Few neighborhoods in Sonoma County have a story like Coffey Park. Tucked into northwest Santa Rosa just west of Highway 101, this tight-knit community of single-family streets was nearly wiped out by the Tubbs Fire in October 2017 - and then rebuilt itself, house by house, into one of the newest neighborhoods in the city. Today, most of its homes are less than a decade old, the neighborhood park has been completely reimagined, and the last pieces of fire-recovery infrastructure are being finished.
Whether you are thinking about buying here, selling a rebuilt home, or just curious about the area, here is what you should know about Coffey Park.
- Location: northwest Santa Rosa, west of Highway 101 (ZIP 95403)
- Housing: mostly single-family homes, the majority rebuilt since 2018
- Anchor: Coffey Neighborhood Park, rebuilt and reopened in 2020
- Getting around: quick access to Highway 101, Coddingtown, Kaiser and Sutter hospitals, and the SMART train
A Neighborhood That Rebuilt Itself
Coffey Park grew up in the 1970s and 1980s as a neighborhood of modest, family-friendly homes on the northern edge of Santa Rosa. In the early hours of October 9, 2017, the Tubbs Fire jumped the six-lane Highway 101 and swept into the flatlands of Coffey Park, destroying roughly 1,300 to 1,400 homes (counts vary by source) and claiming five residents' lives.
What followed was one of the fastest wildfire recoveries California had seen. Neighbors organized through grassroots groups such as Coffey Strong and Rebuild Coffey Park, the first rebuild permit in Santa Rosa's fire zones went to a home on Kerry Lane in early 2018, and construction crews filled the streets for the next several years. By the end of 2020, local reporting counted more than 1,150 replacement homes already occupied in Coffey Park, with roughly 150 more under construction or approved.
The result is a neighborhood that feels both familiar and brand new: the same street grid and neighbors who chose to come back, now lined with homes built to current California building and energy codes.
Coffey Neighborhood Park: The Heart of the Community
The neighborhood takes its name and much of its identity from Coffey Neighborhood Park, a roughly six-acre city park at 1524 Amanda Place. Originally built in 1986, the park was destroyed in the fire and rebuilt by the City of Santa Rosa with major support from the community, Coffey Strong and a $500,000 Kaiser Permanente grant. It reopened in 2020.
Residents helped shape the new design, asking for plenty of picnic areas, seating and shade. Today the park offers a large playground, open lawns, walking paths, picnic spots and an off-leash dog area - making it the everyday gathering place for families, dog owners and neighbors out for an evening walk. The rebuild was also recognized among the North Bay Business Journal's top real estate projects.
What's New: The Hopper Avenue Corridor
One of the final pieces of Santa Rosa's Tubbs Fire recovery is happening right at Coffey Park's front door. In February 2026, the Santa Rosa City Council awarded a $4.7 million construction contract for improvements along Hopper Avenue, the main link between Coffey Park and Highway 101, and the city broke ground on the project in April 2026. Funded in part by the city's PG&E settlement dollars, the project restores a corridor heavily damaged during the fire and debris removal, with new roadway, sidewalks, bike facilities, storm drains and utility upgrades to make it safer and more comfortable to walk, bike, take transit and drive to nearby businesses and the freeway. Check the City of Santa Rosa website for the latest construction schedule.
Schools
Coffey Park sits where two school systems meet. Parts of the neighborhood are served by the Piner-Olivet Union School District, whose district office is on Coffey Lane and whose Morrice Schaefer Charter elementary school is about two blocks from the park. Other parts fall within Santa Rosa City Schools. Because boundaries can split streets, always confirm a specific address with the district's boundary locator before you buy - and we are happy to help you check.
Location and Commute
Convenience is one of Coffey Park's biggest selling points. Highway 101 is minutes away, putting Windsor, Healdsburg and downtown Santa Rosa within an easy drive and San Francisco about an hour south, traffic permitting. Everyday shopping is close by along Coffey Lane, Piner Road and at Coddingtown Mall, and both Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa medical center and Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital are a short drive away. Commuters can catch the SMART train at the Santa Rosa North station, and Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport is roughly 15 minutes north.
The Coffey Park Housing Market
Because so many homes were rebuilt at about the same time, Coffey Park offers something rare in Sonoma County: a large supply of single-family homes built in 2018 or later, typically three to four bedrooms on modest lots, with modern floor plans and systems. Many owners have stayed put, so inventory tends to be tight.
As of early November 2026, only a handful of Coffey Park homes are on the market at any one time, and recent rebuilt single-family homes have generally listed or sold between about $800,000 and $1.1 million, depending on size, finishes and location. Prices change quickly with so few sales, so treat these figures as a rough guide rather than a valuation.
Thinking about buying or selling in Coffey Park? We know the neighborhood street by street and can give you an up-to-date picture of what homes are selling for right now.
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Sources: City of Santa Rosa; Bay City News / Local News Matters (March 2026); California Construction News; Kaiser Permanente; Landscape Architect magazine; North Bay Business Journal; The Press Democrat; Marin Independent Journal; Piner-Olivet Union School District. Market figures are approximate, drawn from MLS data as of November 2026, and are not guaranteed.