Fall 2025 Sonoma County Market Report 

Th numbers from October are in! The Sonoma County real estate market continues to show resilience and movement across all submarkets. From Petaluma to Healdsburg and beyond. Inventory levels and buyer activity remain steady as we transition into the winter season, while Compass continues to lead the market with exclusive listings and innovative marketing strategies.

Only on Compass

As of today, 60 homes for sale in Sonoma County are only available on Compass.com — properties you won’t find anywhere else. These include Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings, giving Compass clients a competitive edge in an evolving market.

Sonoma County Overview

• Median Listing Price: $998,000 (+5% year-over-year)

• Median Sales Price: $820,000 (-7% YoY)

• Active Listings: 1,368 (+10%)

• Days on Market: 60 (down 5%)

• Pending Sales: 336 (+10%)

• Sold Listings: 351 (steady YoY)

Takeaway: Sonoma County remains a balanced market, with moderate price adjustments and solid buyer demand. The slight softening in median sales price creates new opportunities for well-positioned buyers heading into Q4.

Regional Spotlights

Healdsburg

• Median Listing Price: $1.60M

• Median Sales Price: $1.59M (+20%)

• Days on Market: 102 (+46%)

• Active Listings: 92
  Healdsburg remains a premier luxury market with high buyer interest, especially for vineyard estates and downtown walkable properties.

Sebastopol

• Median Listing Price: $1.35M

• Median Sales Price: $1.16M (+27%)

• Days on Market: 48
  Sebastopol’s demand for lifestyle properties and small acreage continues to grow, reflecting strong buyer confidence and limited inventory.

Petaluma

• Median Listing Price: $996K

• Median Sales Price: $928K

• Days on Market: 48
  Petaluma remains one of the most desirable commuter towns, with quick access to the Bay Area and a charming downtown that draws steady demand.

Rohnert Park

• Median Listing Price: $800K

• Median Sales Price: $704K

• Active Listings: 81 (+40%)
  Rohnert Park is seeing robust growth in new listings, providing first-time buyers and investors fresh opportunities heading into the new year.

Cloverdale

• Median Listing Price: $850K (+14%)

• Median Sales Price: $625K (+25%)

• Pending Sales: 10 (up 100%)
  Cloverdale’s affordability and growing downtown scene are driving renewed buyer activity in northern Sonoma County.

Sonoma Valley

• Median Listing Price: $1.70M

• Median Sales Price: $1.14M

• Active Listings: 223 (+38%)
  Sonoma Valley continues to attract luxury and second-home buyers seeking vineyard views and proximity to downtown Sonoma.

Napa County Snapshot

Neighboring Napa County mirrors Sonoma’s momentum:

• Median Listing Price: $1.50M

• Median Sales Price: $900K

• Active Listings: 553 (+28%)

• Pending Sales: 86 (+46%)

Key Takeaway

Buyers are returning to the market as inventory expands and mortgage rates stabilize. Sellers who price strategically and present homes beautifully—especially through Compass Concierge—are still achieving strong results.