Sonoma County Real Estate

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The towns and cities of Sonoma County each have something special to offer. Combine their beauty with the friendly people that live in the towns and the close proximity to San Francisco and Oakland, and you'll understand why the Sonoma County real estate market is as good as it gets.

If you're considering making your home in Sonoma County and/or purchasing Sonoma property as an investment, you're making a wise choice. The market in this Northern California county has been excellent for many years and remains so. It's a great place to live or vacation - allowing close proximity to the big city yet providing children with open space for outdoor activity and offering retirees a sound investment and a beautiful place to enjoy their later years.

Records for recent years compiled by the Sonoma County MLS show that the median home price in Sonoma is about $600,000 with an average home price of about $700,000. Real estate in Sonoma County sells quite quickly, with homes being on the market generally less than 90 days.

Throughout the last several decades, the market in Sonoma County has risen consistently and experts predict that it will continue to do so. It's no wonder. Smart young professionals recognize the advantages of living close to the city yet feeling like their worlds away, and senior citizens have deemed living here akin to a "year-round vacation."

Sonoma County real estate, of course, varies from town to town. If you're shopping inland and in the larger cities, like Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, you'll find homes that may be more affordable. Choices are more diverse here as well, ranging from condos to small single-family homes to large Victorians that carry a high price tag.

Other small inland towns - located amidst wineries, near state and regional parks, and along the Russian River - also offer diverse real estate opportunities. Small homes without a view will be your most affordable option in these towns, yet you'll still be within a reasonable driving distance of all the county has to offer.

If you head to the coastal towns, Sonoma County real estate can become quite costly, but if you can afford the price, the investment is a sound one. Places such as Sea Ranch, Jenner, and Bodega Bay boast many homes with incredible views of the rugged Pacific coastline. Perched on bluffs above the ocean, these homes range in size from modest to mansion. You'll never tire of the sunsets!

Shopping for Sonoma property isn't difficult. Many realtors advertise on the web so Sonoma real estate is online and easy to browse. Surfing these sites helps you gain better knowledge of the prices in various cities and towns, recognize what's affordable to you or your family, and provides an overview of the kinds of homes available for purchase. Sonoma County real estate is really quite diverse and you're sure to find something that will fit your needs in this burgeoning market.