Russian River Living

Life in Rhythm with Nature.

From the upper Russian River to where it meets the Pacific Ocean in Jenner, a lifestyle of restoration and inspiration unfolds. This region isn’t just a location—it’s a shift toward whole-health living, creative renewal, and meaningful connection to nature. We know how each microclimate shapes daily life, and how to present every property as part of that larger experience.

The Russian River

10,000 Years ---- One Legendary River

It’s an astounding corridor — stretching from vineyard-lined valleys through historic River towns and out to the Pacific Ocean.

Each stretch behaves differently.

Each property has a unique story and requires a specific approach.

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Local Perspective

Understanding the Russian River

Our Portfolio

Selected Sales

A selection of properties we’ve represented and successfully brought to market. Each sale reflects a different set of conditions, buyers, and strategy — no two are approached the same way.

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How We Work

A More Considered Approach to Real Estate

Every property, client, and situation is different. Our role is to understand the nuances, and guide each step with clarity, preparation, and strategy.

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Selling

Selling along the Russian River requires a different lens.

Two homes a short distance apart can present entirely differently. We take all variables into account from the start, preparing and positioning each property so that we can help you prepare, present and price your property to attract the right buyer every time. And when it comes to Offers, we will negotiate for you to get the very highest possible price.

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Buying

Finding the right home is only part of the process. 

We help you navigate the market, evaluate opportunities, and act with confidence when the right property appears.

City Country Group

A Different Perspective

With decades of experience across both San Francisco and the Russian River, we bring a dual-market understanding to every transaction.

That perspective informs how we prepare, position, and negotiate. From start to finish.

What our Clients Say

Long-term relationships built through preparation, communication, and results.

"Years before I signed a contract with Richard Lester and John Genovese to sell my home, I met them. They were selling the home of my neighbor, another of the many homes they had sold over the years. I presumed they had to be doing something right Read MoreRead Less
"The experience we had was beyond amazing. We had to sell a house that we lived 4 hours from. I was worried about all of the trips we would have to make back and forth to get the house ready to sell. Once we listed our house, we never had to make oRead MoreRead Less
"Richard and John were just awesome to work with. Can not recommend them enough. We purchased a second home in the Russian River Valley. Living in SF, neither of us had any understanding of all the myriad of things that need to be considered when bRead MoreRead Less
"John Genovese and partner Richard Lester are the real deal. These two long established and highly successful savvy gentlemen genuinely find joy and fulfillment from helping their clients realize their real estate goals. Richard and John have experRead MoreRead Less
"We had to sell our house very fast (like in the course of a couple of months). This pair steered us through every detail of the process seamlessly including referring us to people to fix up our house, clean our house, stage our house, you name it.Read MoreRead Less
"I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Richard and John. They are the ultimate professionals and really know their business and what works. Their marketing and negotiation skills are extremely impressive. They made our selling procRead MoreRead Less
"I had been working with Richard and John for about a month to find a property in the Russian River area to use as a retirement home. I have been in the Mortgage Industry for nearly 30 years, am a licensed Real Estate Broker (CA Dept of Real EstateRead MoreRead Less
"I'm not one to trust anyone but we trusted Richard and John with every step of the process to buy our weekend home in Duncans Mills. And everything went perfectly - the best home purchase experience I've ever had. They helped us selected a mortgagRead MoreRead Less
"By random chance we started looking at houses with John & Richard. When we became a little more serious about buying, our mortgage lender, who happened to be an acquaintance of ours, admonished us for just going with the first realtors we bumped iRead MoreRead Less
"Cannot recommend Richard and John highly enough. Over the last twenty-five years, my wife and I have bought and sold nine homes from California to New York. We have worked with some very savvy real estate experts. These two consummate professionalRead MoreRead Less
"If the motto for real estate is location, location, location, then the motto for agents should be experience, experience, experience! It was great working with Richard, John, and Pat! They bring their years of experience to the table and make the Read MoreRead Less

Insights & Perspective

Observations from the Market

A closer look at how the market is moving, what we’re seeing across the Russian River and San Francisco, and the details that often go unnoticed but matter most.

Things You Shouldn't Do Whe…

Things You Shouldn't Do Whe…

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to focus on what you sho…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home…

Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right…

10 Top Reno's That Will Up …

10 Top Reno's That Will Up …

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your property sold the fastest and for the…

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