SONOMA COUNTY MARKET UPDATE

THE GOODRICH GROUP

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SONOMA COUNTY MARKET OVERVIEW

The Sonoma County real estate market offers a diverse array of properties that blend wine country charm with a more relaxed atmosphere than neighboring Napa. From the historic Sonoma Plaza to the coastal communities of Bodega Bay and the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County provides varied lifestyle options that continue to attract both primary residents and second-home buyers.

Our Q2 2025 market analysis shows Sonoma County maintaining steady property values with a 4.2% year-over-year increase in median home prices to $875,000. This moderate growth reflects a healthy, sustainable market that has normalized following the dramatic post-pandemic price surges of 2021-2022.

Inventory levels have increased dramatically by 68.2% compared to last year, reaching 892 active listings. This expanded selection has led to a more balanced market environment with properties spending a median of 35 days on market, an increase of 6.1% from the previous year.

The luxury segment continues to show strength, particularly in areas like Healdsburg and Sonoma, while mid-range properties maintain steady demand. With months of inventory at 3.5, buyers enjoy greater selection and negotiating power, though well-priced properties in desirable locations continue to command competitive interest.

SONOMA COUNTY STATISTICS

Comprehensive metrics for the Sonoma County real estate market

SONOMA COUNTY MARKET INSIGHTS

Sonoma County's Q2 2025 median sale price rose to $875,000, up 4.2% year-over-year, maintaining steady appreciation despite increased inventory and a shifting market dynamic favoring buyers.

Sales activity remained resilient with closed transactions up 1.2% to 768 homes and contracts increasing 5.8%, though competitive bidding cooled with only 31.2% of homes selling over list price, down from 39.7% last year.

The surge in active listings—up 68.2% to 892 homes—provided buyers with significantly more choices and pushed months of inventory to 3.5, creating a more balanced market environment after years of severe supply constraints.

Market segments showed divergent trends: luxury areas like Healdsburg and Sonoma commanded premium prices with faster sales, while entry-level markets in Santa Rosa and Petaluma saw increased days on market but maintained strong sales volumes.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

$875,000

↑ 4.2% from Q2 2024

Year-over-year change in median single-family home price

MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET

35

↑ 6.1% from Q2 2024

Median days until sale

PRICE PER SQ. FT.

$520

↑ 2.4% from Q2 2024

Median sales price per square foot

ACTIVE LISTINGS

892

↑ 68.2% from Q2 2024

Homes for sale at quarter's end

WENT INTO CONTRACT

825

↑ 5.8% from Q2 2024

Under-contract transactions in the quarter

PROPERTIES SOLD

768

↑ 1.2% from Q2 2024

Closed sales in the quarter

% SOLD OVER LIST

31.2%

↓ 8.5% from Q2 2024

Share of homes selling above list price

LIST-TO-SALE PRICE RATIO

98.9%

↓ 0.8% from Q2 2024

Average sale price as a percent of list price

MONTHS OF INVENTORY

3.5

↑ 66.7% from Q2 2024

Months' supply of inventory at quarter's end

Data reflects the most recent quarter compared to the same period last year. Market conditions vary by neighborhood and price point.

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