The first half of 2025 has brought a noticeable shift in the Healdsburg housing market. After years of steep competition and price acceleration, the market shows signs of stabilization, higher inventory, longer days on the market, and softer pricing in some tiers. For buyers and sellers alike, the landscape differs from what it was even a year ago, but there are still meaningful opportunities depending on your strategy and price point.
Healdsburg Housing Market 2025 Mid-Year Overview
From January through June, the Healdsburg housing market has cooled from its early-2020s pace but remains active and resilient. Here’s a snapshot of June 2025 key data:
- Median Sold Price: $1,170,000
- Median Estimated Value: $1,002,220, a bit higher than Sonoma’s average median estimated value, which is $804,000.
- Active Listings: 80 single-family homes waiting to be sold.
- Sold Listings: There are 45 single-family homes sold up until June 2025.
- Median Days on Market: It took 52.5 days to sell homes in the first half of 2025.
What does this mean? Inventory is catching up with demand, giving buyers more options and softening the frantic pace of recent years. While price appreciation has slowed, home values remain strong, especially in the sub-$2 million tier.
A Split Market: Sub-$2 Million vs. Luxury Homes
The market is divided into two main segments:
Sub-$2 Million Segment
- Sales Growth: +8% year-over-year
- Price Appreciation: +7% year-over-year
- Buyer Profile: Residents, second-home buyers, investors
This segment remains highly competitive. Homes under $2 million continue to attract multiple offers and quick closes, especially in desirable neighborhoods with walkability, views, or vineyard proximity.
Luxury Market ($2M+)
- Sales Decline: -17% year-over-year
- Price Trend: -1.2% year-over-year
- Buyer Behavior: Selective, value-conscious, slower pace
While luxury activity was slower early in the year, Q1 2025 saw a 150% increase in luxury sales, with 1 in 5 listings receiving multiple offers. Strategic pricing and compelling presentation are key in this market, especially as buyers take more time to evaluate high-end properties.
Healdsburg Migration and Relocation Trends
Relocation remains a big driver of the Healdsburg housing market, especially among buyers seeking lifestyle upgrades or fire-safe zones.
Who’s Moving To Healdsburg?
According to Redfin’s report, from February to April 2025:
- 3% of homebuyers searching in Healdsburg were from outside the metro area.
- Top metros sending buyers into Healdsburg: Honolulu, Knoxville, and Santa Barbara
These trends suggest Healdsburg continues to appeal to affluent, out-of-state buyers looking for second homes or scenic retirement locations.
In case you are wondering about tips for first-time home buyers in Healdsburg, check out this post about 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Healdsburg here.
Who’s Moving From Healdsburg?
- 23% of homebuyers searched to move out of Healdsburg, while
- 77% aimed to stay within the metro area.
When Healdsburg residents do move away, the top destination metros are: Sacramento, Miami, and Portland.
This shows a mix of affordability-driven relocation (Sacramento), lifestyle-based migration (Miami), and broader West Coast mobility (Portland).
Primary Residents vs. Second-Home Buyers
A defining trait of the Healdsburg housing market is the strong presence of second-home and investment buyers. So far in 2025:
- Non-primary residence buyers made 62% of purchases.
- Nearly 50% of transactions were all-cash offers.
This dynamic increases competition in the sub-$2 million range and limits affordability for first-time and middle-income buyers. It also contributes to the area’s low rental inventory and shifting year-round population patterns.
Healdsburg is an ideal destination for those looking to invest in a second home. This picturesque town offers a blend of luxury, relaxation, and vibrant community life that makes it a top choice for buyers. Check out the benefits of getting a second home in Healdsburg here.
Looking Ahead: Second Half of 2025 Forecast
The rest of 2025 is expected to maintain the current balance, with some modest adjustments. Rising inventory is giving buyers more breathing room, but demand, especially in key lifestyle markets like Healdsburg, is still present.
Forecasts suggest:
- Price growth may continue to slow, especially at the high-end
- Sub-$2M homes will remain competitive, though less frenzied than in early 2022–2023.
- Inventory levels may continue to rise, giving buyers leverage in negotiations
- No major price collapse is expected, due to sustained demand and cash buyers
Whether you’re looking to sell a luxury property or purchase a first or second home in Sonoma County, it’s important to understand these shifts in the Healdsburg housing market. We’re seeing a return to a more rational pace, one where pricing, presentation, and timing matter more than ever.
Want a deeper dive into June’s numbers and strategy tips for buyers and sellers? Check out the full July 2025 market update here.
Why choose Sonoma Realtor Emily Martin?
Emily has called California home for over a decade and likes to think of herself as a California “native.” Learning at a young age from her mother, Linda K. Martin, a top-producing real estate agent for 40+ years, Emily has been immersed in real estate all of her life. As a homeowner in her early 20s in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park, followed by San Francisco, and now Healdsburg, Emily understands the intricacies of home ownership in highly sought-after regions such as Manhattan, San Francisco, Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and her beloved hometown of Healdsburg, California.
Whether clients are buying their dream home, purchasing a second home, selling a cherished property, or investing in the market, Emily is here to make their dreams a reality. Her extensive luxury experience, attention to customer service, marketing expertise, strong work ethic, and passion enable her to provide a level of service that is truly distinctive.
As the journey begins, here’s what clients can expect:
Unmatched Luxury Expertise
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A Tradition of Excellence
With a family legacy spanning four decades in real estate, excellence is not just a goal—it’s a tradition. Emily is committed to upholding the impeccable reputation her mother, Linda K. Martin, a top North Shore Chicago agent, has built by delivering nothing short of excellence to her clients.
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