Welcome to this storybook-inspired cottage in Santa Rosa's beloved Sherwood Forest neighborhood, where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates. Offered for the first time in two generations, this beautifully refreshed 1951 home has been lovingly renovated to preserve its original charm while providing today's buyer with stylish, move-in-ready living. Inside, natural light fills the inviting interior with expansive picture windows, while renovations feature brand-new high-performance luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that anchors the living room. The remodeled kitchen combines classic design with modern convenience, offering white shaker cabinetry enhanced with extra storage utilizinga Lazy Susan corner cabinet, all adornedwith brushed champagne-gold hardware. The elegant quartz countertops, a large white ceramic sink with coordinating designer faucet, and a suite of brand-new GE stainless steel appliances, including the refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and disposal complete the package. This charming home offers two comfortable bedrooms, a beautifully updated bathroom, and 912 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space that feels both warm and functional. The private backyard is ready to enjoy with an expansive patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, space for a future outdoor kitchen, a newly planted vegetable garden, and a separate area ideal for evenings gathered around a fire pit or various yard games. Attractive drought-tolerant landscaping enhances both the front and rear yards with beauty and ease of maintenance. Adding exceptional flexibility is an approximate 400 square foot detached outbuilding, perfect as a home office, art studio, workshop, fitness room, media space, or with potential for future ADU conversion. Buyer to verify all uses and permit requirements with the City of Santa Rosa. Sherwood Forest is one of Santa Rosa's most cherished east-side neighborhoods, known for its quiet tree-lined streets named after the legendary characters of Robin Hood, its charming mix of cottages and mid-century homes, and its hidden neighborhood park. Ideally located just minutes from Montgomery Village, downtown Santa Rosa, major medical facilities, Highway 101, and Highway 12, this turnkey home offers an exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers, down-sizers, or anyone seeking timeless charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$740Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Alapa•DRE #02104621• Coldwell Banker Realty
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood, located between Montgomery Drive and Highway 12, is a residential and medical-adjacent Santa Rosa neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Montgomery Drive & Farmers Lane corridor, where coffee counters, small clinics, and everyday errands create a steady daytime hum. Memorial Regional Hospital anchors the area’s practical rhythm and street-level activity. Spring Lake Regional Park adds a nearby loop of trails and water views that shape weekend routines. Architecture trends toward single-story profiles, tidy front yards, and occasional updated facades. The feel is calm and functional, with a clear connection to the city’s east-side commercial spine.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated/remodeled condition
Wood-burning fireplace
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Family room
Possible guest room
Workshop
No basement
One story
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Breakfast area
Quartz countertops
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free-standing electric range
Free-standing refrigerator
Gas plumbed
Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups in garage
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Gas heating
Wall furnace
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Uncovered patio
Back yard fencing
Full wood fencing
Curb(s)
Landscaped front and back
Low maintenance landscaping
Outbuilding
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
One level
Parking
Attached garage
3 parking spaces total
1 garage space
Construction
Composition roof
Outbuilding present
Utilities
Internet available
Natural gas connected
Public sewer
220V in kitchen
220V in laundry
HOA & community
No HOA
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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
Jul 26, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
Release the electrical meter for the main service panel located on the exterior of the garage.
Electrical
Electric meter
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Repair the roof cap.
Roofing
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.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa, CA • 95405
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Rosa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1825 Robin Hood Ln
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $615,000 and $756,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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