Wonderful single-story home on a quiet street where children still play. Delightful 1950s charm with quality-of-life upgrades! It features a whole-house fan to keep you cool, hydronic heating, inside laundry room, hardwood floors, dual pane windows, newer electrical panel, EV charging station, and a 2-car garage. The roof and owned solar system are only 2 years old! Enjoy low utility bills for years to come! The solar system has 18 years left on the favorable net metering program with PG&E (NEM 2.0). The bathroom features a separate tub and shower; also, anti-scald protection is in place. Outdoors, the private backyard is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a large covered patio, automatic sprinklers, a raised planter bed, and a collection of fruit trees. Clear Section 1 pest report! Ideally located just a 5-minute stroll to Doyle Park and only a mile from both Downtown Santa Rosa and Montgomery Village, this home offers convenience, charm, and lasting value.
Sold for $695,000
$695,000
657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
3beds
1,332sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5,950.3 Square Feet Lot
$692,400 Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$3,657 Estimated rent
Home value
$692,400
$630,000 - $762,000
$3,657/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 22, 2025 at 12:27pm
Listed by:
Roelof Drenth DRE #01880228 707-331-0333,
RE/MAX Gold 707-524-3500
Bought with:
Edward J Buckner, DRE #01433236
Keller Williams Realty
Source: BAREIS,MLS#: 325079864
Originating MLS: Sonoma
Originating MLS: SonomaFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
- Level: Main
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Electric, Inside Room
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,950 sqft
- Features: Shape Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 014193004000
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $695,000+2.4%$522/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $679,000$510/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $679,000+328.4%$510/sqft |
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| 2/4/1997 | Sold | $158,500$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,848 +1.6% | $253,064 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,803 +1.5% | $248,103 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,761 +6.7% | $243,239 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95404
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Brook Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Herbert Slater Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Montgomery High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Estimated market value
$692,400