Is Cotati, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Cotati, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

Are yards well-kept in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Cotati, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Cotati, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Cotati, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Cotati, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Cotati, CA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

What is 285 E Railroad Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA is $1,000,700 .

What is the price history for 285 E Railroad Ave?

285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA last sold for $480,000 in September 2012.

Is Cotati a buyer's or seller's market?

Cotati is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Cotati?

Residents describe Cotati, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Cotati, CA .

Does 285 E Railroad Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 285 E Railroad Ave?

The lot at 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA is about 4.7 acres .

OFF MARKET

$1,000,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 sqft (on 4.69 acres)

285 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931

Est. Refi. Payment $6,471/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 14, 2012 for $480,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1M

Since last month

$46K (-4.4%)

Since last year

$42K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$521K (+108.6%)

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 +16% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$1M
September 2026	$1.01M
August 2026	$1.05M
July 2026	$1.03M
June 2026	$1.06M
May 2026	$1.07M
April 2026	$1.07M
March 2026	$1.02M
February 2026	$987K
January 2026	$944K
2025
December 2025	$954K
November 2025	$989K
October 2025	$965K
September 2025	$959K
August 2025	$972K
July 2025	$958K
June 2025	$980K
May 2025	$974K
April 2025	$967K
March 2025	$964K
February 2025	$936K
January 2025	$927K
2024
December 2024	$938K
November 2024	$915K
October 2024	$921K
September 2024	$928K
August 2024	$957K
July 2024	$981K
June 2024	$994K
May 2024	$985K
April 2024	$968K
March 2024	$955K
February 2024	$947K
January 2024	$931K
2023
December 2023	$921K
November 2023	$889K
October 2023	$966K
September 2023	$944K
August 2023	$974K
July 2023	$986K
June 2023	$994K
May 2023	$956K
April 2023	$927K
March 2023	$932K
February 2023	$919K
January 2023	$947K
2022
December 2022	$953K
November 2022	$932K
2020
September 2020	$862K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
365 E Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$1,350,000	09/11/26	2	1	1,904
9483 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$800,000	05/18/26	2	2	962
410 E Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,095,000	09/21/26	3	2.5	1,586
9125 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$995,000	12/23/25	3	2	1,544
505 E Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	12/16/25	4	2	2,153
296 Eucalyptus Avenue, Cotati, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	10/27/25	3	2	2,196
540 Lanyard Court E, Rohnert Park, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$630,000	11/03/25	3	2	1,176
217 Hahn Way, Cotati, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$710,000	05/11/26	3	2	1,446
530 Myrtle Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$675,000	09/30/26	3	2	1,120
513 Myrtle Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$690,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,344

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
285 E Railroad Ave #2, Cotati, CA 94931	0.00	-	Studio	1	596	Off Market
285 E Railroad Ave #1, Cotati, CA 94931	0.00	-	2	1	1,300	Off Market
225 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.05	$938,700	2	1	880	Off Market
313 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.06	$1,269,400	3	2	1,925	Off Market
175 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.08	$726,400	3	1	1,088	Off Market
9001 Willow Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.11	$1,564,700	3	1	1,615	Off Market
365 E Railroad Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931	0.11	$1,350,000	2	1	1,904	Recently Sold
256 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.12	$1,279,700	3	3	2,520	Off Market
95 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.13	$1,277,500	2	1	1,000	Off Market
136 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.14	$923,700	4	1	1,404	Off Market
276 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.15	$782,300	1	2	1,000	Off Market
392 Eucalyptus Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.16	$1,057,100	3	1	1,348	Off Market
460 Eucalyptus Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.16	$998,400	2	1	1,080	Off Market
395 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.16	$942,400	3	2	2,212	Off Market
8999 Willow Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.17	-	-	-	-	Off Market
9009 Willow Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.17	$758,000	2	1	1,326	Off Market
9043 Willow Ave, Cotati, CA 94931	0.17	$1,858,000	4	3.5	3,654	Off Market
9300 Old Redwood Hwy N, Penngrove, CA 94951	0.19	$1,228,500	1	1	646	Off Market
9300 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, CA 94951	0.19	$1,025,900	1	1	646	Off Market
9290 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, CA 94951	0.19	$1,067,900	2	1	900	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 285 E Railroad Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1921

4.69 acre lot

1,300 sqft

$770/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Cozy gas fireplaceNew ovenClothes washerNew kitchen

Rustic farmhouse. New kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and courtyard in quaint 2 bedroom
HOUSE in unincorporated Cotati. Cozy gas fireplace. Located between Cotati and Penngrove in Sonoma County. 5 minutes to shops, SMART, SSU. New oven, fridge, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer. Fenced Yard. Two off street parking spaces

Water and Broadband included! Gas and electric paid by tenant. Cable TV wouldbe paid by tenant. Medium dog OK but only in the yard or on lease. No Cats. No smoking inside. Country feel yet 5 min from 101 freeway. Onsite parking.Prefer 700+ credit score. May accept 670+ w references. $25 per adult application fee. THX

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285 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $480,000 on Sep 14, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $2,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 23, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,000,700, with a rent estimate of $2,904/month.

Home Details for 285 E Railroad Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4.69 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 23, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Nov 19, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$2,600 Price decreased by 9%
Nov 2, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,850
Sep 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$549,000
Sep 14, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$480,000
Nov 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$549,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$565,000
Jul 3, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$649,000
Jan 20, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$649,000
Sep 21, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$649,000
Jul 11, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$649,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jun 12, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$685,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$602,890

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Market trends in Cotati

Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

Thomas Page Academy
K-8
Public
428 Students
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The PTA is the downfall of the school. The few parents (and teachers) that are active seem to be playing the same tune year after year and unable to recruit new people. The teachers and staff are very engaged with the students and take an active part in making sure the students "get it." The campus is big with a lot of outdoor space including an expansive garden. The number of students is low - around 400 for TK-8th grades.
Parent Review
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What Locals Say about Cotati

At least 95 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say there are sidewalks
79 % Say yards are well-kept
77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say streets are well-lit
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say car is needed
68 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
55 % Say it's quiet
44 % Say there's wildlife
36 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kenny ODonnell
Resident
1y ago
"People take their dogs on walks all the time! There are occasional flocks of turkeys which dogs get crazy over"
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Giselle P.
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6y ago
" Dry common to see dog owners and dogs being walked. People generally do a good job picking up after their dogs."
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Paul.warner
Resident
6y ago
"dog friendly for sure, lots of places to walk them and some parks that are dog friendly too. more dogs than kids I think"
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Paul.warner
Resident
6y ago
"walkable access to town, restaurants, bar, grocery store, parks but easy access to freeway too. well maintained houses overall"
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Giselle P.
Resident
6y ago
"Not bad; about 25 minutes on back roads. Mornings are busy on main street heading out of town, but if you mind the time, doable."
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Mariahdinene
Resident
7y ago
"Great i enjoy living here. It’s getting a little run down and needs some love but we all do when we’re old! It feels safe. "
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Ccaldewey
Resident
7y ago
"Great little town. Terrific location, walking distance to Plaza Park, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. Friendly and safe. "
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Ccaldewey
Resident
7y ago
"Easy access to north and south HWY 101. Back roads to Petaluma can be faster during rush hour. Bus system between counties and Golden Gate transit to SF is reliable. Smart Train station close and free"
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Dominic M.
Resident
8y ago
"My commute is always different. Work on homes. The on ramp to the freeway is very close. It will be nice once the freeway has 3 lanes all the way. "
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Littlemizzsunshine717
Resident
8y ago
"I grew up in cotati. it was a quiet place with little negative activity. people are nice. houses are nice. nice view from home. I like it. "
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Kevin
12y ago
"I live in Hunters Ridge (Lasker Ln, Clothier Ln, Honor Pl, Dorfman Dr. I really thrilled to be here. I think this development is second to the really high end places up on landfill.."
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Bravoseven
15y ago
"For the most part (unless you live in West Cotati) everything is very walkable.. actually even if you live in West Cotati there is a tunnel under the freeway.. So walk everywhere and buses too. Great nite life yet quiet and small townish- except at rush hour the main roads are packed! "
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S r.
16y ago
"Sonoma State is a big part of the economy/community here so there's several bars and a handful of fast food restaurants. the city-Cotati- is destitute financially so be aware of getting parking tickets for ridiculous minor infractions even on a quiet residential street. There are very strict dog/leash laws enforced and you will get ticketed for that too if not careful. Dogs are not even allowed on a leash in the park downtown at farmers market. "
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Frequently asked questions about 285 E Railroad Ave

What is 285 E Railroad Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA is $1,000,700.
What is the price history for 285 E Railroad Ave?
285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA last sold for $480,000 in September 2012.
Is Cotati a buyer's or seller's market?
Cotati is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Cotati?
Residents describe Cotati, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Cotati, CA.
Does 285 E Railroad Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 285 E Railroad Ave?
The lot at 285 E Railroad Ave in Cotati, CA is about 4.7 acres.