PASO ROBLES The Tuscan-inspired home in gated Ventana Estates has a rustic touch with new wood floors, warming hues and two fireplaces. Address: 814 Hacienda Circle, Paso Robles, 93446 Listed for: $685,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,712 square feet (0.38-acre lot)

Features: Open-plan living areas; covered patio; droughttolerant landscaping

About the area: In Paso Robles, based on 61 sales, the median sales price for combined single-family home and condominiums sales in February was $419,000, up 11.7% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.