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490 WARD RD

SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
0
Baths
1,140 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,802 (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.$230,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,484

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.20
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySONOMA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.03
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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
Taylor Mountain Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
M
Montgomery High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Santa Rosa High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95407These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.460

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.13%
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.44,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,957 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,343
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,028
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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.No

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

490 Ward 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Sonoma County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Santa Rosa 95407

How it measures up in Santa Rosa 95407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Rosa 95407.

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

How 490 Ward Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Rosa 95407Sonoma County
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²25% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac83% of homes83% of homes

About 490 Ward Rd

When did 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA last sell?

490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA?

490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA has 1,140 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

What schools serve 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA?

490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA is assigned to Taylor Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Montgomery High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Santa Rosa High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA compare to other homes in Santa Rosa 95407?

Among the 9,188 homes in Santa Rosa 95407, it is bigger than 25% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.14 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Ward Rd, Santa Rosa, CA was $2,802. The county assessed it at $230,000.

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