Santa Rosa homes by decade
Exactly half of Santa Rosa's roughly 71,000 homes, 50 percent, date to 1979 or earlier in Census Bureau estimates. About 21 percent came after 2000, and the median year is 1980.
That mix means a remodel can go either way. Test popcorn ceilings and old flooring before removal in older houses, and check pre-1978 paint for lead before you sand it.
Rainy winters in the city
Santa Rosa's NOAA station averages about 32 inches of rain a year in the 1991-2020 normals, with December the wettest month. January lows average around 38°F.
Most of that rain, about 26 inches, lands from November through March. Damp crawl spaces and slow roof leaks are common sources of indoor mold, and moisture mapping can locate them.
Indoor air after a remodel
New cabinets, flooring and paint can release VOCs for a while. If a room smells strongly after work wraps up, you can ask for VOC monitoring or indoor air quality testing.
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Can I get mold testing for a Santa Rosa apartment?
Yes. Tenants and owners can both request it. Mention any visible growth or leaks so the partner knows where to start.
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