78 Carleton Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952
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OFF MARKET

78 Carleton Dr
Petaluma, CA 94952

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,092 sqft

$709,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,307/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$709,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,307/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,092 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$710K
Since last month
Increased$400 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$538K (+322.4%)
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 +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$705K
July 2026$705K
June 2026$702K
May 2026$711K
April 2026$695K
March 2026$701K
February 2026$682K
January 2026$675K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
55 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$665,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,144
14 Arlington Dr, Petaluma, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$585,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,144
65 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$710,000
12/09/25
3
2
1,562
116 Arlington Dr, Petaluma, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$625,000
07/27/26
3
2
1,144
101 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$640,000
04/09/26
3
2
1,144
801 Franklin Way, Petaluma, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$675,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,519
54 Jess Ave, Petaluma, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$860,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,300
7 Pidgeon Court, Petaluma, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$725,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,144
13 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$850,000
10/23/25
3
2
1,716
1417 E Madison Street, Petaluma, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$707,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,056

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
42 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.03
$767,300
3
2
1,344
Off Market
43 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.05
$779,400
3
2
1,144
Off Market
30 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.06
$730,100
3
2
1,144
Off Market
55 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.07
$665,000
3
2
1,144
Recently Sold
53 W Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.09
$692,500
3
2
1,144
Off Market
53 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.09
$788,000
3
2
1,144
Off Market
66 Burlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.10
$731,700
3
2
1,144
Off Market
1101 Madison Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.10
$781,700
3
2
1,144
Off Market
65 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.11
$710,000
3
2
1,562
Recently Sold
34 Wilmington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.13
$813,000
4
2
1,544
Off Market
13 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.13
$850,000
3
2
1,716
Recently Sold
81 Arlington Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952
0.14
$724,800
3
2
1,144
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 78 Carleton Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1967
Living Area
1,092 sqft
Price/Sqft
$650
Parking
Garage

About this House

FOR RENT/ LEASE:
Single story in Midtown West Petaluma; Well maintained w/many nice comforting features including: Tile entryway; Newer kitchen cabinets w/coraine counter tops, gas stove, crown molding, & vinyl flooring. LR with refinished hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, over head light/ceiling fan & sliding glass door. Dual panel windows throughout. Tile guest bathroom w/tub/shower. 2 bedrooms w/hardwood floors, over head lighting, & raised panel closet doors. Primary bedroom w/hardwood floor, overhead light/ceiling fan & attached tile primary bathroom w/HEATED floor, newer vanity sink & tile (floor to ceiling) shower stall w/glass doors. Low maintenance backyard with fruit trees & storage shed. Attached 2 car garage is an additional 418sqft (per public property detail) w/opener, Gardener for backyard negotiable. One year lease, no pets or animals.

Deposit: $3525
Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garbage Disposal
Term: 1 Year Lease Term
Pets and Animals: No
Occupancy Restrictions: No smoking and no waterbeds permitted
Utilities/Services: Gardener (Front yard only)
Available: Now
78 Carleton Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home built in 1967. It last sold for $167,000 on Jul 31, 1998. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $3,025 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 17, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $709,600, with a rent estimate of $3,209/month.

Home Details for 78 Carleton Dr

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master BathStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1967Year Updated: 1967
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7280 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 17, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Nov 2, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$3,025
Jan 10, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,750
Dec 7, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,750
Mar 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,500

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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  • Justin Dierkhising
    "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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  • Parachininc
    "This is a nice neighborhood with super nice people and lots of families. Very laid back. Very walkable."
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  • GotMyPoopFaceOn
    "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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  • Kerrypaul2
    "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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  • Isabelssperry
    "Great parks for sports and dog play, friendly neighbors, beautiful landscaping, holiday spirit abound."
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  • Marchrisjoy
    "Dog-friendly neighborhood, lots of dog friendly parks, and your dogs will love and enjoy this community."
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  • Brett F.
    "It’s a super kid and family friendly area that’s extremely safe and next to the walking path that stretches the entire eastern half of Petaluma. Love it. "
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  • Deziromero72
    "Lots of Green areas to run and play . Active community and 3 dog parks nearby. Neighbors almost all enjoy animals"
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  • Deziromero72
    "We have a very involved group of neighbors who actually know one another and would be alert if someone was intruding in a home. We have names and numbers for one another and I feel safe."
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Frequently asked questions about 78 Carleton Dr

  • What is 78 Carleton Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 78 Carleton Dr in Petaluma, CA is $709,600.
  • What is the price history for 78 Carleton Dr?
    78 Carleton Dr in Petaluma, CA last sold for $167,000 in July 1998.
  • 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.
  • Does 78 Carleton Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 78 Carleton Dr in Petaluma, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 78 Carleton Dr?
    The lot at 78 Carleton Dr in Petaluma, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,280 sq ft).

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