Vintage Loft Or Porte Cochere: Which Petaluma Home Would You Buy?

PETALUMA, CA — Take a look at these two very different Petaluma properties, each listed for $1.1 million. If it were up to you, which would you choose?

One is a vintage property in downtown Petaluma that comes with full architectural and engineering designs for a modern loft-style home in Petaluma's classic brick structure. The design plans allow for future modification up to three bedrooms, two and a half baths, an open kitchen floor plan, courtyard and garage.

The other home is described as "straight from a fairtytale." The property with oak trees makes a grand first impression with its porte cochere driveway leading to an oversize wood door. The mostly single-level home was built in 1969 and features arched doorways, a brick wall fireplace, an updated kitchen, a covered back deck, privacy hedges and much more.

Vintage Loft Project

• Address: 15 Kent St, Petaluma, California
• Price: $1,100,000
• Square Feet: 5,618
• Bedrooms: 0
• Bathrooms: 0 Baths
• Built: 1930
• Features as listed on Realtor.com: Looking for a special project? Check out this unique property in downtown Petaluma. It is an exciting opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind residential property. The current owners have full architectural and engineering designs for a modern loft-style home that maintains the Petaluma home's classic brick structure. This design allows for future modification up to 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with an open kitchen floor plan, courtyard, and garage. Footprint also allows for addition of a studio apartment. The current plans have been approved and are underway for a 2, 230 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with an open loft. Owners initial task involved demo and removal of existing electrical, foundation, framing and roof. Installation of new seismically rated footers under original brick walls. Installation of structural steel frame. Frame now supports seismic load for the home rather than the brick walls. Structural framing for attachment of new trusses. Enjoy a walkability score of 88.

Porte Cochere

• 1147 Schuman Ln, Petaluma, California
• Price: $1,100,000
• Square Feet: 2,336
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1969
• Features as listed on Realtor.com: Straight from a fairytale, this west Petaluma mostly single-level home radiates peace. The drive enjoys a porte cochere leading to the oversized wood door for a grand entrance. Just inside is a cozy living room with arch doorway featuring a brick wall adorned with gas fireplace. Another arch doorway shows the formal dining room with slider to a recently built deck and kitchen access, complete with stainless gas range, open shelving, and countertop to the family room. 3 guest rooms, full bath, half bath, laundry room, and master suite down a hall brimming with skylights complete the home. The backyard is great for social entertaining and quiet alone time alike. A covered deck looks over drought-resistant landscaping, complete with privacy hedges, oak tree, and a hot tub to enjoy it all from. A peaceful wooded retreat approx. 2 blocks from Cherry Valley School and close to downtown is even better when you get to call it home!