$929,418Average Value$825Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
A hot spot for food and wine in the Napa Valley
Downtown Napa is now well known for its tasting rooms and Michelin-star restaurants, but it used to be a small agricultural city that was frequently flooded by the adjacent Napa River.
In 1998, the neighborhood was thrown a life preserver when voters approved the Napa River/Creek Flood Protection Project. “After the project, that’s when the big money moved downtown. It really brought the city to life," says Heli Sairanen, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley who’s sold homes in Napa for 48 years. "People used to just drive by Napa on their way to St. Helena. Now people want to stay in Napa.” Downtown Napa’s popular food and wine scene continues to attract new development and crowds of tourists, but some of the old Napa can still be found here. Many restaurants and music venues are located in buildings from the late 1800s, and a walk west reveals Queen Anne homes that have been converted into offices. On 3rd Street, the Gothic Revival First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest houses of worship in the city; its bell has been heard across the city each Sunday for over 150 years.
Wilfred's Lounge in Downtown Napa enjoys a beautiful view of the active waterway.
Quilt & Co Wine Tasting in Downtown Napa sits in a high traffic area along Main Street.
1/2
Traditional meals at Kenzo and Cole’s Chop House
“Downtown Napa has so many incredible restaurants,” says Carmen Gray, who works in Real Estate Investment Sales with Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty, and has been selling in the area for eight years. “You can never get bored.” For an award-winning meal, diners head to Kenzo, which has earned a Michelin star for its traditional Japanese multi-course dinners. Cole’s Chop House is a classic American steakhouse located in one of Napa’s first commercial buildings. “Cole’s Chop House is very swanky and old school,” Gray says. “There's excellent service, amazing martinis and an old-fashioned bar.” For riverfront dining, locals can have an upscale dinner at The Waterfront Seafood Grill or a casual lunch at the Napa General Store. There are also dozens of winery tasting rooms, as well as wine bars like The Wine Thief, Cadet Wine & Beer Bar and Apero Wine & Spritz Bar.
Along 1st Street, shoppers can find national retailers like Anthropologie, and local clothing boutiques that include Tay & Grace and Boho Lifestyle. Oxbow Public Market has over 20 culinary vendors, selling, Gray says, “everything from spices to ice creams to cheeses to oysters.” Residents can shop for local produce at the Napa Farmers Market each Saturday and Tuesday, or at the biweekly Napa Valley Community Market. Area grocery stores include Walmart in the north, and the Whole Foods Market around 3 miles northwest.
Cole's Chop House in Downtown Napa is a popular date night destination.
Cole's Chop House in Downtown Napa sells fresh cuts of meat prepared daily.
1/2
Condos along the Napa River
Most of the available homes here are 21st-century low-rise condos; some overlook the Napa River and sit over well-known Napa restaurants and businesses. These can have one to three bedrooms and range from 500 to 1,700 square feet, plus parking for one or two cars. Depending on their square footage, prices for one-bedroom condos range from $550,000 to $725,000, while two- and three-bedroom condos range from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. Monthly homeowners association fees range from $380 to $620, covering shared costs like elevator and grounds maintenance. There are some single-family homes in the neighborhood’s west, but these have been turned into offices and businesses.
Downtown Napa's Riverfront houses one of the most iconic condominiums in Napa, along the water.
Downtown Napa has a few modern condominiums.
1/2
Locals’ Night at Oxbow Public Market
Residents here can take advantage of regular happy hours and live music events at restaurants around the city. “We all look for a good happy hour,” says Stephanie Gibson, an associate broker at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty who’s lived in Napa for 43 years. “Probably 60 to 70 percent of downtown restaurants offer happy hour, and maybe 20 percent have regular music nights.” One of the most popular events is Locals’ Night at Oxbow Public Market, which has discounts and specials from each vendor. On Friday evenings in the summer, people crowd into Veterans Memorial Park to listen to local bands at the Fridays in the Park free concert series.
Downtown Napa's Oxbow Public Market brings together tons of great dining and food options.
The Mia Carta tasting room in Downtown Napa regularly hosts live music.
1/2
Live music at Veterans Memorial Park
Downtown Napa has plenty of ways to get outside and connect with nature. Residents can stroll the paved paths at the 10-acre Oxbow Commons, which was built during the Napa River/Creek Flood Protection Project to create a place for the Napa River to safely flood. The 47-mile Napa Valley Vine Trail, a paved multi-use path that connects the Valley, heads north to Calistoga and south to Vallejo. The Downtown Napa Skateboard Park has a playground, as well as skating obstacles like quarter pipes and grind rails. Veterans Memorial Park by the river has an outdoor amphitheater that regularly hosts concerts. Music fans can also head to Blue Note Napa, located in the 19th-century Napa Valley Opera House, or to Uptown Theatre, an Art Deco venue that also hosts comedians.
Downtown Napa is always full of live music during the summer weekends.
Veterans Memorial Park amphitheater provides great shaded seating in the heart of Downtown Napa.
1/2
Within a mile of Highway 29 and Silverado Trail
Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail are both within a mile and lead 13 miles south to Interstate 80. To get around the city, residents can take the Vine bus, cycle along the bike lanes, or walk the well-maintained sidewalks. Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is 3 miles north. Napa County Airport, a public airport with no commercial flights, is about 7 miles south; San Francisco International Airport is 58 miles south, and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, a smaller airport with mostly domestic flights, is a 50-mile trip.
Highway 29 connects Downtown Napa to the rest of the Bay Area.
Downtown Napa is served by multiple NVTA lines that connect to the greater Napa Valley area.
1/2
The Thespian Society at Napa High
Shearer Elementary serves local students from transitional kindergarten through Grade 8 and earns a C-plus from Niche. Napa High is rated a B-plus, and its lineup of 25 clubs includes the Thespian Society and the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Nearby private options include the unrated Blue Oak School for kindergarten through Grade 8, and the A-rated Napa Christian for kindergarten through Grade 12.
Shearer Elementary is a public elementary school serving Downtown Napa.
Napa High School is a public high school that serves Downtown Napa.
1/2
The Napa River/Creek Flood Protection Project
Downtown Napa is bordered east by the Napa River. The neighborhood used to be at risk for regular flooding, but the Napa River/Creek Flood Protection Project has removed Downtown Napa from the FEMA flood map. This project reduces flooding by using a "living river strategy," embracing environmentally friendly principles like retaining the river’s natural curvature and reconnecting it to its floodplain.
While flooding in the neighborhood has been resolved, residents here may experience occasional reduced air quality from nearby wildfires; the neighborhood has a low risk for direct effects. Residents can sign up for Nixle alerts to stay up to date on active fires in the area.
A natural beaver dam dams a small part of the Napa Creek in Downtown Napa.
The Napa River in Downtown Napa maintains a natural shoreline to prevent flooding.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Carolyn Roberts,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Veterans Memorial Park
River
Amphitheater
Walking Paths
Community Heritage Park
Oxbow Commons
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Riverfront Green
Bike Trails
Trails
Riverside Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Napa 9/11 Memorial Garden
China Point Overlook
Transit
Airport
Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
67 min drive
Bus
Soscol Ave & Clinton St
Bus
Franklin St & Division St
Bus
3rd St & Jefferson St (Wb)
Bus
3rd St & Brown St (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Napa
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Napa, Napa sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Napa, Napa over the last 12 months is $862,142, down 30% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Better than a vacation home in the Napa Valley: A private hotel suite in the heart of downtown. Large 1 bedroom 1 bath unit with full kitchen and balcony. 56 days of owner occupancy allowed every year as per City agreement. Come visit the Valley, enjoy your stay in the premium Westin Verasa and when you leave, the unit is back as part of the hotel room inventory, making you money. Extremely rare
Need to complete a 1031 Exchange? Love to visit the Napa Valley, but a vacation home is not in the cards? This hotel condo is perfect. An owner can use the unit for 56 days per calendar year and the rest of the time it generates income as part of the Westin hotel. Each unit is fee simple ownership and Westin manages the unit rental and upkeep. Great amenities within walking distance to the Oxbow
Love to visit the Napa Valley, but a vacation home is not in the cards? This hotel condo is perfect. An owner can use the unit for 56 days per calendar year and the rest of the time it generates income as part of the Westin hotel. Each unit is fee simple ownership and Westin manages the unit rental and upkeep. Great amenities within walking distance to the Oxbow district and downtown
Built in the late 1930s, this studio offers old world charm while being just a few easy walking blocks from downtown Napa. Private entrance in a quiet neighborhood. Furnished includes table & chairs, dresser, TV along with a queen size bed with linens for bed and bath; kitchen includes the basics including dishes, cutlery, utensils and bakeware. Utilities and wi-fi included. No pets and no
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Carolyn Roberts,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
750
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,856
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,993
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
