20 Balma Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
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OFF MARKET

$1,402,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,509 sqft (on 1 acre)

20 Balma Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952

Est. Refi. Payment $8,839/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 21, 2024 for $1,325,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.4M
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$94K (+7.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$71K (+5.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.4M
August 2026$1.4M
July 2026$1.41M
June 2026$1.41M
May 2026$1.43M
April 2026$1.43M
March 2026$1.38M
February 2026$1.37M
January 2026$1.33M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2705 Roblar Road, Petaluma, CA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
02/13/26
4
2
2,658
9130 Water Road, Cotati, CA
1.37
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
02/18/26
3
2.5
2,036
96 Valley View Drive, Petaluma, CA
1.43
Single-Family Home
$2,205,000
04/16/26
4
3.5
3,129
8969 Cypress Avenue, Cotati, CA
1.70
Single-Family Home
$1,235,000
07/13/26
3
2
2,356
750 W School Street, Cotati, CA
1.73
Single-Family Home
$980,000
03/06/26
4
2.5
2,720
8704 Cypress Avenue, Cotati, CA
1.75
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
01/20/26
4
3
2,462
8776 Logan Place, Cotati, CA
1.77
Single-Family Home
$1,679,000
02/10/26
4
3
3,112
504 W Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA
1.91
Single-Family Home
$849,000
07/02/26
4
3.5
2,282

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
26 Everett Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.16
$1,016,300
3
2
1,672
Off Market
64 Balma Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.25
$1,422,400
3
2
2,076
Off Market
2534 Stony Point Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.40
$967,000
4
3
2,388
For Sale
2705 Roblar Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.61
$1,050,000
4
2
2,658
Recently Sold
1187 Debbie Hill Road, Cotati, CA 94931
1.13
$1,324,000
3
2.5
1,925
Off Market
900 Mecham Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
1.28
$1,488,600
3
2
1,804
Off Market
1119 Debbie Hill Road, Cotati, CA 94931
1.30
$1,369,100
3
2.5
2,451
Off Market
3785 Roblar Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
1.34
$2,754,700
2
1.5
4,845
Off Market
9053 Water Road, Cotati, CA 94931
1.32
$895,000
-
-
-
For Sale
9160 Water Road, Cotati, CA 94931
1.35
$1,199,999
3
2
1,538
For Sale
130 Jewett Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
1.37
$2,400,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1980
1 acre lot
2,509 sqft
$559/sqft
Garage

About this House

Breathe the fresh country air as you take in sweeping views of Petaluma's verdant, pristine and peaceful pasture lands. Minutes to downtown Petaluma, 101, enjoy the wine country life with the best of both worlds with your 1 acre of picture-perfect paradise. Friendly folk and walkable roads beckon in the well-established community of Happy Acres. Large 2500+/- SF 3 bed, 2 bath home single level features an additional bonus in-law set up with a 4th bedroom, 3rd bath and large family room, with separate entrance. New well pump, solar system (leased), A majestic variety of mature trees, plants and flowers beautify the sweeping landscape. Entertain friends and family under a vine-covered pergola with views of surrounding pasture and vines in the neighboring hills. Newer large detached 900 SF 2 car garage features an attached bonus room with many uses. Welcome home!
20 Balma Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,509 sqft single-family home built in 1980. It last sold for $1,325,000 on May 21, 2024 (2% below the $1,350,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,402,100, with a rent estimate of $4,897/month.
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Susan Gehring DRE #01309382, (707) 338-2488
Westgate Realty, (707) 769-9590
Bought with: Deanne K Martin DRE #01888427, Deanne Iacopi, (707) 835-2900
Originating MLS: Sonoma
Source: BAREIS, MLS#324014845

Home Details for 20 Balma Lane

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2509 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,ElectricNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas StarterHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Hills, Pasture, Vineyard
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Deck, Wrap AroundFencing: FullOther Structures: Outbuilding, OtherExterior: Uncovered CourtyardFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Gravel
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 024103006000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,350,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: Petaluma

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2509 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: SonomaNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1 Acres

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Offer As Is

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 324014845Listing Url

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2024
Source: BAREIS #324014845
Sold
$1,325,000
Apr 25, 2024
Source: BAREIS #324014845
Pending
$1,350,000
Apr 9, 2024
Source: BAREIS #324014845
Contingent
$1,350,000
Mar 30, 2024
Source: BAREIS #324014845
Listed For Sale
$1,350,000
Feb 13, 2020
Source: BAREIS #21929891
Sold
$950,000

Market trends in Petaluma

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$913K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$544
$7MoM
Available listings
109
16MoM

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What Locals Say about Petaluma

At least 404 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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    "Lots of sidewalks to take walks. Also, not a ton of dogs, so that dogs don't get overstimulated. Also, there are lots of dog parks nearby."
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    "Have been living here for almost a year and a half. Everyone I’ve encountered has been very kind and friendly. Big sense of community and lots of fun events."
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    "I work from home. But I drive my son to school and some times it takes 15 minutes and sometimes it takes 25 minutes, it can get congested downtown. There is also a small, 2 car train and a free bus that is available. "
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    "My neighborhood is amazing because we have a strong sense of community here. People are friendly yet respectful of privacy too. "
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    "It Seems very safe and friendly. One of our neighbors has been having block parties recently to help us get a better sense of community "
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  • Veronica Cruz
    "People sometimes let their dogs roam without a leash on and and this can be dangerous since most times the dogs are being territorial when you run into them. "
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  • Sandra Limbach
    "I don’t commute. I work from home. So to meet the word requirement. I will say that my commute time is very short. Just enough for me to walk down the hall to my office."
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  • Artbaron525
    "Best place to live in Sonoma county , low crime rate , schools could be better though overall out of 10 I give an 8.5"
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  • renfrojeff
    "I moved from San Francisco. It’s great not having to worry if you locked the front door and there is a great movie theatre, many dog parks and lots of yoga studios. Check out Dillon beach!"
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  • Catnbrat
    "It’s miserable. The traffic around town has tripled in the last few years. I don’t know how they think all the people in the houses they are building are going to get around but we can’t have any more cars on our roads; they just weren’t designed for this many people"
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    "We have great local sports from the junior high to highschool level. Lacrosse is a great sport to play"
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    "Safe area to raise a family, lots of walking and biking paths and parks nearby. Great farm to table restaurant downtown. "
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  • Olen2699
    "It's calm and nice to walk as a family. There are some fun trails to enjoy. Nice schools. Friendly environments. "
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  • Carriemmullin
    "Long commute from Petaluma to Marin. 35 mile work commute takes 45-90 minutes each morning and afternoon. "
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  • Andy F.
    "It’s a bit pricey. Also, if you a looking to rent, and have a large dog over 25 lbs., it is doubly hard to fine anything other than an apartment. And open space is a premium in taking care of the dogs needs."
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  • Ninette N. F.
    "Easy to get around but I definitely need a car to go to get groceries and other services like banks, stores, hospitals etc."
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    "Close nit community of families of all ages, Dog and kid friendly, several small parks, close to good schools that kids can walk to. We have block parties and trick or treat as a group, and know each other by name. Lives here 1.5 years. "
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    "Lots of people walking their dogs regularly. Responsible dog owners that seem to have their pet’s best interest in mind"
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    "Flat walking and dog friendly clean and great Nebors and very good restaurants and right next the river and close to park "
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    "Lots of nice parks in the neighborhood to walk around. The dog parks are not maintained though...too many foxtails and unmaintained areas."
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Frequently asked questions about 20 Balma Lane

  • What is 20 Balma Lane estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 20 Balma Lane in Petaluma, CA is $1,402,100.
  • What is the price history for 20 Balma Lane?
    20 Balma Lane in Petaluma, CA last sold for $1,325,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Petaluma a buyer's or seller's market?
    Petaluma is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Petaluma?
    The median sale price in Petaluma is $913K. That is up $13.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 20 Balma Lane have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 20 Balma Lane in Petaluma, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 20 Balma Lane?
    The lot at 20 Balma Lane in Petaluma, CA is about 1 acre.

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