$679,000

657 Karen Way Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Bennett Valley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,905/month

Total Views 594
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft
$510 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Solar Power System
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

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). 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. 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.

Listing Agent

Roelof Drenth

RE/MAX Gold License #01880228 Listed on: 09/05/2025

RE/MAX Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 5,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 014-193-004-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,803

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Highway 101 to Highway 12 East, Left on Farmers Ln, Left on Vallejo St, Left on Karen Way
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1366
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1332.00
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 014-193-004-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5950.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1957

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,803 $253,064 $111,762 $141,302
2024 $2,803 $248,103 $109,571 $138,532
2023 $2,803 $243,239 $107,423 $135,816
2022 $2,587 $238,470 $105,317 $133,153
2021 $2,554 $233,795 $103,252 $130,543
2020 $2,547 $231,399 $102,194 $129,205
2019 $2,532 $226,863 $100,191 $126,672
2018 $2,517 $222,416 $98,227 $124,189
2017 $2,470 $218,055 $96,301 $121,754
2016 $2,445 $213,780 $94,413 $119,367
2015 $2,372 $210,569 $92,995 $117,574
2014 $2,226 $206,445 $91,174 $115,271
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $679,000 -- $510 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $158,500 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $140,000 Unknown
Closed $118,500 Balloon
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 325079864

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APN: 014-193-004

California Sonoma County Santa Rosa 95404 Bennett Valley

657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA

This home is located at 657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 and is currently priced at $679,000, approximately $509 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 657 Karen Way is a home located in Sonoma County with nearby schools including Brook Hill Elementary School, Herbert Slater Middle School, and Montgomery High School.

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