Charming Sonoma Retreat! Discover the perfect blend of comfort, character, and Wine Country charm in this delightful single-level 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home! Gleaming wood floors and a cozy fireplace create a warm, inviting ambiance, while the bright kitchen inspires farm-to-table meals made with fresh produce from your own raised garden beds on an expansive 1/2 acre lot. The property features brand new dual pane windows throughout, a new 12 x 28' detached garage plus an additional 2 car garage AND a carport offering a total of 5 parking spaces. Add to this a new roof and siding, storage shed, generous parking for cars, boats, or RVs, and a spacious yard ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. With its large lot and prime location, this home offers exciting ADU potentialperfect for extended family or guest accommodations. Enjoy modern upgrades including a new patio roof and rear fencing, plus added bonuses like an unfinished basement and soothing jacuzzi tub. Ideally located minutes from Montgomery Village, Annadel State Park, and top-rated schools, with easy access to Highway 101, Santa Rosa Junior College, and world-class wineries. Experience the relaxed Sonoma lifestyle where charm, space, and convenience meet! (Some photos digitally staged).
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jimi Faria•DRE #01089441• LPT Realty, Inc
Bought with Rachel Hazlett-Karr•DRE #02239741• Vanguard Properties
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,324
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
049361004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
RR-20
Rural Residential District - 20,000 sq ft
The RR zoning district is applied to areas of the City intended to accommodate residential neighborhoods with compatible agricultural uses, but where the primary uses are residential, and compatible accessory uses. The maximum allowable density ranges from 0.2 to 2 dwellings per acre, with the specific allowable density for each parcel shown on the zoning map by a numerical suffix to the RR map symbol see Section 20-22.040. The RR zoning district implements and is consistent with the Residential Very Low Density land use classification of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Healthcare-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 14, 2019 • Final
Residential new
Construct a new detached shed. The structure will be unconditioned space with no utilities.
New construction
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace a furnace with a new Carrier unit.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 7
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Partial): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Other
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Electric Oven
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Other
Flooring: Wood, Linoleum
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Main Level: Partial Bath(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bath(s), Bedroom(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Allows Horses: No
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,948
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Square Feet: 20,573
Lot Size Acres: 0.4723
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Sonoma
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 5715
Postal Code: 95404
County Or Parish: Sonoma
CrossStreet: Monterey
Directions: Access to property is end of Monterey Drive, up the hill.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 2985
Unparsed Address: 2985 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-5715
Street Address Filtered: 2985 Bennett Valley Rd
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,324
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Sonoma County
APN: 049361004000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Rachel K Hazlett-Karr
Around this home
Schools
Yulupa Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Montgomery High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% 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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Estimated sale price
$823,000 – $996,000
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