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City Dweller's Guide to
Purchasing a Country Home

Housing in Bodega Bay, California

 

  • The proportion of owner occupied homes is much higher in Bodega Bay than the rest of the state. A large number of homes in Bodega Bay are second homes.
     

  • There are no condominiums and few multi-unit residences.
     

  • There are approximately 230 vacation rental homes in the area.
     

  • Our last buyer survey showed that approximately 35% of buyers purchased their home for their primary residence. 51% percent purchased second homes, and the remaining buyers bought for rental or investment.

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    Housing Costs:
    Median Home Prices (last 12 months ending 31 August 2011)
    All Bodega Bay $560,000
    Bodega Harbour $630,000
       
    Median Lot Prices (last 12 months ending 31 August 2011)
    All Bodega Bay $80,000
    Bodega Harbour $0
       
       
     

    Estimated Building Fees
     
    Sonoma County (valid from 07/16/2007)
     
    effective 1 July 2009 Bodega
    Harbour    		 Bodega Bay
    (inside PUD)     		Bodega Bay
    (outside PUD)     		Annexed Areas
    Bodega Bay Public Utility  District
    Water Connection Fee 4,994 4,994 VARIES 8,489
    Sewer Inspection/Permit 35 35 N/A 35
    Sewer Connection Fee 13,168 20,820 N/A 28,672
    Security Deposit 100 100 N/A 100
    Subtotal $18,517 $26,169 $37,516
    Plus $220 for a 1 inch meter
    Bodega Harbour Homeowners Association
    Design Review Fee 600  
    Performance Deposit 5,000  
    Subtotal $5,600