NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 3rd St W Sonoma, CA 95476

Estimated Value: $1,129,000 - $1,430,100

5 Beds
6 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2024

Last sale price $1,152,000 $489 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,032/month

209 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Landscaped
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of May 2024

Townhouse style duplex located 2 blocks from Sonoma Valley Hospital and approximately 8 blocks to the historic Sonoma Plaza. One unit (#856) has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with updated flooring, front porch, attached 1 car garage and 1 additional off-street parking space. The second unit (#858) has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a gas fireplace in the living room, a covered patio area, 1 car attached garage and 1 additional off-street parking space. Both units have central air conditioning and a new roof was installed in the past month. The property is located adjacent to a bike path and creek and is part of the Arroyo Court complex.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Fahrner

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01023681 Listed on: 10/18/2023

Corcoran Icon Properties

Co-Listed By

Susan Dechant

Corcoran Icon Properties License #02051271

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Sebastiani

Sotheby's International Realty License #01371992

Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1999 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,822 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Home Security

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas
  • Assessor Parcel Number 018-800-012-000

Community Details

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Gross Income $60,600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1999 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Subtype Description: Townhouses
  • Directions To Property: Take 3rd St. W south to Arroyo Way. Park on street at the corner of Arroyo Way and 3rd St. W. Duplex is adjacent to the walking/bike path.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1107
  • Stories: 2
  • Actual or Scheduled: Actual
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Price Per Square Foot: 488.55
  • Square Footage: 2358.00
  • NumberOfBuildings: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, Sidewalk
  • Property Condition: Original, Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: City, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Each Unit
  • Separate Meters: Electricity, Gas

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 018-800-012-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4822.00

Rental Info

  • TenantPays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1999

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

Multi Family

  • Two Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 100
  • Three Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 100
  • Number Of2 Bedrooms Occupied: 1
  • Number Of3 Bedrooms Occupied: 1
  • Number of 3 Bedroom Units: 1
  • NumberOfUnitsTotal: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2023
Closed on
May 8, 2024
Sold by
Francis L Zellers L and Francis Eileen L
Bought by
Van Kirk
Seller's Agent
Dave Fahrner
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Sebastiani
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,152,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,000
-7.77%
Views
181
Current Estimated Value
$1,286,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,361
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,104,164

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Dvorak Mark E and Dvorak Vi Vu
Bought by
Zellers Francis L and Zellers Francis L
Seller's Agent
Elisea Albertson
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Dave Fahrner
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$1,135,000
Sold Price
$1,135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Dvorak Mark E and Dvorak Vi Vu
Bought by
Dvorak Mark E and Dvorak Vi Vu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Dvorak Mark and Dvorak Vi Vu
Bought by
Dvorak Mark E and Dvorak Vi Vu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2015
Sold by
Thys Anne and Wuthmann Cynthia D
Bought by
Dvorak Mark and Dvorak Vi Vu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2005
Sold by
Fernbacher Elizabeth and Fernbacher Elizabeth A
Bought by
Fernbacher Elizabeth A and The Elizabeth A Fernbacher 200

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2005
Sold by
Wuthmann Cynthia and Wuthmann Cynthia D
Bought by
Wuthmann Cynthia D and The Cynthia D Wuthmann 2005 Re

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2004
Sold by
Diego James F and James F Diego 2000 Family Trus
Bought by
Fernbacher Elizabeth and Thys Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$454,300
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2003
Sold by
Diego James F
Bought by
Diego James F and James F Diego 2000 Family Trus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2003
Sold by
Diego James F and James F Diego 2000 Family Trus
Bought by
Diego James F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2002
Sold by
Diego James F and James F Diego 2000 Family Trus
Bought by
Diego James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2000
Sold by
Diego James
Bought by
Diego James F and James F Diego 2000 Family Trus
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
Van Kirk $1,152,000 First American Title
Zellers Francis L $1,135,000 First American Title Company
Dvorak Mark E -- Accommodation
Dvorak Mark E -- Old Republic Title Company
Dvorak Mark E -- None Available
Dvorak Mark $382,500 Fidelity Natl Title Co
Fernbacher Elizabeth A -- --
Wuthmann Cynthia D -- --
Fernbacher Elizabeth $699,000 North Bay Title Co
Diego James F -- North Bay Title Co
Diego James F -- North Bay Title Co
Diego James -- Old Republic Title Co
Diego James F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Van Kirk $185,000
Previous Owner Dvorak Mark E $300,000
Previous Owner Dvorak Mark $300,000
Previous Owner Fernbacher Elizabeth $454,300
Previous Owner Diego James F $294,000
Previous Owner Diego James $294,000
Closed Fernbacher Elizabeth $104,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Sold $1,152,000 -7.8% $489 / Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $1,249,000 +10.0% $530 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $1,135,000 0.0% $481 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2021 07/10/21 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2021 06/28/21 For Sale $1,135,000 -- $481 / 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 $15,749 $1,175,040 $459,000 $716,040
2024 $15,749 $1,224,000 $484,500 $739,500
2023 $15,749 $1,157,700 $433,500 $724,200
2022 $14,925 $1,135,000 $425,000 $710,000
2021 $11,754 $849,393 $333,095 $516,298
2020 $11,466 $840,684 $329,680 $511,004
2019 $11,207 $824,201 $323,216 $500,985
2018 $10,896 $808,041 $316,879 $491,162
2017 $9,626 $792,198 $310,666 $481,532
2016 $10,303 $776,666 $304,575 $472,091
2015 $9,993 $767,000 $274,000 $493,000
2014 $8,869 $654,000 $234,000 $420,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323919115

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 018-800-012