Healdsburg Real Estate

 

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The Town of Healdsburg

Healdsburg is a charming historic town in northern Sonoma County. It is located 65 miles north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge along Highway 101. It is just 15 miles from Santa Rosa, the County seat. To the west of Healdsburg, it is a scenic 45 mile drive to the wonders of the Pacific Ocean and the scenic California Coast. 

 

Like many towns in the county, it is centered around a downtown Spanish style plaza. The architecture of downtown and the homes that surround it is classic 19th Century.  Today, the Healdsburg Plaza provides a great venue for picnics, summer concerts, wine tasting events, athletics, and community interaction.

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With a population of around 11,500, the town retains much of it's historic roots.  Downtown Healdsburg is a tourist destination. It is a foot-friendly mecca for tasting local wines, fine dining, and shopping at upscale boutiques, art galleries,  bookstores, bakeries, and antique shops. 

 

 

 

Housing and Real Estate

The flavor of Healdsburg is retained in it's historic homes and downtown storefronts, which reflect the towns rich heritage. Healdsburg has a combination of classic and modern homes, rural homes on acreage, townhomes, apartments and senior housing.

The purchase price for single family homes starts at about $575,000. The average sale price last year was near $840,000, while the median home price was close to $680,000. A Condominium can be bought for about $375,000.

Rental Rates start at about $1,100 per month for a single family home. 1 bedroom apartments rent for about $800 per month, while a 2 bedroom rents for $950 per month. 

Commercial retail space downtown rents for about $4.00 per square foot, while Warehouse space can be rented for about 85 cents per square foot.

Keep in mind that rents and leases will vary depending on the neighborhood, size of units, and the amenties that are included.

Healdsburg Business

There are almost 900 businesses in Healdsburg that employ over 5,000 people. These businesses serve not only the towns population, but the greater surrounding area which includes some 50,000 people.

The top 5 employers in Healdsburg are:

Schools and Library

To learn more about the many fine educational opportunites available to Healdsburg residents, here is a link to more Healdsburg School Information.

The Healdsburg Library has over 11,000 square feet of space and houses almost 35,000 books, including 15,000 volumes for children. The library also houses the Sonoma County Wine Library.

Weather

Healdsburgs' scenic surroundings sit in a pleasant and comfortable Mediteranean climate zone. Just 45 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the area is free of snow and smog. It is an ideal climate for many agricultural pursuits, and ideal fro growing world-class wine grapes.

In summer, rain is rare and the temperatures range from 70 to 95 degrees, with a cooling-off in the evening. When winter arrives, the temperatures range between 20 and 60 degrees, with cold days being fairly rare. The area experiences about 20 days of frost per year. Average rainfall is about 40 inches per year.

Surrounding Area

Healdsburg is at the crossroads of 4 important wine regions. To the south is the Russian River Valley, the Alexander Valley is to the north, the Chalk Hill district is to the east and the Dry Creek Valley is to the west.

Healdsburg is the perfect small town atmosphere with all the amenities. A fine place to make your home in Sonoma County. If you're interested in a real estate purchase in Healdsburg, give us a call today and we'll find the perfect home for you.

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