Storybook Farmhouse Cottage! Enjoy the best of both worlds - 1945 character with designer kitchen and upgraded systems! 556 Alderbrook Drive offers refined 1945 upscale cottage living in this desirable Midtown/Sherwood Forest location. Close to Montgomery Village, Doyle Park, and Memorial Hospital. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has an efficient layout that seamlessly combines midcentury character with thoughtful modern updates: Pops of color, custom draperies, hardwood floors, unique nooks and architectural detailing delight. The covered porch and windowed entry invite your arrival. Inside, the layout features a grace-filled living room with its fireplace flanked by beautiful multi-paned door/window that allow access and glimpses into the sunlit back gardens. Next the dining room with its stained glass drum light. Entertain in the designer remodeled Italian-tiled kitchen with a farmhouse sink and upscale banquette with storage and pantry. Vintage wall trim and ceiling details add character throughout, while the bathrooms retain a classic style that compliments the home's overall appeal. Memories of whimsical comfort and yesteryear flow and build as you discover and explore the home's details. This 7200 sq ft, single level property is designed for indoor/outdoor living, with mature trees and a private, oasis-like setting that enhances the sense of space and privacy. Stunning curb appeal of the modern fencing and professional front landscaping featuring mature trees and meandering paths set the stage for your arrival, infusing it with charm and visual serendipity. The back is an easy-care patio with paths and container gardening. Shutters, modern details of newer heat and air conditioning, updated windows and a two-car garage add everyday convenience, while the home's Midtown location provides easy access (less than .4 miles) to nearby upscale shopping, dining, parks and local amenities. With its blend of charm, function, and a sought-after central Santa Rosa location. 556 Alderbrook Drive presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the daily pleasures of this beautiful, cherished home with timeless appeal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$524Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Heather Concoff•DRE #02242548• Corcoran Icon Properties
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
Formal entry
Prewired for security system
Accessible parking
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on one level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Master bathroom with low-flow shower, shower stall, and tile
Other bathroom features include low-flow shower, shower stall, tub, tile, and stone
Kitchen
Granite counters
Breakfast area / nook
Pantry cabinet
Built-in electric oven
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Freestanding refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Electric dryer
Laundry located in garage
Flooring
Marble
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Fenced property with full front-yard fencing
Corner lot
Auto sprinkler in front
Curb(s)
Front landscaping
Low-maintenance garden/landscaping
Home design
Single-family residence
Updated/remodeled
Faces west
One story
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Room for a total of 5 vehicles
RV possible
Paved sidewalks and sidewalk/curb/gutter
Security
Security system prewired
Construction
Shingle and fiberglass roof
Utilities
Cable available and connected
DSL available
Internet available
Natural gas available
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Step into a home that effortlessly combines vintage charm with modern updates. You enter through a foyer that leads to a generously sized living room with beautiful natural lighting and a fireplace for cozy evenings. The fully remodeled kitchen boasts classic details, custom cabinets, new appliances, and a built-in eating area which serves as a perfect space for your morning coffee. The formal dining area is conveniently located off the kitchen with wood details and sconces that add a romantic and comfortable ambiance to this lovely space. One of the three bedrooms is an ensuite, offering privacy and convenience. There is room for RV or boat parking in addition to an attached garage. Don't need the extra parking? Perhaps you will want to extend the yard into this functional space. This property's prime location is near restaurants, shopping, and more. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the charm and warmth of this home in person. Your Next Home Awaits!
Public Records
Jul 31, 2006
Sold
$475,000
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 30, 1980
Sold
$71,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,070 (+26.3%)
$323,564 + $484,826
$808,390
2024
$7,182 (+1.5%)
$317,220 + $475,320
$792,540
2023
$7,078 (+6.7%)
$295,533 + $328,371
$623,904
2022
$6,633 (+1.2%)
$289,739 + $321,933
$611,672
2021
$6,553 (+0.2%)
$284,058 + $315,621
$599,679
2020
$6,538 (+0.5%)
$278,489 + $309,433
$587,922
2019
$6,505 (+0.5%)
$275,634 + $306,261
$581,895
2018
$6,469 (+1.8%)
$270,230 + $300,256
$570,486
2017
$6,354 (+3.8%)
$259,738 + $288,598
$548,336
2015
$6,121 (+35.3%)
$254,646 + $282,940
$537,586
2014
$4,523 (+29.2%)
$193,000 + $215,000
$408,000
2013
$3,501 (−1.8%)
$193,000 + $215,000
$408,000
2012
$3,566
$148,500 + $165,000
$313,500
2011
$3,565 (−1.7%)
$151,000 + $167,000
$318,000
2010
$3,628 (−0.4%)
$151,000 + $167,000
$318,000
2009
$3,641 (−19.1%)
$154,500 + $171,750
$326,250
2007
$4,500
$191,500 + $212,500
$404,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,622
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
014094011000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-1-6
Single-Family Residential District - 6,000 sq ft
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
Oct 6, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Renovate a bedroom by removing sheetrock, upgrading electrical components, and removing a window to frame it in. Install new insulation and sheetrock, and patch the exterior stucco. Demolish the existing concrete front porch and replace it like-for-like.
Electrical
Remodel
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Tear off existing composition roofing and install new lifetime composition shingles on a single-family home.
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
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Santa Rosa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 556 Alderbrook Dr
$838,554
$11K under list price of $850K
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