Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa, CA
At a glance
Bennett Valley is ranked #8 of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 6th of 31 in Santa Rosa) and curb appeal (4.5/5), at a median home price of $775k. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.5/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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Bennett Valley is the Santa Rosa address people picture when they imagine living near wine country without leaving town. The valley rolls southeast toward the hills and vineyards, the streets are wide and green, and Bennett Valley Golf Course and Galvin Park sit right inside the neighborhood off Yulupa, which is a rare thing in this city: real recreation you can reach without getting in the car. Legends grill overlooking the greens is the kind of spot locals treat as a clubhouse. The schools are a genuine draw here. The Bennett Valley district runs Yulupa and Strawberry, and families regularly tour ten houses inside the boundary before they will look at one outside it. Spring Lake and the trails of Trione-Annadel sit just east, so weekend hikes and paddle sessions are a few minutes away rather than a road trip. The tradeoff is price and pace. This is one of the steadier, higher-cost corners of Santa Rosa, and it is quiet by design, so anyone wanting nightlife at the end of the driveway is in the wrong valley. What you get instead is space, greenery, and a golf course you can walk to.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.5
Public Spaces4.5
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulupa Elementary | Primary | K-4 | |
| Strawberry Elementary | Middle | 4-6 | |
| Herbert Slater Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Montgomery High | High | 9-12 |
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Bennett Valley FAQs10 answers
Is Bennett Valley a good place to live?
Bennett Valley ranks 8th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.5/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Is Bennett Valley safe?
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
What do homes in Bennett Valley cost?
The median home price in Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa is $775k.
Are home prices in Bennett Valley rising or falling?
The median home price in Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $775k against $775k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Bennett Valley?
Schools serving Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa include Yulupa Elementary, Strawberry Elementary, Herbert Slater Middle and Montgomery High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in Bennett Valley?
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 31 in Santa Rosa. Summer days run 52° to 81°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 33 inches a year.
Is Bennett Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa scores 0.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 7th of 31 in Santa Rosa.
What is Bennett Valley known for?
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa is associated with Rolling Vineyards, Golf Course and Trail Access. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.5/5).
How does Bennett Valley compare to other Santa Rosa neighborhoods?
Bennett Valley ranks 8th of 31 neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. It ranks 6th of 31 in Santa Rosa for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are St. Francis Acres and Juilliard Park.
What are the downsides of living in Bennett Valley?
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.5/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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