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College Heights

College Heights

$882,900 Average Value
$533 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

College Heights offers convenience and outdoor activities in Petaluma

College Heights is a suburban neighborhood located on the northeastern side of Petaluma, known for its abundant recreation and convenient location. “I like the walking paths and the proximity to the supermarket area with restaurants and a coffee shop,” says Marni Cunha, a College Heights resident and Realtor at Compass. “There’s a bike path and there’s a park in the center of the area, so those are the things that we love.” In addition to the spacious community spaces, pocket parks and shopping centers, jobs are nearby. Both Santa Rosa Junior College-Petaluma Campus and Petaluma Valley Hospital are located within the community.

Deer Creek Village offers shopping and restaurants in College Heights along North McDowell Boulevard.
Deer Creek Village offers shopping and restaurants in College Heights along North McDowell Boulevard.
College Heights walkers enjoy the scent of Meyer lemons growing at the community garden in Sunrise Park.
College Heights walkers enjoy the scent of Meyer lemons growing at the community garden in Sunrise Park.
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Traditional suburban houses fill the neighborhood streets

Traditional homes from the late 20th century and early 21st century make up much of the neighborhood. These are often two-story houses with attached garages. Some Craftsman homes are available, with spacious front porches. Properties are close together on tight suburban lots, while sidewalks and leafy trees frame the streets. Cunha says that College Heights is one of the more expensive neighborhoods on the east side of Petaluma. Houses under 1,500 square feet can range from $630,000 to $930,000. Larger houses sell for $750,000 to $1.6 million.

College Heights offers many new traditional homes to choose from.
College Heights offers many new traditional homes to choose from.
College Heights is a great place to live with many home options available.
College Heights is a great place to live with many home options available.
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Community green spaces and pocket parks in College Heights

College Heights features several parks that offer a variety of activities. Leghorns Park is one of the city's busiest green spaces. It has room for sports, including tennis, basketball and baseball, a sizeable playground for kids and bocce courts. Lucchesi Park is another large park, with walking paths, a playground and a fishing pond. Youth sports leagues use the baseball fields, while residents of all ages can enjoy the tennis, pickleball and handball courts. The park is also home to a community center and a Boys & Girls Club. Walking and biking trails provide more room for recreation and exercise, including the Lynch Creek Trail and the linear Sunrise and Glenbrook parks.

Challenge your friends to a game of basketball at Leghorns Park.
Challenge your friends to a game of basketball at Leghorns Park.
Bike commute to downtown or walk the Lynch Creek Trail for fun in College Heights.
Bike commute to downtown or walk the Lynch Creek Trail for fun in College Heights.
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Highly rated schools for elementary through college

Students in College Heights may attend Corona Creek Elementary School, which is rated A by Niche. Kenilworth Junior High School and Casa Grande High School receive A-minus ratings. The high school offers career and technical education courses in subjects like gardening, automotive engineering, robotics and sports medicine. The school is also known for its United Anglers of Casa Grande program, which operates a state-of-the-art fish hatchery on campus to study and protect native species. Santa Rosa Junior College-Petaluma Campus, located on Sonoma Mountain Parkway, serves approximately 6,400 students and has a wide range of associate degrees and certificate programs. Schools in Petaluma also offer open enrollment and magnet programs, with seats often filled based on space or lottery systems.

Kenilworth Junior High serves students in the College Heights community.
Kenilworth Junior High serves students in the College Heights community.
The Santa Rosa Junior College campus is located within the College Heights neighborhood.
The Santa Rosa Junior College campus is located within the College Heights neighborhood.
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Retail and restaurant options are easy to find

College Heights is in a convenient spot near shops and restaurants around Petaluma. Leghorn Marketplace, located on Sonoma Mountain Parkway, has a Safeway and several restaurants, including Chunky’s Taqueria and Grill, which is known for its burritos. The neighborhood’s southeast side is home to stores like Raley’s, Trader Joe’s and Ross, plus several chain restaurants. Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is an outdoor mall just across U.S. Route 101, with stores like Eddie Bauer, Gap and American Eagle. Petaluma’s lively downtown area has a range of dining options. “Downtown is just 10 minutes away and provides a lot of music, breweries, wineries and farm-to-table food,” Cunha says. “Brewsters is really fun. It’s all outdoor and they usually have live music.”

Chunky's Taqueria is a hotspot in College Heights at Leghorns Shopping Center.
Chunky's Taqueria is a hotspot in College Heights at Leghorns Shopping Center.
Raley's is another grocery shopping option available to College Heights residents.
Raley's is another grocery shopping option available to College Heights residents.
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Several ways to commute around the region

Major roads include Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Washington Street, providing quick connections around town. Petaluma Transit operates bus routes that link to other neighborhoods around the city. Commuters can take U.S. Route 101 into San Francisco, about 40 miles away. Traffic can be heavy during rush hour, so many commuters take the SMART Train to Larkspur, where they catch a ferry to San Francisco.

Petaluma Transit offers service throughout College Heights.
Petaluma Transit offers service throughout College Heights.
College Heights residents receive health care at the Petaluma Valley Hospital.
College Heights residents receive health care at the Petaluma Valley Hospital.
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Transit

Airport

Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County

33 min drive

Bus

Sonoma Mtn Pkwy & Ely Rd & Colombard Rd

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Maria Dr & Sunrise Pkwy Sb

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Sonoma Mtn Pkwy & Rainier Ave Sb

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N Mcdowell Blvd & Southpoint

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Sonoma Mtn Pkwy & Maria Dr

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E Madison St & Novak Dr Sr Cen

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N Mcdowell Blvd & Candlewood Dr Nb

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime College Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

College Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$849,500
Median Sale Price
$855,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$950,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$595,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$580,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
106
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$533

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,539
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,879
On par with the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,140
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,090
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
734
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,200
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Mar 7
    11am - 1pm

    571 Birchwood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954

    $80,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,200 Sq Ft
    • 571 Birchwood Dr

    Charming home tucked at the back of the prestigious 55+ manufactured-home community, The Cottages of Petaluma - priced to sell quickly! Set on a corner cul-de-sac with views toward the Sonoma Hills, this light-filled residence offers a peaceful, private setting. Beautiful built-in cabinetry, finishes, and door hardware have a European-inspired aesthetic. Dining area opens to a cozy enclosed

    Kim Hawkins Vanguard Properties

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  • Saturday, Mar 7
    10am - 12pm

    125 Saratoga Ct, Petaluma, CA 94954

    $839,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,536 Sq Ft
    • 125 Saratoga Ct
    • New 30 days ago

    Impeccably renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence set on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, an expansive 9,000 sq ft cul-de-sac lot. This exceptional home showcases a brand-new designer kitchen, beautifully updated bathrooms, new premium flooring, new interior doors, and a new heating system. Additional upgrades include a new roof, new appliances, fresh interior and exterior paint, and

    Shad Cloney Mantra Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
14,371
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$122,224
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$144,449

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
37.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
25''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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