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Montecito Heights has Mediterranean houses in suburban wine country
Montecito Heights is a neighborhood in the densely wooded hills overlooking Santa Rosa, a Bay Area city known for its vineyards and golf courses. Only 3 miles north of downtown, this area has Mediterranean houses on steep terrain surrounded by greenery. Despite being highly residential, its proximity to downtown allows residents to sample restaurants from the region’s vibrant culinary scene. “Sonoma County is wine country, and where you have great wine, you have great food,” says Christen Hamilton, an area local and Realtor at Compass Real Estate. “We also have beautiful weather. You can hike, head to our lakes and get outdoors."
The Flamingo Resort and Spa is an iconic attraction and at the entrance of the Montecito Heights neighborhood.
A Mediterranean-style home is perched on the hillside in Montecito Heights with a sweeping view.
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Tree-filled landscape and midcentury homes with character
Montecito Avenue, the neighborhood’s main road, gains elevation as private roads split off beneath a canopy of oak trees. This neighborhood features Mediterranean and contemporary homes with midcentury influence. Houses smaller than 3,000 square feet typically range from about $800,000 to $1.1 million, while larger houses go for $1.1 million to about $1.8 million. “It’s a wonderful neighborhood. There are homes from the 1940s through the 1960s that have character,” Hamilton says. “There are midcentury modern homes and floor plans that are easy to modernize.” Montecito Heights also has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
You will love driving through the beautiful wooded hills in the Montecito Heights neighborhood.
Elevated homes in Montecito Heights take advantage of views and the sloping topography of the land.
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A-rated high school and B-plus rated elementary and middle
Madrone Elementary School serves prekindergarten through Grade 6 and earns a B-plus from Niche. Rincon Valley Middle School has an activity-based science program with lab-oriented classes and also earns a B-plus. Maria Carillo High School receives an A and offers dual enrollment for students to earn college credit through Santa Rosa Junior College.
Madrone Elementary School provides safe education for students in Santa Rosa.
Rincon Valley Middle School offers a solid education to students in nearby neighborhoods.
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Local shopping plazas and creative dishes at Bird & The Bottle
About a mile north, the Montecito Shopping Center features take-out restaurants and Oliver’s Market, a gourmet grocery store with organic goods. Mendocino Avenue is a commercial thoroughfare nearby, lined with local restaurants and plazas like the Mendocino Marketplace, which has a Safeway supermarket. Residents can easily reach downtown for more dining options. Bird & The Bottle is an upscale New American restaurant serving creative dishes and locally sourced wine. Another popular spot is Jeffrey’s Hillside Cafe, a local diner serving healthy bowls and burritos among cozy farmhouse decor.
One grocery option Montecito Heights locals have to choose from is Safeway.
Specialty foods can be found at Oliver's Market in Montecito Heights along Montecito Avenue.
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Lakefront parks, athletic facilities and a carousel on Lake Ralphine
One nearby green space is Rincon Valley Community Park, a dog-friendly area with a playground and a baseball diamond. About a 10-minute drive from Montecito Heights, Spring Lake Park provides 10 miles of woodland hiking trails and a beach by a sandy lagoon. Also nearby is the Flamingo Resort & Spa, a membership-based facility with weight rooms, swimming pools and personal trainers. Howarth Park is around 3 miles south, with a carousel, kid-friendly train rides and a marina on Lake Ralphine for paddleboats.
Montecito Heights pet socialization happens down Montecito Avenue at the Rincon Valley Community Dog Park.
Your children will love playing at the waterpark at Spring Lake Lagoon. Reservations required for two-hour sessions.
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CityBus and heading south to SF
The Santa Rosa CityBus provides 17 fixed routes throughout the city with bus stops on Mission Boulevard, about a mile east. Montecito Heights has quick access to state Route 12, with access to cities like Napa and Sonoma less than 40 miles away. San Francisco is about 60 miles south on U.S. Highway 101. The Charles M. Shulz-Sonoma County Airport offers domestic flights to U.S. cities like Portland, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Take flights to and from Montecito Heights at the nearby Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport.
Public transportation is available nearby Montecito Heights on the City Bus.
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Parks in this Area
Spring Lake Park
Howarth Park
Baseball/Softball
Boating
Fishing
Transit
Airport
Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Montecito Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Montecito Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Montecito Heights, Santa Rosa sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Montecito Heights, Santa Rosa over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 3850 Montecito Avenue, a remarkable family home that combines the charm of an English country manor with the serene beauty of historic Santa Rosa. This stunning residence is set on 2.15 acres of beautifully cultivated gardens and offers a perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Enjoy outdoor amenities, including a Hollywood-inspired pool, a hot tub, and tennis court easily convertible to
New Price for this Hilltop Executive Home with Sweeping Views & Three Levels of Distinct Living. Located atop one of Santa Rosa's most desirable ridgelines, this three level, 4136 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers panoramic sunset & city views on over half an acre of natural hillside landscape. Thoughtfully designed for sustainability and comfort, the home includes passive solar panels,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
549
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,589
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,641
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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