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$596,956$401 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

242 W 8TH ST

SANTA ROSA, CA 95401
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,490 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$597K
$556K low$638K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$596,956
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$477,565

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,732 (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.$587,826 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$353,736
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$587,826

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.18
14
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
53
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Single Family Residence
CountySonoma
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Santa Rosa Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Santa Rosa High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Santa Rosa High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95401These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.474

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,042
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,933
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

242 W 8th St 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Sonoma County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in West End
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in West End
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Sonoma County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Santa Rosa 95401

What homes are worth in Santa Rosa 95401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$332K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Santa Rosa 95401.

How it measures up in Santa Rosa 95401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Rosa 95401.

Estimated value$596,956
CheaperTypical $608,493Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$401
CheaperTypical $439Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,490 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 242 W 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndSanta Rosa 95401Sonoma County
Estimated valuepricier than$596,95675% of homes46% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40110% of homes29% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,490 ft²76% of homes62% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac61% of homes30% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than192348% of homes5% of homes5% of homes

About 242 W 8th St

How much is 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA is $596,956 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $555,563 to $638,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA?

242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,490 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA built?

242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA?

242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA is assigned to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Santa Rosa Middle School (middle), rated D-; Santa Rosa High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Santa Rosa High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA compare to other homes in Santa Rosa 95401?

Among the 9,883 homes in Santa Rosa 95401, it is worth more than 46% of them ($596,956 against a typical $608,493), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($401 against a typical $439), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,490 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1923 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Sonoma County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 W 8th St, Santa Rosa, CA was $6,732. The county assessed it at $587,826.

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