and Craftsman style homes and infill multifamily housing.

These homes were designed specifically to fit in with the neighborhood using 1900s eclectic Victorian style architecture, commonly known as Queen Anne, similar to the 1801 Inn that Craiker previously owned. Exterior finishes will be shingles, horizontal lap and board with batten.

Broker — Laura Pope, Maury Ingram Real Estate, 425-2121.

What’s happening — The middle unit, 2055 Clay St., is sold. 2045 Clay St. and 2048 First St. are for sale.

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