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Waterfront is a modern neighborhood just east of downtown Petaluma
Petaluma’s Waterfront neighborhood is a modern development located just southeast of the city center. Like its name suggests, the neighborhood sits along the scenic Petaluma River, and many homes offer views of the water. The neighborhood is prized for its proximity to downtown Petaluma, as well as large green spaces like Shollenberger Park and other ways to get outside. “The walking trails in the neighborhood are really nice: there are a lot of great paths along the river,” says Realtor Michael Hulsey of Michael Hulsey and Associates, who has been selling homes for more than 20 years. “The trails are really integrated into the neighborhood too.”
Waterfront residents can enjoy downtown Petaluma easily with public docks and walking bridges.
Explore the Petaluma Marsh in Waterfront and enjoy watching sailboats from the marina.
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Modern homes can be found at the Riverfront development
The neighborhood is made up of a mix of residential and commercial blocks, along with a sizable chunk of protected wetlands along the river. Modern apartments can be found in the center of the neighborhood, while all the single-family homes in Waterfront are located in the Tri Pointe Homes Riverfront subdivision, which sits along the river near downtown. “The Riverfront area is really well put together,” says Hulsey. “They have a real sense of community; everyone’s within walking distance of each other.” The Riverfront area’s streets are lined with new traditional two-story homes on modest lots. Front and backyards tend to be compact but carefully landscaped, and houses usually offer between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet. Homes in the neighborhood usually sell for between $870,000 and $1.2 million.
If modern farmhouse charm is what your looking for, head to the Waterfront neighborhood.
This modern Waterfront home offers a Romeo and Juliet balcony.
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There are tons of waterfront walking trails
Compared to its relatively modest housing inventory, Waterfront’s green spaces and recreational offerings are large. Steamer Landing Park and Schollenberger Park both feature waterfront walking trails — Shollenberger’s trails are particularly impressive, as they loop around riverine wetlands and habitat restoration areas known for their birdwatching. The spacious Rocky Memorial Dog Park is the largest dog park in town. Boating enthusiasts can rent a berth at the Petaluma Marina, which sits in the center of the neighborhood next to the Petaluma Marsh Wildlife Area. Additional hiking trails can be found at the sprawling Tolay Lake Regional Park, which, at 3,400 acres, is one of the largest parks in Sonoma County.
Waterfront residents enjoy a run around nature at Shollenberger Park.
McNear Channel in Steamer Landing Park offers Waterfront residents ample open space to enjoy.
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Retail in the Waterfront centers around Lakeville Street
Shopping and dining in the neighborhood are concentrated along Lakeville Street, which transitions into Lakeville Highway. The street is lined with several small shopping centers that host a variety of small and midsize retailers, along with a diverse slate of restaurants. Popular eateries in the neighborhood include Dandy Sandos sandwich shop and Lily Kai Chinese Cuisine. Additional shopping can be found just west of Waterfront, in downtown Petaluma. The walkable downtown area is home to multiple supermarkets, many of the city’s most popular eateries, and entertainment options like the Boulevard 14 Cinema.
Lakeville Square in Waterfront offers fitness, massage and restaurant options.
Dandy Sandos and Starbucks are a couple restaurant options in Waterfront along Lakeville Highway.
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Highly rated Petaluma public schools
Live Oak Charter School offers kindergarten through eighth grade and gets an A-minus from Niche. Kenilworth Junior High School and Casa Grande High School both get A-minus ratings as well. Casa Grande High offers dual enrollment courses for college credit through a partnership with nearby Santa Rosa Junior College.
Live Oak Charter School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.
Students are the highest priority at Casa Grande High School.
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Residents can watch the Lighted Boat Parade
Events in the area mostly center around downtown Petaluma, including the Arts & Garden Festival in July. Residents of the Riverfront development can enjoy front-row seats to the annual Lighted Boat Parade in December, which runs from the Petaluma Marina past Riverfront and through downtown.
U.S. Route 101 makes for easy area commuting
U.S. Route 101 passes through the community, allowing for straightforward drives to the Bay Area to the south and Santa Rosa to the north. It’s a roughly 17-mile drive to Santa Rosa, while San Francisco is a little less than 40 miles away by car. Multiple bus routes run along Lakeville Street, connecting the area to downtown. Both the Oakland and San Francisco airports are about 50 miles away. Traffic congestion often impacts drive times to the Bay Area, particularly during rush hours.
The Waterfront neighborhood is nestled between the Petaluma Marina and downtown with easy access to Highway 101 for commuting.
Petaluma Transit offers easy access from Waterfront to the greater Petaluma city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Waterfront
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waterfront Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waterfront, Petaluma sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterfront, Petaluma over the last 12 months is $988,900, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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