NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9499 Valle Vista Rd Forestville, CA 95436

Estimated Value: $599,000 - $691,130

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,079 Sq Ft
$601/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2024

Last sale price $635,000 $589 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,141/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Private Lot
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2024

Romantic Russian River Retreat - Situated behind an unassuming gate lies this enchanting Forestville sanctuary that's the perfect love-nest, set in the sun. This beautifully updated 2BR /1BA wood-and-glass cottage spills out onto patios and decks that create a resort-style feeling of relaxed and easy living, where your senses will come alive in the whisper-quiet and deep green hues. Interiors feature endless picture windows and expansive skylights that accentuate beautifully refinished fir floors, elegant quartz counters and custom built-in bookcases. Your epic entertainment deck becomes a private living room-in-nature peacefully wrapped in stone and wood-accented splendor and suspended in breathtaking beauty. Indulge your guests and create unforgettable afternoon memories sharing stories and laughter or let it flow into dining al fresco under magical and twinkling oak-studded skies. With an envious Forestville location that's just moments to 5-star dining, recreation and world-class wineries, this top-of-the-hill hideaway is a fairy-tale dream come true!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Genovese

Vanguard Properties License #01380792 Listed on: 07/24/2024

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Mathew Carson

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01301764

Corcoran Icon Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,408

Year Built

  • Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,079 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 082-123-056-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,408

Year Built

Built in 1945 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: River Road to Rio Vista Road, up hill and left on Valle Vista
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3143
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Square Footage: 1079.00
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • View: Valley, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 082-123-056-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13691.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1945

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2024
Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Margaret M Wertz Trust and Michael T Rafferty Revocable Trust
Bought by
Robert Mclay Living Trust and Mclay
Seller's Agent
John Genovese
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mathew Carson
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$643,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.24%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$648,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.05%
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,070
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,963

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Rafferty Michael T and Wertz Margaret M
Bought by
Wertz Margaret M and Margaret M Wertz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,600
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2021
Sold by
Rafferty Michael T and Wertz Margaret M
Bought by
Wertz Margaret M and Margaret M Wertz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,400
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2020
Sold by
Wertz Margaret M and Rafferty Michael T
Bought by
Wertz Margaret M and Margaret M Werts Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,900
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
May 31, 2018
Sold by
Wertz Margaret M and Rafferty Michael T
Bought by
Wertz Margaret M and The Margaret M Wertz Trust
Seller's Agent
Eric Marton
Artisan Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Robert Garber
Continuum Real Estate
List Price
$551,000
Sold Price
$551,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$330,600
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Miller Jessica T and Miller Brian M
Bought by
Rafferty Michael T and Wertz Margaret M
Seller's Agent
Eric Marton
Artisan Sotheby's
Buyer's Agent
Robert Garber
Continuum Real Estate
List Price
$551,000
Sold Price
$551,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,600
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2016
Sold by
Pedersen Joyce
Bought by
Miller Jessica T and Miller Brian M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2003
Sold by
Empie Eric and Carrillo Daniel R
Bought by
Pedersen Joyce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Robert Mclay Living Trust $635,000 First American Title
Wertz Margaret M -- Amrock Llc
Rafferty Michael T -- Amrock Llc
Wertz Margaret M -- Amrock Llc
Rafferty Michael T -- Amrock Llc
Wertz Margaret M -- Amrock Inc
Rafferty Michael T -- Amrock
Wertz Margaret M -- None Available
Rafferty Michael T $551,000 First American Title Co
Miller Jessica T $461,000 First American Title Company
Pedersen Joyce $395,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robert Mclay Living Trust $508,000
Previous Owner Rafferty Michael T $312,600
Previous Owner Rafferty Michael T $319,400
Previous Owner Rafferty Michael T $320,900
Previous Owner Rafferty Michael T $330,600
Previous Owner Miller Jessica T $368,800
Previous Owner Pedersen Joyce $286,000
Previous Owner Pedersen Joyce $113,000
Previous Owner Pedersen Joyce L $44,000
Previous Owner Pedersen Joyce $316,000
Previous Owner Empie Eric $280,000
Previous Owner Empie Eric M $231,200
Previous Owner Empie Eric $200,000
Closed Pedersen Joyce $39,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Sold $635,000 -1.2% $589 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2024 07/24/24 For Sale $643,000 +16.7% $596 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Sold $551,000 0.0% $511 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Sale $551,000 -- $511 / 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 $7,408 $635,000 $200,000 $435,000
2024 $7,408 $614,646 $195,214 $419,432
2023 $7,408 $602,595 $191,387 $411,208
2022 $7,031 $590,781 $187,635 $403,146
2021 $7,019 $579,198 $183,956 $395,242
2020 $7,077 $573,260 $182,070 $391,190
2019 $6,910 $562,020 $178,500 $383,520
2018 $5,903 $470,220 $163,200 $307,020
2017 $5,696 $461,000 $160,000 $301,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Genovese

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    John Genovese

    Vanguard Properties

    (707) 303-6358

    4 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    John Genovese
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Mathew Carson

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (415) 606-4252

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Mathew Carson
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Eric Marton

    Artisan Sotheby's

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Robert Garber

    Continuum Real Estate

    (707) 696-5786

    13 Total Sales

    Robert Garber
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324057857

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 082-123-056

California Sonoma County Forestville 95436

9499 Valle Vista Rd, Forestville, CA

This home is located at 9499 Valle Vista Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 since 24 July 2024 and is currently estimated at $648,033, approximately $600 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 9499 Valle Vista Rd is a home located in Sonoma County with nearby schools including Forestville Elementary School and Forestville Academy.

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