500 5th St, Petaluma, CA 94952
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OFF MARKET

$590,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

500 5th St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Est. Refi. Payment $3,659/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 23, 2015 for $490,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$591K
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-2.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$37K (-5.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$101K (+20.5%)
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 decreased by -32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$591K
August 2026$588K
July 2026$608K
June 2026$669K
May 2026$638K
April 2026$623K
March 2026$609K
February 2026$604K
January 2026$525K
2025
2024
2023
2020

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
837 Madison St, Petaluma, CA
1.12
Apartment
$895,000
11/03/25
2
2
900
27 Riverbend Ln, Petaluma, CA
0.91
Apartment
$1,125,000
10/10/25
4
4
2,078
478 1st St, Petaluma, CA
0.23
Apartment
$895,000
10/31/25
3
3.5
1,760
476 Lincoln Ave, Cotati, CA
7.59
Apartment
$774,500
10/23/25
2
1
850
Home facts updated by county records

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
518 G Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.04
$970,700
2
1
1,038
Off Market
523 6th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.06
$1,406,000
5
2
2,774
Recently Sold
408 5th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.08
$1,011,500
2
1
931
Off Market
519 F Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.10
$1,184,500
2
2
1,508
Off Market
617 G Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.12
$1,410,000
3
2
1,983
Recently Sold
417 F Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.10
$851,000
2
1.5
923
Recently Sold
509 7th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.13
$909,900
2
2
800
Off Market
510 F Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.12
$1,260,000
3
2.5
1,381
Recently Sold
519 7th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.13
$850,000
2
1
1,080
Recently Sold
609 4th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.13
$1,435,800
3
2
1,581
Off Market
704 5th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.15
$1,735,900
3
2
1,439
Off Market
611 I Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.17
$1,056,800
3
2
1,052
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 500 5th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1939
900 sqft
$656/sqft
Garage

About this House

*Open to View: Sunday, February 17th from 11:30AM-12:00PM. No appointment necessary. Please check our website prior to the open house and on the same day for any updates or cancellations. *

Property is currently tenant occupied. Please do not disturb tenant(s)

FOR RENT/LEASE. Lovely West Petaluma one bedroom, one bath duplex located close to downtown and across from Wickersham Park. Amenities include newer flooring, living room, separate room off living room suitable for an office or other use, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, bathroom with shower, tub and vintage tile, vintage kitchen with lots of cupboards, electric range and refrigerator, back porch with w/d hook-ups, private back patio area, and one car garage with automatic garage door opener. The property is available early March and the owner is looking for a long term tenant.

Deposit: $2500

Appliances: Stove & refrigerator

Term: Month to month

Pets and animals: No

Occupancy restrictions: No smoking and no waterbeds permitted

Utilities/Services: Tenant s responsibility

Available: Early March
500 5th St, Petaluma, CA 94952 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment built in 1939. It last sold for $490,000 on Oct 23, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2019 with an asking price of $1,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 19, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $590,500, with a rent estimate of $2,558/month.

Home Details for 500 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Office
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3750 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 19, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,800
Feb 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,800
Aug 10, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,750
Aug 4, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,750
Oct 23, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$490,000

Market trends in Petaluma

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$900K
$28.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$550
$19MoM
Available listings
93
7MoM

Around this home

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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    "It’s a golf course neighborhood tucked right by the 116 so great for commuting to San Rafael"
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    "Great neighborhood, great schools and safe place for kids. Easy walk downtown to great restaurants and shops. Parents all know each other and share things as needed. Good community and support. Petaluma is a solid home town "
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  • Melinda Chao
    "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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  • Dede Bostian
    "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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  • Alison.duiven
    "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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  • Veronica Cruz
    "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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  • Brian.spores
    "We have great local sports from the junior high to highschool level. Lacrosse is a great sport to play"
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  • rusty
    "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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  • Le22rr
    "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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  • Keeliza
    "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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  • Ekomaisavai
    "I live here since 2013. Very friendly and convenient. Easy access to everything and public transportation is excellent. Just love it. "
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  • Kelsey R.
    "The neighborhood is safe, friendly. The JC area can be a little loud on some nights, but nothing terrible."
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  • Jwrhodes10
    "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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  • Dlas2no
    "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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  • Toni M.
    "Petaluma is a great town with a creative spirit, family atmosphere, killer restaurants and live music scene. I love Ptown...."
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    "This is a nice neighborhood with super nice people and lots of families. Very laid back. Very walkable."
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    "Chickens and dust. Not much else. Its dry homer. And dusty. The trucks go by day and night, wake me up with such a fright."
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    "Lots of downtown festivities: Taste of Petaluma; Butter and Egg days; 4th of July fireworks; Art and Garden festival; antique shows. Mystic Theater has many famous musicians "
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    "Lots of Green areas to run and play . Active community and 3 dog parks nearby. Neighbors almost all enjoy animals"
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Frequently asked questions about 500 5th St

  • What is 500 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 500 5th St in Petaluma, CA is $590,500.
  • What is the price history for 500 5th St?
    500 5th St in Petaluma, CA last sold for $490,000 in October 2015.
  • 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 $900K. That is down $28.5K from the prior month.

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