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$603,219$475 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $305,000 on Aug 13, 2013

491 STEELE LN

SANTA ROSA, CA 95403
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,271 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$603K
$567K low$639K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Aug 13, 2013
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.$368,219
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$294,575
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$235,000
PENTAGON FCU · recorded Jan 25, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,224 (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.$373,877 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,097
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$373,877

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
72
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.0.15
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

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 SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Santa Rosa High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Santa Rosa Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

491 Steele Ln 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 more per square foot than 69% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403
  • Older than 97% of homes in Santa Rosa 95403

What homes are worth in Santa Rosa 95403

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

This home
$305K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 24% 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.

Estimated value$603,219
CheaperTypical $710,381Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$475
CheaperTypical $439Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,627 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 491 Steele Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Junior CollegeSanta Rosa 95403Sonoma County
Estimated valuepricier than$603,21937% of homes24% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47545% of homes69% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,271 ft²47% of homes23% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac47% of homes49% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195362% of homes3% of homes18% of homes

About 491 Steele Ln

How much is 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA is $603,219 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $567,343 to $639,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA last sell?

491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA last sold on Aug 13, 2013 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA?

491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,271 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA built?

491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA?

491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA is assigned to Steele Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA compare to other homes in Santa Rosa 95403?

Among the 12,527 homes in Santa Rosa 95403, it is worth more than 24% of them ($603,219 against a typical $710,381), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($475 against a typical $439), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,271 ft² against a typical 1,627 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1953 against a typical 1989). 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 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA was $4,224. The county assessed it at $373,877.

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