Set in highly desirable Rincon Valley, this unique property lives as a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, with the third bedroom offering flexibility for use as an office or guest room, along with the rare advantage of county zoning and extensive improvements completed over the past five years. Thoughtfully updated to enhance both comfort and functionality, the home blends character, flexibility, and everyday ease in a truly special setting. A few of the notable improvements include a fully owned solar system with Tesla backup battery, Panasonic panels, Enphase IQ microinverters, and 220V exterior service with 50-amp capability for EV charging. Inside, the kitchen has been tastefully updated with granite countertops, updated tile, new sink, and a smart gas/electric stove with added gas line. Additional highlights include dual-pane windows, oak flooring, updated lighting, expanded living space with a charming bay window and built-in storage, and extensive electrical and plumbing improvements throughout. Outdoors, the property invites you to slow down and enjoy the setting, with a covered patio designed for year-round use and garden spaces full of possibility. Mature fruit trees, including orange, lemon, fig, cherry, and lime, add beauty, character, and the opportunity to create an outdoor retreat of your own imagination. Two outbuildings, updated fencing and gates, and a substantial French drain and sump pump system further enhance the property's versatility. Blending practical upgrades, energy efficiency, and inviting indoor-outdoor living, this Rincon Valley offering presents a distinctive opportunity in one of Santa Rosa's most sought-after settings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$661Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kim Wahl•DRE #02063724• Coldwell Banker Realty
Middle Rincon, located between Downtown Santa Rosa and the Rincon Valley, is a residential and commercial Santa Rosa neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a steady rhythm of local shopping corridors. Much of the neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Mendocino Avenue and College Avenue junction, where taquerias, coffee counters, and small-service storefronts keep sidewalks active. The Charles M. Schulz Museum anchors nearby culture with a design-forward campus and rotating exhibits. Snoopy’s Home Ice adds a distinctly Santa Rosa ritual, pairing rink time with a casual hangout feel. Housing trends toward single-story homes and tidy apartment courts, with bikeable links to parks and campus life at Santa Rosa Junior College.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated/remodeled condition
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
Gas plumbed
Insulated water heater
Double-strapped water heater
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Owned security system with video
Security fence
No basement
Single-story
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms total (1 full, 1 partial)
Master bath with tub and low-flow toilet(s)
Other baths with low-flow shower(s) and shower stall(s)
Kitchen
Breakfast area
Granite counters
Pantry closet
Dishwasher
Hood over range
Free standing electric oven
Free standing gas range
Free standing refrigerator
Dual fuel appliances
Other kitchen appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside room with hookups only
Electric and gas hook-up available
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Linoleum flooring
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fans
Window units
No fixed heating (see remarks)
Exterior features
Covered patio
Back porch
Awning
Enclosed patio
Dog run
Garden
Outbuilding, workshop and kennel/dog run on property
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
One story
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces and garage door opener
Total parking for 5 vehicles
Guest parking available
RV access
Gated driveway with gravel and paved surfaces
Security
Security fence
Owned security system with video
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Composition/shingle roof
Updated/remodeled
Utilities
Solar photovoltaic system (seller owned) with panels, bi-directional meter, on-grid and battery backup
Natural gas connected
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Perform a tear-off and re-roof on a single-family home using composition shingles with a Class A fire rating.
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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% 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
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa, CA • 95409
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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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Redfin Estimate for 464 Benjamins Rd
$881,655
$16K under list price of $898K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $535K to $990K.