Sunset West
Neighborhood in Livermore, California
Alameda County 94550
Well-maintained ranch homes built in the 60s and 70s
With homes primarily built in the 1960s and 70s, it’s not surprise that ranch style homes steal the show in Sunset West. These typically feature two or three bedrooms, around 1,500 square feet of living space and lots with plenty of room for a garden or landscaping. These homes typically sell for between $1 million and $1.3 million. Luxury ranch homes at Escondido Circle are among the neighborhood’s most sought-after and expensive. Most of them have been fully renovated, have backyard swimming pools and sell for between $1.5 million and $1.8 million. “It’s a very desirable place for first-time homebuyers. It’s affordable for the city, and it’s near some highly rated schools,” Nicolay says.Community parks and East Bay outdoor destinations
Max Baer Park is one of the city’s largest community parks, and is home to Livermore Little League baseball, a dog park and plenty of open space. It was named after famed local boxer Max Baer, who was the heavyweight champion in the 1930s. Located at the southwestern edge of the neighborhood, it’s a favorite hangout for kids and parents. Livermore is surrounded by rolling East Bay ridges and mountains, many of which have labyrinthine hiking trails that crisscross their peaks and valleys. Because it’s in the farthest reaches of the East Bay, the weather is much hotter than it is for cities closer to San Francisco Bay’s foggy, chilly climate.Highly rated public schools close to home
Livermore public schools are a big draw. Students can start their education at Emma C. Smith Elementary, which gets an A rating from Niche, before moving on to William Mendenhall Middle School or Joe Michell K-8 School, both rated A-minus. Granada High School is within walking distance of the neighborhood. The high school has an A rating, and Niche puts in the top 20 high schools in Alameda County. About 96 percent of its senior students graduated in 2023, well-above the statewide average.Getting around the Tri-Valley
Sunset West is within a few blocks of Stanley Boulevard, a through-route in Livermore that connects to Downtown Livermore to the east and the city of Pleasanton to the west. Interstate 580 is also close by and takes drivers right to the heart of coastal East Bay cities like Oakland. Rail travel is available from the ACE train at Livermore station, a daily shuttle that goes up-and-down the East Bay from Stockton to San Jose, with plenty of stops along the way. The nearest major hospital, Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley Medical Center, is 2 miles away.Quaint, walkable Downtown Livermore
Residents of Sunset West may live in a quiet, suburban setting, but they’re less than 2 miles from the city’s downtown district, which comes alive on the weekends with bustling coffee shops, restaurants and community events. Dining options include everything from rustic, upscale eateries like Range Life to breweries and wine bars with cozy outdoor patios. Everyday essentials can be found close to home at Trader Joe’s, Nob Hill Foods and Safeway.Low crime rates
Sunset West has a 2-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index, the second lowest possible score. It falls well below the national average of 4-out-of-10.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jonathan Mann
Jonathan P. Mann, Broker
(949) 373-4178
160 Total Sales
1 in Sunset West
$1,100,000 Price
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Michael Hyles
Re/Max 1st Choice
(925) 592-3870
22 Total Sales
1 in Sunset West
$850,000 Price
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Mark Kotch
Compass
(925) 396-9142
19 Total Sales
2 in Sunset West
$950K - $1.1M Price Range
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Lennart Persson
Compass
(510) 892-3977
19 Total Sales
1 in Sunset West
$950,000 Price
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Rajesh Jindal
Responds QuicklyCompass
(669) 219-2488
48 Total Sales
1 in Sunset West
$1,033,301 Price
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Eva Deagen
Responds Quickly(925) 396-8993
64 Total Sales
2 in Sunset West
$844K - $1.1M Price Range
Schools
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunset West | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunset West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset West, Livermore sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset West, Livermore over the last 12 months is $1,200,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Neighborhood Facts
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 141:30 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Property Mix - Square Feet
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Area Factors
Very Bikeable
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