Sherwood Gardens
An affordable home on the ranch
Beige and pastel-colored ranch-style homes predominate in Sherwood Gardens, mimicking their arid Californian surroundings, though there are occasional split-levels as well. In the north-central section of the neighborhood, there’s a mobile home park. The median home price is $595,000, with most selling for between $375,000 and $675,000. This last detail is crucial, for while downtown Salinas has a similar median price, homebuyers don’t find as many houses below $500,000 there.Convenient access to Salinas, and California at large
Locals utilize Sherwood Gardens’ convenient roadways and drive down North Main Street right into Salinas, or take highways like US Route 101 into neighboring towns. Buses connecting Salinas to nearby cities such as Monterey and King City depart from the Salinas Transit Center, located a mile south in downtown Salinas.
Rodeos, monster trucks and more
For a few days each summer, Sherwood Gardens becomes the cowpoke capital of California when the California Rodeo Salinas comes to town. The Salinas Sports Complex is flooded with visitors from around the world eager to watch bull riders and steer wrestlers, visit the rodeo carnival and witness the crowning of Miss California Rodeo Salinas. The event is the single largest rodeo in the state and of high economic and cultural significance to the community. “We call it ‘Big Week,’” Guajardo says. “It feeds Salinas.” Beyond the rodeo, the Salinas Sports Complex also hosts monster truck jams, motocross competitions and more. Sherwood Hall is the next most popular venue in the neighborhood, hosting theatrical plays and musical performances. The Youth Orchestra Salinas, a free program teaching classical music to hundreds of area kids, holds regular concerts there.Shopping and dining on Main Street
Sherwood Gardens is bisected by North Main Street, where most neighborhood shops and eateries can be found. DD's Discounts carries everything from clothing to cutlery, tailored to buyers on a budget. Bigger chain stores like Walmart and Costco are located a mile away, just west of State Road 101. Sherwood Gardens also boasts a plethora of Asian and Hispanic dining options, reflecting the community’s diverse history. Taquitos Mexican Restaurant is a local favorite, serving up burritos, tortas, tostadas and other staples, and similar fare can be found at Taqueria Cortes. Panaderia Jalisco serves up traditional Mexican baked goods.An accessible playground and a swim center
Tatum’s Garden is an all-inclusive park maintained by the non-profit Tatum’s Garden Foundation. With ADA playgrounds and swings, musical instruments built into play structures, an obstacle course and more, the park was designed to accommodate children of all abilities. When it’s too hot to be playing outside, residents swim in the pool at the Salinas Aquatic Center.Education and leadership development
Nearby Boronda Meadows Elementary School serves most students in Sherwood Gardens. The school receives a C-minus from Niche. Students can continue their education at Washington Middle School, which is located closer to South Salinas and receives a B-minus from Niche. At North Salinas High School, the Future Farmers of America program gives local youths a head start in the agricultural sector, but it also teaches them marketable skills that translate across industries as students prepare to enter the job market. North Salinas High has earned a B-minus from Niche.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Erica Perez
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty
(831) 220-3677
48 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Gardens
$740,000 Price
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Regina Shaw
Intero Real Estate Services
(831) 273-3582
110 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Gardens
$657,000 Price
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Margaret Salazar
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Showcase Realtors
(831) 484-7935
41 Total Sales
3 in Sherwood Gardens
$135K - $660K Price Range
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Shaun Alston
Eagle Realty
(279) 239-4121
100 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Gardens
$670,000 Price
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Greg Piini
Responds QuicklyPiini Realty
(831) 273-3823
47 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Gardens
$689,000 Price
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Andres Fernandez
Responds QuicklyBay Shore Real Estate, Inc.
(831) 273-8553
45 Total Sales
4 in Sherwood Gardens
$206K - $715K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sherwood Gardens | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sherwood Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherwood Gardens, Salinas sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherwood Gardens, Salinas over the last 12 months is $484,900, up 79% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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