520 E Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931, Cotati, 94931 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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520 E Railroad Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
ACTIVE
CONDITION: POOR
2Beds
1Baths
981Sq Ft
449,539Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,299,000
SUMMARY
Beautiful great property for retirement. House needs updating. Most of the value is in the land. could be subdivided in 3 lots. There has been a cottage in the property for ever and it is rented.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Poor
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Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1926, the structure is in original or near-original condition and requires substantial rehabilitation. The listing emphasizes that the primary value lies in the 10.3-acre land and its subdivision potential, indicating the existing dwelling has reached the end of its functional lifespan without significant updates.
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 = 449539, living area = 981.
- Subdivision Potential
The expansive 10.3-acre lot offers significant development potential with the possibility of being subdivided into three separate lots, maximizing future investment value.
- Income Generation
The property features an existing, long-term rented cottage, providing immediate cash flow to help offset carrying costs during the planning or renovation phase.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Extensive Renovation Needed
The primary residence, built in 1926, requires significant updating and modernization to meet current market standards and buyer expectations.
- High Price-to-Structure Ratio
At a list price of $1.299M for a 981-square-foot home, the entry cost is high relative to the existing habitable square footage, necessitating a buyer focused on land development.
About 520 E Railroad Avenue
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1926
- Lot Size
- 449,539 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Square foot | 981 | 1,722.182 |
| Lot Size | 449,539 | 48,358.182 |
| Price | $1.30M | $883.9K |
| Price per sq ft | $1.3K | $561 |
| Built year | 1926 | 1977 |
| HOA | $0 | $207 |
| Days on market | 387 | 44 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 2, 2025
$1,299,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Aug 4, 2023
$1,000,000
Public Record
Sold
Jul 10, 1998
$275,000
Public Record