Open House

On a stretch of 46th Street, a stately white clapboard home stands with the confidence that comes from having lived a good life.

Built to last and clearly loved, the home has a rich history. When Joslyn and Grant Inderbitzen bought it in 2020, their goal wasn’t to erase that past but layer their own story onto it.

They knew the house was a good fit: the right size for a family of five, nice layout, anchored by spaces that encourage people to gather.

The home flows from a large formal living room to a relaxed family room that opens to the kitchen and backyard. It’s a classic East Sac configuration.

Perched on the north side of the Woodlake neighborhood is a majestic brick Tudor Revival home. It was built in 1921 by Carl Edward Johnston, who lived on the property until he died in 1953. His wife stayed until 1972.

The house was owned by the North Sacramento Land Company, founded by Johnston and his brother D.W. in 1910. The firm controlled more than 4,000 acres from the Rancho Del Paso land grant and helped shape North Sac.

Grandson Bob Johnston Slobe manages the land company with his sister. Slobe bought the house from the estate in 2023. He was president of the Sacramento Valley Conservancy from 1990 to 1997, working on park, wildland and open space acquisitions.

When Kristen and Eric Bassett bought their East Sacramento home four years ago, they stepped into a piece of history. Built in the 1920s, the gracious two-story home radiates old city charm.
High ceilings, original light fixtures, rich wood floors and the unmistakable presence of generations resonate throughout.

But for a modern family of five, the house needed to meet the 21st century. With three boys—Ryan, a sophomore at University of Mississippi; Jace, a senior at Jesuit; and Luke, an eighth grader at St. Ignatius—the couple needed space, function and durability without sacrificing the home’s traditional soul.

Returning to Sacramento a few years ago, Rich Bayquen needed a project. The creation of a new home was the answer.

Bayquen and his wife Kathy always loved sharing the design experience. But now Kathy was gone—she died after a brief illness in 2021. Suddenly alone, Bayquen decided to sell their home a few miles south of Reno.

“We had a wonderful experience building and furnishing our retirement home,” he says. “I had a fairly large home there and was very comfortable, but it was time to be close to family and friends in Northern California.”