The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95442 sells for about $725,000, or $445 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 $1,996 a month.
ZIP 95442 — Glen Ellen
The Santa Rosa housing market remains stable with a median sale price of $725,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year adjustment. Inventory levels are moderate, and the market is currently balanced, with homes selling near the asking price. Demand remains supported by the region's diverse economic base and lifestyle appeal.
This area fits family buyers and professionals seeking a balance between urban amenities and access to the natural beauty of Sonoma County.
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 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — 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 0.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 95442, Sonoma County, CA
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in Santa Rosa are monitored by local law enforcement and generally align with broader California urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Santa Rosa City Schools district, which maintains a mix of public institutions with varying performance ratings.
The region faces significant wildfire risk, which influences property insurance availability and premiums; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the healthcare, education, and tourism sectors, with ongoing efforts to expand housing inventory and infrastructure.
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 Highway 101 toward employment hubs in Santa Rosa or southward toward the North Bay and San Francisco.
The area offers access to regional parks, hiking trails, and proximity to Sonoma County wine country, with local shopping and dining concentrated in the city center.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with rents tracking near national averages; vacancy rates remain low due to consistent demand for housing in the North Bay.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, government, and the wine industry, with a diverse mix of small businesses and regional corporate offices.
The area is served by Highway 101 and local bus transit, with limited rail connectivity via the SMART train system.
Ongoing development focuses on infill residential projects and mixed-use commercial spaces within the city core.
The Sonoma County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels may be subject to various special districts including school, water, and fire protection districts.
Property insurance markets are tightening due to wildfire risk, leading to higher premiums and limited carrier options in some zones.
California is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption requirements.
Sellers are required to provide comprehensive disclosures regarding property condition and known hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and local market reports.
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 major community park featuring a lake, trails, and recreational facilities.
A central shopping and dining destination serving the greater Santa Rosa area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.