Sunnyside
Neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona
Coconino County 86004
Ranch-style homes and multi-family duplexes among pine trees
Sunnyside has a hot housing marketing, with houses staying on the market about half as long as the national average, with prices are up 21 percent. Along the neighborhood's sidewalk- and tree-lined streets, most homes are midcentury ranch-style houses with three or four bedrooms, but there are also some multi-family duplexes, which investors purchase to rent out. Most ranch-style homes have one front gable, wide driveways and front and back yards enclosed by chain-link fences; lots range from 750 to 1,700 square feet, determining the price range of $270,000 to $460,000. On the western and southern ends of the neighborhood, split-level duplexes from the 1980s and early 2020s have two to four units, upgraded appliances and either one-car garages or private parking spaces; prices range from about $1 million to $1.2 million.
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Interstates, public buses and bike routes
Interstate 40 sits roughly 3 miles south, and Interstate 17 is about 6 miles southwest; the neighborhood's bordered southeast by Historic Route 66. Sunnyside's main thoroughfares are Main, Fourth and Izabel Streets, but West Street leads 3 miles southwest to Downtown Flagstaff. Mountain Line Public Transit buses travel the neighborhood, and Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station Downtown. Bike routes parallel most residential streets, and the Sego Lilly Trail – part of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) – sits just west. Flagstaff Medical Center sits about 2 miles west, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is roughly 9 miles southwest.Architectural design classes at Coconino High School
Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including W. F. Killip Elementary, which earns a C-plus-grade from Niche, and Sinagua Middle, which earns a B-minus. At the B-minus-rated Coconino High, students interested in pursuing careers in architectural interior design can take three related classes through the school’s Career and Technical Education program.
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Nearby Mexican and barbecue eateries and a variety of shops
On the neighborhood’s southern end, La Fonda Mexican Food offers traditional Tex-Mex fare with margaritas, while just north, Cedar House Coffee Shop and Bakery is a popular spot for pastries and lattes. The dimly lit, jazz-themed Satchmo’s, found in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center about a mile east, serves slow-roasted barbecue and gumbo. The Kachina Square Shopping Center’s salons and gift shops are found further east. For groceries, locals head to Safeway a mile north of the neighborhood or make a quick run south to Heena Mini Mart. Big-box stores like Walmart and Target are roughly 1 mile south across Route 66, and 3 miles northeast, the Flagstaff Mall offers department stores like JCPenney.
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Stargazing at Buffalo Park
Every September, Flagstaff hosts its free, two-day Star Party and Celebration of the Night stargazing event at Buffalo Park. “The city holds its dark skies close to their hearts,” says Lori Pappas, Marketing and Media Relations and Vice President of Discover Flagstaff. “Residents were focused on limiting light pollution here, before it was cool to do so — and they continue to be.” Local astronomers, both professional and amateur, bring around 30 telescopes for the public to look through, and host presentations and guided constellation tours.Spots for basketball and BMX biking near hiking trails
Set northeast, the roughly 3-acre Ponderosa Park offers a kids’ playground, basketball courts and sand volleyball with mountain views, while a few blocks west, the Coconino Skatepark, locally known as The Basin, features four steeply banked bowls designed for vert-style BMX biking. The Sego Lily Trail, a dirt-packed section of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) that’s popular with hikers and cyclists, starts in the extreme western end of the neighborhood, connecting with 215-acre Buffalo Park’s trails about 2 miles northwest. For group fitness and dance classes, or to hit the weights, the Hal Jensen Recreation Center is a short jaunt west.Fire alerts and snowstorms
There's an extremely high risk for fires here. Pappas says that residents can sign up to receive fire restriction alerts through social media, which describe activities to avoid on certain days; permanent restrictions include dragging chains behind vehicles and parking in dry, grassy areas. The nearest fire station is 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood. About 100 inches of snow can fall in this general area every winter, and sometimes it can take days before city snowplows can clear residential streets.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jacki Tait
Jacki Tait
Realty ONE Group Mountain Dese
(928) 833-6710
116 Total Sales
2 in Sunnyside
$380K - $407K Price Range
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Ellie Herrera
Ellie Herrera
My Home Group Real Estate
(623) 777-7684
76 Total Sales
2 in Sunnyside
$350K - $700K Price Range
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Deanna Toenjes
Deanna Toenjes
Realty One Group, Mountain Desert
(928) 396-3220
77 Total Sales
1 in Sunnyside
$489,000 Price
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Weston Foster
Weston Foster
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(928) 833-9935
170 Total Sales
5 in Sunnyside
$260K - $351K Price Range
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Bryce Hill
Bryce Hill
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(928) 962-7012
115 Total Sales
3 in Sunnyside
$380K - $795K Price Range
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Teresa Atkinson
Teresa Atkinson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Arizona Realty
(623) 663-6519
111 Total Sales
1 in Sunnyside
$345,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Bushmaster Park
Ponderosa Park
Hal Jensen Recreation Center
Mt Elden Little League Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunnyside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunnyside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnyside, Flagstaff sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnyside, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$971
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
378
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
502
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,341
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
889
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,399
Median Age
32
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,445
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,937
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
41.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
152''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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.
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