#325041929, Barton Smith, Listing Office: eXp Realty of California, Inc
516 Howard St Petaluma, CA 94952
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About 516 Howard St
2 HOMES!! A timeless blend of past & present nestled in the heart of the Oak Hill Brewster Historic District - minutes from downtown Petaluma & only 45 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge. This exceptional offering includes a beautifully updated 1890s vintage home & a sleek, modern ADU built in 2019 - the perfect owner-occupied property with income potential! The Main dwelling is a charming 3-bed, 2.5-bath home combining historic character w/ tasteful upgrades. You'll love the eclectic Westside charm, featuring a spacious deck w/ stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. The front yard is professionally landscaped, while the backyard offers raised garden beds for your green thumb. The ADU (2nd Home) is an exquisitely designed 2-bed, 2-bath home showcasing energy-efficient features, European-style appliances, w/ HVAC splits for year-round comfort. Polished exposed aggregate concrete floor harmonizes the main level, and even extends into the beautifully tiled roll-in shower. Each level offers its own primary suite, giving flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. In fact, the previous owner successfully rented the 1st floor monthly & the 2nd floor as a short-term rental. Must be seen! Tax Records state Effective Year Built 1925, w/ 1890 as original year.
Highlights
Summary
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Concrete, Cork, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Parking: Off Street, Street, Uncovered
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Multi Unit(s), Varies By Unit
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Varies By Unit, Wall Unit(s), Other
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Price/SqFt: $656
- HOA Amount: $0
- Lot: Garden
- Directions: Washington west to Howard, Turn right toward Oak Hill Park, after the stop sign at Galland on right.
- Year Built: 1925
- Living Area: 2,512 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1607 Acres
- MLS Number: 325044057
- MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
- Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
- Office Email: cacentral@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: Barton Smith
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Nearby schools
5
Valley Vista Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•730 N Webster St
5
McKinley Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.1 mi
•110 Ellis St
6
McNear Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.3 mi
•605 Sunnyslope Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $111,413. Typical income of Petaluma, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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This home is located at 516 Howard St in Petaluma, CA and zip code 94952. This 2,512 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Petaluma, CA there were more than 26 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Petaluma, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 30.6%.