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#325036557, Alan W Maciel, Listing Office: Livxplore Real Estate & Lifestyle
$1,650,000 List price
520 Howard St Petaluma, CA 94952
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
2,512 sqft
0.2 acres
$657 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 520 Howard St
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 1st floor monthly & 2nd floor as a short-term. This property must be seen to appreciate! Tax show Effective Year Built as 1925, w/ 1890 as original year.
Highlights
Home typeMulti Family
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWall Unit(s), None
Size2,512 sqft
Lot size0.1607 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingUnassigned, Uncovered Parking Space, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
MLS #325041929
ViewCity, Mountain(s)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Cork, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Unassigned, Uncovered Parking Space, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
- View: City, Mountain(s)
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Price/SqFt: $656
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,720
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Curbs, Garden
- Directions: Washington west to Howard, Turn right toward Oak Hill Park, after the stop sign at Galland on right.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,512 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1607 Acres
- MLS Number: 325041929
- MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
- Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
- Office Email: cacentral@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: Barton Smith
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2015 | Home Sold | $571,000 |
| Aug 20, 1999 | Home Sold | $286,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $826,668 | $9,720 |
| 2023 | $810,459 | $8,834 |
| 2022 | $794,569 | $8,757 |
| 2021 | $778,990 | $8,591 |
| 2020 | $673,390 | $8,680 |
| 2019 | $660,187 | $6,938 |
| 2018 | $603,125 | $6,938 |
| 2017 | $591,300 | $6,792 |
History based on county public records data.
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 $107,056. Typical income of Petaluma, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
8%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
45%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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