The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94922 sells for about $1,349,000, or $561 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,152 a month.
ZIP 94922 — Bodega
The Bodega Bay market remains stable with high price points driven by limited inventory and strong demand for coastal properties. While sales volume is modest, the market maintains a balanced sale-to-list ratio, reflecting steady interest from buyers despite broader economic headwinds.
This area is best suited for affluent buyers, retirees, and second-home owners seeking coastal lifestyle amenities, rather than daily commuters or budget-conscious families.
Median prices moved up 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 94922, Sonoma County CA
The area faces significant wildfire and coastal flood risks, which influence local property insurance availability and premium costs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via Highway 1, with limited public transit options available for reaching major employment hubs in Santa Rosa or the North Bay.
The area is defined by its coastal access, including Bodega Head and Doran Regional Park, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and scenic ocean views.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term vacation rentals, leading to limited long-term inventory and high demand.
The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, commercial fishing, and hospitality services.
Parcels are subject to Sonoma County property tax assessments and various local school district levies.
High wildfire risk in the region has led to increased premiums and limited availability of standard homeowners insurance policies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 94922 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features a popular beach, camping, and boat launch facilities.
Known for whale watching and dramatic coastal hiking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.