The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94931 sells for about $915,000, or $353 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.6% 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 $1,996 a month.
ZIP 94931 — Cotati
The 94931 housing market shows resilience with significant year-over-year price appreciation despite higher interest rates. Inventory remains constrained, supporting a balanced market environment where well-priced homes continue to sell steadily. Buyers are increasingly focused on value, while sellers are adjusting expectations to align with current affordability levels.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the North Bay who value a small-town atmosphere with access to regional employment centers and university-town amenities.
Median prices moved up 11.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 3.0 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 3.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 94931, Sonoma County CA
Cotati is served by the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, which generally maintains average to above-average performance ratings within the Sonoma County educational landscape.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to Sonoma County, necessitating comprehensive fire insurance coverage and adherence to local vegetation management ordinances.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, with significant employment in technology, education, and professional services.
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%).
Residents primarily commute via US-101 toward Santa Rosa or south toward the North Bay employment hubs, with transit options including local bus services.
The area features several local parks, proximity to the Sonoma State University campus amenities, and easy access to regional hiking trails and wine country attractions.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the proximity of Sonoma State University and a limited supply of multi-family housing, keeping vacancy rates low.
The economy is driven by education, technology, and the service sector, with strong ties to the broader Santa Rosa metropolitan area.
The area is served by the US-101 corridor and the SMART train system, providing regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and mixed-use revitalization in the downtown core.
The Sonoma County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District taxes and various county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk, with many residents utilizing the California FAIR Plan as a secondary option.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 94931 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.
Major regional anchor providing cultural and educational events.
Central community gathering space in downtown Cotati.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.