$890,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2021

159 Saint James Dr Sonoma, CA 95476

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,932 Sq Ft
4,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$461 Per Sq Ft

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Clubhouse
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

A gracious gated entrance provides a welcoming arrival to this light filled home with a vaulted ceiling living room and a slider accessing the inviting rear deck bordering a tranquil common open space. The spacious sunlit kitchen dining area looks out to the garden entrance. The kitchen is updated with quartzite counters and newer appliances. The 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, home has two primary ensuite bedrooms, 1 on ground floor, with walk-in dressing room closets. The second floor landing with enhanced lighting is used as an art studio/office. Features include a laundry room, newer Anderson top quality windows and doors, engineered wood floors, upgraded bathrooms, newer furnace and A/C. Improved in the last 3 years with fresh interior paint throughout, new carpet, up/down shades and a wine refrigerator. This home is the largest model in the over-55 Chantarelle community offering amenities just steps away from the serene lightly used clubhouse with pool and miles of nature walking paths.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Blankinship

Coldwell Banker B of V-Napa License #00980548 Listed on: 03/31/2021

Coldwell Banker B of V-Napa

Co-Listed By

Michael Hedley

Coldwell Banker Brokers of the License #00892786

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 4,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $165 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,932 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 142-312-020-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, pool, recreation facility
  • Chanterelle HOA, Phone Number (707) 933-9151

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,381

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$165 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight Tube, Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Arnold Drive, west on Avenida Sebastiani, south on South Temelec, west on Saint James
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1111
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Price Per Square Foot: 460.66
  • Square Footage: 1932
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Common Facility, Gunite Construction

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 165
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Chanterelle HOA
  • Association Phone: (707) 933-9151
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Location of Unit: Close to Clubhouse

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Clubhouse, Pool

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Pool, Recreation Facility

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 142-312-020-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4841

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1989

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Michael Ross Mecham Revocable Trust and Mecham Michael Ross
Bought by
Morin-Machi Michelle and Machi Mario
Seller's Agent
Olga Soboleva
Logic Investments, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anita Anderson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.41%
Original Mortgage
$679,894
Outstanding Balance
$679,310
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$312,312

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2021
Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Mckelvey Anne and The Anne Mckelvey Living Trust
Bought by
Mecham Michael Ross and Michael Ross Mecham Revocable
Seller's Agent
Nancy Blankinship
Coldwell Banker B of V-Napa
List Price
$890,000
Sold Price
$890,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Dec 19, 2017
Sold by
Moreschi John and Moreschi Susan
Bought by
Mckelvey Anne and The Anne Mckelvey Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Helaine Forte
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo Gutierrez
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$710,000
Sold Price
$710,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Moreschi John Francis and Moreschi Susan Ann
Bought by
Moreschi John F and Moreschi Susan
Seller's Agent
Helaine Forte
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo Gutierrez
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$710,000
Sold Price
$710,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2011
Sold by
Moreschi John F and Moreschi Susan
Bought by
Moreschi John F and Moreschi Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2011
Sold by
Cole Cynthia Jan and Wilkerson Jennifer Ann
Bought by
Moreschi John F and Moreschi Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1997
Sold by
Degraaf Jacob and Degraaf Frederica W
Bought by
Degraaf Jacob and Degraaf Frederika Wilhelmina
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $995,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $890,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $710,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $415,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $679,894 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $504,185 New Conventional
Previous Owner $568,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $995,000 0.0% $515 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $995,000 +11.8% $515 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Sold $890,000 0.0% $461 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Sale $890,000 +25.4% $461 / Sq Ft
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $710,000 0.0% $367 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $710,000 -- $367 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,381 $807,304 $363,879 $443,425
2024 $10,381 $791,476 $356,745 $434,731
2023 $10,381 $775,957 $349,750 $426,207
2022 $11,636 $907,800 $280,500 $627,300
2021 $10,045 $746,335 $298,534 $447,801
2020 $9,936 $738,683 $295,473 $443,210
2019 $9,609 $724,200 $289,680 $434,520
2018 $9,261 $710,000 $284,000 $426,000
2017 $0 $458,117 $160,341 $297,776
2016 $5,961 $449,136 $157,198 $291,938
2015 -- $442,390 $154,837 $287,553
2014 -- $433,725 $151,804 $281,921
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321017217

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 142-312-020