9489 Rio Vista Road, Forestville, CA, 95436
About This Home
Opportunity awaits at 9489 Rio Vista Rd in Forestville. Start your new home with a blank canvas and make it your own. This property is currently configured as a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home (tax records reflect 1 bedroom) and offers a unique opportunity to live in the home while adding your personal touches over time. Situated on a +/-3,162 sq ft lot, this home was built in 1930 and is ready for your vision and improvements. Fixer-upper being sold as-is. Great price and great location with strong potential for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their own space. A lower-level studio area with its own entrance offers additional potential. Located in the Russian River area with access to outdoor recreation and the charm of West Sonoma County. Buyer to verify all information, including but not limited to bedroom count, square footage, permits, use, condition, and property details.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Hookups Only
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Furnace,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 546
- Total interior livable area: 546 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 082123001000
- Special condition: Trust
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 3,162 sqft
- Features: Other
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Sonoma County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,896 | $22,752 |
| Home Insurance * | $113 | $1,356 |
| Property Taxes | $203 | $2,436 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $2,610 | $31,320 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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