Charming 1916 home in Santa Rosa's sought-after Northwest neighborhood, ideally situated directly across the street from the Finley Community Center, with its outdoor pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and programs for all ages. Just a short distance to the Safeway Shopping Center for everyday convenience. This updated and remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers just under 2,000 square feet of flexible living space on a generous 8,625 square foot lot. The main level welcomes you with a bright living room featuring a classic fireplace, a large well-appointed kitchen, dedicated dining area, bedroom, full bath and direct garage access. Two additional bonus rooms provide outstanding versatility, ideal for a home office, media room or guest quarters. The upper level houses additional bedrooms served by a second full bath and multiple storage areas. Year-round comfort with multi-unit cooling. Laundry closet with washer and dryer included. Step outside into a private, fully fenced backyard retreat with mature shade trees, a spacious wooden deck with white railings, a covered gazebo patio perfect for dining and entertaining, and multiple seating areas nestled among mature landscaping. A detached storage shed/workshop offers added utility. New roof! Two-car attached garage with front-facing access plus additional parking accommodates up to five or 6 vehicles. Whether you're an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer with a renovation vision, this property delivers exceptional value in a prime location.
Active under contract
Price cut: $26K (6/15)
$699,000
1685 W College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
4beds
1,984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
8,624 Square Feet Lot
$691,500 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature shade treesNew roofDedicated dining areaLarge well-appointed kitchenMultiple storage areas
- 41 days |
- 2,068 |
- 107 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Ryan J Styles DRE #01276948 707-540-2000,
Engel & Volkers Sonoma 707-708-3087,
Lindsey A Ehrlicher Styles DRE #01879097 707-718-2116,
Engel & Volkers Sonoma
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 326043303
Originating MLS: Sonoma
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- MultiUnits
Cooling
- Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Formal Entry, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,984
- Total interior livable area: 1,984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, RV Possible, Unassigned, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One,Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,624 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 036740027000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $522,794
- Annual tax amount: $5,940
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$691,500
$657,000 - $726,000
$4,118/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $699,000$352/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$352/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$352/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000-9.3%$365/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listing removed | $799,000$403/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+83.7%$403/sqft |
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| 8/29/2014 | Sold | $435,000$219/sqft |
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| 8/15/2014 | Pending sale | $435,000$219/sqft |
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| 8/12/2014 | Price change | $435,000-3.1%$219/sqft |
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| 7/28/2014 | Price change | $449,000-2.4%$226/sqft |
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| 7/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $459,900+12.2%$232/sqft |
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| 9/20/2008 | Listing removed | $410,000+6.9%$207/sqft |
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| 6/18/2008 | Sold | $383,500+6.5%$193/sqft |
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| 4/2/2008 | Sold | $360,000-12.2%$181/sqft |
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| 3/9/2008 | Listed for sale | $410,000-21.9%$207/sqft |
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| 5/25/2006 | Sold | $525,000+69.4%$265/sqft |
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| 4/10/2001 | Sold | $310,000+20.4%$156/sqft |
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| 10/17/1995 | Sold | $257,500$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,940 +1.6% | $522,794 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,847 +1.5% | $512,544 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,761 +6.7% | $502,496 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,398 +1.2% | $492,644 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,332 +0.2% | $482,986 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,319 +0.6% | $478,035 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,290 +0.6% | $468,663 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,259 +1.8% | $459,474 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,164 +0.7% | $450,465 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,126 +3.1% | $441,633 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,970 +33.8% | $435,000 +27.9% |
| 2014 | $3,714 -98.9% | $340,000 +14.9% |
| 2013 | $323,402 | $296,000 -15.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $350,000 +3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,000 -9% |
| 2009 | -- | $371,500 -2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $380,500 -28.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $535,500 +56.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $341,827 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $335,125 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $328,555 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $322,524 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $316,200 +224.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $97,471 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $95,560 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Helen M. Lehman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Hilliard Comstock Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Piner High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- California
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- 95401
- 1685 W College Avenue




