Northwood Golf Club and Northwood Heights Homes for Sale

Looking for a home surrounded by redwoods, close to one of the Russian River's most celebrated golf courses? Call David R. Millar of The Millar Group at 707-217-1786 to explore Northwood homes, from riverfront and fairway-front properties to wooded hillside retreats.

Northwood Golf Club & Northwood Heights Neighborhood Map

Two Distinct Neighborhoods Between Guerneville and Monte Rio

Northwood sits along Highway 116 about halfway between Guerneville and Monte Rio. On the river side, the neighborhood surrounding Northwood Golf Club offers homes along Redwood Drive with views of the fairways or frontage along the Russian River. Across the highway, Northwood Heights climbs into the redwoods, with hillside homes and a different perspective on this beautiful stretch of the valley.

Northwood Golf Club: A MacKenzie Course in the Redwoods

Northwood Golf Club is one of the Russian River's great landmarks. In 1925, celebrated amateur golfer and Pebble Beach co-designer Jack Neville envisioned a golf course on wooded land across the river from Bohemian Grove. Landowner Claude Milleresch supported the idea, and legendary architects Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Robert Hunter designed the nine-hole course, with construction beginning in 1928. The layout remains a remarkable public course framed by towering redwoods, with naturally contoured fairways and greens.

MacKenzie's work also includes Cypress Point and Augusta National. Golf enthusiasts come to Northwood for the architecture, but the course is equally memorable for the quiet forest setting and the Russian River nearby. Learn more at the Northwood Golf Club history page.

Redwood Drive: Riverfront and Golf Course Homes

Redwood Drive is the signature residential road near the course. Depending on location, homes can overlook the golf course or enjoy a setting along the Russian River. These are special properties with a combination of outdoor recreation and redwood scenery. Prices have commonly ranged from roughly $500,000 to $1.5 million, with individual homes varying by setting, size and condition.

Northwood Heights: Elevated Redwood Living

Across Highway 116, Northwood Heights includes Ridgecrest Drive, Sunny Drive, Pine Glade, Pine Lane, Upper Terrace Road, Crescent Avenue, Redwood Glade and Shady Drive. This is a hillside neighborhood with redwood surroundings and homes above the lower river flats. Many buyers appreciate the elevated setting, convenient access to Northwood Golf Club and nearby services, and the possibility of being outside mapped river flood areas. The Sonoma County vacation-rental eligibility map also identifies portions of this area where vacation rentals may be permitted, subject to applicable property-specific requirements.

Golf, Food and Everyday Conveniences

One of Northwood's pleasures is having so much close by: a round of golf under the redwoods, a meal at Northwood Restaurant, a stop at Bia Cafe, or a visit to the local post office. Both Guerneville and Monte Rio are just a short drive away, giving the neighborhood a peaceful feel without being far from the rest of the lower Russian River.

Northwood Neighborhood Streets

Redwood Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Sunny Drive, Pine Glade, Pine Lane, Upper Terrace Road, Crescent Avenue, Redwood Glade, Shady Drive.

Find Your Northwood Home

Whether you are drawn to a golf-course setting, riverfront property or a redwood hillside retreat, I can help you compare the different parts of Northwood. David R. Millar | The Millar Group | Keller Williams Realty. Call 707-217-1786. Explore more Monte Rio homes and Guerneville real estate.