The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95452 sells for about $1,250,000, or $685 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,850 a month.
ZIP 95452 — Kenwood
The Kenwood (95452) market remains a high-value, low-inventory enclave where prices have stabilized following recent national cooling trends. Demand remains steady for well-maintained properties, though buyers are increasingly selective, leading to longer days on market and a moderate share of price adjustments. The market is driven by its prestige as a wine-country destination rather than typical urban economic factors.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families, retirees, and luxury-home buyers seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle in the heart of wine country, rather than commuters or those seeking urban density.
Median prices moved down 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% 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 5.3%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 95452, Sonoma County CA
Crime rates in the Kenwood area are generally low, reflecting a quiet, rural-residential character that experiences significantly less property and violent crime than the nearby Santa Rosa urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kenwood Elementary School District and Sonoma Valley Unified, generally maintaining high performance ratings consistent with the affluent, semi-rural nature of the community.
The area faces significant wildfire risk, which influences local insurance availability and premiums; residents are encouraged to maintain defensible space and adhere to strict fire-safe building codes.
Economic momentum is driven by high-end viticulture, tourism, and luxury residential development, with limited large-scale infrastructure expansion due to the area's protected agricultural and rural zoning.
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 a private vehicle, with residents driving 15-20 minutes to reach Santa Rosa or approximately 60-75 minutes to reach the North Bay employment hubs via Highway 12.
The area is defined by its proximity to world-class wineries, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park for hiking, and the scenic Sonoma Valley corridor, offering extensive outdoor recreation and boutique dining.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for luxury or short-term vacation rentals, with limited multi-family housing options available.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the viticulture and hospitality sectors, with significant employment provided by regional wineries and tourism-related businesses.
Public transit is extremely limited; the area is almost entirely dependent on private vehicle travel via Highway 12 for regional connectivity.
Development is strictly controlled by county-level rural zoning, with the pipeline limited to small-scale residential improvements and agricultural facility upgrades.
The Sonoma County Assessor maintains property values based on the purchase price at the time of sale, adjusted annually by the CPI up to 2% as mandated by Proposition 13.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Kenwood Fire Protection District and local school district bonds.
Property insurance is increasingly difficult to secure due to high wildfire risk, with many homeowners relying on the California FAIR Plan as a provider of last resort.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Features extensive hiking trails, waterfalls, and an observatory.
A central community gathering space hosting local events and markets.
Numerous world-renowned vineyards and tasting rooms located within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.