The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
16
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 94% of 79 Hidden Valley Lake-area agents
$5.7M
closed sales volume
$340K median sale price
100.3%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 4.0 pts above the area average
60%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 52%
Melissa Kinsel is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02132129) with NextHome in the Valley in Hidden Valley Lake, CA, with 16 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $340,250 and an average 76 days on market on listings (4 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Hidden Valley Lake than 94% of the 79 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Melissa

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Melissa Kinsel is a real estate agent with license number 02132129, affiliated with NextHome In The Valley in Calistoga, CA. She previously worked in outreach and development for Adventist Health and the Lake County Land Trust, and served for 10 years on the Lake County Board of Education.

BuyersSellersWine countryLake County

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

6 2023 10 2024 8 2025 4 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Melissa's transactions vs the Hidden Valley Lake market

$59K $340K $487K mkt $350K
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Melissa represents

28 total closed sides, 2023–2026

17 seller-side (61%) 11 buyer-side (39%)
Avg days on market
76
4 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
4
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
28

Where Melissa sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

#3 of 20 agents
95467
Hidden Valley Lake
Sales10
Median price$358K
DOM vs ZIP median73 vs 72
95461
Middletown
Sales2
Median price$260K
95422
Clearlake
Sales1
Median price$393K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
95426 Cobb 1 $159K
95443 Glenhaven 1 $505K
95457 Lower Lake 1 $359K

Questions to ask Melissa in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. 60% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 76 days on market vs the 72-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $340K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  4. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Hidden Valley Lake agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Melissa Kinsel 16 $340K 76 100.3% 60%
Yvette Sloan 56 $340K 105 96.9% 56%
Petra Bergstrom 23 $343K 60 94.6% 18%
Erica Bergstrom 24 $343K 68 95.5% 20%
Elizabeth Black 3 $335K
Sandy Tucker 15 $333K 29 99.8% 20%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Melissa Kinsel sold?

Melissa Kinsel has 28 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 16 in the last 24 months (17 representing sellers, 11 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Melissa Kinsel work in?

Melissa Kinsel's closed sales have a median price of $340,250; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $58,625 and $487,375.

Is Melissa Kinsel's license active?

Melissa Kinsel holds an active California DRE license (#02132129). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

Melissa KinselNextHome in the Valley · Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Check my fit

Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Melissa's career may predate it