Sonoma County, California
Petaluma Real Estate and Local Guide
One of California's oldest cities, chartered in 1858, known for a riverfront downtown with the largest surviving collection of Victorian and iron-front architecture in Northern California. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Petaluma best.
About the area
Living in Petaluma, CA
Historically called the "Egg Basket of the World" for its poultry farming.
The housing market
Homes in Petaluma
- About 64% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 69% of the housing stock is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $834,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Petaluma home
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
Housed in the former Carnegie Library building downtown
Downtown Petaluma Historic Commercial District
National Register district known for iron-front commercial architecture spared by the 1906 earthquake
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Preserved 1830s-40s adobe compound from General Vallejo's rancho
Shollenberger Park
165-acre wetlands and wildlife sanctuary along the Petaluma River with over 200 bird species recorded
Helen Putnam Regional Park
Hilltop regional park with looped trails, panoramic views, picnic area, and playground
Neighborhoods
Petaluma areas to know
West Petaluma
West of Highway 101, home to the historic downtown and Victorian neighborhoods
East Petaluma
East of Highway 101 with newer residential neighborhoods at the foot of Sonoma Mountain
Oakhill-Brewster Historic District
Early residential neighborhood north and west of downtown
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.