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Penngrove is a farming community in wine country
Unlike many of its touristy neighbors in Sonoma wine country, the community of Penngrove has maintained much of its rural character. Agriculture is the community's leading industry, and many private farms occupy the region. “The farms give people elbow room and their own space,” says Tony Lander, a Realtor with Century 21 Epic Petaluma, licensed for over 18 years. “The downtown feels very old school and quaint. If you blink, you’ve missed it because it’s only like two blocks with a post office, grocery and a couple of bars and restaurants.” However, a few traditional subdivision developments have popped up as well. “It’s like an island between Cotati and Petaluma, and because it’s unincorporated, you don’t see as many parks and public amenities,” Lander says.
The junction of Old Redwood Highway and Main Street marks the beginning of downtown Penngrove.
Penngrove is full of farmland and farm animals.
Penngrove's rural roads make for great bicycle routes.
Penngrove is nestled in the heart of California's beautiful wine country.
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Single-family homes and Millennium Mansions on multiple acres
Ranch-style homes were erected from the mid-1900s through the 1980s. New Traditionals were built starting in the early 2000s, some with farmhouse character and others with Craftsman details. Outside of subdivisions, properties can span from an acre to over 20 acres. “Many people have horses, sheep and goats, partly because they farm and partly to keep fields mowed down,” Lander says. Ranch-style homes sell for $950,000 to $2.6 million, depending on size. New Traditional home prices go from nearly $700,000 to $1.5 million. Millennium Mansions are common in eastern Penngrove, and some are Mediterranean-inspired. Prices range from around $1.8 million to $4.4 million. The CAP Index Crime Score in Penngrove is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Beautiful single family ranch style homes are popular in Penngrove.
Penngrove also has some larger estates which provide huge yards and square footage surrounded by beautiful farm scenery.
Penngrove is home to many beautiful craftsman new traditional style achitecture.
Penngrove is an ideal location for home buyers that want the rural lifestyle but without being too far removed from city life.
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National retailers are near downtown Penngrove’s shops and restaurants
Local farmers sell their products at Penngrove Market on Main Street. Penngrove Hub, a thrift store that also puts on community workshops, and the Good Gray general store are also downtown. Local restaurants include Grateful Bagel, while Mama J’s Pizzeria is in The Grove Plaza on the south end of Main Street. Kohl’s and restaurants ranging from sports bars to taquerias are on McDowell Boulevard, about 2 miles away. Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, with retailers such as Eddie Bauer, are roughly 4 miles away.
Penngrove's "The Grove Plaza" is full of local restaurants and retailers.
Mama J’s Pizzeria is Penngrove's local pizza joint, popular for lunch and dinner.
Penngrove isn't far from the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, which provide great shopping opportunities.
Kohl's and other big box stores on McDowell Boulevard aren't far from downtown Penngrove.
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Recreation spaces, wildfire mitigation and beach access
Penngrove Park features a playground, a baseball diamond and a gazebo. Crane Creek Regional Park, about 5 miles away, spans 128 acres with 3 miles of multiuse trails and a disc golf course. Livestock grazes the land as part of the park system’s wildfire mitigation effort. The community has an elevated wildfire risk, with heightened risk in the east near the park and natural spaces. Dillon Beach’s and Bodega Bay's sandy shores are approximately 20 miles west.
Penngrove Park's baseball diamond is always full of life after school and weekends.
Penngrove's nearby Crane Creek Regional Park is very dog-friendly.
Penngrove Park has a beautiful gazebo and outdoor space for events and recreation.
Penngrove residents can hike the hills surrounding town for beautiful views of the North Bay.
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Main Street holiday parades and finales in Penngrove Park
Military vehicles, farmers and horses stroll down Main Street during the Penngrove Celebration, an Independence Day event. The parade concludes at Penngrove Park with barbecue, live music and kids games. In December, Main Street features a parade of tractors and vehicles again, this time for the Holiday Parade of Lights, which concludes in the park with local merchants selling hot cider and food.
Local vendors come out for holidays and events in Penngrove.
Penngrove residents can visit nearby Rohnert Park for their Shop and Stroll, which is filled with local artists and vendors.
Penngrove locals hang out at the Friday Farmer's Market in Rohnert Park.
Penngrove residents can enjoy live music and a fair-like atmosphere at the Friday Farmer's Market.
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Assigned schools and transfer opportunities in Petaluma City Schools
Penngrove is served by Petaluma City Schools, where students may apply for interdistrict and intradistrict transfers. Penngrove Elementary receives a B-plus grade from Niche and covers kindergarten through sixth grade. Petaluma Junior High and Petaluma High both receive an A-minus. The high school offers six career and technical course pathways, including animal science and sustainable agriculture. Sonoma State University is a public institution with four-year programs, including communication and computer science.
Penngrove School is central to the Penngrove community, serving as a hub for events and lifestyle.
Penngrove students begin their education at Penngrove Elementary School.
Penngrove's educational opportunities abound at Petaluma Junior High School.
Petaluma High School is located nearby to Penngrove, and provides a great education to locals.
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Sonoma County public transit and roads to nearby cities
U.S. Route 101 connects Penngrove to surrounding cities, including Santa Rosa, 15 miles north, and Petaluma, just over 6 miles south. Old Redwood Highway leads directly to Cotati, nearly 4 miles away. Cotati and Petaluma both have Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) stations with rail lines that extend as far north as the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport and as far south as Larkspur, just over 30 miles away, with a ferry to San Francisco. Sonoma County Transit buses serve the area and tie it to nearby cities and Sonoma State University, about 4 miles away. Sonoma County Airport is a 20-mile drive north.
Penngrove is along the route of the SMART Rail, which travels up and down the north bay.
Sonoma County Transit serves Penngrove with multiple bus lines.
Penngrove is a rural town between Rohnert Park and Petaluma with few main roads.
Penngrove residents can easily commute by bicycle to most of the greater Bay Area.
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Sheldon Steere
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On average, homes in Penngrove, CA sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Penngrove, CA over the last 12 months is $1,130,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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