865 W I Street, Benicia, CA 94510
What's special
Charming, cottage-y, and full of character, this 1942 Benicia home welcomes you up to a fabulous entry nook, the kind of spot made for a book and a patch of afternoon sun. Inside, a cozy built-in china cabinet and beautifully refinished wood floors in the living and dining rooms carry the warmth of the original home straight through. The kitchen has its own personality entirely, with a sunny skylight, a slatted wood ceiling, and unique cork floors that give it a character you won't find in a builder-grade remodel. Climb the spiral staircase and you're rewarded with crow's nest views of the Straits, a genuine "I can't believe this is here" moment. Downstairs opens up into a large living area and a third bedroom with a full bath, complete with its own private entrance and French doors to the patio, ideal for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup that actually feels separate from the rest of the house. There's also real income opportunity here: a fully legal, currently occupied one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with its own garage and private entry. The main home's two-car garage sits off the alley, with an additional parking space that's easy to gate for security. Add in the playful porthole windows, and you've got a home that's equal parts history and modern convenience - seriously charming from the moment you walk in.
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Originating MLS: Southern Solano CountyTravel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Originating MLS: Southern Solano CountyFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower,Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Closet
- Level: Lower,Main
Living room
- Level: Lower,Main
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside Area
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Cork, Tile, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,958
- Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Alley Access, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, RV Possible, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Roof Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Shape Regular
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Bedrooms: 1, ADU Full Bathrooms: 1, ADU Description: Could be two bed, ADU Type: ADU Attached
- Parcel number: 0089011240
- Special conditions: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Contemporary,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Benicia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $749,399
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,189,000$402/sqft |
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| 9/26/2026 | Price change | $1,189,000-2.9%$402/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $1,225,000-5.7%$414/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-6.9%$439/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+357.4%$472/sqft |
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| 8/12/2003 | Sold | $305,000+35.6%$103/sqft |
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| 10/25/2002 | Sold | $225,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $749,399 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,431 -1.1% | $734,706 +1% |
| 2024 | $8,527 +2.5% | $727,578 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,320 +1.9% | $706,179 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,164 +2.1% | $692,333 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,996 +1.4% | $678,759 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,889 +1.8% | $671,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,750 +2.6% | $658,629 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,551 +2.4% | $645,716 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,375 -0.9% | $633,056 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,439 +2.6% | $620,644 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,250 +1.2% | $611,322 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,163 | $599,348 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $596,640 +16.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $514,000 -7.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $555,000 +22.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $453,000 -20.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $570,539 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $559,352 +5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $530,443 +41.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $375,560 +20.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $311,100 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $305,000 +35.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $225,000 +807.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,792 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,306 +2% |
| 2000 | $188 | $23,830 |
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