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Sebastopol blends artsy charm with family-friendly living
With some of Sonoma County’s best restaurants, bars and public schools, Sebastopol may just have you at hello, but its open spaces, artsy vibe and walkable downtown could well seal the deal. At the junction of State Route 12 and the 116, between Santa Rosa and the ocean, this small, leafy city extends a warm country welcome to everyone, especially families and retirees.
Patrick Amiot is Sebastopol, California's local artist aficionado adorning many homes!
A Sebastopol artist paints another sculpture for display.
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Retro downtown cottages and rural ranch-style homes are available
Whether you want a small to mid-sized home close to downtown or a large multi-acre country property, Sebastopol’s got you covered. Along the sidewalk-lined, oak-shaded streets near downtown you’ll see plenty of well-kept bungalows from the 1910s to '30s; those on Florence Avenue display the city's playful side, with yards featuring quirky recycled-metal sculptures by local artist Patrick Amiot. Throughout the city and the sometimes-woodsy countryside (where you're likely to hear the gobbling of wild turkeys and the chuckling of quail), long, low ranch-style homes from the ‘50s through ‘70s often have open floor plans, while farmhouse-style models from the '80s and ‘90s often sport front porches and white trim.
Sebastopol's homes are generally more expensive than those in central Santa Rosa, but they can be a bargain compared to those in Petaluma and Healdsburg. You might find a small home here in the upper $600,000s, but it's more likely that you'll find mid-size and larger homes between $800,000 and $2 million. Attached townhouses from the ‘90s and 2000s are about $530,000 here, while a two-bedroom unit at the 55-plus Fircrest Mobile Home Park, which has a community pool and clubhouse, costs $325,000.
Cottage in blue on a perfect sunny day in Sebastopol, California.
A sunny porch day in Sebastopol, California, feels like the American dream.
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Parks and local Center for the Arts keep minds and bodies sharp
Ragle Ranch Park is Sebastopol’s largest green space at 157 acres and home to a modern playground, a popular dog park and a network of dirt-packed scenic trails. If you prefer a more paved path, hit the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail through the Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands Preserve, the county's largest freshwater seasonal wetlands. Here you can wander amid marshes, oak woodlands and grasslands, keeping an eye out for the hundreds of bird species that shelter by the creeks and ponds. Note that the Laguna tends to flood during winter rains, often spilling across the 12.
The upside of all that water? Sebastopol’s floodplain makes for fertile ground. Famed horticulturist Luther Burbank certainly thought so, setting up his Gold Ridge Farm here in 1885 to produce hundreds of new crop varieties. At what's today called Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, you can volunteer in the gardens or buy heirloom propagations on the honor system. Growing your own produce can certainly boost your health, but rest assured, the Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation’s doctors will still be close at hand.
At the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, you can attend everything from a gallery exhibit to a poetry reading to a ceramics class; annual events here include Sonoma County Art Trails, a two-weekend, map-guided tour of local artists’ studios. You could also pick up a new hobby or just make some new friends at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, where activities include meditation classes, Afro-Brazilian dancing and a folk children’s choir.
Enjoy a diverse and supportive community in Sebastopol, California.
Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol, California is perfect for summer picnics.
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Public schools combine high ratings with focuses on arts, athletics
All three elementary school options—SunRidge Charter, Park Side (K-4) and Brook Haven (5-8)—are rated B-plus by Niche for their strong academics and experienced teachers. Top-rated Analy High, which was combined with Forestville’s El Molino High in 2021, earns an even more impressive A-minus for its rigorous focus on college prep, athletics and the arts.
Park Side Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Educational opportunities abound at Analy High School.
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Dining and shopping at The Barlow and throughout the city
Since the 1960s, Sebastopol has had a reputation for being a hippie town with a crunchy vibe, but that isn’t why Samantha Carpenter and her husband Dan moved here in 2021. “I do love that the city’s liberal and artsy and inclusive,” Carpenter says, “but I especially appreciate its strong focus on local businesses and products. The Barlow is a great representation of this.”
A huge outdoor shopping and dining complex in an old apple processing plant, The Barlow is as much a tourist destination as a local attraction. Here you’ll find gorgeous eateries like Southern-inspired Blue Ridge Kitchen; hip wine bars like Region and The Redwood; and home-grown breweries like Crooked Goat. You can tour a spirits distillery, go cheese-tasting and even watch glassblowers at work. Once a month, area entrepreneurs set up shop at the Barlow’s Head West Marketplace, hawking everything from hand-made jewelry to fabric arts.
Beyond The Barlow, you can shop at a block's worth of boutiques, bakeries and bookstores along Main Street, a brief interruption in the 116. Meet more local purveyors at the friendly Sebastopol Farmers Market each Sunday morning, and at worker-run Community Market, where the produce is 100% organic. Other Sebastopol grocery options include Safeway, Whole Foods and independent Fircrest Market.
Sebastopol is also home to Michelin-recognized restaurants like Khom Loi, known for its creative Thai kitchen; and the noodle-bowl heaven of Ramen Gaijin. Nightlife includes dancing to some live music at Hopmonk Tavern or a drink and a movie at Rialto Cinemas, and you can start each morning with a jolt at fun, funky Retrograde Coffee Roasters.
Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol are a popular hotspot for residents.
The Cozy Plum is a new vegan hotspot in Sebastopol.
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Preserved orchards and annual fair celebrate the city’s roots
For much of the 19th century, Sebastopol was known for its Gravenstein apples, a tart, tasty and versatile variety planted here by Russian explorers in 1811. Wealthy from this rose-red crop by 1890, Sebastopol merited a railroad connection to the rest of the country; however, the short shelf life of the thin-skinned “Grav" would bruise its reputation on the national market. Before long, vineyards replaced most orchards, but thanks to preservation efforts, a healthy number of trees remain. Get to the core of this delicious fruit at the Gravenstein Apple Fair, held each August at Ragle Ranch Park.
Sebastopol offers nature, community and a locals-first vibe
Whether your version of Sonoma County is right in town or a peaceful ways out in the country, consider going local amid the great outdoors, excellent schools and friendly folks of Sebastopol.
Plenty of play areas for the kids in Sebastopol, California.
Laguna De Santa Rosa in Sebastopol, California is a wonderful place for you and your dog.
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On average, homes in Sebastopol, CA sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sebastopol, CA over the last 12 months is $1,005,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Sebastopol city living at its very best: quiet cul-de-sac location with Joe Rodota trail access just a skip down the street; stroll to restaurants, shopping, entertainment. A sweet sense of privacy and serenity in typical city density brings added value. An efficient 2 BR/1BA home has tasteful updates, a large living room, useful garage space, outdoor entertaining area, fully fenced landscaped.
This is the kind of fixer people wait for, a Sebastopol property with huge potential surrounded by million-dollar homes. Sitting on 1 flat and usable acre, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,632 sq ft home offers a unique yet functional layout with standout features throughout. The living room showcases high vaulted exposed-wood ceilings that lead to a spacious balcony over the 2-car garage.
Unique Country Property! Versatile 1-acre parcel currently arranged for dual use. The front portion features the main house plus detached guest unit w/kitchen, bath, and sleeping loft, spacious yard for entertaining and outdoor living/playing, greenhouse, prolific garden, fruit trees, a henhouse, and extra space for small farming projects or animals. The back of the property is a
Sebastopol city living at its very best: quiet cul-de-sac location with Joe Rodota trail access just a skip down the street; stroll to restaurants, shopping, entertainment. A sweet sense of privacy and serenity in typical city density brings added value. An efficient 2 BR/1BA home has tasteful updates, a large living room, useful garage space, outdoor entertaining area, fully fenced landscaped.
This is the kind of fixer people wait for, a Sebastopol property with huge potential surrounded by million-dollar homes. Sitting on 1 flat and usable acre, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,632 sq ft home offers a unique yet functional layout with standout features throughout. The living room showcases high vaulted exposed-wood ceilings that lead to a spacious balcony over the 2-car garage.
Welcome to Sebastopol! A small town community of charming cafes and restaurants, known for its local artists selling their wares. This 2 bdrm 2 bath manufactured home is in Fircrest Mobile Hm Park specifically for 55+ and better! Good location close to pool and clubhouse with backyard deck views of open fields and mature trees.
Cute 1 Bedroom stand alone cottage near downtown Sebastopol off the main street. IMPORTANT LOCATION NOTE: The house is in the back of the property. Walk up the driveway to the left of 7302 Bodega Ave. When you get to the top of the driveway, the place (7312) is on your left. OPEN HOUSE - 4-5:30pm Sat. Nov. 15 11am-12:30pm, Sun. Nov.
Property Id: 1625448ALL PHOTOS ARE REPRESENTATIVE INTERIORS VARY SLIGHTLY BY UNIT.Call George Quail Hill Apartments is located just a quarter mile outside downtown Sebastopol. Situated in a residential neighborhood, makes it a great location to rest your head, yet still be close to all the entertainment downtown provides. There are on-site laundry facilities and plentiful
Cute studio apartment available for rent. $1,350/month. Water and electricity included. Tenant pays for their own propane (for heating). Approximately 480 square feet, but we are not positive that is accurate. Serious inquiries only.
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