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12798 RIVER RD

FORESTVILLE, CA 95436
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,497 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
160 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,018 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$161,518 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,595
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,923
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,518

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.22
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
83
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Forest (Park, Reserve, Recreation, Conservation)
CountySonoma
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.160.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)C-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Analy High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.0 mi

District: Guerneville Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95436These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.340

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,386
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,296
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12798 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Forestville 95436
  • Among the largest lots in Forestville 95436
  • Older than 95% of homes in Sonoma County

How it measures up in Forestville 95436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forestville 95436.

Living area1,497 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size160 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 12798 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForestville 95436Sonoma County
Living areabigger than1,497 ft²66% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than160 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19208% of homes5% of homes

About 12798 River Rd

When did 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA last sell?

12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1975, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA?

12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,497 square feet of living space and a 160.00-acre lot.

When was 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA built?

12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA?

12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA is assigned to Guerneville Elementary (Charter) (elementary), rated C-; Analy High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Guerneville Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA compare to other homes in Forestville 95436?

Among the 2,411 homes in Forestville 95436, it is bigger than 66% of them (1,497 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (160 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12798 River Rd, Forestville, CA was $2,018. The county assessed it at $161,518.

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