Karen Cherniss has been a real estate professional in the Bay Area since 1986. Starting in Marin County, she sold property as well as holding management positions as the Advertising and Marketing Director for two major real estate companies. In 1994, she relocated to the Wine Country of Napa Valley, taking advantage of its beauty and healthy lifestyle. She has been representing fine Napa Valley properties ever since.
Karen received the Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation, one of the most recognized degrees in the industry, by completing an intensive twelve-month course. Other affiliations include being a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) and the North Bay Association of Realtors® (NorBAR ). She is a past Vice President of the Napa County Chapter of NorBAR. In 1999, she graduated from the Leadership Napa Valley program, and sat on its Board of Directors for many years as a part of the alumni outreach and fund raising committees. She is also active in fund raising activities for the Napa Food Bank and for 6 years chaired the Napa Chili Cook-off that benefited the charity.
Karen specializes in marketing and selling residential and country properties of all sizes and price ranges with skill and caring. Relocating clients find Karen expertise in real estate and knowledge of the Napa Valley re-assuring in the fluctuating economy and the ups and downs of the housing market. Her personal 'hands on' approach to real estate helps make the transition from one home to another an easy one, from across town or across the country. Sensitivity to a client's need for confidentiality is just another of her strengths.
Live the Napa Valley lifestyle in the charming town of Yountville, with easy access to all wine country has to offer! This home is a perfect retreat for weekends, or perfectly suited for fulltime living as well. This home has been gently used and ...
View PropertyWhat a lovely, well maintained home this is! Besides all the obvious amenities of this single-story, corner lot home, it also has a solar system, an alarm system, RV boat parking, all city services AND a well for irrigation! Enjoy the large Trex ...
View PropertyBeautifully remodeled end unit in Willow Creek complex, conveniently located just a few blocks from downtown Napa and all it has to offer. Stunning transformation with all new kitchen, baths, floors & more! A woodburning fireplace graces the livin...
View PropertyOwn a piece of Old Town Napa! Here's a stunning home with the charm of yesteryear while offering today's conveniences. Original wood floors, as well as wood trim around the front window and French doors off the dining room, grace the home. Through...
View PropertyValue!The perfect Napa Valley country home! Not too big-not too small. Unassuming country home has been beautifully remodeled, featuring an open floor plan that brings the outdoors right into your living room for living & entertaining. Beautiful k...
View PropertyEnjoy tranquil waterfront living with beautiful San Pablo Bay views and fresh breezes from Bay Waves Cottage. This fully-furnished, Victorian style property is part of the historic Sandy Beach waterfront community where all 41 houses sit upon pier...
View PropertyHere is a rare opportunity to own a level 2 acre parcel on the valley floor! You can build your dream home or remodel and expand the existing home to your own specifications. The property has views of vineyards and lovely hills all around and plen...
View PropertyGUIDING YOU HOME! Lovely Browns Valley home on large lot with plenty of room to shelter in place! Beautifully remodeled kitchen w/quartz counters, fireplaces in living & family rooms,formal dining room, soaring ceilings & lots of windows to let in...
View PropertySet your sights on this lovely affordable Victorian-style home near the Napa River & downtown, in the district of other character homes.Enter through iron gate into the lovely rose garden. Many beautiful wood features, windows & trim intact. Be a ...
View PropertyAbsolutely pristine and adorable mobile home with great flowing floor plan on large lot in popular 55+ park in the heart of wine country in the charming village of Yountville and all the Napa Valley has to offer. Tastefully appointed and beautiful...
View PropertyPrice improvement in this home in the 55+ community in the charming town of Yountville! Upgraded home has dual pane windows, vinyl wood flooring, trex decks, newer paint in & out. Great location in park, backing to no other homes. Close to all ame...
View PropertyWhite-picket-fence charmer set on large deep lot near downtown Napa! Circa 1900 vintage home that has been added to & updated over the years, but still maintains its old-timey character! Detached barn was a garage once upon a time. Sit on the fron...
View PropertyLocation, location! Lovely historic character home, adjacent to Alta Hts & right in path of the downtown expansion; with easy access to the Oxbow market, Copia/CIA, the NV Expo, the Wine Train, Napa River and all the cultural, recreational, entert...
View PropertyBuild your dream home at the top of this unique parcel & you will have one of the best views in the Valley! Located above Silverado CC in the Atlas Peak Appellation, there is a Tahoe style home w/detached 2-car garage + another 2-car garage w/2BR...
View PropertySpacious well-kept home on large space featuring large enclosed sun porch that could be 3rd Bedroom, a long covered deck, and rare 2-car side by side carport. The home has central heat & A/C, plus has been earthquake retrofitted. Popular senior pa...
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