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All ages recreation in a peaceful rural setting
The 956-acre master-planned community of Woodlands, also known as Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, offers resort-style living about 10 miles south of Arroyo Grande. “It’s all ages, but it lives like an active adult community because most people tend to be retirees,” says longtime neighborhood resident Linda Del, broker and owner and Monarch Realty. Anchored by a popular public golf club, Woodlands offers plenty of private amenities and a strong sense of community. “There’s nothing like this on the Central Coast,” says longtime neighborhood resident Stacy Murphy, a Realtor with Compass who specializes in the community. “There are other golf course communities, but nothing that has the lifestyle elements with all of the amenities and clubs and the restaurants.”
According to Murphy, many residents move here from the busy Los Angeles and Bay areas, drawn by the rural vibe and lack of traffic; the community has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average score of 4. She says buyers are also attracted to the temperate climate, 5 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. “The weather is magnificent here," Murphy says. "It’s always in the 70s.”
Woodlands is not far from the ocean.
Woodlands neighbors the Monarch Dunes Golf Club.
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Two public golf courses and plenty of recreation opportunities at The Monarch Club
The public Monarch Dunes Golf Club is home to the 18-hole “Old Course” and the 12-hole Challenge Course. The community’s 31,000-square-foot clubhouse, The Monarch Club, has a heated swimming pool and a covered, open-air lap pool, as well as courts for pickleball, tennis and bocce. The club’s fitness center offers a variety of group classes, and creatives can make pottery and paintings at the club’s art studio. The club's Sandalwood Spa, which is also open to non-residents, offers massages and various salon treatments. Woodlands is lined with walking trails, including those that wind through the Monarch Butterfly Grove, a 19-acre habitat that's full of orange-and-black butterflies from mid-October to February.
Many locals in Woodlands are golfers.
There are many nice walking trails in Woodlands.
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21st century single-family homes and townhomes
Homes here have been built throughout the 2000s. “My husband and I bought the fifth house they built in this development in 2006, so we’ve been here since the beginning,” Murphy says. Home styles, floor plans and prices vary, appealing to many lifestyles. “Because most of us are retired, most of the homes are single-level, which is very appealing to people my age,” says Murphy. “We’ve done the stair thing, and don’t want to do it anymore.” Single-family homes range in size from about 1,500 square feet to 3,500 square feet, and have either Spanish-, Mediterranean-or Cape Cod-style details; many come with the added benefit and added price tag of a view. “There are layered views," Del says, "so you can have a home with views of the golf course, the vineyard or the distant dunes along the coastline." Homes range from $1.1 million to $2.2 million, depending mainly on size and views.
The community's cluster of detached townhomes all have two or three bedrooms, plus attached garages. Units range in size from around 1,600 square feet to over 2,100 square feet, and depending on the size and level of updating, range from around $700,000 to $900,000.
Residents take care of their lawns in Woodlands.
Condos border the monarch butterly preserve in Woodlands.
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Regular community events and clubs for all interests
Residents can join over 20 different resident-led clubs, which focus on everything from quilting to photography to books. “Everybody can find their way here,” Murphy says. The Monarch Club also hosts regular events in its large event space, the Avila Room, including live entertainment, luncheons, holiday parties and dances. “We have a car show once every two years that brings a lot of people into our community," says Del, "and we have concerts on the tennis courts once a month on Friday nights during the summertime.”
Monarch Dunes Gold Club is right in the center of Woodlands.
Locals in Woodlands head to the Monarch Club for pickleball.
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Several dining options within the community, with grocery shopping 10 minutes away
There are several dining options in the community. Located at the Monarch Club, Adelina’s Bistro has a lengthy list of wines and offers elevated American fare made with locally sourced ingredients, and live music on Wednesdays. Also at the club, the more casual Market Place has grab-and-go breakfasts, lunches and coffee. The golf club's Butterfly Grille serves specialty sandwiches, burgers and happy hour specials, and has a patio overlooking the course. About 6 miles away, there's a Vons grocery store and the locally owned JJ’s Market, with fresh produce, a bakery and a deli counter.
Adelina's Bistro is located in the Monarch Club.
Local's of Woodlands shop at JJ's Market for fresh groceries.
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Career courses at Nipomo High
The community is zoned for Lucia Mar Unified School District, where students can attend Dorothea Lange Elementary and Mesa Middle, both rated B by Niche. Nipomo High is rated B-plus, and offers hands-on career education courses in fields ranging from agriculture and natural resources to child development and family services.
Mesa Middle School has an 18 to 1 student-teacher ratio according to Niche.
Nipomo High School was rated B+ overall by Niche.com.
The marquee at Dorothea Lange Elementary School keeps students and parents informed.
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A convenient location on Highway 1
Woodlands is located right on Highway 1, which travels the California coast, and Highway 101 is about 6 miles away. Residents are 10 miles from Dignity Health’s Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and 20 miles from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, with direct flights to major western hubs via American, United and Alaskan Airlines.
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Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
32 min drive
Woodlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodlands, Nipomo sell after 125 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodlands, Nipomo over the last 12 months is $519,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Experience resort-style living on California’s coveted Central Coast. Perfectly positioned between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara in an exclusive golf course community, this meticulously upgraded Marsanne model offers refined living with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and sweeping vineyard views from the backyard. Designed for comfort, style, and effortless elegance, every detail of this home
Deborah Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Now offering Buyer Incentive! 6 month's HOA dues included with solid offer! Experience Luxurious Golf Course Living on California’s Central Coast. Nestled along scenic Highway 1 in the heart of Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, this beautifully appointed Cabrillo model offers 3,374 square feet of resort-style living with expansive fairway views of the first hole of the Old Course. Designed for both
Deborah Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Discover a tranquil, spa-inspired retreat where every detail has been thoughtfully curated for comfort, beauty, and effortless living. This impeccably maintained Carmel model home in Trilogy at Monarch Dunes features an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the bright, airy living space to a gourmet kitchen with an expansive center island and cozy breakfast nook. The formal dining room,
Deborah Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
A Year-Round Oasis at Monarch Dunes Golf Course Tucked behind a charming, gated courtyard—featuring lighted steps, a tranquil fountain, and a cozy sitting area—this enchanting home welcomes you into a spectacular blend of indoor comfort & outdoor splendor. Designed for seamless entertaining, its open layout effortlessly extends into breathtaking alfresco living spaces, creating a true
Experience refined living in this turnkey Tuscan-style Villa, ideally located in Trilogy at Monarch Dunes. This Villa I floor plan was built in 2007 and offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths in 2,452 square feet of luxurious living space with custom louvered shutters throughout and a 2-car garage.When you enter, you are welcomed by a light-filled great room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, cathedral
Enjoy luxurious townhome living with this Acacia, once the model home for this floor plan. Built in 2018, and offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus a loft, this 1814 sq. ft. home is brimming with designer extras. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is tied together with gorgeous tile flooring. The great room has a stone fireplace (pre-wired for TV) and lots of windows that bring in the natural
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,868
Median Age
63
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
47.3%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,227
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
57.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.2%
% Population in Labor Force
50.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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