NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 Grove St Sonoma, CA 95476

Estimated Value: $555,000 - $717,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
648 Sq Ft
$935/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2024

Last sale price $560,000 $864 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,855/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Landscaped
  • Living Room
  • Garden
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2024

This charming 2bd/1ba Sonoma cottage with idealistic white picket fence is centrally located in the vibrant community of El Verano. The unique C1/Neighborhood Commercial District zoning allows numerous uses including ADU, live/work, business and more (buyer to confirm). Located down the street from many of Sonoma's best restaurants, parks and schools. Move right in and enjoy new LVP flooring throughout, new paint inside and out, new lights/fixtures and stylishly remodeled kitchen. The light filled primary bedroom accesses the large, remodeled bathroom and a generous walk-in closet. Other features include a newer roof and washer/dryer. Big, usable yard with fruit trees has additional access and parking from the alley behind. Plenty of room for gardening and entertaining on the shade covered deck. A detached studio/office offers the flexibility to work from home or space for guests making this home ideal for full-time or the perfect weekend getaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Evan Shone

Sotheby's International Realty License #01967200 Listed on: 10/20/2023

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Haley Doeppers

Sotheby's International Realty License #02198756

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 648 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Alley Access

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-364-003-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,122

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Arnold Drive to Grove Street.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0803
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: See Remarks
  • Price Per Square Foot: 864.20
  • Square Footage: 648.00
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 052-364-003-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3498.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2023
Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Alexander David J and Alexander Meiga R
Bought by
Taylor Brittany and Pellow Scott Mark
Seller's Agent
Evan Shone
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Haley Doeppers
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-12.5%
Views
244
Current Estimated Value
$605,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,604
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$496,562
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,333

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2018
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Nelson Lindsay and Nelson Brian
Bought by
Alexander David J and Alexander Meiga R
Seller's Agent
Aaron Kopelman
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robin Kallman
Inactive Office
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$360,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.90%
Original Mortgage
$32,400,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2014
Sold by
Stowe Michael and Stowe Durive
Bought by
Nelson Lindsay and Nelson Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,769
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2004
Sold by
Antonoff Joan
Bought by
Stowe Michael and Stowe Durive

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Taylor Brittany $560,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Alexander David J $360,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Nelson Lindsay $286,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Stowe Michael $305,000 New Century Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taylor Brittany $504,000
Previous Owner Alexander David J $335,200
Previous Owner Alexander David J $32,400,000
Previous Owner Nelson Lindsay $281,625
Previous Owner Nelson Lindsay $280,769
Previous Owner Stowe Michael $369,000
Previous Owner Stowe Michael $244,000
Closed Stowe Michael $61,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2024 01/31/24 Sold $560,000 -5.1% $864 / Sq Ft
01/31/2024 01/31/24 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Price Changed $590,000 -1.7% $910 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Price Changed $600,000 -6.3% $926 / Sq Ft
10/20/2023 10/20/23 For Sale $640,000 +77.8% $988 / Sq Ft
11/28/2018 11/28/18 Sold $360,000 0.0% $556 / Sq Ft
11/17/2018 11/17/18 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2018 10/09/18 For Sale $360,000 -- $556 / 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
2024 $6,122 $393,708 $218,727 $174,981
2023 $6,122 $385,989 $214,439 $171,550
2022 $5,745 $378,422 $210,235 $168,187
2021 $5,623 $371,003 $206,113 $164,890
2020 $5,557 $367,200 $204,000 $163,200
2019 $5,325 $360,000 $200,000 $160,000
2018 $4,583 $302,036 $169,001 $133,035
2017 $5,464 $296,115 $165,688 $130,427
2016 $4,316 $290,310 $162,440 $127,870
2015 $4,150 $285,950 $160,000 $125,950
2014 $3,777 $253,000 $76,000 $177,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 323914466

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 052-364-003