McDonald District Hand-Crafted Tudor Revival
725 McDonald Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
This McDonald District Hand-Crafted Tudor Revival was originally designed by Russel Guerne de Lappe from the family that Guerneville was named after. This homes Tudor Revival design is arguably a masterful piece of art, more than just architecture. Its location is centered in the historic McDonald District near downtown Santa Rosa and exhibits steeply pitched roof lines with decorative half timbers, artisan tile and brick work, grand windows and more. This home is a hand-crafted timeless piece of art.
This masterpiece was originally constructed in 1931 by Robert Whiting, a prominent bay area artisan builder. It sits on a large corner lot in a prime location on McDonald Avenue, one of the most prominent and historic neighborhoods Santa Rosa has to offer. It exemplifies old-world storybook charm with its grand entry, spacious foyer with a sweeping custom wood spiral staircase, thick random width hardwood floors, elaborate copper hooded Art Deco brick fireplace, crystal and pewter doorknobs and so much more… This home still maintains many its original appointments all built to last the span of time. The artistry and construction quality of this home is exceptional, incomparable with other homes and something to see.
Since 1957, Dr. William Rudee and his wife Helen Rudee have made this their family home. Dr. Rudee was a graduate of Stanford Medical School and his wife was a graduate of Stanford School fo Nursing. Helen Rudee later became our first female Sonoma County Supervisor and lived to be 100 years old. This home has had decades of love and care given to it, more than words can tell. You will feel and see that as your walk it floors and view all its nuances and detail.
The McDonald District originally came to be in 1870 when Colonel Mark L McDonald created his new subdivision, then called the ‘McDonald Addition’, with a broad, tree lined avenue, that came to bear his name. The avenue was graded, with wide sidewalks, curbs and ornamented with many growing shade trees that McDonald planted himself, with guidance from Luther Burbank.
This rare offering was built to last a lifetime and beyond.
To Schedule a private viewing, please call Craig Sikes 707-322-3200 or Doug Swanson 707-291-4400. You an also schedule a showing by clicking the icon above and filling in your contact information for us to reach out to you with.
Area Links:
Santa Rosa Historic Preservation Information
A brief history of the McDonald Mansion ‘Mableton’
SFGate ‘Movie Row’ McDonald District Article
Best Restaurants in Santa Rosa
Luther Burbank Center for Perfoming Arts
Luther Burbank’s Home & Gardens Tour Information
Drone Video
McDonald District Hand-Crafted Tudor Revival
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Santa Rosa California 95403
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Santa Rosa California 95403
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2567 Marlow Road
Santa Rosa California 95403
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850 West Ninth Street
Santa Rosa California 95401
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1700 Jennings Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95401
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709 Davis Street
Santa Rosa California 95406
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3435 Bonita Vista Lane
Santa Rosa California 95404
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3555 Parker Hill Road
Santa Rosa California 95404
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756 Humboldt
Santa Rosa California 95404
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1350 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95405
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203 A Street
Santa Rosa California 95401
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1850 Vallejo Street
Santa Rosa California 95404
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2140 Jennings Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95401
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Slater (Herbert) Middle School
3500 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95405
Tel: 707-528-5241
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Santa Rosa Middle School
500 E Street
Santa Rosa California 95404
Tel: 707-528-5281
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Santa Rosa High School
1235 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95401
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Rincon Valley Middle School
4650 Badger Road
Santa Rosa California 95409
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Ridgway High School
325 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95401
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Piner High School
1700 Fulton Road
Santa Rosa California 95403
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Nueva Vista High School
2230 Lomitas Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95404
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Montgomery High School
1250 Hahman Drive
Santa Rosa California 95405
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Midrose High School
599 Bellevue Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95407
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Mesa High School
1235 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95401
Tel: 707-528-5227
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Lewis Opportunity School
2230 Lomitas Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95404
Tel: 707-284-8215
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Grace High School
1700 Fulton Road
Santa Rosa California 95403
Tel: 707-528-5756
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Cook (Lawrence) Middle School
2480 Sebastopol Road
Santa Rosa California 95407
Tel: 707-528-5156
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Comstock (Hilliard) Middle School
2750 W. Steele Lane
Santa Rosa California 95403
Tel: 707-528-5266
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6975 Montecito Boulevard
Santa Rosa California 95409
Tel: 707-528-5790
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Allen (Elsie) High
599 Bellevue Avenue
Santa Rosa California 95407
Tel.707-528-5020
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Abraxis Charter School
75 Carrillo Street
Santa Rosa California 95405
Tel.707-568-4492
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