1427 Russell Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Santa Rosa, 95403 - 2 bed, 2 bath

1427 Russell Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1427 Russell Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 is currently available with a list price of $419,500. The property maintains a Tear down Condition Rating (10/100), reflecting significant deferred maintenance. This property is best suited for experienced investors or developers prepared for substantial renovation work. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Rosa Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1946, the property suffers from major structural failure as the house has sunk into the lot and requires a completely new foundation. The listing explicitly states that every major system—including the roof, plumbing, kitchens, and bathrooms—needs to be fixed or replaced, suggesting the structure is beyond economical repair and the value lies in the oversized 1/4-acre lot.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10650, living area = 1250.
- Development Potential
The oversized 1/4-acre lot provides significant opportunity for expansion, including the potential to add an ADU or an additional residential unit to maximize the property's value.
- Prime In-Town Location
Situated in a desirable neighborhood, the property is within walking distance to Coddingtown Shopping Center and various restaurants, offering excellent convenience.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Major Structural Issues
The home has reportedly sunk into non-compacted soil and likely requires being lifted onto a new foundation, representing a significant and costly structural repair.
- Extensive Renovation Required
The property requires a comprehensive overhaul of all major systems and finishes, including kitchens, bathrooms, and plumbing, and is being sold via probate with no existing reports.
About 1427 Russell Avenue
Just to start with, this house appears to have sunk into the non-compacted, non-engineered lot; there is very little crawlspace. I think it needs to be lifted onto a new foundation. Then, everything else needs to be fixed, also. Bathrooms, kitchens (yes, there are two), floors, roof, plumbing, fences, landscaping-everything needs a bit of work, or more. The good news? It has an oversized lot, about 1/4 acre. It's a nice neighborhood. You might be able to add on to this lot with either another house, an ADU or additional unit. It has city water, sewer, gas, electricity, a fireplace, a huge front yard and a very large backyard, the roof does not leak, at this moment, the neighbors seem great, in town location with shopping all around. Gas stove, gas water heater, wall heaters, free standing fireplace, covered deck in the back yard and a loft with stairs for an extra place to sleep. You can walk to restaurants and/or the Coddingtown Shopping center. It's currently configured as a duplex, but easy to convert back to a SFD. There are no reports, going through probate.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1946
- Lot Size
- 10,650 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 10% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 43% |
| Square foot | 1,250 | 1,756 | 18% |
| Lot Size | 10,650 | 6,233 | 81% |
| Price | $419.5K | $737.0K | 1% |
| Price per sq ft | $336 | $447 | 3% |
| Built year | 1946 | 1996 | 5% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 22 | 166 | 1% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Feb 13, 2026
$419,500
Initial Listing














