Tag: Sonoma County housing

Luxury apartment community Adega II starts leasing in Rohnert Park

8 affordable apartments are available for moderate-income residents. Amenities include a clubroom, saltwater pool and spa, fitness center, and a dog park and pet wash area

USA Properties Fund and property manager Greystar have started leasing Adega II in Rohnert Park, the second phase of the luxury apartment community that will include eight units for moderate-income residents to help meet the critical need for more affordable housing in Sonoma County.

The Adega apartment community – located at 541 Carlson Avenue, a few blocks west of Highway 101 and just north of the Rohnert Park Expressway – is part of the Five Creek subdivision in the former Rohnert Park Stadium neighborhood.

Adega is close to numerous stores – including Costco, Safeway and Walmart – dozens of local and national chain restaurants, several health providers and a community park built by USA Properties Fund.

Adega held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 8.

Adega 6 3 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
Adega includes a clubroom with a catering kitchen
Adega 12 2 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
Large apartments, including three-bedroom homes

The first phase of Adega was completed in mid-2021 and was quickly leased. The same is expected with the soon-to-be-completed Adega II.

“It’s an awesome location, with amazing amenities,” said Tanner Amos, a Senior Manager for Greystar. “Adega II is a second opportunity to get into the community.”

Adega II will add 74 apartments, including eight apartment homes for moderate-income residents. Those apartments are for residents earning 120% or less of the median income for Sonoma County, or $122,950 for a two-person income household. 

The more affordable apartments could be home to early-in-career professionals, such as first responders, government employees or school teachers. The affordable apartments – about one-third less than nearby units in nearby market-rate properties – could help hard-working families with children save for their first home or retirees living on a fixed income. 

“Rohnert Park is the Friendly City, and that includes our commitment to being housing-friendly,” said Rohnert Park Mayor Samantha Rodriguez. “The city prioritizes housing at all levels, and these new units will help provide much-needed housing in our community. We’re especially pleased that eight of those units will be priced as affordable.”

According to a new report from Up For Growth, Sonoma County has a shortage of about 7,400 homes. And almost three of every five renters spend at least 30% of their income on rent, with another 28% spending more than half of their income on housing, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

USA Properties is committed to building affordable apartment communities and help address the housing shortage in Sonoma County. The Roseville-based company has 10 apartment communities in Sonoma and Napa counties, including nine affordable apartment communities.

“We’ve enjoyed much success and developed strong relationships with the cities in the region,” said Geoff Brown, President of USA Properties. “Adega II allows us to offer quality housing to a range of income levels – and with a range of space needs.”

Adega 2 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
Adega is close to shopping, including a nearby Costco
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A saltwater pool and spa are part of the amenities
Adega 4 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
The clubroom has a large seating area that overlooks the pool
Adega 8 1 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
The fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment

Large apartments with a long list of amenities and features

When completed, the Adega apartment community – the first and second phases combined – will have a total of 209 homes.

Adega offers one- to three-bedroom apartments, with units ranging from 780 to 1,348 square feet, about 30% larger than nearby units in the Wine Country, according to RENTCafe.

Residents, regardless of their income, will enjoy a long list of amenities and features at Adega.

Apartments include Energy Star stainless-steel appliances, Quartz countertops, roll-down shades and wood plank flooring. A limited number of garages are available for residents.

Adega also includes a clubroom with a catering kitchen and fireplace; a saltwater pool and spa; a fitness room; an outdoor lounge area with fireplaces and firepits; an outdoor kitchen with barbecues; a dog park and pet wash area; and electric vehicle charging stations.

“Adega has a lot to offer all of its residents,” Brown said. “And it helps meet a need.”

USA celebrates Adega opening, details plans for a second phase

Luxury apartment community in Rohnert Park offers a long list of amenities, including a clubroom, saltwater pool, dog park and
EV-charging stations

USA Properties Fund celebrated the grand opening July 28 of Adega in Rohnert Park, the first of two market-rate apartment communities helping meet the need for more housing in Sonoma County.

The luxury apartment community – located at 541 Carlson Avenue, a few blocks west of Highway 101 and just north of the Rohnert Park Expressway – is part of the Five Creek subdivision, which includes housing, retail and a community park built by USA Properties.

The Adega apartment community is close to numerous stores – including Costco, Target and Walmart – dozens of local and national chain restaurants, and several health-care providers.

The 135-apartment Adega is the first of two apartment communities by USA Properties in the former Rohnert Park Stadium neighborhood. Construction on the adjacent Adega II could begin in April and bring another 74 apartments – including seven affordable units – to the much-in-demand Rohnert Park. The second phase could be completed in late 2023.

USA Properties already has eight apartment communities – including seven affordable communities – in Sonoma County, from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. Another apartment community is in nearby Napa.

“We’ve enjoyed much success in the region, providing quality homes for residents and developing strong relationships with the cities,” said Geoff Brown, President of USA Properties. “We’re proud to be part of an effort to help transform the Stadium neighborhood, including putting in a community park available to everyone.”

Adega Grand Opening with Gabe Gardner | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
USA Properties’ Gabe Gardner talks about the new apartment community during an event July 28.

Room(s) to roam: Three-bedroom apartments available

Rohnert Park, like many communities in California close to major cities, has attracted the attention of residents seeking lower-priced housing and more space during the past 18 months. Adega, which offers three-bedroom apartments with as much as 1,418 square feet, started leasing just as the Covid pandemic started.

“We were pleasantly surprised with how well Adega leased up, especially given the challenges and restrictions,” said Milo Terzich, Vice President of Development for USA Properties. “Both apartment communities will be fulfilling the city’s master plan for the area.”

And helping fulfill a need for more housing in Rohnert Park.

“We understand there is a housing shortage, and we want to be part of the solution,” said Rohnert Park Mayor Gerard Giudice. The city recently approved an ordinance that requires affordable housing for new apartment communities with 50 or more units. “We are definitely doing our part.”

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  • Adega 2 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
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  • Adega 11 | USA Properties Fund, Inc.
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Outdoor kitchen, barbecues and firepits make year-round get-togethers easy

When the second phase is completed, the Adega apartment community will have a combined 209 units, offering one- to three-bedroom homes. Apartment features include wood plank-style flooring, Energy Star stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, automatic roll-down window shades, and full-size washers and dryers.

The combined apartment communities include a clubroom with a catering kitchen and fireplace; a saltwater pool and spa; fitness room; an outdoor lounge area with fireplaces and firepits; an outdoor kitchen area with barbecues; a dog park and pet-wash area; and electric vehicle charging stations.

The Adega I apartment community, with a total cost of about $51.2 million, is the latest market-rate project for USA Properties. The Roseville-based company has been expanding into market-rate developments the past several years.

USA Properties, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, is one of the largest affordable apartment community developer-owner-managers in the West.

“We are committed to creating outstanding communities, whether they are affordable or market-rate housing,” USA Properties’ Brown said. “Each new apartment is critical to meeting the need for more housing in the state, and opens the door to a new home for residents.”