Fig Garden Loop
Suburban Neighborhood in Fresno, California
Fresno County 93711, 93722
Close-set homes and relatively high prevalence of solar panels
Development began on Fig Garden Loop’s east side in the 1970s, continuing and moving farther west into the early 2000s. Throughout the community, tract homes are set close together along wide, sidewalk-lined roads, and many even come with solar panels, which is a draw for environmentally conscious buyers. “There’s no snow, so you can really take advantage of solar all year round,” says Darin Zuber, a Fresno native, third-generation Realtor, and co-founder of The Zuber Real Estate Team with Real Broker. “It’s an investment; you can put $40,000 into solar panels, and maybe your home is worth an extra $15,000.” Most homes range from $300,000 to $600,000, including new traditional homes with partial stone or wood exteriors and bay windows and Mediterranean Revival-style homes with barrel-tile roofs and earth-toned stucco exteriors. These properties tend to have floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 2,800 square feet and two- or three-car garages. Homes with 2,500 to 3,400 square feet and, in some cases, quarter-acre lots can range from $600,000 to $1 million, often featuring appliance upgrades and other renovations. Low-rise condos from the 1980s typically have two or three bedrooms and range from $230,000 to $330,000.
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Playgrounds and picnic tables at Figarden Loop park
The 5-acre Figarden Loop Park holds space in the center of the neighborhood for playdates, picnics and birthday parties. The park’s large, shaded playground is often crowded with local kids while their families sit and watch from nearby picnic tables. There’s a splash pad next to the playground, which activates just in time for Fresno’s intense summer heat waves, and a large baseball field sits on the park’s edge, bordered by train tracks. Passenger and industrial trains pass by regularly during the day, exciting some local toddlers. The smaller Logan Park is typically less busy during the day, featuring its own baseball field, a smaller shaded playground, a basketball court, and two tennis courts. The Fig Garden Regional Library also offers plenty of programming for local kids, including the popular “Read to a Dog” series, where kids practice reading out loud while meeting some furry friends.
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Students split between Fresno Unified and Central Unified School Districts.
Fig Garden Loop is zoned for two school districts: Central Unified District on the west and Fresno Unified District on the east. Fresno Unified District students can attend Figarden Elementary, which is located at the center of the neighborhood and receive a B-minus rating from Niche. Tenaya Middle earns a B-minus while Bullard High earns a B. Bullard High offers several career pathways, including biomedicine, business marketing and technology, and law and social justice. Within the Central Unified District, River Bluff Elementary and Rio Vista Middle both earn a B-plus. Opened in August 2021, the B-rated Justin Garza High School offers over two dozen student-led organizations ranging from Mock Trial to book club.
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Seasonal events at the Forestiere Underground Gardens
The Forestiere Underground Gardens, about 3 miles from Fig Garden Loop, is a lesser-known historical site just off Highway 99. “People don’t know it’s there because it’s underground,” says Laura Mather-Mollica, a Fresno native and broker associate with London Properties. “People have no clue how cool it is, and they’ve lived here all their lives.” Built over several decades in the early 1900s by Baldassare Forestiere, the network of underground tunnels is partially open to the surface, with century-old citrus trees stretching as far as 20 feet to the surface. Guided tours take place from March through November, and the gardens host some events throughout the year, including a late-October Halloween event with self-guided trick-or-treating tours, animal presentations and other activities.
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Commuting 11 miles to downtown Fresno
Highway 99 is the main artery for Northwest Fresno, bordering Fig Garden Loop on the west and leading about 11 miles to Downtown Fresno. Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus stops throughout the neighborhood connect riders with the broader Fresno metro area. The city has added dedicated bike lanes to most major roads, though driving is the more common mode of transportation, especially during Fresno’s hot summers. Community Regional Medical Center is less than 10 miles south in Downtown Fresno, and Calley Children’s Hospital is roughly 11 miles away. Fresno Yosemite International Airport is less than 15 miles southeast. Two sets of train tracks run through the community on the west side and through the center. These tracks are frequently used by both shipping and passenger trains throughout the day.National chains and big box stores along Shaw Avenue
Strip malls and national retailers are packed in along Shaw Avenue, including grocery stores like Costco, Walmart and WinCo Foods. This main thoroughfare is also home to popular national chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse, as well as regional chains like Sizzler for hand-cut steaks and seafood and Black Bear Diner for classic homestyle breakfasts. Smaller shopping centers are dotted around the neighborhood, housing more locally owned restaurants. The Waffle Place is known for its welcoming atmosphere, serving fresh-pressed juices and a range of flavored waffles like s’more and churro dulce de leche. For a night out, Ovidio Italian Restaurant serves pasta, pizza and other comfort food. On Herndon Avenue, the Marketplace at El Paseo shopping center is home to more retailers like Target and Burlington, along with a Regal Marketplace movie theater.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nathan King
Nathan King
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(559) 272-4309
389 Total Sales
19 in Fig Garden Loop
$257K - $531K Price Range
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Joe Parks
Joe Parks
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(559) 242-1384
75 Total Sales
6 in Fig Garden Loop
$320K - $466K Price Range
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Armen Ekmekchyan
Armen Ekmekchyan
Farnesi Real Estate, Inc.
(559) 272-6486
17 Total Sales
1 in Fig Garden Loop
$295,000 Price
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Marisela Ramos
Marisela Ramos
Real Broker
(559) 395-1469
69 Total Sales
1 in Fig Garden Loop
$480,000 Price
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Jessy Ogle
Jessy Ogle
Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno
(559) 272-7385
52 Total Sales
1 in Fig Garden Loop
$165,000 Price
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Nathan Yoder
Nathan Yoder
London Properties, Ltd.
(559) 314-6396
37 Total Sales
2 in Fig Garden Loop
$310K - $405K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Logan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lion's Den Skate Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Tennis
Figarden Loop Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Amphitheater
Stallion Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Orchid Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Basin AH1 Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fig Garden Loop | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fig Garden Loop Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fig Garden Loop, Fresno sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Fig Garden Loop, Fresno over the last 12 months is $417,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$417,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$428,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$243,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
315
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,913
Number of Homes for Sale
49
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,778
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,257
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,002
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
727
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,095 - $2,795 per month
- Ascent Townhome Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,216+ Sq Ft
- 5355 N Valentine Ave
- Fresno, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
38,397
Median Age
35
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,823
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,823
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
30.7%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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Herndon
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Van Ness Extension
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