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 multiple vehicles.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
8,625 sq ftLot Size
$353Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ryan Styles•DRE #01276948• Engel & Volkers Sonoma
•707-540-2000 (agent)
•ryan.styles@evrealestate.com (agent)
Listed by Lindsey Ehrlicher Styles•DRE #01879097• Engel & Volkers Sonoma
•707-718-2116 (agent)
•lindsey.styles@evrealestate.com (agent)
Bought with Michael Pierson•DRE #02236128• Excellerate Real Estate
Est. $4,055 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1685 W College Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326043303
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$700,000
$353/sq ft
Jul 15, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2026
Price Changed
$699,000
$352/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listed
$725,000
$365/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 2014
Sold
$435,000
$219/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 2006
Sold
$525,000
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2001
Sold
$310,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,940 (+1.6%)
$190,005 + $343,244
$533,249
2024
$5,847 (+1.5%)
$186,280 + $336,514
$522,794
2023
$5,761 (+6.7%)
$182,628 + $329,916
$512,544
2022
$5,398 (+1.2%)
$179,048 + $323,448
$502,496
2021
$5,332 (+0.2%)
$175,538 + $317,106
$492,644
2020
$5,319 (+0.6%)
$172,097 + $310,889
$482,986
2019
$5,290 (+0.6%)
$170,333 + $307,702
$478,035
2018
$5,259 (+1.8%)
$166,994 + $301,669
$468,663
2017
$5,164 (+3.9%)
$160,510 + $289,955
$450,465
2015
$4,970 (+33.8%)
$157,363 + $284,270
$441,633
2014
$3,714 (+14.8%)
$129,000 + $211,000
$340,000
2013
$3,234 (−15.9%)
$129,000 + $211,000
$340,000
2012
$3,848
$112,000 + $184,000
$296,000
2011
$3,847 (+4.4%)
$132,000 + $218,000
$350,000
2010
$3,684 (−9.4%)
$132,000 + $218,000
$350,000
2009
$4,067 (−4.2%)
$128,000 + $210,000
$338,000
2007
$4,244
$145,000 + $235,500
$380,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,627 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,984
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
036740027000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
R-1-6
Single-Family Residential District - 6,000 sq ft
The R-1 zoning district is applied to areas of the City intended to be maintained as residential neighborhoods comprised of detached and attached single-family houses, clustered Residential hillside projects, and small multi-family projects, together with compatible accessory uses. The maximum allowable density ranges from two to 13 dwellings per acre, with the specific allowable density for each parcel shown on the zoning map by a numerical suffix to the R-1 map symbol see Section 20-22.040. The R-1 zoning district implements and is consistent with the Residential Very Low Density where residential clustered on hillsides is desirable, Low Density or Open Space, Low Density, and Medium Low Density land use classifications of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Day care facility
Healthcare-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Dec 6, 2016 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a new ductless mini-split system.
Heat pump
HVAC
Jun 11, 2016 • Final
Building history record
Construct an addition to a single-family home.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.