Santa Rosa, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,495,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Rosa has 14 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,495,000, typically selling in about 180 days.
Santa Rosa Market Analysis
Homes in Santa Rosa, CA carry a median list price of $1.5M. Per square foot, the median stands at $572. The median price moved from $1.9M in February to $588,000 in July, a 69.5% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 26 days. Right now 14 homes are on the market in Santa Rosa, CA. 3 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $3.3M, with three bedroom homes starting the range at $950,000. Single family homes account for essentially all of the current inventory. Santa Rosa, CA sits within the 93012 ZIP code.
Santa Rosa Rental Market
Rentals in Santa Rosa, CA carry a median asking rent of $1,650. The median rent moved from $4,000 in August 2025 to $3,500 in March 2026, a 12.5% decrease over four months. Right now 1 rentals are on the market in Santa Rosa, CA.
Santa Rosa Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 180 days to sell, and sale prices have eased 20% over the last six months. At the same time, selling times have improved 67% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$1.50M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
4.7 months of supply
Balanced Supply14 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~180 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 67% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Santa Rosa
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
68,234 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$9,963/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,273/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$8,118/mo
Santa Rosa
A typical home costs about 123% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$427K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
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20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $462K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.4M)
Price Reductions
5 listings have reduced their price
36% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.2% (~$123K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Rosa, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median list price in Santa Rosa is $1,495,000 as of August 2026, based on 14 active listings.
Is Santa Rosa a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Rosa currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 4.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Rosa?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 26 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 180 days.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Rosa, CA?
There are 14 homes for sale in Santa Rosa right now, including 1 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Santa Rosa?
The median asking rent in Santa Rosa is $1,650 per month, across 1 active rental listings.