$1,858,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2024

231 France St Sonoma, CA 95476

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,552 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,197 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Private Lot
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

First time on the market in 60 years, lovingly cared for and upgraded by three generations of a prominent local family. Coveted prime eastside location a few blocks off the historic Plaza. Three bedroom single level home with additional detached unit. Uniquely large parcel, over 1/4 acre, feels like your own private park right in the heart of downtown Sonoma; nature lovers wonderland with beautiful mature trees, plantings and lawns that bring color to the stunning grounds year round. Exquisite views from all property sight lines. Plenty of room to expand if you want to increase the size of the residence, install a pool or sauna; use the detached unit as a media center/home office/workout room/artist studio or even additional bedroom or rental. Enjoy numerous gathering spaces to enhance your outdoor living experience with covered terrace and large deck under the magnificent Sycamore tree. Interior features include original hardwood floors, traditional wood burning brick fireplace, dual pane windows, open floorplan, and island with four person seating capacity in addition to the dining room. Recently built deck and fences, enhanced electric plus attached two-car garage and separate workshop. Freshly painted inside and out; Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Casabonne

Sotheby's International Realty License #01221013

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Regina Clyde

Sotheby's International Realty License #01829116

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,552 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Workshop
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 018-361-002-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,434

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Almost at the intersection of France & Donner.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2583
  • Levels: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1552.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Room Type: Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Workshop
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private, Secluded, Shape Regular, Street Lights
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Covered Patio, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Ground Floor, In Garage, Sink, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Sonoma
  • Middle/Junior School District: Sonoma Valley Union

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 018-361-002-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1950

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Bedrooms: 1
  • Second Unit Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Kitchen: No
  • Second Unit Occupied: Yes
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Sonoma Valley Union
  • School District (County): Sonoma

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $2,158,000 0.0% $1,390 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $2,158,000 +16.1% $1,390 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Sold $1,858,000 +7.7% $1,197 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $1,725,000 -- $1,111 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $2,434 $80,991 $33,865 $47,126
2022 $2,100 $79,403 $33,201 $46,202
2021 $2,181 $77,847 $32,550 $45,297
2020 $1,993 $77,050 $32,217 $44,833
2019 $1,944 $75,540 $31,586 $43,954
2018 $1,898 $74,060 $30,967 $43,093
2017 $2,107 $72,609 $30,360 $42,249
2016 $1,765 $71,186 $29,765 $41,421
2015 $1,829 $70,117 $29,318 $40,799
2014 $1,894 $68,744 $28,744 $40,000
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,300,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,392,320 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $350,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,158,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,858,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,858,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Northwestern Title Security
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324075060

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 018-361-002