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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $238,000 on Oct 22, 1999

438 RUSSELL AVE

SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,352 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$238,000 · Oct 22, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,733 (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.$412,292 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,409
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$286,883
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$404,208

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.13
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
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.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Steele Lane Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Santa Rosa High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Santa Rosa Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Santa Rosa High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95403These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.511

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.43,826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,997 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,029
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%

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How this home compares

438 Russell Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403
  • Older than 98% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403

How it measures up in Santa Rosa 95403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Rosa 95403.

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,641 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 438 Russell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Rosa 95403Sonoma County
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²30% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac72% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than19502% of homes14% of homes

About 438 Russell Ave

When did 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA last sell?

438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA last sold on Oct 22, 1999 for $238,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA?

438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA built?

438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA?

438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA is assigned to Steele Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Santa Rosa High School (high), rated B-; Santa Rosa Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Santa Rosa High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA compare to other homes in Santa Rosa 95403?

Among the 12,673 homes in Santa Rosa 95403, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,641 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1950 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Russell Ave, Santa Rosa, CA was $4,733. The county assessed it at $412,292.

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