About Livermore's Poonderosa Legacy

Doesn’t this scene remind you of something from Pirates of the Carribean? While on Broker’s Tour in Livermore, CA today I saw this scene in the front yard of home in Ponderosa Legacy. Don’t know who gets credit for the creative set-up, but back in the day when my three boys still lived at home, they’d have loved this.

The scarier the better in their opinion. My sons were no slouches when it came time for Halloween decorations. One year we had a guillotine (they made it themselves, and chopped heads of unsuspecting costumed dummies). Another year we had a maze of wheat bales, leading up to Beetlejuice’s Bar, serving shrunken heads and other such delights. All the kids bellied up for their tricks and treats when they heard that wonderful soundtrack playing.

But the year they scared the daylights out of the neighborhood kids was the year we had a real coffin in the yard. Lots of stuffed creatures around the porch, so the unsuspecting trick-or-treaters would grab handfuls of candy out of the seemingly unattended bowl, while one of the ‘stuffed’ creatures quickly came to life to grab it back. While the costumed kids went running back to mom and dad, one of my more mischievous boys would pop out of the coffin and grab them again.

The set up was certainly a hit that year. I had to go out and replenish the candy supply two times! Seeing this scene today certainly brought back some fun memories.

Ponderosa Legacy Neighborhood
Hansen Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550

This beautiful housing development is in its own little world. With open space and vineyard views, these majestic homes were built by Ponderosa from 2000-2005. Available in one and two story models, with detached garage housing 2-4 vehicles. Lots are ample in size – approx..15000-20000 sq. ft. Homes have welcoming front porches, and some area available with separate guest quarters.

An open landscaped area sets the tone for elegant, tranquility in a suburban setting. It’s South Livermore wine country living at its finest.

Floor Plan Options
Note: home sizes are approximate.

Floor plans vary in size and configuration.

• Legacy – 3435 sq. ft. – Five Bedrooms, Four Baths
• Bay – 3482-3772 sq. ft. – Four Bedrooms, Three and a Half or Four Baths
• Bay Plus – 4027 sq. ft. Five Bedrooms, Five Baths
• Palomino - 4000-5000 sq. ft. – Four or Five Bedrooms, Four and a Half Baths
• Morgan - 4100-4400 sq. ft. - Four or Five Bedrooms, Four and a Half Baths

This neighborhood does have not have a Homeowners Association.

Nearby Park
Ponderosa Legacy is directly across from Ravenswood Historic Site, a special use building and park and very close to Sycamore Grove Park.

Schools:
Emma C. Smith Elementary

William Mendenhall Middle School

Livermore Valley Charter School

Granada High School

Note: Always check with the Livermore Valley School District Office for assigned schools as boundaries occasionally change.

Market Data:
Four homes sold in Ponderosa Legacy during 2010, priced between $1,100,000 and $1,400,000. As of May 2011, there is one home for sale in Ponderosa Legacy at $1,150,000.