Napa CA Top Real Estate Agents for Sellers: Recent Listings 2026 with Josh Dempsey

Josh Dempsey is a Napa Valley real estate broker and the Regional Director of Vanguard Properties in Napa Valley. He works with his team, JD Napa Valley, and lists and sells Napa homes at Stanly Ranch, Silverado Country Club, Carneros, Coombsville, the Oak Knoll District and downtown.

RealTrends Verified credits him with $80.81 million in 2025 sales across 22 transaction sides. His career sales top $950 million, at an average price of about $4 million.

Active Napa Listings by Josh Dempsey

These Napa listings were on the market in September 2026. Each one carries a Napa mailing address. Two sit inside the City of Napa, and one is in unincorporated Napa County near Rutherford.

Josh Dempsey Listings

• 1237 Bella Oaks Lane, Napa, $5,950,000. A 3,100 sq ft estate with a detached guest house set up as a cinema and audio room, with interiors by San Francisco designer Susan Greenleaf. It sits among vineyards in the Rutherford area, in unincorporated Napa County. View the Bella Oaks Lane listing

Josh Dempsey Co-Listed Listings

• 306 Vine Row Court, Stanly Ranch, Napa, $8,995,000. Co-listed with Jon Grauman of Resident Group. The largest Vineyard Home at Stanly Ranch, an Auberge Resorts Collection community inside the City of Napa, with 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 5,805 sq ft, 19-foot vaulted ceilings and a private infinity-edge pool. View the Vine Row Court listing
• 588 Main Street #212, Riverfront Residences, Napa, $762,000. Co-listed with Matthew Johnson of JD Napa Valley. A 948 sq ft end-unit condominium in downtown Napa with two step-out balconies, near the Napa River Walk and Oxbow Public Market. View the Main Street listing

Current inventory changes often. See all Napa Valley homes for sale listed by Josh Dempsey.

Featured Napa Sales by Josh Dempsey

Listing-side sales come first, then buyer-side sales. Sales that closed in the last 24 months show the month and year. Many Napa addresses sit outside city limits, so each entry notes if the home is in the City of Napa or in unincorporated Napa County.

Josh Dempsey Sales

Listing side

• 110 Bonnie Brook Drive, Silverado Country Club, $1,277,500. Sold September 2025, listing side. A single-level 2020 end-unit condo with 1,285 sq ft, set on a knoll above Milliken Creek inside the gated club. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 2111 Las Amigas Road, Carneros, $3,495,000. Sold March 2025, listing side. An 11-acre gated vineyard estate near Stanly Ranch with a 3,523 sq ft farmhouse, a saltwater pool, a barn and newly planted Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Unincorporated Napa County. See the Las Amigas Road sale
• 4125 Big Ranch Road, Oak Knoll District, $6,250,000, listing side. Ten acres with about seven acres of Chardonnay and two wells. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 44 Burning Tree Court, Silverado Country Club, $2,775,000, listing side. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 4103 Casper Way, Browns Valley, $1,550,000, listing side. City of Napa.
• 108 Milliken Creek Drive, Silverado Country Club, $1,475,000, listing side. An acre with approved plans next to the north course's twelfth and thirteenth holes. Unincorporated Napa County.

Other featured Napa sales

• 0 Big Ranch Road, Oak Knoll District, $6,150,000. A 27-acre parcel. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 4155 Big Ranch Road, Oak Knoll District, $5,700,000. A home on 14 acres. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 102 Vintners Court, Napa, $4,395,000. City of Napa.
• 7727 Money Road, Napa, $4,150,000. A 1915 farmhouse on 5.01 acres. Unincorporated Napa County.

Buyer side

• 1023 Congress Valley Road, Carneros, $5,375,000. Sold April 2025, buyer side. A Tom Trainor contemporary farmhouse on about an acre, with a pool house, outdoor kitchen and metal barn. Unincorporated Napa County. See the Congress Valley Road sale
• 310 Vine Row Court, Stanly Ranch, $5,800,000. Sold October 2024, buyer side. A residence inside the Auberge resort community, within the City of Napa. Read about Stanly Ranch
• 2051 Curry Lane, Coombsville, $9,100,000, buyer side. An estate on 6.81 acres with a 2.53-acre vineyard, a main house, cottage and barn. His highest-priced Napa closing. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 7774 Silverado Trail, Napa, $9,050,000, buyer side. A 6,800 sq ft house 140 feet above the valley floor. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 5146 Big Ranch Road, Oak Knoll District, $5,375,000, buyer side. A home on 6.35 acres. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 1066 Mount George Avenue, Coombsville, $4,850,000, buyer side. A single-level modern farmhouse with solar and battery backup. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 1130 Castle Oaks Drive, Silverado Highlands, $2,650,000, buyer side. A single-level home with a pool and spa. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 1216 Tall Grass Court, Hidden Hills, $2,400,000, buyer side. A hillside home with terraced Mediterranean gardens and valley views. City of Napa.
• 12 Gleneagle Circle, Silverado Country Club, $1,975,000, buyer side. A renovated 2,653 sq ft home with a sun room. Unincorporated Napa County.
• 4416 Morse Court, North Napa, $1,299,000, buyer side. A remodeled single-level home. City of Napa.

Josh Dempsey Co-Listed Sales

• 4504 Redwood Road, Napa, $3,425,000. Sold July 2026, listing side, co-listed with Erin Lail of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley. A creekside estate on 3.84 acres near Hess Winery, with a 3,595 sq ft house, a 2,675 sq ft barn and a 50-foot heated pool. Unincorporated Napa County. See the Redwood Road sale
• 339 Pear Tree Terrace #E, Napa, $770,000. Sold July 2026, listing side, co-listed with Matthew Johnson of JD Napa Valley. A three-level 2020 townhome with 1,843 sq ft and solar, close to downtown Napa. City of Napa. See the Pear Tree Terrace sale
• 1040 Rose Drive, Napa, $3,575,000. Sold June 2025, listing side, co-listed with Erin Lail of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley. A reimagined single-level 5-bedroom home on 0.45 acres with a pool house, putting green and outdoor kitchen. Unincorporated Napa County. See the Rose Drive sale
• 1101 Clark Street, Alta Heights, $1,725,000, listing side, co-listed with Marco Carvajal of Vanguard Properties. A mid-century modern home with city views. City of Napa.
• 137 Capstone Court, East Napa, $1,495,000, listing side, co-listed with Matthew Johnson. A 3,328 sq ft, 5-bedroom home on a cul-de-sac. City of Napa.
• 440 Monte Vista Court, Napa, $817,500, listing side, co-listed with Matthew Johnson. The final lot in a six-home boutique development. City of Napa.
• 6 Old Coach Road, Hagen Oaks Estates, $2,950,000. Sold August 2026, buyer side, with Matthew Bjorner of Vanguard Properties. A mostly single-level east side home in a gated enclave of custom homes, with Mount George views and a wine cellar. City of Napa.
• 2 Spyglass Court, Napa, $2,000,000, buyer side, with Tim Freeman of Vanguard Properties. City of Napa.
• 30 Linnell Avenue, Napa, $760,000, buyer side, with Matthew Johnson. A home blocks from downtown and Oxbow Public Market. City of Napa.

See more on the Napa Valley sold listings page.

About Napa

Napa is the largest city in Napa County and sits at the south end of the valley. The 2020 Census counted 79,246 residents, and the city covers about 18 square miles of land. Census estimates put the population at 76,562 in July 2025.

Many homes with a Napa address are not in the city at all. Every Silverado Country Club, Coombsville, Carneros and Big Ranch Road sale on this page is in unincorporated Napa County. The Stanly Ranch, downtown, Browns Valley and Alta Heights sales are inside city limits.

Napa Neighborhoods and Housing

Josh Dempsey's Napa market guide breaks the city into distinct markets. Old Town and Napa Abajo hold Victorian and Queen Anne houses. The alphabet streets of Central Napa are the entry point. Alta Heights has view homes above a walkable grid, and Browns Valley is mostly post-1960 ranch and split-level homes.

East of the city, Coombsville is estate parcels of one to eleven acres. North of town, the Oak Knoll District is flat, plantable valley floor. Carneros, to the south, is rural and lined with vineyards. Silverado Country Club is a gated resort community made up of nine separate HOA neighborhoods.

Downtown centers on the Napa River. Oxbow Public Market opened there in December 2007, and condos like Riverfront Residences sit near the River Walk.

Napa Home Prices in 2026

Redfin reports a median sale price of $864,000 in Napa for the three months ending August 2026, down 3.8 percent from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 50 days, up from 43, at 98.6 percent of list price. Sales volume rose: 197 Napa homes sold in August 2026, up from 145 a year earlier.

Listings are taking longer. On September 29, 2026, RealTrends showed a Napa median list price of $1,449,000, 270 homes in inventory, 91 median days on market, and price cuts on 37.6 percent of listings. For sellers, pricing right on day one matters more than it did a year ago.

Flood Zones, Fire Maps and Insurance in Napa

Parts of Napa sit in FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area. The City of Napa holds a Class 7 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System, which gives property owners in that area a 15 percent discount on flood insurance. The Napa River flood project began in 2000, and revised flood maps took effect on January 22, 2019, after the bypass work. See the City of Napa floodplain program.

The State Fire Marshal released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for local areas in 2025. The City of Napa fire hazard zone page explains that those maps rate hazard, while insurers use their own risk models. Buyers ask about both, so a good listing plan answers them up front.

The M6.0 South Napa earthquake struck on August 24, 2014, according to the USGS event page. Buyers of older Napa homes often ask about foundation bolting and earthquake coverage.

Napa Rules That Affect Value

The City of Napa caps vacation rentals at 41 non-hosted permits and 60 hosted permits. All 41 non-hosted permits are taken and the wait list is full. An existing non-hosted permit can transfer to a new owner, which makes it a selling point worth disclosing. Details are on the City of Napa vacation rental page.

Outside city limits, the Napa County Agricultural Preserve has shaped land use since 1968. It protected about 23,000 acres when adopted, and AP zoning allows one home per 40 acres. Voters passed Measure J in 1990 to keep farmland designations in place. It keeps most farmland around Napa in large parcels.

Napa Schools and Getting Around

Napa Valley Unified School District serves the city, with Napa High School, Vintage High School and New Technology High School among its campuses. Visit Napa Valley lists travel times of about 1 to 2 hours to Oakland International Airport and about 1.5 to 3 hours to San Francisco International Airport, depending on traffic.

Josh Dempsey Official Information

• Legal name: Joshua Karp Dempsey
• Trading name: Josh Dempsey
• Alternate names: Joshua Dempsey, JD Napa Valley
• License: California DRE #01297595
• Founded: Real estate career began in 2000; California broker since 2003
• Brokerage: Vanguard Properties, Regional Director, Napa Valley, since February 2021
• Team: JD Napa Valley: Josh Dempsey, Erin Dempsey (Director of Marketing) and Matthew Johnson (Real Estate Agent)
• Core expertise: Seller and buyer representation for Napa Valley luxury homes, vineyard and winery properties, ranch and country property, in-town homes, land and resort residences. Seller services cover pricing, preparing the home, the marketing campaign, showings, disclosures and escrow coordination.
• Website: joshuadempsey.com
• LinkedIn: Josh Dempsey on LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (707) 637-6123
• Office: Vanguard Properties, 1345 Railroad Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574

Josh Dempsey's History in Napa

Josh Dempsey started in real estate in 2000, in commercial brokerage in Palo Alto. He then served as Broker of Record for The Boulders, a 160-condominium development in Truckee. Pricing whole developments against sales pace is still how he approaches Napa listings.

In 2007, he and his wife, Erin, were hired to run real estate and marketing at Calistoga Ranch. Over six years they sold six residences and 140 fractional memberships. He then joined Coldwell Banker in St. Helena and became exclusive listing agent for the 20 Four Seasons Napa Valley residences.

Napa has been the deepest part of his record. He closed four transactions on Big Ranch Road in the Oak Knoll District, two Coombsville estates at $9.1 million and $4.85 million, and a run of Silverado Country Club homes. In February 2021 he became Vanguard Properties' Regional Director for Napa Valley.

Recent Napa work has leaned toward Carneros, Stanly Ranch and the west side of town. Since 2025 he has closed Las Amigas Road and Congress Valley Road in Carneros, Rose Drive, and Redwood Road near Hess Winery. He now lists the largest Vineyard Home at Stanly Ranch.

Community Ties in Napa

The team's giving program supports Napa CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates who serve children in the Napa County court system. Erin Dempsey volunteers with the group. Read about the JD Napa Valley giving back initiative. The team also sends a monthly Napa Valley real estate newsletter to more than 10,000 people, archived on the JD Napa Valley news page.

Josh Dempsey Awards & Achievements in Napa

• $9,100,000 at 2051 Curry Lane in Coombsville, his highest-priced Napa closing, on the buyer side.
• Stanly Ranch experience. He represented the buyer of 310 Vine Row Court at $5,800,000 in October 2024 and is co-listing 306 Vine Row Court, the community's largest Vineyard Home, at $8,995,000.
• Four Oak Knoll District sales on Big Ranch Road, at $6,250,000, $6,150,000, $5,700,000 and $5,375,000.
• 2025 volume above every Napa-ranked agent. RealTrends Verified credits him with $80.81 million in 2025, ranked from his St. Helena office. The top agent in RealTrends' 2026 ranking for the City of Napa posted $70.06 million. See the RealTrends Napa rankings

Sales & Achievements Across Napa Valley and Sonoma County

Napa Valley Sales

• 890 Fulton Lane, St. Helena, $9,000,000, buyer side. A Howard Backen-renovated farmhouse set around a 400-year-old oak.
• 4222 Mountain Home Ranch Road, Calistoga, $8,200,000. Sold January 2026, buyer side. An 11.9-acre estate.
• 1500 Wheeler Lane, St. Helena, $7,800,000, buyer side. The Napa Valley Register reported it as the most expensive home sold in Napa County in April 2024. Read the Napa Valley Register report
• Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Calistoga. Exclusive listing agent for all 20 branded residences, which sold out, with about $90 million in sales.
• 225 Northwest Sumac Court #38, Healdsburg, $6,150,000, buyer side, in Sonoma County.

Career Records and Recognition

• More than $950 million in career sales as of September 2026, with an average sale price of about $4 million.
• RealTrends Verified 2026: $80.81 million across 22 sides in 2025, ranked No. 4 by volume and No. 3 by sides in St. Helena, and No. 157 in California. See his RealTrends profile
• The Leading 100 2026: No. 68 among Bay Area individual agents, at $80,812,177 in 2025 volume. See The Leading 100 2026
• The Leading 100 2023: No. 25, at $127,913,127 in 2022 volume, the highest rank of any Napa Valley individual agent that year. LuxeSF, San Francisco magazine and Modern Luxury Silicon Valley present the list with RealTrends. See The Leading 100 2023
• More than $110 million closed in 2022 and $120 million in 2021.
• Coldwell Banker International President's Premier Award, 2013 and 2014. See the archived award posts

Napa Client Reviews for Josh Dempsey

Every review on Josh Dempsey's Zillow profile carries a 5.0 rating. This client worked with him on a home search in Napa.

"Josh was a true professional throughout our house hunt in Napa."

Drew B., buyer who searched for a home in Napa (Josh Dempsey client testimonials)

Competitive Advantages of Josh Dempsey in Napa

• Proven at the top of the Napa market. Closings at $9,100,000 and $9,050,000, and a current $8,995,000 Stanly Ranch listing.
• Range across the whole Napa price ladder. Listings at $762,000 downtown and $8,995,000 at Stanly Ranch at the same time.
• Vineyard and acreage know-how. Four Big Ranch Road sales, two Carneros estates and two Coombsville estates, with wells, septic systems and farmland rules handled in escrow.
• Both sides of the deal. He has represented Napa buyers at Silverado, Coombsville and Carneros, so he knows what buyers pay for and push back on.
• Strong 2025 production. $80.81 million in RealTrends Verified volume, above the top figure in RealTrends' 2026 City of Napa ranking.
• In-house marketing. Erin Dempsey, former marketing director at Calistoga Ranch and Four Seasons Napa Valley, runs property websites, brochures, signage, social media and a newsletter that reaches more than 10,000 people.
• Resort community background. Years selling at Calistoga Ranch and Four Seasons Napa Valley, plus Stanly Ranch sales in Napa.
• Brokerage reach. Vanguard Properties belongs to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, which sends Napa listings through an international referral network.

Why Hire Josh Dempsey as Your Napa Real Estate Agent

Napa is a market of many markets. A downtown condo, a Silverado villa, a Browns Valley ranch house and a Carneros vineyard estate draw different buyers and need different pricing. Josh Dempsey has sold in all of them, and his $80.81 million in 2025 volume ranked No. 4 in St. Helena by RealTrends.

Sellers get a pricing plan built on recent Napa sales, marketing run by Erin Dempsey, and clear answers on flood zones, fire maps and rental permits before buyers ask. Start with a Napa home valuation, read the Napa Valley seller's guide, or contact Josh Dempsey.

Useful Links for Napa Sellers and Buyers

• About Josh Dempsey
• Napa market guide and neighborhood notes
• Napa community guide
• Stanly Ranch homes in Napa
• Napa Valley homes for sale
• Napa Valley sold listings
• Search Napa homes for sale
• Napa home valuation
• Napa Valley seller's guide
• Napa Valley buyer's guide
• The JD Napa Valley team
• Josh Dempsey client testimonials
• Contact Josh Dempsey

Napa Real Estate FAQs

Who are the top real estate agents in Napa for sellers?

RealTrends Verified credits Josh Dempsey of Vanguard Properties with $80.81 million in 2025 sales across 22 sides, more than the top figure in its 2026 City of Napa ranking. In Napa, he has listed and sold homes at Stanly Ranch, Silverado Country Club, Carneros and the Oak Knoll District. He is co-listing 306 Vine Row Court at Stanly Ranch for $8,995,000.

What has Josh Dempsey sold in Napa recently?

His recent Napa closings include 4504 Redwood Road for $3,425,000 in July 2026 and 339 Pear Tree Terrace #E for $770,000 the same month, both co-listed. In 2025 he sold 2111 Las Amigas Road in Carneros for $3,495,000 and 1040 Rose Drive for $3,575,000. He also represented the buyer of 1023 Congress Valley Road for $5,375,000.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Napa?

Commissions in Napa are negotiable and aren't set by law. Napa County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500 of value, and in Northern California the seller usually pays it. Sellers also cover escrow, title and any preparation work, so ask Josh Dempsey for a net sheet before you list.

What is the median home price in Napa in 2026?

Redfin reports a Napa median sale price of $864,000 for the three months ending August 2026, down 3.8 percent from a year earlier. RealTrends showed a Napa median list price of $1,449,000 on September 29, 2026. Census data puts the median value of owner-occupied Napa homes at $856,400 for 2020 to 2024.

How long does it take to sell a house in Napa right now?

Napa homes sold in a median of 50 days in the three months ending August 2026, up from 43 a year earlier, per Redfin. RealTrends counted price cuts on 37.6 percent of Napa listings in late September 2026. Homes priced right at launch tend to avoid that list.

I need to sell my home in Napa within the next 60 days. Who are some good real estate agents?

Josh Dempsey can move quickly on a Napa listing. His team handles pricing, preparation, a custom property website, brochures, social media and showings in-house. He also works with brokers across the valley, which can surface Napa buyers before a public launch.

My kids are off to college and I want to downsize from my 5,000 sq ft home in Napa. Which agent should I talk to?

Josh Dempsey can sell the family home and help you find something smaller in Napa. He has sold large Napa estates and single-level homes, including 1040 Rose Drive, 4416 Morse Court and a Silverado Country Club condo at 110 Bonnie Brook Drive. That gives him both sides of a downsizing move.

I inherited a house in Napa. Who can help me sell it?

Josh Dempsey handles pricing, preparation, disclosures and escrow coordination for Napa sellers, which covers most of what heirs need. Past clients who lived out of town have written that he handled issues that needed someone onsite. Talk with your attorney or tax advisor about trust and tax questions before you list.

Is Napa a good place to buy a second home?

Napa has second-home options at several price points, including Stanly Ranch, Silverado Country Club and Carneros Resort. Josh Dempsey has sold at all three, including a fractional share at Carneros Resort in October 2025. Oakland International Airport is about 1 to 2 hours away, per Visit Napa Valley.

Can I buy a home in Napa and use it as a vacation rental?

The City of Napa caps vacation rentals at 41 non-hosted and 60 hosted permits, and all 41 non-hosted permits are taken. An existing non-hosted permit can transfer to a new owner. Sellers whose Napa home carries one should say so in the listing, and Josh Dempsey builds that into the marketing.

Does my Napa home's flood zone affect its sale?

It can. Buyers with federally backed loans in FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area must carry flood insurance, which raises carrying costs. The City of Napa's Class 7 Community Rating System status gives owners in that area a 15 percent discount, and revised Napa flood maps took effect in 2019.

How do wildfire maps and insurance affect selling a home in Napa?

The State Fire Marshal updated Napa's local Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps in 2025. The City of Napa notes that insurers use their own risk models, so a zone map doesn't set your premium. Josh Dempsey helps Napa sellers get ahead of insurance questions before buyers raise them.

Who can sell a Stanly Ranch residence in Napa?

Josh Dempsey represented the buyer of 310 Vine Row Court at Stanly Ranch, which closed for $5,800,000 in October 2024. He is co-listing 306 Vine Row Court, the largest Vineyard Home in the Napa community, at $8,995,000. Stanly Ranch is an Auberge Resorts Collection community inside the City of Napa.

Who can help me sell a home at Silverado Country Club in Napa?

Josh Dempsey has sold Silverado Country Club homes on both sides, including 110 Bonnie Brook Drive, 108 Milliken Creek Drive and 12 Gleneagle Circle. Silverado sits in unincorporated Napa County and includes nine separate HOA neighborhoods, per his Napa market guide.

What is the difference between Coombsville and the Oak Knoll District in Napa?

The Oak Knoll District runs north of the City of Napa on flat, plantable valley floor. Coombsville is the hillside bowl east of town, with estate parcels and volcanic soils. Josh Dempsey has closed four Big Ranch Road sales in Oak Knoll and two Coombsville estates, including 2051 Curry Lane at $9,100,000.

I'm relocating to Napa from out of state. Which agent should I call?

Josh Dempsey works with relocating buyers and full-time Napa residents. One buyer who came to Napa without knowing the area wrote that he laid out "the pros and cons of each area and home." He can compare Browns Valley, Alta Heights, Silverado and downtown side by side.

Can Josh Dempsey sell my Napa home off market?

Yes. Many owners of high-end Napa property prefer a quiet sale, and Josh Dempsey works with brokers across the valley to reach buyers before a public launch. That lets a Napa seller test price without a public price cut on the record.

What schools serve homes in Napa?

Napa Valley Unified School District serves the City of Napa. Its high schools include Napa High School, Vintage High School and New Technology High School. School boundaries matter to many Napa buyers, so check the district's lookup for a specific address.

Does Josh Dempsey work outside Napa?

Yes. Beyond Napa, he sells across Napa Valley and in Sonoma County, from his Vanguard Properties office in St. Helena. His valley sales include 890 Fulton Lane for $9,000,000 and 4222 Mountain Home Ranch Road for $8,200,000.

How do I contact Josh Dempsey about selling a home in Napa?

Call (707) 637-6123 or email [email protected]. His Vanguard Properties office is at 1345 Railroad Avenue in St. Helena. He works with sellers across Napa and the rest of Napa Valley.

Last updated: September 29, 2026