The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94951 sells for about $972,500, 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 $2,850 a month.
ZIP 94951 — Penngrove
The housing market in the 94951 area remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by the area's appeal to families and professionals, though high interest rates continue to influence buyer activity and price growth.
This area is best suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to the employment hubs of Sonoma County, offering a balance of rural character and urban access.
Median prices moved up 1.3% 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 3.8% · poverty 8.2% — 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 5.7%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 94951, Sonoma County CA
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, reflecting the broader performance standards of the Sonoma County educational landscape.
The region faces elevated wildfire risk common to Northern California, necessitating robust property insurance coverage and adherence to fire-safe building standards.
Economic momentum is driven by the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area's diverse mix of healthcare, education, and professional services, with steady residential development.
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 typically commute via US-101 toward Santa Rosa or Petaluma employment hubs; transit options are limited, making personal vehicle use the primary mode of transport.
The area offers access to regional parks, hiking trails in the Sonoma hills, and proximity to local wineries and shopping districts in nearby Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental inventory due to local zoning regulations.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and the regional wine industry, with significant employment provided by the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area.
The area is served by the US-101 corridor, providing the primary transit link to the broader North Bay region.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and infrastructure improvements to support regional growth.
The Sonoma County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and regional flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk, with many carriers requiring specific mitigation measures.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 94951.
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 extensive hiking trails and scenic views of the Petaluma Valley.
Provides a natural backdrop and recreational opportunities for the surrounding area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.