1685 W College Avenue

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.

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$725,000

List Price

$725,000

On Market Date

May 18, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Area

Santa Rosa-Northwest

Zip Code

95401

MLS ID

326043303

APN

036-740-027-000

Year Built

1916

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

BAREIS

Origin MLS System

Bed

4

Bath

2

Parking

6

Attached, RV Possible, Unassigned, Uncovered Parking Space

SQ FT

1,984

SQ FT Source

Not Verified

Lot SQ FT

8,625.0

Lot Acres

0.198 Acres

Cooling

MultiUnits

Flooring

Carpet

Fire Place

Brick, Living Room

Heating

MultiUnits

Laundry

Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Upper Level

Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Loft, Retreat

Main Level

Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

None

Fee

$0

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