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Midcentury homes, community parks and highly rated schools
Sunset East is a suburban tapestry of lush parks, landscaped front lawns and palm trees towering above 1960s-era ranch homes. Despite its name, the neighborhood is in the west end of Livermore, just west of lively shops and restaurants in the city’s downtown district. It’s also within driving distance of the East Bay countryside, where outdoor lovers can hike in the Mount Diablo foothills or spend a day on Lake Del Valle. Livermore’s location deep in the East Bay means it gets warmer weather than the chilly Bay Area coast. “It’s definitely hot, but we like it hot. If you find a house with a swimming pool, you’re going to want to jump on that,” says Realtor Nicole Nicolay of Compass Realty. Nicolay, a long-distance runner, says she loves being able to “run and swim outside all-year round.”
Some Sunset East houses has evergreen trees rising above the low rooftops.
A beautiful row of the ranch style homes in Sunset East built in the 1960s and 70s.
The wide roads and cul-de-sacs in Sunset East give the neighborhood a classic suburban feel.
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Classic ranch homes at a relatively affordable price
The streets of Sunset East are dotted with well-maintained ranch homes built in the 1960s and 70s, giving it a classic suburban feel. These homes are on large lots with plenty of room for gardening and landscaping, with tall, mature palms, oaks and evergreen trees rising above the low rooftops. Many homes in Sunset East have been lovingly taken care of, and many have been fully renovated. Prices range from $1 million to $1.8 million depending on the size of the home. “They’re a good entry point for first-time homebuyers,” Nicolay says, noting that Sunset East is a little more affordable because of its older housing stock.
Most homes in Sunset East have 4 or more bedrooms that sit on about half-acre lots.
A row of ranch style homes showcasing green turf lawns and gardens in the Sunset East neighborhood.
Two story homes in Sunset East makes living easy and convenient for bigger families.
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Sunset Park and The Club at Livermore
Community parks are a major perk for neighborhood residents. Two parks, Sunset Park and Parkway Park, sit side-by-side, and offer playgrounds, meadows for picnicking and walking paths that wind through greenery that bursts with color during the springtime. “There are a lot of great trail networks in Livermore. It’s safe and easy to bike around here,” Nicolay says. At the opposite end of the neighborhood, residents relax at The Club at Livermore, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis complex. Head into the countryside south of the city, and there’s plenty of hiking, biking, fishing and boating to be found in at Lake De Valle. Livermore’s location deep in the East Bay means it gets warmer weather than the fog-laden Bay Area coast.
Little pathways for a healthy walk are available for all ages at Parkway Park.
Karl Wente Park ignites the curiosity of young children with its colorful play area.
Sunset Park provides a slice of nature for nearby residence.
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Highly rated public schools
Livermore public schools are a big draw for young families moving to the area. Students can start their education at Sunset Elementary, which gets an A rating from Niche, before moving on to A-minus-rated Mendenhall Middle School. The last four years are spent at Granada High School, which has an A rating. Niche ranks it in the top 20 in Alameda County, and its graduation rate routinely tops 95 percent.
Sunset Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools in Livermore.
William Mendenhall Middle School provides education to the little residents in Livermore Valley.
Granada High School offers a variety of after-school programs for students, like the Artificial Intelligence Club.
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Up-and-coming Downtown Livermore
Sunset East is only a mile from Livermore’s walkable downtown district. On weekends, thousands flock downtown for breweries, farmers’ markets, upscale dining establishments and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Dining options include everything from Michelin-rated spots like Range Life to dashing wine and cocktail bars. Everyday essentials can be found close to home at grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Safeway.
First Street Alehouse's buffet-style dining packages provide a slightly upscale experience in Livermore for Sunset East resiudents.
Most Sunset East locals do their grocery shopping at Lucky.
The Livermore shopping area is home to clothing boutiques like Main Street Designs, minutes away from Sunset East.
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Low crime rates
Sunset East has a 2-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index. It falls well below the national average of 4-out-of-10.
Livermore Sunday Farmer's Market offers freshly made hotdogs with warm buns.
Enjoy the serene surroundings while running at Parkway Park.
The Bankhead Theater Holiday Art Fair showcases local artisans and unique gifts.
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Getting around the Tri-Valley region
Sunset East is about 10 minutes from Interstate 580, a major East Bay highway that takes drivers to major cities like Oakland and San Francisco. Rail travel is available from the ACE train at Livermore station, a daily shuttle that runs daily from Stockton to San Jose. The nearest major hospital, Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley Medical Center, is 2 miles away.
Rail travel is available for Sunset East locals from the ACE train at Livermore station, a daily shuttle that runs daily from Stockton to San Jose.
Sunset East residents can take local buses from the ACE station to the Dublin BART.
Sunset East is about 10 minutes from Interstate 580, a major East Bay highway.
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Sunset East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset East, Livermore sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset East, Livermore over the last 12 months is $1,275,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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