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Sebastopol, CA vs Grass Valley, CA

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- The median age of a home in Sebastopol is 8.5% older than the median age of a home in Grass Valley.
 Sebastopol, CAGrass Valley, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$497,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.121.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned56.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sebastopol, CAGrass Valley, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,460  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,290$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,420$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,200  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sebastopol, CAGrass Valley, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sebastopol, CAGrass Valley, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock10.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock30.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sebastopol, CAGrass Valley, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Sebastopol    6 Reviews
Muriel · Sebastopol, CA
Sebastopol
Over 9 years ago

I lived in Sebastopol for 5 years. During my 50+ years on this planet, I have lived many places (New Jersey, NYC, New Zealand, San Diego, Hawaii, Maui, Ashland OR,  More

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Bp · Sebastopol, CA
Great Climate, Close-Knit Community, Open-Minded,
Over 14 years ago

Sebastopol, CA really is a great place to live. Located only 50 miles north of San Francisco in the beautiful Sonoma County Wine Country, Sebastopol retains its  More

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nick · New Smyrna Beach, FL
hidden treasure of america
Over 16 years ago

it may be pricey, but that really defines the town as who truly loves it. the cost of living is something to think about. i think it is a wonderful town and would be  More

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Reviews for Grass Valley    15 Reviews
Christine · Fair Oaks, CA
Cute little town with nature all around.
Over 3 years ago

I've lived many places in California. I've now lived in Grass Valley for 2 years. Grass Valley and it's sister Nevada City are adorable little towns full of history and  More

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Seth · Rough And Ready, CA
Expensive, high crime, no good jobs.
Over 4 years ago

Grass valley has become a sad place to live. I was born and raised here and can no longer afford to raise my small family here. Look up the median annual wage and the  More

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not · Grass Valley, CA
The Decline of Grass Valley
Over 7 years ago

I'm 25 years old and I've lived in this town all of my life, and I'm saving every single dollar I make to leave here and never come back. It's a shame, because at one  More

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