This charming and well maintained, single‑level 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits in the heart of sought‑after Bennett Valley, offering 2,029 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous .21‑acre lot. The spacious open floorplan throughout offers tons of comfortable living space with abundant natural light. The southern-facing living room and formal dining room features classic hardwood floors while the inviting family room includes a cozy wood burning brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves and drawers, and a slider leading out to a large back deck and covered patio. The kitchen offers more natural light and is enhanced by the white cabinets, Corian countertops, rolling butcher block island, breakfast nook and another slider leading out to the deck. The primary bedroom offers an added, spacious walk‑in closet and its own slider leading out to the backyard deck. Both the primary and hall bathroom have dual sinks and glass shower enclosures. The large, separate indoor laundry room with sink, 1/2 bath and backyard deck access allows for convenience to your everyday living! You'll step outside to a spacious fully fenced, private backyard and covered patio area with endless possibilities, creating a great setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening or just relaxing. The backyard is plumbed for a hot tub with an existing pad. Two outdoor sheds, one built‑in shed with electricity, ample storage, and a workbench, and an additional garden shed, offer additional storage and provides ideal workspaces for anyone who enjoys projects, hobbies, crafts, or a creative endeavor. The water fountain and variety of fruit trees add more charm and seasonal enjoyment to this well cared-for home. The 2-car garage comes with ample, built-in storage and a newly installed EV charging outlet, and the leased/PPA Sunrun solar system provides energy savings and modern efficiency. Located in one of Santa Rosa's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and all the natural beauty Bennett Valley is known for. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Bennett Valley living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
9,008 sq ftLot Size
$419Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jonny Sanchez•DRE #01430618• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bennett Valley, located between Annadel State Park and Spring Lake Regional Park, is a residential and outdoorsy Santa Rosa neighborhood with rolling oak-studded hills and a golf-course greenbelt. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bennett Valley Road and Yulupa Avenue corridor, where low-slung plazas, local cafes, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Galvin’s Pizzeria anchors the casual dining scene, while Bennett Valley Golf Course frames the area with fairways and walking paths. Ranch-style homes and mid-century lines sit along curving streets that follow the valley floor. Trailheads and open space shape weekends, with Annadel’s ridgelines and Spring Lake’s shoreline close by. The pace stays calm, with nature and neighborhood staples doing most of the talking.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
One-story layout
Formal dining area
Storage room
Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector
One fireplace with brick surround and gas starter; also wood burning and gas piped options
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary suite with walk-in closet
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms total — 2 full baths and 1 half bath
Primary bathroom with double sinks
Other baths include double sinks and tub with shower over
Kitchen
Ceramic counters and island
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Hood over range
Free-standing gas oven and gas range
Laundry & utility
Indoor laundry hookups with gas hookup (hookups only)
Flooring
Wood flooring
Carpet
Linoleum
Heating & cooling
Central heating
No cooling system listed
Exterior features
Covered patio and uncovered deck
Wood fencing
Auto sprinkler front and rear
Shed(s) on property
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property type
Single-story
Parking
4 parking spaces total
2-car attached garage with interior access and garage facing front
Covered, enclosed garage with EV charging
Paved driveway
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Cable and internet available
Gas water heater
HOA & community
No homeowners association
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
Jan 26, 2018 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic energy system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
May 26, 2016 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service upgrade to the existing electrical panel.
Electrical
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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 17 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
85/ 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 2908 Joyce St
$848,899
$1,001 under list price of $850K
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