Shandon
Neighborhood in Paso Robles, California
San Luis Obispo County 93461
Ranch-style homes and bungalows from the late 20th and early 21st century
Residential development began here largely in the 1970s and continued until the early 2000s, when growth slowed down for a couple of decades. Shaded here and there by cypress and oak trees, the sidewalk-less residential streets have been repaired many times over, with visibly patched cracks. Throughout most of the community, three-bedroom traditional ranch-style homes and bungalows sit on small fenced-in lots and feature prominent two-car garages and simple, vinyl-sided exteriors; some properties have rooftop solar panels. Prices typically range from $350,000 to $550,000, depending on lot size and how well the home has been maintained. “What really draws people out to Shandon is the affordability,” says Karlie Montgomery, broker and Realtor with Luxton Real Estate. “And there’s a new development where you can get acre lots for not a whole lot compared to elsewhere in the area.” New construction on the east side began in 2020 with three-bedroom new traditional homes with earth-tone stucco exteriors on acre lots that are sometimes used for vegetable gardens or keeping livestock. Prices for these newer homes range from $650,000 to $850,000, largely depending on lot size.
Community pools and athletic courts at C.W. Clarke Park
Named after the estate that gifted the land, Crawford W. Clarke Memorial Park, or C.W. Clarke Park for short, is dotted with mature oak trees, featuring small and large play structures, as well as a volleyball court and half-sized basketball court. Locals can also visit the community pool on the park’s east side, which has a second wading pool for young kids. There aren’t any other parks or trails in the vicinity, but the Shandon branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast organizes activities and programming for local kids, including arts and craft projects at the local library and Career Week presentations from the Paso Robles Fire Department.Shandon Joint Unified District schools within the town
Located on the neighborhood's south side, local kids attend Shandon Elementary School, rated C-minus by Niche, from kindergarten through Grade 8. Shandon High is right next door and scores a C-plus; students here can join the basketball, volleyball or the school’s chapter of Future Farmers of America, which aims to prepare its members for careers and leadership roles in agriculture.Connecting to surrounding areas on California Route 46
The community is bordered north by California Route 46, which leads 17 miles west to Paso Robles, and 90 miles east to Bakersfield. Centre Street is Shandon's main throughway. “Towns like San Miguel have easy access on and off the 101, but out there in Shandon, transit options are very limited,” Montgomery says. Though residents don’t have any public transit options, the village is small enough that they can get around easily on a bike or by foot. Adventist Health Twin Cities is the nearest hospital, 25 miles away in Templeton. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 52 miles southwest, while Fresno Yosemite International is 101 miles northeast.Going to Paso Robles for shopping and dining
There isn’t any commercial development in Shandon aside from two small corner grocery markets: La Salsa Market and Shandon Market Liquor & Deli. Community gathering spaces include the Shandon Public Library and Chapel Hill, a privately owned Catholic Church surrounded by grapevines atop a steep hill north of Shandon with panoramic views. The property is usually closed to the public and opens for Sunday morning mass every week in its Spanish Mission-style chapel. Locals venture 17 miles west to Paso Robles when they want to eat out at a restaurant or go shopping. There, they can visit Bronco Burger, a casual eatery with outdoor picnic tables, or head to Fish Gaucho downtown, which serves Mexican food and craft cocktails with a rustic wooden interior.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alicia Bartlett
Alicia Bartlett
RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate
(805) 591-4192
111 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$470,000 Price
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Bernadette Corona
Bernadette Corona
RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate
(805) 464-3397
54 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$499,500 Price
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Shawna Ryder
Shawna Ryder
Ryder Real Estate Services
(424) 365-8374
49 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$392,000 Price
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Jose Lopez
Jose Lopez
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Parkside Real Estate
(805) 257-1543
8 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$515,000 Price
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Joanna Nowinski
Joanna Nowinski
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters - San Luis Obispo
(805) 321-1633
91 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$369,000 Price
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Heather Roda
Heather Roda
Responds QuicklyPlatinum Properties
(805) 819-7024
198 Total Sales
1 in Shandon
$650,750 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Crawford W. Clark Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shandon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shandon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shandon, Paso Robles sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Shandon, Paso Robles over the last 12 months is $474,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$474,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
280
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,366
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
831
Median Age
33
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,167
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,546
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.3%
College Graduates
10%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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