Madonna
All-ages fun at Laguna Lake Park, plus a public golf course and miles of trails
About a mile east on the other side of the lake, Laguna Lake Park is a popular starting point for kayakers and paddleboarders. The park has a 2-mile hiking loop where residents commonly walk their dogs, though pups can also play off-leash at the dog park. Residents can also enjoy the park’s playground, disc golf course and sand volleyball court.Just west of the neighborhood across Los Osos Valley Road, golfers can tee off from 10 holes at Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course. A mile west of there, 720-acre Irish Hills Natural Reserve offers hikers and bikers nearly 10 miles of trails.
Retailers and both locally owned and chain eateries on Madonna Road
In the neighborhood’s southwest corner at the intersection of Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road, Laguna Village Shopping Center is home to Grocery Outlet and CVS where residents can stock up on essentials. Residents can also grab a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich at the shopping center’s Nautical Bean, or head next door to Sushiya for a wide array of sushi rolls and Teppanyaki style Japanese and Korean fare. Just south of here, there’s Costco, Target and Whole Foods Market, while retailers like Nordstrom Rack, Kohl’s and Ross Dress for less can be found a mile east on Madonna Road. This thoroughfare is also lined with chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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Late 20th century builds with renovations
Home construction began in the early 1960s and continued through the 1980s. Most residences are traditional ranch-style homes with attached two-car garages. Many homes have undergone significant renovation, and several of the larger properties have added ADUs. Most streets are lined with narrow sidewalks and landscaped with mature trees. Homes with around 1,200 square feet start around $750,000, while larger homes with upgrades range to over $1.2 million.Buyers can also find late 20th century condominiums, though there are also new units built in the past couple of years. Modest apartment-style units under 1,000 square feet start around $450,000, while those with larger floor plans and private entrances can go for $650,000.
The highest-rated school district in the county
The neighborhood is served by San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which Niche gives an A rating and ranks as the best school district in San Luis Obispo County. Students can attend C.L Smith Elementary, which earns a B-plus rating, and Laguna Middle, which earns an A. At San Luis Obispo High, which also earns an A, students can enroll in career and technical education courses in everything from fashion and interior design to manufacturing and product development.Proximity to annual SLO events and downtown museums and venues
Each July at Laguna Lake Park, residents can attend the annual two-day Central Coast Renaissance Festival with storytelling and historical reenactments, as well as food and craft vendors. Every Thursday evening, residents can also head a few miles northeast to the Downtown SLO Farmers Market to browse vendors selling local produce while enjoying live music and food vendors. Every Friday evening throughout the summer, downtown’s Mission Plaza hosts the Music in the Plaza event with a lineup of performers of all genres. Residents are also nearby downtown museums, like the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art with work from regional artists, as well as the Fremont Theater, which stages music and other performing arts acts in an intimate setting.Proximity to Highway 101 with public transportation and access to major thoroughfares
Madonna is bordered to the west by Los Osos Valley Road, which leads about a mile and a half southeast to Highway 101. The neighborhood is bordered to the south by Madonna Road, which residents can take 3 miles northeast to Downtown San Luis Obispo. Both Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road are lined with SLO Transit bus stops. Dignity Health’s French Hospital Medical Center is about 4 miles away just east of Downtown San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is about 5 miles southeast with nonstop flights to regional hubs.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Courtney Huckabay
Courtney Huckabay
Comet Realty
(805) 519-8092
53 Total Sales
2 in Madonna
$670K - $860K Price Range
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Levi Seligman
Levi Seligman
Acquire Mortgage & Real Estate
(805) 549-4162
40 Total Sales
1 in Madonna
$1,000,000 Price
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Jordan Jackson
Jordan Jackson
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
(559) 471-3099
43 Total Sales
1 in Madonna
$1,235,000 Price
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Mukta Naran
Mukta Naran
The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.
(805) 329-3224
27 Total Sales
1 in Madonna
$839,000 Price
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Jay Bond
Jay Bond
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty of California, Inc.
(805) 303-3037
247 Total Sales
1 in Madonna
$725,000 Price
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Leon Van Beurden
Leon Van Beurden
Responds QuicklyBay Osos Brokers
(805) 505-7667
85 Total Sales
2 in Madonna
$750K - $995K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Laguna Lake Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Madonna | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Madonna Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Madonna, San Luis Obispo sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Madonna, San Luis Obispo over the last 12 months is $319,900, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$319,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
465
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,490
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,070
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,352
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
516
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,600 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,010 Sq Ft
- 1326 Galleon Way
- San Luis Obispo, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,592
Median Age
34
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,455
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,909
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
52%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
23''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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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