A report by the financial advice site, AdvisorSmith claims that Santa Rosa is the third least affordable mid-size city in the nation for retirees. For prospective home buyers, this is data may not come as a surprise. Sonoma County's median home price is currently $715,000. Click through our gallery to explore some of the homes for seniors priced under the county average.
Tucked away in a private country locale minutes from downtown Sonoma, lies a sports enthusiast's dream estate on eight acres. The fairytale manor comes with a tennis court, soccer field, pool and Walltopia climbing walls in a park-like locale.
Fancy your own sauna, saltwater pool, hobby vineyard or wine room? Take a peek inside this nature-lover's retreat on five picturesque acres in Geyserville.
Situated atop a picturesque ridge towering above Healdsburg, this fifty-acre retreat marries Old World style with modern conveniences. The Mediterranean style home at 2440 Toyon Drive comes with four spacious bedrooms, seven bathrooms and million-dollar views.
The median home price in Sonoma County is $715,000 according to the February Compass market analysis report. But homes priced below $400,000 still exist, if you know where to look for them. Click through our gallery to see the six least expensive homes on the market right now.
Step back in time with this 1922 mansion on Santa Rosa's coveted McDonald Avenue. Blending classical details with modern styling this elegant family home features five expansive bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in its 3,642 square feet. Click through our gallery to take a peek inside.
Have some fun in the sun with this passive solar estate on seven pastoral acres. The architecturally intriguing home at 3700 Burnside Road in Sebastopol sits on a well-manicured property with raised bed gardens, fruit trees and plenty of sunshine. Click through our gallery to see more!
Median rents in Sonoma County crept up to $1449 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1914 for a two-bedroom in December according to a recent report by the market analysis site Apartment List. Click through our gallery to see what the median rent will get you in Sonoma County right now!
Last year ended with a median home price of $700,000 in Sonoma County, according to the latest market report by Compass real estate. Click through our gallery to see what the average priced home will buy near you!
Properties like these don't come along too often. The 14-acre historic Gabriel farm is on the market in Sebastopol for $2.5 million.
Classic McDonald Avenue mansion in Santa Rosa listed for $1,645,000
Santa Rosa is the 3rd least affordable US city for retirees, according to study
Five homes under $500,000 in Sonoma County
Forestville farmhouse estate listed for $2,175,000
Going, going… Sebastopol’s Gabriel Farm on the market for $2.5 million
Janet Balicki Weber is a freelance writer with a background that includes library science, research, data analysis and a somewhat disparate passion for historic fixer-uppers and contemporary modern design.
She is interested in reporting on the hidden gems in Sonoma County- affordable homes for “everyman”; but is always on the lookout for show-stopper estates that inspire and amaze.
Please send items of interest to Janet at janet.balicki@pressdemocrat.com