The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95436 sells for about $725,000, or $561 per square foot.
Prices are down 2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 95436 — Forestville
The housing market in ZIP 95436 is currently stable, reflecting a balanced environment where buyers have moderate selection and sellers maintain firm pricing. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural-residential properties, though high insurance costs and limited inventory continue to influence buyer decisions.
This area fits nature-oriented buyers, retirees, and those seeking a rural lifestyle who are willing to commute to Santa Rosa for major services and employment.
Median prices moved down 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 6.0% — 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 4.6%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 95436, Sonoma County CA
The area faces significant wildfire risk common to the Sonoma County region, impacting insurance availability and premiums.
The area is characterized by a rural-residential mix with limited large-scale commercial development, relying on the broader Santa Rosa economy for employment.
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 Highway 116 toward Santa Rosa for employment, with limited public transit options available.
The area features access to local parks, regional trails, and proximity to the Russian River, with limited immediate shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term and seasonal housing, with limited new inventory.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and small-scale retail, with the broader Santa Rosa metro area serving as the primary employment hub.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 116 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is strictly managed by Sonoma County zoning, with limited new residential or commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to Sonoma County property tax assessments and 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 US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
A community-run park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
A regional trail system popular for walking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.