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Southeast Santa Rosa

Southeast Santa Rosa

$689,251 Average Value
$218 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

The Southeast offers a mixed housing market

Running parallel to the 101 between the Fairgrounds and Rohnert Park, the urban-rural sprawl of Southeast Santa Rosa is one of the more convenient, family-friendly parts of Sonoma County, offering big-box shopping, open spaces and the city’s top-rated private school within neighborhood bounds. “Santa Rosa is basically four different cities,” says longtime Southeast Santa Rosa resident and Broker Associate, Carl Balsillie. “People usually prefer the Northeast and Southeast. The Northeast has the more expensive, high-end properties while the Southeast offers a combination of high-end and affordable.”
Hearn Avenue connects Southeast Santa Rosa over Highway 101.
Hearn Avenue connects Southeast Santa Rosa over Highway 101.
Southeast Santa Rosa locals enjoy Costco for great value.
Southeast Santa Rosa locals enjoy Costco for great value.
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Prices rise to the north, drop to the south

Centered on Taylor Mountain, Southeast Santa Rosa real estate ranges hill and dale across the market, from midcentury houses on large lots to newer developments in cul-de-sacs, as well as condos, apartments and mobile homes. The area shifts in character from north to south; in the northeast, residents will find modern Craftsman-style homes and farmhouses ranging from $700,000 to $1 million. Venture south to find smaller homes with smaller price tags, like midcentury ranch-style homes and 21st-century farmhouses going for around $600,000, while mobile home communities average $200,000. Throughout the area, two-story apartment complexes in park-like settings with amenities like gyms, carport parking and outdoor pools. As of Spring 2024, homes here typically go for around $680,000, selling after 43 days on the market.
Southeast Santa Rosa is a tight-knit community.
Southeast Santa Rosa is a tight-knit community.
Southeast Santa Rosa homes range from traditional to modern.
Southeast Santa Rosa homes range from traditional to modern.
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Bennett Valley district makes stronger scores

Neighborhoods kids can attend schools within Bellevue Union School District, earning an overall C from Niche. The two local public school options — Kawana Springs Elementary and Taylor Mountain Elementary — also earn a C. Look east to the Bennett Valley Union district, where the A-rated Yulupa Elementary (Kindergarten through 3rd grade) and A-minus rated Strawberry Elementary (4th through 6th grades) are California Distinguished Schools, noted for their small class sizes and strong academics. Herbert Slater Middle earns a B while Sonoma Academy private high earns an A-plus, including concentrations in STEM, global citizenship and environmental stewardship.
Kawana Springs Elementary School offers great educational opportunities.
Kawana Springs Elementary School offers great educational opportunities.
Educational opportunities abound at Herbert Slater Middle School.
Educational opportunities abound at Herbert Slater Middle School.
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Hike with cows or go on a safari

Located on Petaluma Hill Road, the Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Preserve spans 1,100-acres, dotted with grazing cattle, winding trails and offering panoramic views of Santa Rosa. At the base of the Taylor foothills, the 19-acre Kawana Springs Community Park includes a fitness course, dog park and bocce court, as well as a play area and creekside trail. A standout offering is the 400-acre wildlife sanctuary Safari West, located about 14 miles from Southeast Santa Rosa. The sanctuary offers guided safari adventures, wine tastings and luxury tent accommodations where visitors can see a variety of African wildlife up close.
Kawana Springs Park offers an expansive disc golf course for Southeast Santa Rosa residents.
Kawana Springs Park offers an expansive disc golf course for Southeast Santa Rosa residents.
Harvest Park Dog Park is a great place to train your puppy.
Harvest Park Dog Park is a great place to train your puppy.
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Run errands on Santa Rosa Avenue

Southeast Santa Rosa residents are minutes from auto repair shops, building supply stores and Santa Rosa Avenue shopping centers that it could take other locals an hour to reach. The county’s only Costco north of Rohnert Park is within neighborhood bounds, as well as a Trader Joe’s and big-box stores like Target and Burlington. Standouts include international, independently owned shops like Lola’s Market, a Mexican grocery store with an in-house eatery; the Vietnamese sandwich shop Thuân Phát; and a small, market and deli in a corner mall simply called European Food Store. True to its name, this is one-stop shopping for all tastes European, from cookies to caviar, salami to sausages, and dumplings to dark rye.
Southeast Santa Rosa has many big-box store options at the Santa Rosa Marketplace.
Southeast Santa Rosa has many big-box store options at the Santa Rosa Marketplace.
Thuan Phat in Southeast Santa Rosa is a hotspot for great sandwiches.
Thuan Phat in Southeast Santa Rosa is a hotspot for great sandwiches.
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Community events at Cathedral of St. Eugene

The Cathedral of St. Eugene on Montgomery Drive has stood in the community since 1950, hosting monthly luncheons, youth clubs and Coffee Socials where locals can get together for fellowship.

Transportation

Bordering Southeast Santa Rosa the west, the 101 freeway provides a direct 55-mile route to San Francisco while State Route 12 borders the neighborhood to the north, offering easy access to Sebastopol and the Pacific Coast Highway. Within city limits, the Santa Rosa CityBus operates 17 bus routes. The Southeast Greenway, a 57-acre linear park and transportation corridor that will feature a bike and walking path, is currently under development. For air travel, the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport is 10 miles north, while the larger San Francisco International Airport is about 60 miles south. Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on Montgomery Drive provides healthcare to residents in times of need.
Southeast Santa Rosa has lots of public transport for locals to use.
Southeast Santa Rosa has lots of public transport for locals to use.
Southeast Santa Rosa residents enjoy public transportation on the SMART train.
Southeast Santa Rosa residents enjoy public transportation on the SMART train.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County

18 min drive

Bus

Petaluma Hill Rd & Kawana Springs Rd

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Santa Rosa Ave & Mountain View Ave

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Santa Rosa Ave & Horn Ave

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Kawana Springs Rd & Meadow Wy

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Santa Rosa Ave & East Robles Ave

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Santa Rosa Ave & Burt St

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Santa Rosa Ave & Butterfly Ln

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southeast Santa Rosa US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Southeast Santa Rosa Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$469,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$432,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
71%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,622
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,439
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,615
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
917
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
623
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
14,978
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,820
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,244

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
79.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 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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