Mendocino & Sonoma Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Forestville, CA
$730,300Median home value
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About Forestville
Forestville is a small Russian River town in Sonoma County wine country, between Guerneville and Santa Rosa. It has a low-key main street with a beloved bakery and farm-to-table spots, surrounded by vineyards, redwoods, and river beaches. Housing is cottages, ranch homes, and vineyard estates; the vibe is unpretentious Wine Country.
Home prices in Forestville
The median home value in Forestville is $730,300.
Top places in Forestville
- Russian River — swimming holes and canoeing at Steelhead Beach Regional Park.
- Downtown Forestville — the main street with Canneti and farm-to-table dining.
- Korbel Delicatessen & Market — the historic champagne cellars' deli in nearby Guerneville.
- Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail — wetlands trails minutes east.
- Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve — old-growth redwoods ~15 minutes west.
- Santa Rosa — the county seat's shopping and dining, ~15 minutes east.
Commuting from Forestville
- Santa Rosa is ~15 minutes east via River Road.
- Sonoma County Airport (STS) is about 25 minutes east.
- No rail; Sonoma County Transit buses run along River Road.
Forestville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Forestville, CA?
The median home value in Forestville is $730,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Forestville, CA?
Santa Rosa is ~15 minutes east via River Road.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.