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Top Reasons to Live in Santa Rosa, CA

  • Reasonable housing: Whether you are looking for rent to own houses or you want to buy outright, Santa Rosa has a home to fit your budget. Areas like Sundown and Oakmount will provide plenty of desirable properties but they tend to go fast so be prepared to make a decision quickly.

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  • Great property taxes: If you plan to buy a home in Santa Rosa, You will be thrilled to find that your property taxes will vary little over the time you own your home thanks to proposition 13. Look for rent to own homes or homes for sale in the Larkfield and River Road neighborhoods for some awesome deals that are sure to please.
  • Property values are increasing: It's only natural that when you rent to own a home that you want its value to appreciate over time. In California it's pretty much guaranteed. However in Santa Rosa, the Bennett Valley and 4th street areas have shown the most appreciation in recent years.
  • Rental rates are stable: Rental rates are fairly stable and affordable. This is great news for renters. You have a choice between newer and more modern construction or one of the many historic buildings that have been modernized. Either way, you are sure to find something you like in the Hidden Valley or Olive Park areas.
  • Renting a home is fast and simple: It can be a bit of a process renting a home in most places in California. Santa Rosa is just small enough that the red tape is only slightly pink. Fill out an application, write a check or two and you should find that you are moving in fairly quickly.
  • Cultural activities: Santa Rosa has some great cultural activities and the arts district is awesome. Not only do they have concerts and performances, they also have the 6th Street Playhouse, The Gallery of Sea and Heaven and the Downtown Santa Rosa events.
  • Exciting nightlife: If you are looking to take a night off and go out for some fun, Santa Rosa has some great options. The Nectar Restaurant and Lounge is a great place to meet friends for drinks and dinner or you can just head straight to the Chrome Lotus for the hottest nightspot in town.
  • Great places to eat: Santa Rosa has a wide variety of options for dining. For some great Italian food, try Flavor, a trendy little place on the Old Courthouse Square. You can also try something more quaint and pay a visit to Chloe's, a French cafe and bakery.
  • Fantastic weather: Unless you are a snow bunny, this is about as great as weather gets! Highs in the high 50 degree range are typical in winter and you can expect highs in the low 80's in summer. This is important because there are outdoor activities, concerts and outdoor live performances all year. The weather is also great for the local bird and wildlife population, including the snowy egrets and foxes.
  • Several transportation options: Looking to get around town with a minimum of fuss? The CityBus transit system is the key. The city also operates a number of walking and biking paths to help citizens who wish to travel under personal locomotion. If you need to plan for air travel, the Sonoma County Airport is at hand.
  • Friendly people: Santa Rosa is a small city filled with friendly people that want to get to know their new neighbors. Whether it's meeting for a free concert in the historic downtown area or gathering for drinks at the Toad in the Hole pub, there are friendly people just waiting to make your acquaintance.
  • Outdoor fun: With the incredible weather there is bound to be a wide variety of outdoor activities to choose from. You can start with the hiking and biking trails. From there be sure to visit one of the 65 parks, such as Doyle Park or Finley Community Park. At Doyle you can spend a relaxing day and even do some grilling. At Finley there are options for sports, including swimming.
  • A robust economy: Santa Rosa has been listed as one of the best places to live, partially because the opportunities here are virtually unlimited. The largest employer is the city itself, but the medical and technological fields are also well represented in the economy.
  • Natural beauty: Famed horticulturist, Luther Burbank lived in the area for over 50 years and declared that this was the chosen spot on earth as far as nature was concerned. From Foxes and rabbits to a wide assortment of birds, plants and flowers, Santa Rosa is home to plenty of natural beauty. Sonoma State University contains reams of original research into the plants and animals that inhabit the area.

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