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Accessibility to both the city and wine country
About 3 miles southeast of Downtown San Luis Obispo, suburban French Park is the gateway to the Edna Valley wine region. According to area resident Kerry Sansone, a Realtor with Compass, French Park used to feel slightly disconnected from downtown activity, but the recent development of the Righetti Ranch master planned community just north has brought a lot more activity to the area. Because of the neighborhood’s southern SLO location, it’s zoned for the highly regarded Los Ranchos Elementary, which sits next door to the San Luis Obispo Country Club. “In San Luis Obispo we have such low inventory, so most people in any given price point are looking all over the city," Sansone says, "but if people really want their kids to go to Los Ranchos Elementary and they don’t have the ability financially to be in the country club or in Edna Valley, then they're looking here." According to Arroyo Grande resident Cindy Blankenburg, team leader at Blankenburg Properties with eXp Realty who sells in the area, the neighborhood’s access to parks and walking trails is also a draw for buyers. “A lot of neighbors know each other and see each other out on the walking trails or at the parks," Blankenburg says. "There’s a nice community feeling.”
French Park is just down Broad Street from the vineyards of Edna Valley.
Several of the Spanish style inspired two-story homes in French Park have a third garage.
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Walking paths, community parks and hiking at Islay Hill
The neighborhood is anchored by 10-acre E.A. French Park, which has courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball. “The park's had a rejuvenation of popularity and interest because of the new pickleball courts,” Sansone says. “It’s become a hub for residents in the area to play pickup games.” There's also a playground for kids and a barbecue area with plenty of seating for family reunions and birthday parties. The park is lined with walking trails that connect to 5-acre Islay Park just east, which includes a playground, tennis and basketball courts of its own, and a sand volleyball court. Residents can enjoy additional walking trails here that wind through Islay Hill Open Space at the base of the park; a short, steep hike to the peak of Islay Hill offers panoramic views of San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley.
Local children enjoy their Sunday morning playing on the swings at the French Park.
A French Park couple enjoy walking their large furry friends around the local park.
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One of SLO’s newer neighborhoods prior to recent development
Homes here were built between the 1980s and the early 2000s. “Until recent years, these homes were relatively new construction by San Luis Obispo standards,” Sansone says. “Now it's looked at as more established.” While several new developments have been built since, including Righetti Ranch just north, they don’t tempt every buyer. “A lot of people prefer French Park to the newer developments because it has larger lot sizes, mature trees and wider streets with sidewalks on both sides,” Sansone says. “People who buy in the newer neighborhoods also have added costs on their tax bill for city improvements, and French Park does not.”
Buyers can find single-level, split-level and two-story new traditional homes here, many with either Craftsman or Spanish-style architectural details. Homes also have prominent garages for two or three cars. Smaller homes start at around $1 million, while those closer to 3,000 square feet, with plenty of upgrades, range to $1.8 million. Modest, single-level condominiums have attached garages and floor plans ranging from around 900 square feet to over 1,300 square feet; prices range from roughly $700,000 to $900,000, depending on size and upgrades.
Many of the higher-end homes in French Park were built in the later part of the 20th century.
Smaller homes in French Park that were built in the late 20th century offer a classic style.
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Local eateries and grocery shopping near Edna Valley wineries, with plenty more options downtown
On the neighborhood’s north end, Marigold Shopping Center has a Vons grocery store, a CVS and a Big 5 Sporting Goods. Local eateries here include Shalimar for traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine, and Kumi Ko for authentic Japanese food and a sushi bar. Just west of the neighborhood, residents can enjoy handhelds and house-made brews and whiskeys on Rod & Hammer’s dog-friendly patio. Nearby are several Edna Valley wineries like Tolosa, known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For retail therapy, Downtown SLO has an eclectic array of local boutiques, as well as popular retailers like Pottery Barn and Anthropologie.
French Park residents can get everything on their grocery list at Vons supermarket.
French Park residents line up to order a delicious creation at Pizza Republic.
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A popular neighborhood for those looking to send their kids to Los Ranchos Elementary
Students can attend schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which Niche gives an overall A rating and names as San Luis Obispo County’s top school district. Los Ranchos Elementary, Laguna Middle and San Luis Obispo High all earn an A grade. In addition to highly regarded academic and athletic programs, San Luis Obispo High is renowned for its performing arts academy; staging shows since the 1920s, it's SLO’s longest-running theatre program.
A lovely carved sign at the front of Los Ranchos Elementary School greets French Park students.
San Luis Obispo High School provides a great education to help French Park students succeed.
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Close to the popular Downtown SLO Farmers Market
Residents are a few miles from popular downtown events. For instance, every Thursday evening, the Downtown SLO Farmers Market attracts thousands of visitors with tons of local vendors and live music.
A main transportation artery near the railroad and the airport
State Route 227, known locally as Broad Street, borders the neighborhood to the west, providing easy access to downtown. Highway 101 is about 3 miles west, and Dignity Health’s French Hospital Medical Center is a few miles north. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is just west on the other side of Broad Street. “It’s not a huge airport, but you’ll hear planes coming and going,” Blankenburg says. “My clients who live there have never said anything about it, but if you’re noise-sensitive, you may want to be aware.” The Union Pacific Railway borders the neighborhood to the east, and there’s an Amtrak station a few miles north. “People who live along the tracks will hear the train pass through,” Sansone says. “But San Luis Obispo is such a small area that you’re going to have influence from the tracks or airport no matter where you are.”
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Parks in this Area
French Park
Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
6 min drive
Bus
Broad & Industrial (Marigold Center)
Bus
Tank Farm & Poinsettia
Bus
Tank Farm & Hollyhock
French Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in French Park, San Luis Obispo sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in French Park, San Luis Obispo over the last 12 months is $487,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This beautiful 2,590 sq. ft. turnkey home located in the highly desirable Stone Creek Development near French Park exudes charm and sophistication. Two Mockorange trees in the side yard provide sweet scents and flowering beauty. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home boasts an open and bright floor plan. Upon entering the front entrance you are greeted with tile floors and a
Bring your family home to this French Park gem, with a lush and colorful backyard, and room to expand on one of the largest parcels in the Santa Lucia Hills community. This single-story home is bright and spacious, with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows—every room is bathed in natural light. The kitchen features a large island with a breakfast bar and coffee nook, and opens into a relaxing
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,568
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,375
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,998
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
59.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
23''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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