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Welcome to Santa Rosa, CA!

The county seat of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa, California is a beautiful gem, that is home to over 150,000 people. This modest city in wine country has a wealth of restaurants, shops and other attractions that you’d expect to find in a much larger city. From spas to water sports, it is easy to understand why people are interested in owning Santa Rosa, CA real estate.

Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco, and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. This city is also located near over 200 of the different wineries that have made the Sonoma Valley famous. Yet, within all the modern feel of this city is a spectacular splash of history that seems to dot the entire Sonoma Valley.

Santa Rosa, CA History

Like many cities of the Sonoma Valley, Santa Rosa was once inhabited by the Native Americans of this continent. With evidence of tribes such as the Pomo, Miwok, and Wappo Indians, the rich history of this city started centuries ago. The current city was settled in the 1800’s by the Spanish, as was the rest of the wine country area, and got its name when a Spanish Missionary was performing baptisms on the feast day of Saint Rosa. Going with the tradition of naming places after saints, the river, and eventually the settlement was named Santa Rosa.

In the early 1850’s, Santa Rosa was given attention from people passing through in search of some of California’s infamous gold. These people noticed the fertile soil and the beautiful weather, and began to build where present day Santa Rosa sits. The city was incorporated in the year of 1868, and has grown from that point on; becoming the beautiful city it is today. The historical value of this town combined with the friendly atmosphere makes Santa Rosa a wonderful place to purchase realty and to raise a family. Click here to read more about the history of Santa Rosa, CA.

Santa Rosa, CA Weather

The weather of Santa Rosa is typical for many of the areas included in the California Sonoma Valley. There are many sunny days a year, and no snow fall what so ever during the Winter months. The median temperature during the summer months is between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the median temperature in the winter months is between 40 and 50 degrees. There is very little precipitation, but that is a part of the Sonoma Valley, and makes for the beautiful weather that everyone knows and loves about that area. Click here for current weather conditions in Santa Rosa, Ca.

Santa Rosa, CA Schools

Purchasing Santa Rosa, CA real estate makes sense if you have children. The city of Santa Rosa, California has many good schools, is located near many different universities and colleges, and has a choice between private and public schools. There are also a number of unique and traditional colleges and universities within and near Santa Rosa, including the Hypnotherapy Training Institute, and the University of San Francisco.

The Santa Rosa School District has several different schools in every grade level of schools, which have a wide range of API Scores. The elementary school with the highest API Score is Proctor Terrace Elementary School which has a score of 835. The middle school with the highest API Scores is Rincon Valley Middle School, that has a score of 859. The high school with the highest scores is Carillo Maria High School, and has a score of 803. These schools not only have the highest scores in the Santa Rosa School District, but also have scores over the state requirement of 800. Click here for Sonoma County API School Scores.

Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Market Trends

The real estate in Santa Rosa is perfect for anyone who is interested in wineries, as well as someone who wants to raise a family. There is plenty of realty near over 200 different wineries, and the land is rich and fertile, perfect for vineyards. Of course, there are many wonderful schools in Santa Rosa as well as a wide network of multi-ethnic restaurants and places to visit such as museums and theaters. The population of Santa Rosa is currently at approximately 148,000. Most homes in the city of Santa Rosa are estimated to be worth between $149,999 to over $1,000,000, so there is something in the price range for everyone who wants to live in this city.

As the population slowly grows in Santa Rosa, so does the value of the homes in this city. Close to many large cities in the Sonoma County area and full of beautiful land, the real estate market trends point to a steady rise in home value. Constantly expanding, you can see how smart it is to buy a home now. The real estate market trends of Santa Rosa show that seven years ago, the homes were worth $245,000 and grew to be worth $561,200 in five years. If this growth continues, it will be worth your time and money to buy a home now rather than paying the average $1,025 a month in rent. Click here to view the real estate market report for Santa Rosa, CA.

Relocating or Buying Real Estate in Santa Rosa, CA?

If you’re ready to purchase Santa Rosa, CA real estate or need help relocating, then contact the Stornetta Real Estate Team @ (707) 934-2301. Whether you are searching for a valuable piece of real estate in wine country, or if you just want a beautiful place to retire and relax, you’ll certainly find it here! We are proud to welcome you to Santa Rosa and look forward to providing you with our "World Class service"!  Click here for the Sonoma County real estate / Napa Valley real estate & visitor's guide, including land, vineyards, and homes for sale in Glen Ellen, Healdsburg, Kenwood, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa, CA...

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