Sonoma County · CA
Commercial Real Estate in Petaluma
Petaluma anchors southern Sonoma County and is the county's closest commercial market to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
Petaluma's commercial base splits between the older industrial and mixed-use fabric near the river and downtown, and the newer business-park and flex product on the east side near the US-101 interchanges. That mix gives the market an unusually wide rent range for a city its size — a tenant can find both character space in a converted downtown building and modern clear-height industrial within a few miles of each other.
Its position matters commercially: Petaluma is the first Sonoma County city northbound on US-101, which makes it the practical choice for operators who serve both the North Bay and Marin or San Francisco. SMART rail service adds a commuter option that most competing Sonoma submarkets do not have.
Key Petaluma commercial corridors: Downtown / Petaluma Boulevard · East Washington Street · Lakeville Highway · North McDowell Boulevard
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Market Intelligence
Multifamily Market Indicators
Sonoma County · Santa Rosa — CA USA · Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026) · Source: CoStar, as of 2026-07-17
Average Asking Rent / Unit
$2,273
Sonoma County multifamily
Vacancy Rate
6.0%
25,248 units of inventory
Market Sale Price / Unit
$313K
Market cap rate 5.5%
Q2 Sales Volume
$19,394,076
8 properties · 127 units
Q2 Price / Unit
$152,709
Volume ÷ units sold
Q2 Average Cap Rate
5.5%
Mean of 5 disclosed
Figures cover multifamily properties of five units or more across the Sonoma County market area — they are not a guide to industrial, office, or retail fundamentals, and not city-level. For asset-specific Petaluma comparables call 707-591-0570 or request a market briefing. All figures should be independently verified before use in a transaction.
Recently Sold in Petaluma
Closed Petaluma sale transactions will appear here as they are recorded. Ask us for recent comparables in the meantime.
Recently Leased in Petaluma
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Common Questions
Petaluma Commercial Real Estate FAQ
Is there warehouse space for sale in Petaluma?
Petaluma has warehouse and light-industrial inventory concentrated on the east side near the US-101 interchanges and along Lakeville Highway. Availability moves quickly in this market. Current Petaluma listings appear on this page; call 707-591-0570 for buildings not yet marketed publicly.
Why do businesses choose Petaluma over other Sonoma County cities?
Proximity. Petaluma is the southernmost Sonoma County city on US-101, so an operator based there can serve Marin, San Francisco, and the North Bay from one location. It also has SMART rail service, which most Sonoma submarkets lack.
Who handles commercial leasing in Petaluma?
W Commercial Real Estate covers Petaluma from its Santa Rosa office, roughly twenty minutes north. Stephen Skinner and Cooper Fox handle industrial, retail, office, and mixed-use assignments across southern Sonoma County. Call 707-591-0570.