Sunnyside
Desert-style homes with backyard pools
About 54,000 Fresnans live in Sunnyside and the surrounding area. Various residential subdivisions — predominantly from the late 1900s — wind between prominent roads and avenues, patches of undeveloped farmland and modest shopping areas. “People live here because you can get up to a half-acre lot,” says Sunnyside Country Club Director of Golf Emeritus Steve Menchinella. “Even though the homes are big, they’re very reasonable.” Ranch-style and Mediterranean Revival homes dominate the area, many with stucco facades and clay roofs to complement the arid local climate. Some new builds appear throughout the community, often featuring Craftsman and Mediterranean-inspired designs. Attached housing units are available at multiple condominium and townhouse developments. These include Sunnyside Village Condominiums, where two-bedroom condos over 1,400 square feet start in the low $200,000s. Homebuyers on average will spend about $390,000 in the neighborhood, which could buy a two-bedroom midcentury modern rambler over 2,000 square feet. Prices peak at around $1.15 million for four-bedroom, 5,100-square-foot estates with private pools and nearly two acres of land.The San Joaquin Valley's oldest golf club
Sunnyside Country Club has anchored the community since 1911, when it became home to the region’s first golf club. Through decades of growth and change, the club has kept its community-focused, unpretentious spirit intact. “Being the oldest club in the San Joaquin Valley, we have a lot of rich traditions here,” Menchinella says. “We don’t ever give you a required starting time — when you want to play golf, you play golf.” Club members can also access the clubhouse dining room and outdoor swimming pool. A few blocks west is the Fancher Creek Trail, a dirt path originally meant for equestrian use in the early to mid-1900s. It now welcomes pedestrians to walk or jog for over a mile alongside the titular waterway. Other public outdoor spots include Trolley Creek Park, which features historic Fresno landmarks like a decommissioned trolley car and a miniature water tower. Pilibos Soccer Park features four soccer pitches and two more small playgrounds.A clay-roofed high school with career-focused learning
The Fresno Unified School District serves most Sunnyside students. Among the community’s highest-rated schools is John S. Wash Elementary, which has an A-minus from Niche and accommodates eastern Sunnyside. Kings Canyon Middle School, rated a C-plus, operates to the northeast, welcoming about 850 seventh and eighth graders. Many Sunnyside teens attend Sunnyside High School along with over 2,900 peers. Awarded a B from Niche, this high school’s Mediterranean-style building matches many of the surrounding houses. Its campus includes copious athletic facilities and houses career academies focused on fields including medicine, education and criminal science. Meanwhile, Fresno Pacific University, a private Christian institution, hosts about 3,000 students in the community’s western reaches.From pastries to pork belly
Residents often venture north of the freeway for premier retailers and restaurants. However, several businesses offer convenient shopping and dining options in and near Sunnyside. For about three years, LA Kitchen has won locals over with award-winning Lao, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Pork belly and fried chicken are among its most popular dishes. About 1 mile west, Sunnyside Donuts serves a variety of sweet pastries and is best known for its cinnamon rolls. Shoppers can pick up day-to-day needs at big-name retailers like Walmart Supercenter, WinCo Foods and Vons. Several international supermarkets serve the community as well."Lots of farmers in the area"
Menchinella calls Sunnyside a “heavy agricultural area,” as locals are a quick drive from the expansive farmland that stretches beyond southeastern Fresno. “There are lots of farmers in the area — raisin-growers, orange-growers and other fruit farmers.” City workers are about an 8-mile drive from downtown, which typically takes 10 to 20 minutes. Bus stops are peppered throughout the community, especially along the centrally located Kings Canyon Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Melissa Bowen
Melissa Bowen
Homesmart PV & Associates
(559) 272-7031
119 Total Sales
2 in Sunnyside
$385K - $420K Price Range
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Linda David
Linda David
Powerhouse Realty
(209) 497-5705
79 Total Sales
1 in Sunnyside
$395,000 Price
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Gautam Atri
Gautam Atri
Universal Realty Services, Inc
(559) 550-4952
58 Total Sales
6 in Sunnyside
$415K - $600K Price Range
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Eric McCormick
Eric McCormick
London Properties, Ltd.
(559) 272-5958
45 Total Sales
1 in Sunnyside
$640,000 Price
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Juan Mora
Juan Mora
London Properties, Ltd.
(559) 206-2461
176 Total Sales
3 in Sunnyside
$200K - $460K Price Range
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Suzie Guluzian
Suzie Guluzian
Responds QuicklySuzie Guluzian, Broker
(559) 512-7014
72 Total Sales
3 in Sunnyside
$120K - $340K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Al Radka Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
Carozza Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Sunnyside Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Pilibos Soccer Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Martin Ray Reilly Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Trolley Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunnyside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunnyside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunnyside, Fresno sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunnyside, Fresno over the last 12 months is $458,480, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$490,000
Median Sale Price
$458,480
Median Single Family Sale Price
$491,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$367,495
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$169,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
11,082
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,922
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,421
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,028
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
710
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 3pm
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Wednesday, Jul 306 - 8pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,092 - $1,400 per month
- Sunny Gate Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 652+ Sq Ft
- 5120 E Kings Canyon Rd
- Fresno, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
60,580
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,205
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,673
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 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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