Located in Santa Barbara County
The main features of Guadalupe are hinted at in the area’s nickname, “gateway to the dunes.” These protected dunes are made accessible to locals through the Dunes Center. “The Dunes Center promotes the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship,” says Gloria Villegas, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes take up a significant portion of this community and are a national natural landmark that stretches from Pismo Beach to the north and Point Sal to the south. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center is a natural history museum that educates visitors on the unique flora and fauna that call the dunes home. Leroy Park is the oldest in the county, dating all the way back to 1871, and the park along with its community center was recently renovated to include everything from horseshoes to basketball courts to an updated gymnasium.
The two main types of homes in Guadalupe are stucco ranch-style homes and Spanish-revival two-story homes. Many homes have the classic barrel roof tile along with two-car garages and small front porches. Homes can range in price from about $360,000 to $725,000 depending mostly on size. There are a total of about 1,600 homes in Guadalupe. The average number of days on the market is less than half the national average. Homes can be anywhere from 1,000 to 2,200 square feet in size and some date all the way back to the 1920s, with newer construction as recent as 2020. Lots usually fall between 3,500 square feet and 0.3 acres.
El Padrecito’s Ice Cream is a popular joint that locals love for its abundance of ice cream flavors and additional treats like tamales. For more Mexican cuisine, El Tapatio is known for serving up classic, authentic dishes with a homemade quality. For a nostalgic atmosphere and large portions, locals go to Two Guys Pizza where traditional pizzas share a menu with more creative options like the Heart Attack Pizza and the Firehouse Pizza. Guadalupe Social Club and Wine Bar is a wine and beer tasting location with a seasonal menu and indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor space is especially child friendly with a sandbox and games like cornhole and life-size chess. Residents can pick up their groceries from Guadalupe Market or Main Street Market.
Students in Guadalupe can attend Mary Buren Elementary School which received a D-minus rating from Niche and serves about 700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Kermit McKenzie Junior High School is another option that received a D-minus rating from Niche and serves about 560 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Santa Maria High School received a B-minus rating from Niche and serves about 3,200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. They offer the AVID (advancement via individual determination) program for students.
Residents have convenient access to the Guadalupe Amtrak and both Highway 1 and 166. The city is just 9 miles west of Santa Maria.
Monique Garza
Compass California, Inc.-PB
(805) 549-4077
43 Total Sales
1 in Guadalupe
$649,000 Price
Jason Francia
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(805) 608-4450
87 Total Sales
1 in Guadalupe
$590,000 Price
Kim Conti DeGroot
Kimberly's Global Real Estate Corp
(805) 549-4043
35 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$465K - $598K Price Range
Molly Murphy
Compass California, Inc.-PB
(805) 608-2899
199 Total Sales
2 in Guadalupe
$265K - $565K Price Range
Pamela McDaniel
Pamela McDaniel, Broker
(559) 272-5256
12 Total Sales
1 in Guadalupe
$445,000 Price
Eva Nelson
Real Broker
(805) 608-2296
13 Total Sales
1 in Guadalupe
$638,000 Price
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