NOT LISTED FOR SALE

781 Litchfield Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472

Estimated Value: $955,000 - $1,160,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,569 Sq Ft
$673/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2022

Last sale price $845,000 $539 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,275/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Park Side Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Home Office
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of December 2022

This charming 3BD/2BA turn-of-the-century Victorian with bonus rooms to grow is nestled on a 1/4 acre lot just a short walk to Downtown Sebastopol's renowned arts & cultural centers, shopping, dining, coffee & more! 781 Litchfield, which is on the market for only the 1st time in 25 years, greets visitors with a cozy wrap-around sunporch w/formal entry, a bright FLR, a FDR w/gas fireplace that adjoins the ample kitchen, a primary suite w/doors to a private wrap-around rear deck, two additional ample BDs, a bonus room ready for home office or guest (4th) BD, a 2nd full BA, and a large laundry/utility room at the home's rear. High ceilings, big windows, lots period charm, reconfiguration options AND upgrades including a modern foundation, Trex decking and a seller-owned solar system run throughout this rare offering. Out back is a large rear yard w/attractive paver patio and raised beds, bonus storage sheds PLUS a large private-road accessible 2-car garage with workshop/hobby room at the rear. Excellent central Sebastopol location cls to local schools, parks, Sunday's Farmer's Market, the Barlow shopping district, Whole Foods, Fircrest Market, Rialto Cinemas AND all the other amazing shopping & dining amenities that make Sebastopol one of the Wine Country's most coveted jewels!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew De Vries

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan License #01368031 Listed on: 11/03/2022

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Lynn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01369864

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,569 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Balcony
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-121-055-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Faces: West
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Second Unit: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Free Standing, Gas Piped
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Closet, Outside Access
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Built-in Gas Oven, Built-in Gas Range, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Window
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 538.56
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Storage
  • Square Footage: 1569.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Bitumen, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Detached, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: See Remarks
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 004-121-055-000
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Price Per Acre: 3380000.00

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2022
Closed on
Dec 1, 2022
Sold by
Ingram Lori J
Bought by
Quaglio Caroline R and Robinson Jared D
Seller's Agent
Andrew De Vries
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
Buyer's Agent
Judy Lynn
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
5.76%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$1,048,146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,146
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$676,000
Outstanding Balance
$656,194
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$399,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2013
Sold by
Gerst Jerald R
Bought by
Gerst Jerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,868
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2001
Sold by
Gerst Jerald R and Gerst Gerald R
Bought by
Gerst Jerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1999
Sold by
Central De Anza Llc
Bought by
Bianucci Michael and Bianucci Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,250
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1998
Sold by
Richter Scott A and Richter Suzanna G
Bought by
Central De Anza Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Richter Scott A and Richter Suzanna G
Bought by
Gerst Gerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1998
Sold by
Gerst Carole
Bought by
Gerst Jerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1997
Sold by
Apodaca Manuel L and Apodaca Jimmie
Bought by
Richter Scott A and Richter Suzanna G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
5.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1993
Sold by
Apodaca Manual L and Apodaca Jimmie
Bought by
Apodaca Manual L and Apodaca Jimmie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Quaglio Caroline R $845,000 First American Title
Gerst Jerald R -- Wfg Title Company Of Ca
Gerst Jerald R -- North American Title Co
Bianucci Michael $77,500 Old Republic Title Company
Bianucci Michael $77,500 Old Republic Title Company
Central De Anza Llc $1,000 North Bay Title Co
Gerst Gerald R $260,000 North American Title Co
Gerst Jerald R -- North American Title Co
Richter Scott A $265,000 Old Republic Title Company
Apodaca Manual L -- North American Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Quaglio Caroline R $676,000
Previous Owner Gerst Jerald R $468,868
Previous Owner Gerst Jerald R $275,000
Previous Owner Bianucci Michael $227,250
Previous Owner Gerst Gerald R $208,000
Previous Owner Richter Scott A $251,750
Previous Owner Apodaca Manual L $130,000
Closed Gerst Gerald R $26,000
Closed Gerst Jerald R $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Sold $845,000 +5.8% $539 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $799,000 -- $509 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,989 $879,138 $364,140 $514,998
2024 $9,989 $861,900 $357,000 $504,900
2023 $9,989 $391,772 $150,679 $241,093
2022 $4,671 $384,091 $147,725 $236,366
2021 $4,651 $376,561 $144,829 $231,732
2020 $4,572 $372,700 $143,344 $229,356
2019 $6,560 $365,393 $140,534 $224,859
2018 $6,494 $358,229 $137,779 $220,450
2017 $6,300 $351,206 $135,078 $216,128
2016 $6,203 $344,321 $132,430 $211,891
2015 $6,074 $339,150 $130,441 $208,709
2014 $6,005 $332,507 $127,886 $204,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 322097807

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 004-121-055