532 2nd Street East, Sonoma

Set just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza, 532 Second Street East is one of Sonoma’s early grand residences — a property where architectural heritage, in-town acreage, and future possibility come together in a way that is increasingly rare.

Known historically as the Duhring House or “Pine Lodge,” the residence dates to approximately 1860, when it began as a two-story Greek Revival structure built for Frederick and Dorothea Duhring. Over time, the home evolved with Sonoma itself. A west wing was added in the 1890s, and in 1928 the property was significantly reimagined by the noted San Francisco architectural firm Bliss and Faville, giving the residence the Colonial Revival character and architectural presence it retains today.

The home’s exterior is distinguished by a columned front portico, classical Doric detailing, and a distinctive circular bay. Inside, the scale is immediately apparent. At approximately 5,264 square feet, the residence unfolds across 15 rooms, with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a sequence of grand spaces shaped by the sensibilities of another era. Former ballrooms, formal entertaining rooms, high ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and remarkable inlaid hardwood floors speak to the home’s long history as a place for gathering, hospitality, and family life.

The kitchen, expanded and emphasized in later renovations, is generously scaled and designed to support both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. A marble-topped breakfast bar seats a crowd, while a commercial-grade Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, double sinks, and two dishwashers create a highly functional workspace. Multiple points of access from the kitchen connect directly to the grounds, reinforcing the home’s relationship to outdoor living.

Set on approximately 2.82 acres, the land is extraordinary for its Eastside in-town location. Broad and level, the grounds include expansive organic gardens, a remarkable collection of mature and exotic trees, and the northern border of Nathanson Creek. Plantings include Zelkova, Chinese Elm, Japanese Maple, Live Oak, White Oak, Persimmon, Fig, Cherry, Avocado, Catalpa, Orange, and more than 100-year-old cypress trees, creating a landscape of rarity, maturity, and seasonal beauty. Water is supplied by public service for the residence and well water for agriculture, while solar power adds a meaningful modern utility component.

Beyond its immediate architectural and landscape value, the property also presents a compelling long-term opportunity. Zoned R-L (Residential Low Density) and noted as being zoned for subdivision, the parcel offers flexibility for a future estate vision, additional dwellings, or further development potential, subject to buyer verification with the City of Sonoma.

This is not simply a historic home near the Plaza. It is one of Sonoma’s enduring legacy properties — a residence with architectural distinction, cultural provenance, substantial grounds, and the kind of presence that cannot be replicated.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Ambiance

• Historic Eastside setting just 1 block from Sonoma Plaza
• Legacy estate presence with rare in-town privacy and scale
• Mature trees, gardens, and Nathanson Creek along the northern border

Particulars

• 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
• Approx. 5,264 sq ft
• Approx. 2.82 acres

Interior Features

• Built circa 1860, historically known as the Duhring House or “Pine Lodge”
• Greek Revival origins with Colonial Revival renovation in 1928
• Former ballroom spaces and grand entertaining rooms
• Inlaid hardwood floors, high ceilings, and 5 fireplaces
• Formal dining room
• Circular bay window off the drawing room wing
• Expanded kitchen with Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, double sinks, and 2 dishwashers

Outdoor Living

• Expansive organic gardens
• Exotic and mature tree collection
• Public water for residence and well water for agriculture
• Landscaped grounds influenced by Thomas Church

Additional Potential

• Zoned R-L (Residential Low Density)
• Noted as zoned for subdivision
• Potential for additional dwellings or estate expansion, buyer to verify

Systems / Infrastructure

• Solar power
• PG&E
• Public water for home, well for agricultural use