Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,332 sqft
657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$522/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful single-story home on a quiet street where children still play. Delightful 1950s charm with quality-of-life upgrades! It features a whole-house fan to keep you cool, hydronic heating, inside laundry room, hardwood floors, dual pane windows, newer electrical panel, EV charging station, and a 2-car garage. The roof and owned solar system are only 2 years old! Enjoy low utility bills for years to come! The solar system has 18 years left on the favorable net metering program with PG&E (NEM 2.0)....Wonderful single-story home on a quiet street where children still play. Delightful 1950s charm with quality-of-life upgrades! It features a whole-house fan to keep you cool, hydronic heating, inside laundry room, hardwood floors, dual pane windows, newer electrical panel, EV charging station, and a 2-car garage. The roof and owned solar system are only 2 years old! Enjoy low utility bills for years to come! The solar system has 18 years left on the favorable net metering program with PG&E (NEM 2.0). The bathroom features a separate tub and shower; also, anti-scald protection is in place. Outdoors, the private backyard is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a large covered patio, automatic sprinklers, a raised planter bed, and a collection of fruit trees. Clear Section 1 pest report! Ideally located just a 5-minute stroll to Doyle Park and only a mile from both Downtown Santa Rosa and Montgomery Village, this home offers convenience, charm, and lasting value.
  • Listed by: Roelof Drenth DRE #01880228 Brokerage DRE #01957500 • RE/MAX Gold
Listing closed: 10/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: REBAREIS, MLS#: 325079864

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$710,000

Avg days on market

142

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

Santa Rosa, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Gold, Roelof Drenth, DRE #01880228

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Edward J Buckner, DRE #01433236

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Property Information for 657 Karen Way

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Cross Street: Vallejo St
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,950 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Santa Rosa-Northeast
  • Area Short Display: B0200
  • Directions to Property: Highway 101 to Highway 12 East, Left on Farmers Ln, Left on Vallejo St, Left on Karen Way
  • Area Long Display: Santa Rosa-Northeast
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 014-193-004-000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 1332.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5950.0
  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
Property and Assessments
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Senior Community: No
  • Buyer Financing: VA
  • Picture Count: 39
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property's compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Utilities
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Pool: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
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 657 Karen Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Sold

REBAREIS #325079864

$695,000
Oct 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916137908

$695,000

+5.3% / yr

Oct 1, 2025

Pending

REBAREIS #325079864

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Sold

REBAREIS #325079864

$695,000
10/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916137908

$695,000

+5.3% / yr

10/01/2025

Pending

REBAREIS #325079864

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

Public Records for 657 Karen Way

Taxable ValueLand$290,000Additions$405,000Total$695,000
Tax Record2025$2,848 ($237 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,332 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningCITYSRCountySONOMAAPN014-193-004

Schools near 657 Karen Way

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
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Brook Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Herbert Slater Middle School
Public7 to 8

Montgomery High 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 657 Karen Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
$695,000
3
1,332
5,950
3
1.5
1,310
6,290
$330,500
3
2
1,189
5,950
$339,000
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5,950
$325,000
3
1,395
6,098
$450,000
3
1,332
6,098

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