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Petaluma

North Bay charm — Sonoma County's working town, historic downtown, ag-meets-tech.

Median

$920,000

The numbers

Median Price

$920,000

Median Sqft

1,750

$/Sqft

$526

Walk Score

52

The vibe

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.

Who loves it

Buyers who want small-town life + access to wine country + a 40-minute SF commute on a good day.

What it isn't

A short commute on a bad day. The 101 corridor backs up.

Schools

  • McKinley Elementary8/10
  • Casa Grande HS7/10
  • Petaluma HS6/10

Highlights

  • Historic downtown + Petaluma River
  • SMART train station
  • Lagunitas Brewing + food scene
  • Easiest Sonoma County city to commute from

Insider note from Roger

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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