This charming cottage is situated on a generous near half-acre lot, providing exceptional flexibility. Whether you envision expanding with a new main residence and utilizing the existing cottage as a granny unit, or simply enjoying the expansive yard for gardening, play, or establishing your own urban farm, the property offers ample options. The land is fully fenced and provides a multitude of possibilities. Public water and sewer is connected, as future development or additions become a realistic and appealing option. This home presents an excellent opportunity for downsizers, gardeners, or anyone seeking a peaceful, simplified lifestyle with room for growth.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$798Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Jonny Sanchez•DRE #01430618• Coldwell Banker Realty
•707-529-4149 (agent)
•jonny.sanchez@cbrealty.com (agent)
Bought with Aquileo Leal•DRE #02223182• Luxe Places International Realty
Est. $1,995 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3966 Golden Gate Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$798/sq ft
BAREIS #326047207
Jul 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$798/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$449,000
$796/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2013
Sold
$310,000
$550/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 2011
Sold
$240,000
$426/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2010
Sold
$125,000
$222/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,481 (+4.2%)
$155,040 + $232,565
$387,605
2024
$4,300 (+1.7%)
$152,000 + $228,005
$380,005
2023
$4,228 (+4.3%)
$149,020 + $223,535
$372,555
2022
$4,053 (+2.0%)
$146,099 + $219,152
$365,251
2021
$3,975 (+0.4%)
$143,235 + $214,855
$358,090
2020
$3,959 (+1.0%)
$140,427 + $210,643
$351,070
2019
$3,921 (+0.8%)
$138,988 + $208,484
$347,472
2018
$3,889 (+2.1%)
$136,263 + $204,397
$340,660
2017
$3,808 (+4.4%)
$130,973 + $196,461
$327,434
2015
$3,647 (+3.9%)
$128,405 + $192,609
$321,014
2014
$3,510 (+24.4%)
$124,000 + $186,000
$310,000
2013
$2,821 (+1.2%)
$124,000 + $186,000
$310,000
2012
$2,788 (+91.8%)
$104,040 + $145,656
$249,696
2011
$1,454 (+5.8%)
$96,900 + $30,600
$127,500
2010
$1,374 (+393.3%)
$95,000 + $30,000
$125,000
2009
$278 (+2.3%)
$70,000 + $50,000
$120,000
2007
$272
$10,724 + $8,360
$19,084
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
564
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
035092012000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Repair electrical systems including the replacement of a service panel and the installation of a bathroom fan and light fixture. Install a new bathtub, sinks, toilet, and laundry appliances. Demolish an illegal addition, repair siding and sheetrock, and repair or replace the roof.
Bathroom
Demolition
Electrical
Plumbing
Roofing
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Remove two illegal additions to a garage. Improvements to the structure may continue with the understanding that no final approval or occupancy will be granted until the residence is connected to the city sewer system.
Demolition
Remodel
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: 5
Parking Features: 1/2 Car Space, Detached, Guest Parking Available, RV Possible
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
Laundry Features: None
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room
Basement: None
Kitchen Features: Granite Counter
Levels: One
Main Level: Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 19,249
Lot Size Acres: 0.4419
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Garden, See Remarks
Power Production Information
Type: None
Size: 0.00
Year Install: 0
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Calaveras
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 564
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Sonoma County
APN: 035092012000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wright Elementary School
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Hilliard Comstock Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
1/10
Elsie Allen High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa, CA • 95407
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$482,000 – $583,000
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