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Parklawn is tucked between city life and farmland
Modesto may be the largest city in Stanislaus County, with over 200,000 people calling it home, but at its heart, the city is more defined by its miles of farmland and orchards than urban bustle. “Modesto is an overgrown farm town with culture,” says Deni Royer, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties who has lived in Modesto since 1979. “The lifestyle here is a little more laidback than the rest of the Bay Area.” Tucked between downtown Modesto and the neighboring city of Ceres, the Parklawn neighborhood offers an accessible city lifestyle, with reasonably priced homes and discount groceries and retail right in the neighborhood. Modesto’s farm town roots can also be seen throughout the community, from an array of authentic Mexican restaurants serving fresh local ingredients to markets where residents can buy everything from homegrown vegetables to cattle.
Midcentury homes in the midst of Modesto
Parklawn homes are often small, with 2 or 3-bedroom ranch-style properties, bungalows and mobile homes dominating the market. Many homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s and have recently been upgraded with colorful paint or new gardens. Low stone walls surround front entrances, while private backyards often have covered patios protected by tall fences. Parklawn streets often do not have sidewalks, but the space between houses is well-decorated with columnar and palm trees and flowering native bushes. Houses typically range between $300,000 to $500,000.
nearly every home in Park Lawn is a ranch-style design.
Fenced bungalows aligned beside one another in Parklawn, Modesto.
Gated homes like this ranch style home are common in Parklawn
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Haggle at the Modesto Livestock & Flea Market
Parklawn is the place to be for authentic Mexican grub. Jose’s Mexican on East Hatch Road promises “the best birria on the planet” – a traditional Mexican meat stew. Jessica’s Taqueria is a food truck that stays parked on Kendee Road and is praised for its carne asada and carnitas.
Accessibly priced local grocery options include Cost Less Foods at the Ceres Plaza Shopping Center on East Hatch Road or the Midway Market on Midway Avenue. Locals can also pick up fresh food and artisan finds at weekly flea markets. Modesto Livestock & Flea Market is located along South 7th Street and has a weekly animal auction and flea market with over 300 vendors, while El Rematito Flea Market holds seasonal “night markets” on Crows Landing Road.
Most nightlife, restaurants, and retail can be found north of Parklawn in downtown Modesto.
Food trucks like Pupuseria y Taqueria Elizabeth are everywhere in Parklawn.
Street tacos are cheap, delicious and easy to get in Parklawn.
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Kickstart a career in farming or food at Downey High
Local families can send their kids to the Modesto City Elementary School District starting in kindergarten. Local schools include Shackelford and Bret Harte elementary schools, which both earn a D+ from Niche, and Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School, which scores C-minus on Niche. After eighth grade, students move on to Modesto City High School District. Thomas Downey High School earns a B on Niche and offers career pathway classes in agriculture, fine arts, construction, child development and food science. Modesto Junior College is within 5 miles of the community, while Humphreys University is 40 miles away.
Shackelford Elementary School as an overall Niche grade of A-minus.
Hanshaw Middle School serves under 800 students.
Thomas Downey High School serves students in the Northeast Modesto community.
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A round of golf along the river at Dryden Park
Parklawn Neighborhood Park on Parklawn Avenue is at the center of the community and offers 4 acres of space where neighbors can have picnics or bring their kids to play. Bellenita Park on Donald Street is 4 miles away from the heart of Parklawn and has baseball and softball fields perfect for sports enthusiasts. Dryden Park Golf Course along Sunset Avenue is another large recreation area right next to Bellenita Park. The 18-hole course is built alongside tall pines and oaks that run alongside the Tuolumne River, and the facility has a practice course for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their swing.
A golfer admires his swing at Dryden Park Golf Course.
Dryden Park Golf Course sits just across the Tuolumne River beside Parklawn.
Kids love the playground at Parklawn Neighborhood Park in Outer West Stanislaus County.
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A few bus stops are found along major roadways that go through Parklawn.
From Modesto to San Francisco in a flash with BART
A variety of local highways and public transportation make Modesto easy to navigate. “Something I love about this town is it’s about an hour and a half from any recreation you might want, and people can just jet in and out,” Royer says. “We have a train service going in and out of the city, so you can go to San Francisco for a day of fun and then not have to deal with the traffic in the Bay Area.” State Route 99 borders Parklawn and eventually connects to Interstate 5, providing high-speed routes to Sacramento 78 miles away. The Stanislaus Regional Transitional Authority has many local stops along Crows Landing Road and East Hatch Road, and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has train routes to San Francisco, which is 95 miles away from Parklawn.
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Parks in this Area
Strawberry Fields Park
Parklawn Neighborhood Park
George Rogers Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Mancini Park
Fairway Park
Soccer
Sam Ryno Park
Transit
Airport
Stockton Metro
37 min drive
Bus
Hatch Rd & Church Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parklawn
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parklawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parklawn, Modesto sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Parklawn, Modesto over the last 12 months is $367,025, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Affordable 3 bedroom home , recently and beautifully renovated. Brand new central heating and air, updated kitchen , like new bathroom, new flooring, fresh paint .Very spacious backyard with endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. This home is MOVE IN READY!!
Great starter home. 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large primary bedroom. Open concept living and dining area. Large lot. Space for an ADU or two with ally access for parking. RV parking is possible.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,172
Median Age
33
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,973
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,227
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
46.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
41.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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