Welcome to 905 Silva Avenue, an extraordinary circa 1948 cottage in Santa Rosa's highly desirable Junior College neighborhood. Framed by a welcoming covered front porch, this two-story 1587sf residence pairs classic mid-century warmth with exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Inside, light-filled spaces feature rich Oak and Douglas Fir wood floors and staircase, offering a flexible layout that includes four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a dedicated art gallery with carriage-house roll up door ideal for creatives, an office, home gym, or family rumpus room. The home is enveloped by designer gardens crafted for vibrant, year-round color and structure. The front yard is anchored by a majestic Sycamore tree, providing natural summer shade over lush ferns, coffeeberry, heuchera, and Douglas iris. Side yards showcase thriving ceanothus, sage, winter-blooming manzanita, and fragrant rosemary, leading to asters and red toyon berries in the fall. A private backyard bluestone patio overlooks seasonal Poppy Creek and an abundant, edible garden featuring table grapes, blackberries, loganberries, and raspberries. Completing this exceptional property is a two-car garage with a dedicated workshop space and handsome new carriage-house doors. A rare, artfully curated botanical haven in the heart of Santa Rosa. Centrally located near Franklin Park, SRJC, shopping, and restaurants. Prepare to fall in love with this charming neighborhood and pride-of-ownership home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,268 sq ftLot Size
$529Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rob Sullivan•DRE #01259514• Coldwell Banker Realty
•707-772-9171 (agent)
•rob@robsullivanhomes.com (agent)
Bought with Peter Foley•DRE #02034136• Berghof Realty
Est. $3,423 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 905 Silva Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BAREIS #326072966
Sep 23, 2026
Sold
$840,000
$529/sq ft
Sep 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2026
Listed
$795,000
$501/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2012
Sold
$384,500
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 2006
Sold
$449,000
$283/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,540 (+1.6%)
$196,653 + $295,561
$492,214
2024
$5,456 (+1.5%)
$192,798 + $289,766
$482,564
2023
$5,377 (+6.7%)
$189,018 + $284,085
$473,103
2022
$5,039 (+1.2%)
$185,312 + $278,515
$463,827
2021
$4,978 (+0.2%)
$181,679 + $273,054
$454,733
2020
$4,967 (+0.5%)
$178,117 + $267,700
$445,817
2019
$4,941 (+0.5%)
$176,291 + $264,956
$441,247
2018
$4,914 (+1.8%)
$172,835 + $259,761
$432,596
2017
$4,827 (+3.9%)
$166,125 + $249,675
$415,800
2015
$4,647 (+6.5%)
$162,868 + $244,780
$407,648
2014
$4,363
$157,280 + $236,382
$393,662
2013
$4,366 (+46.7%)
$157,280 + $236,382
$393,662
2012
$2,977 (−29.1%)
$156,570 + $235,314
$391,884
2011
$4,196 (+11.8%)
$102,000 + $163,200
$265,200
2010
$3,755 (+6.3%)
$147,000 + $228,000
$375,000
2009
$3,533 (−16.3%)
$132,000 + $206,000
$338,000
2007
$4,221
$148,000 + $231,000
$379,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,270 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,587
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sonoma County
APN
180360009000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
Aug 22, 2019 • Active
Residential electrical
Install indoor light fixtures and switches. Install outdoor porch lights, motion lights, and switches. Install hardwired doorbells.
Electrical
Jun 28, 2015 • Final
Residential addition-alteration
Perform roof repairs on an attached garage and siding repairs on the west gable end of the main residential building.
Remodel
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Sidewalks: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Central, Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included