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    MELISSA'S LATEST BLOGS

    Tuolumne County real estate — the unfiltered version. Market updates, local guides, and advice from someone who has lived here her whole life. 

    • Twain Harte, CA: A Mountain Community That Lives Year-Round

      Twain Harte, CA: A Mountain Community That Lives Year-Round,Melissa Vallelunga

      The Charm of Twain Harte: A Mountain Community By Melissa Vallelunga  |  September 1, 2026 What makes Twain Harte, CA such an appealing mountain community? Twain Harte is a small, unincorporated Sierra foothills community in Tuolumne County with roughly 2,300 full-time residents, a mix of year-round

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    • Buying a Home on Well & Septic in Tuolumne County: What It's Really Like

      Buying a Home on Well & Septic in Tuolumne County: What It's Really Like,Melissa Vallelunga

      Buying a Home on Well & Septic in Tuolumne County: What It's Really Like By Melissa Vallelunga | Twain Harte Homes & Land at Real Broker | Updated August 2026 Is it common to buy a home on well and septic in Tuolumne County? Yes — private well and septic systems are common throughout Twain Harte, Mi

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    • Private Lakes in the Twain Harte Area: What Buyers (and Renters) Actually Need to Know

      Private Lakes in the Twain Harte Area: What Buyers (and Renters) Actually Need to Know,Melissa Vallelunga

      What are the private lakes near Twain Harte, CA and how do their memberships work? The Twain Harte area has five private lakes: Twain Harte Lake, Brentwood Lake, Cedar Ridge Lake, Lakewood Park Lake, and Sugar Pine Lake. Each operates under a different structure — some tie membership to property own

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