1685 W College Ave

1,984 Sq. Ft.
$352 / Sq. Ft.
1,984
Sq. Ft.
$352
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1916 home in Santa Rosa's sought-after Northwest neighborhood, ideally situated directly across the street from the Finley Community Center, with its outdoor pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and programs for all ages. Just a short distance to the Safeway Shopping Center for everyday convenience. This updated and remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers just under 2,000 square feet of flexible living space on a generous 8,625 square foot lot. The main level welcomes you with a bright...Charming 1916 home in Santa Rosa's sought-after Northwest neighborhood, ideally situated directly across the street from the Finley Community Center, with its outdoor pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and programs for all ages. Just a short distance to the Safeway Shopping Center for everyday convenience. This updated and remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers just under 2,000 square feet of flexible living space on a generous 8,625 square foot lot. The main level welcomes you with a bright living room featuring a classic fireplace, a large well-appointed kitchen, dedicated dining area, bedroom, full bath and direct garage access. Two additional bonus rooms provide outstanding versatility, ideal for a home office, media room or guest quarters. The upper level houses additional bedrooms served by a second full bath and multiple storage areas. Year-round comfort with multi-unit cooling. Laundry closet with washer and dryer included. Step outside into a private, fully fenced backyard retreat with mature shade trees, a spacious wooden deck with white railings, a covered gazebo patio perfect for dining and entertaining, and multiple seating areas nestled among mature landscaping. A detached storage shed/workshop offers added utility. New roof! Two-car attached garage with front-facing access plus additional parking accommodates up to five or 6 vehicles. Private sewer, public water, R-1-6 zoning, no HOA. Whether you're an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer with a renovation vision, this property delivers exceptional value in a prime location.
  1. Listed by Ryan J Styles • DRE #01276948 • Brokerage DRE #02068841 • Engel & Volkers Sonoma
  2. Listed by Lindsey A Ehrlicher Styles • DRE #01879097 • Brokerage DRE #02068841 • Engel & Volkers Sonoma

Property Details for 1685 West College Avenue

Cross Street
Ridley
Total Parking Spaces
6
LISTING UPDATED: 06/15/2026 12:47 PM

Property Details for 1685 West College Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #326043303
Days on Compass28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,624 SF
CountySonoma County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Sonoma, Ryan J Styles, DRE #01276948; Engel & Volkers Sonoma, Lindsey A Ehrlicher Styles, DRE #01879097
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Building Information for 1685 West College Avenue

Stories2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,624 SF

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Property Information for 1685 West College Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Santa Rosa-Northwest
  • Area Short Display: B0100
  • Directions to Property: W College Avenue just west of Safeway, in between Tyara Way and Ridley Avenue, shared driveway, plenty of parking!
  • Area Long Display: Santa Rosa-Northwest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 036-740-027-000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV Possible, Unassigned, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1984.0
  • Square Footage Source: Not Verified
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Lot Size Source: Not Verified
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8625.0
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Landscape Misc, Shape Regular
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 46
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Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Horse Property: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Loft, Retreat
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: MultiUnits
  • Cooling: MultiUnits
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Spa: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 1685 West College Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2026

Price Change

REBAREIS #326043303

$699,000
May 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326043303

$725,000
May 11, 2026

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #326031088

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2026

Price Change

REBAREIS #326043303

$699,000
05/18/2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326043303

$725,000
05/11/2026

Withdrawn

REBAREIS #326031088

$799,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1685 West College Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$186,280Additions$336,514Total$522,794
Tax Record2025$5,940 ($495 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,627 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1987CountySONOMAAPN036-740-027-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1685 West College Avenue

This home is within Santa Rosa High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Helen M. Lehman Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Hilliard Comstock Middle School
Public7 to 8

Santa Rosa High School
Public9 to 12

Ridgway High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1685 West College Avenue is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa, CA 95401. This property was listed for sale on May 18, 2026 by Engel & Volkers Sonoma, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 28 days and was last sold on August 29, 2014. This listing's school districts are Santa Rosa High School District, Santa Rosa Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Helen M. Lehman Elementary School, Hilliard Comstock Middle School and Santa Rosa High School. 1685 West College Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,984 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Sonoma, Ryan J Styles, DRE #01276948; Engel & Volkers Sonoma, Lindsey A Ehrlicher Styles, DRE #01879097

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