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  • Price cut: $26K (6/15)
    $699,000

    1685 W College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

    4beds
    1,984sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    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#: 326043303MLS LogoOriginating 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

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Contingent$699,000$352/sqft
        Source: Engel & Volkers #326043303 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Pending sale$699,000$352/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326043303 Report a problem
        6/15/2026Price change$699,000-3.6%$352/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326043303 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Listed for sale$725,000-9.3%$365/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326043303 Report a problem
        5/11/2026Listing removed$799,000$403/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326031088 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Listed for sale$799,000+83.7%$403/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #326031088 Report a problem
        8/29/2014Sold$435,000$219/sqft
        Source: BAREIS #21415594 Report a problem
        8/15/2014Pending sale$435,000$219/sqft
        Source: Phil Rose Realtors #21415594 Report a problem
        8/12/2014Price change$435,000-3.1%$219/sqft
        Source: Phil Rose Realtors #21415594 Report a problem
        7/28/2014Price change$449,000-2.4%$226/sqft
        Source: Phil Rose Realtors #21415594 Report a problem
        7/5/2014Listed for sale$459,900+12.2%$232/sqft
        Source: Phil Rose Realtors #21415594 Report a problem
        9/20/2008Listing removed$410,000+6.9%$207/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #20800720 Report a problem
        6/18/2008Sold$383,500+6.5%$193/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/2/2008Sold$360,000-12.2%$181/sqft
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        3/9/2008Listed for sale$410,000-21.9%$207/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #20800720 Report a problem
        5/25/2006Sold$525,000+69.4%$265/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/10/2001Sold$310,000+20.4%$156/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/17/1995Sold$257,500$130/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

          Getting around

          64 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          25 / 100
          Some Transit
          56 / 100
          Bikeable

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