$695,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2025

657 Karen Way Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Bennett Valley Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft
5,950 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roelof Drenth

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

RE/MAX Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Buckner

Keller Williams Realty License #01433236

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

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
  • 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

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
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Edwards-Bridges Bridges J and Edwards-Bridges Colleen
Bought by
Carrington Street Revocable Living Trust and Lenhares
Seller's Agent
Roelof Drenth
RE/MAX Gold
Buyer's Agent
Edward Buckner
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.36%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$680,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.23%
Original Mortgage
$695,000
Outstanding Balance
$695,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$8,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1997
Sold by
Andersen Patricia L
Bought by
Bridges J Keith and Edwards Bridges Colleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
7.74%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1997
Sold by
Shultz Michael F and Shultz Martina M
Bought by
Andersen Patricia L and James L Durnform Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
7.74%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $695,000 North Coast Title
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 $695,000 VA
Previous Owner $118,500 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $695,000 +2.4% $522 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $679,000 -- $510 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Roelof Drenth

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Roelof Drenth

    RE/MAX Gold

    (707) 331-0333

    3 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Roelof Drenth
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  • Edward Buckner

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Edward Buckner

    Keller Williams Realty

    (707) 206-1494

    3 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Edward Buckner
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325079864

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 014-193-004

California Sonoma County Santa Rosa 95404 Bennett Valley

657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA

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