North Bay Home Sales
Recent Home Sales in Santa Rosa and Napa Total $5.35 Million Across Five Properties
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The Santa Rosa home at 2348 Sycamore Avenue was built in 1956 and includes a pool, a carport and 2,920 square feet of living space; it sold for $531 per square foot.
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The Napa property at 1290 Sweetbriar Drive was built in 1940 and includes 1,288 square feet of living space and an attached two-car garage; its sale price equated to $563 per square foot.
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The duplex at 227 Decker Street was built in 1960 and sits on a 6,280-square-foot lot with a double carport. Nearby Santa Rosa two-unit properties sold for $719,500 at 303 Boyce Street, $735,000 at 100 West 8th Street and $778,000 at 130 11th Street.
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The Santa Rosa home at 2272 Wolfberry Way was built in 2006 and offers 1,772 square feet, an attached two-car garage and a 2,800-square-foot lot; it sold for $415 per square foot.
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Nearby Santa Rosa sales cited for comparison included a five-bedroom home at 2167 Linwood Avenue, which sold for $862,500, and a four-bedroom home at 2151 Linwood Avenue, which sold for $826,000.
Five North Bay properties sold for a combined $5.35 million in late August and early September, ranging from a $659,000 duplex to a $1.68 million single-family home. Press Democrat reported the sales across Santa Rosa and Napa, showing a diverse buyer market with prices per square foot varying from $286 to $654 — a gap that reflects differences in age, lot size, and property condition.
The largest sale was a three-bedroom home at 2520 Farrier Court in Santa Rosa for $1.68 million, or $654 per square foot. The lowest-priced property was a 2006-built home at 2272 Wolfberry Way in Santa Rosa, which sold for $735,000, or $415 per square foot — showing how newer construction and lot size command premium pricing in the region.
Santa Rosa Homes Range From $735K to $1.68M
Three single-family homes in Santa Rosa sold between $735,000 and $1.68 million. According to Press Democrat, the property at 2520 Farrier Court sold for $1.68 million at $654 per square foot, while 2348 Sycamore Avenue fetched $1.55 million at $531 per square foot. The 1956-built Sycamore property includes a pool and 2,920 square feet of living space.
The least expensive Santa Rosa home, at 2272 Wolfberry Way, sold for $735,000. Built in 2006, it offers 1,772 square feet and sits on a 2,800-square-foot lot — explaining its $415-per-square-foot price compared to older properties with larger lots or special features like pools.
Duplex Underperforms Nearby Two-Unit Properties
A two-unit duplex at 227 Decker Street sold for $659,000 on September 2, according to Press Democrat. Built in 1960 and sitting on a 6,280-square-foot lot, it undercut similar nearby duplexes. Comparable Santa Rosa two-unit properties sold for $719,500 at 303 Boyce Street, $735,000 at 100 West 8th Street, and $778,000 at 130 11th Street.
The lower price likely reflects the age and condition of the 1960-built structure compared to its competitors. The property's double carport and lot size were standard features for similar duplexes in the area that commanded 5% to 18% higher prices.
Napa Home Sells at $725K With 1940s Charm
A three-bedroom home at 1290 Sweetbriar Drive in Napa sold for $725,000, or $563 per square foot, according to Press Democrat. Built in 1940, the home contains 1,288 square feet of living space and features an attached two-car garage. The sale price closely matched the Santa Rosa home at 2272 Wolfberry Way despite the age difference and smaller footprint.
The Napa property's $563-per-square-foot price sits above the regional average, suggesting buyer demand for classic homes in Napa or premium pricing for the location. Its three-bedroom layout and updated garage made it competitive with newer Santa Rosa properties selling at similar per-square-foot rates.
Price Per Square Foot Reveals Property Condition Gaps
The five sales show price-per-square-foot ranging from $415 to $654, a 58% spread driven by lot size, age, and amenities. Press Democrat reported that newer homes and large lots command premiums. The 2006-built Wolfberry Way property sold for $415 per square foot, while the older Sycamore Avenue home with a pool sold for $531 per square foot despite being built in 1956.
Nearby comparable sales cited by Press Democrat show even wider variation. A four-bedroom at 2151 Linwood Avenue sold for $826,000, while a larger property at 1461 Trombetta Street sold for $850,000 at just $286 per square foot — demonstrating that headline prices mask critical differences in what buyers actually receive.
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