$689,251Average Value$217Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 residents enjoy public transportation on the SMART train.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Harvest Park Dog Park
Prince Gateway Park
Waterpark
Multi-Purpose Field
Juilliard Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Andy s Unity Park
Dauenhauer Park
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
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
On average, homes in Southeast Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa over the last 12 months is $469,900, up 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A Rare Piece of Property To Hit The Market Everyone Wants!!! Lovely 3BD-1BA 1300 Sqft Approx Ranch Style Home W/Paid Solar Panels & Newer Roof & Gutters, Huge Detached Workshop or Possible ADU, 2 Car Detached Metal Garage With A Beautiful Flat and Usable 1 Acre Parcel W/Gorgeous Trees. Tons of RV Space, No CC&Rs to limit Your Usage, City Sewer and Water With Well For Irrigation, Newly Landscaped,
Turnkey, Updated, and Almost Ready for Market This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Santa Rosa is currently being prepped for market. Inside, you’ll find a clean, modern layout with upgraded finishes throughout, including a refreshed kitchen and bathrooms, new lighting, and thoughtfully designed living spaces that feel both comfortable and functional. The spacious lot includes
Beautifully remodeled manufactured home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 upgraded bathrooms, and a versatile spare room ideal for a home office or guest space. The home features a bright, modern kitchen with white cabinetry and finishes, complemented by new flooring throughout. A charming patio yard provides a private outdoor area for relaxation. Conveniently situated near major shopping centers and with
Welcome to this spacious and meticulously maintained 5-bedroom 3-bath home located in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods! Situated right next to scenic Taylor Mountain Regional Park, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. On the main level you'll find an open-concept layout with abundant natural light, wood floors, multiple living areas, and a
Tuscan inspired gated estate on almost 5 acres with stunning hill and mountain views. Built in 2007, this 3,032 sq ft. home features a gourmet kitchen with expansive island, prep island with vegetable sink, 6 burner Dcor range with pot filler, custom tile backsplash, cherry cabinets, wine refrigerator, double ovens, and a large walk in pantry. Elegant interiors include Venetian plaster walls in
Come and see what The Meadows in Santa Rosa has to offer. Where our lush landscaping & serene setting creates the perfect surrounding for any lifestyle. Our spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments have been updated with stone countertops and breakfast bar, mission style white kitchen and bathroom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, modern ceiling fans, vinyl planking and so much more. We are near
Gorgeous moving ready, brand new over the garage Deluxe Grand (1,200sf) ADU in a beautiful gated estate property in a convenient location. This luxury home offers brand new stainless steel appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and kitchen with glass backsplash tile, elegant wood-like flooring, stackable laundry hook-ups in unit for your convenience, a grand balcony with panoramic views of Taylor
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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
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