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
$501Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rob Sullivan•DRE #01259514• Coldwell Banker Realty
Junior College, located between Mendocino Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue, is a residential and academic Santa Rosa neighborhood with leafy side streets and a campus-centered rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Mendocino Avenue near Elliott Avenue, where taquerias, coffee counters, and small storefronts line the walkable strip. Santa Rosa Junior College anchors the area with Spanish Revival buildings, quads, and steady foot traffic. Nearby, the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens adds a quiet, historic counterpoint. Housing skews to early- and mid-century bungalows and small apartment courts, with front porches and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Bike lanes and bus stops stitch the neighborhood to downtown without changing its calm, lived-in feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated/remodeled condition
Bonus room
Formal dining area
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Two stories
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry inside
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Gas heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Roof deck
Uncovered patio
Wood fencing
Corner lot with landscaped front and back
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Two-story
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Garage with opener, garage facing front, side-by-side configuration
Total parking for 4 vehicles
Sidewalk/curb/gutter along driveway
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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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
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
10/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa, CA • 95404
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 905 Silva Ave
$839,400
$44K over list price of $795K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $675K to $829K.