What is the median home price in Petaluma right now?
As of Q1 2026, Petaluma median home price is $920,000, at $526/sqft.
Petaluma · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Petaluma real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Petaluma regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Petaluma Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$920,000
$/sqft
$526
Days on market
25
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Petaluma
The market right now.
Historic riverfront downtown, walkable, growing food-and-drink scene. Closest Sonoma County city to SF (40 min on a good day). Strong family-town feel.
Insider note: East Side (newer construction) is the family play. West Side (Victorians) has the character. Both transact well; the 101 splits them more than the price.
Who's buying here right now: Bay Area relocators from Marin/East Bay, Remote workers, First-time buyers wanting space.
What this market is NOT: A short commute on a bad day. The 101 corridor backs up.
Petaluma Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Petaluma?
25 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Petaluma appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Petaluma?
Petaluma median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 25, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Petaluma?
25 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Petaluma price-per-sqft trend?
Petaluma is currently at $526/sqft. East Side (newer construction) is the family play. West Side (Victorians) has the character. Both transact well; the 101 splits them more than the price.
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