About this home

Charming, cottage-y, and full of character, this 1942 Benicia home welcomes you up to a fabulous entry nook, the kind of spot made for a book and a patch of afternoon sun. Inside, a cozy built-in china cabinet and beautifully refinished wood floors in the living and dining rooms carry the warmth of the original home straight through. The kitchen has its own personality entirely, with a sunny skylight, a slatted wood ceiling, and unique cork floors that give it a character you won't find in a builder-grade remodel. Climb the spiral staircase and you're rewarded with crow's nest views of the Straits, a genuine "I can't believe this is here" moment. Downstairs opens up into a large living area and a third bedroom with a full bath, complete with its own private entrance and French doors to the patio, ideal for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup that actually feels separate from the rest of the house. There's also real income opportunity here: a fully legal, currently occupied one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with its own garage and private entry. The main home's two-car garage sits off the alley, with an additional parking space that's easy to gate for security. Add in the playful porthole windows, and you've got a home that's equal parts history and modern convenience - seriously charming from the moment you walk in.

Facts and features

Schools

• Mary Farmar Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.3 mi

  8

• Benicia High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.4 mi

  9

• Benicia Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.7 mi

  6

• Bonnell Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.2 mi

• Liberty High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.3 mi

  2

• Community Day School

  middle · 7-12 · 1.3 mi

Price history

• Sep 26, 2026 · Price Changed$1,189,000
• Sep 12, 2026 · Price Changed$1,225,000
• Aug 18, 2026 · Price Changed$1,299,000
• Jun 5, 2026 · Listed$1,395,000
• Aug 12, 2003 · Sold$305,000
• Oct 25, 2002 · Sold$225,000

Tax history

• 2026$8,645 tax · $749,399 assessed
• 2025$8,431 tax · $734,706 assessed
• 2023$8,320 tax · $706,179 assessed
• 2022$8,163 tax · $692,333 assessed
• 2021$7,996 tax · $678,759 assessed
• 2020$7,889 tax · $671,800 assessed
• 2019$7,750 tax · $658,629 assessed
• 2018$7,550 tax · $645,716 assessed

Home value

$1,213,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,213,000
• Quantarium$1,230,260
• Cotality$1,158,900

Where it is