If Healdsburg has been on your “someday” list, especially under $1,000,000, this is your friendly nudge: “someday” is starting to look a lot like “right now.”
The under-$1M market in Healdsburg is where all the action is. For buyers —the busy, commute-juggling, soccer-practice, DoorDash-sometimes-but-also-love-to-cook-at-home couple—this is the price range that actually makes Healdsburg possible.
Below is a look at what’s really happening with Healdsburg homes under $1M, using TrendGraphix data, plus what it means for you if you’d love to plant roots here.
Prices Are Holding Strong: What Buyers Are Really Paying
This chart tells us two things:
- Demand is real. Buyers are still willing to pay solid prices for well-located, well-kept homes.
- “Deals” are usually about strategy, not fire-sale pricing. The opportunity is in timing, negotiation, and seeing homes early—not waiting for massive price cuts that may never come.
For Lucy and Nate, that means: if a home fits your lifestyle and budget and the numbers make sense, it’s probably better to move than to wait for “perfect.”
Homes Are Selling Closer to List Price
Translation: sellers in this price range aren’t having to give away the house to get it sold.
- Buyers are typically paying within a few percentage points of list price.
- When a home is priced correctly, it can move quickly.
- The longer DOM spikes often reflect outliers—homes that needed a price adjustment, work, or a very specific buyer.
For you as a buyer, this is where strategy comes in. My role is to help you decide: Is this one we should be aggressive on, or is this one we watch and wait?
What’s Happening With Prices Overall?
There are some dramatic dips and rebounds in the sold line—those usually reflect a change in the mix of what’s selling (for example, a month with more fixers or smaller cottages closing), not a collapse in value.
The key point: this segment is still very much alive and moving, and it’s giving buyers a way into Healdsburg that doesn’t start with a $2M price tag.
Inventory: Why Homes Feel Like They “Disappear”
Anything under ~3 months of inventory is generally considered a seller’s market. This chart spends a lot of time below that line, with a few spikes where buyers briefly have more choices.
That’s exactly why buyers feel like homes “vanish”:
- Well-priced under-$1M homes hit the market.
- They quickly attract multiple showings—and often solid offers.
- By the time you circle back “to think about it,” it’s already pending.
How Many Homes Are Actually Available?
We don’t have a “flood” of under-$1M homes at any point in this chart—just a steady, modest flow with regular closings. That makes this a highly watchable segment:
- When a good one comes on, it matters.
- You don’t need to panic, but you also don’t want to move at glacial speed.
This is where having a local agent who actually watches this segment daily (hi, it’s me š) can make a very real difference for your family.
What This Means for Buyers
If you’re in that under-$1M range, here’s the honest, low-drama version:
- You can still get into Healdsburg under $1M—but the window isn’t wide open forever.
- Preparation beats panic. Being fully pre-approved and clear on your must-haves gives you a calm advantage.
- Strategy matters more than ever. Knowing when to jump and when to wait is the difference between regret and “we did it.”
My goal is to make the process feel supported, informed, and human—not like you’re being shoved into the next available house because “the market is crazy.”
Ready to Talk About Your Healdsburg Plan?
Let’s Make a Smart Move, Not a Scramble
Whether you’re six weeks or six months out, now is the time to get your under-$1M Healdsburg game plan in place.
- A clear picture of what you can afford
- Early access to homes that fit your budget + lifestyle
- Real talk about trade-offs, timing, and neighborhoods
Here’s how to get started:
- Schedule a quick 20–30 minute consult (Zoom, phone, or coffee in Healdsburg).
- We’ll review your budget, timing, and must-haves.
- I’ll set up a custom search just for you—no spam, no pressure.
š Click here to request your Healdsburg Under-$1M Buyer Strategy Session
Or call/text me at 707-953-5034 and mention “Healdsburg under $1M”.
I live, work, mom, and market right here in Sonoma County—and I’d love to help you make this next chapter feel exciting, not overwhelming.
