Prefumo
A wide range of home styles for a range of budgets and lifestyles
All local homes, both single-family and condominiums, were built between the 1970s and the early 2000s. Most of the single-family homes are ranch-style—either single-story, two-story or split-level—with three to five bedrooms, lots of up to a half-acre and layouts of about 2,000 to 3,500 square feet. “For those wanting a big home, this neighborhood is a great choice,” Grayson says. The average price per square foot in Prefumo is $553 compared to an average of $673 across San Luis Obispo as a whole, allowing residents to buy a larger home at a lower price than many other neighborhoods in the city. Homes on the west side of Prefumo Creek back up to the Irish Hills and are upward of 3,000 square feet; prices range from $1.8 million to $2.2 million. Farther from the hills, homes range between about 2,000 and 3,000 square feet, with prices of $800,000 to $1.6 million. Two-to-three-bedroom condos in Prefumo range from about 850 square feet to over 1,300 square feet; prices range from roughly $500,000 to $800,000, depending on size and upgrades. Streets here are wider than those in more recently developed neighborhoods, and Brans says that while many other SLO neighborhoods have lots of rental units, most of Prefumo's homes are owner-occupied.
/
Close to dining, retail and grocery shopping
Just east of the neighborhood, the Laguna Village shopping center sits at the intersection of two major thoroughfares, Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road. There's a Grocery Outlet and a CVS here, and locally owned eateries include Sushiya for teppanyaki-style Japanese and Korean cuisine, and Chico’s for casual south-of-the-border fare. Target and Whole Foods Market are just over a mile southeast on Los Osos Valley Road, as are chain restaurants like Panda Express and Olive Garden. About 2 miles east on Madonna Road, SLO Promenade includes Sprouts Farmers Market, Nordstrom Rack and World Market; next door, the Madonna Plaza shopping center has Kohl’s, Ross Dress for Less and Best Buy. Madonna Road is lined with chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
/
Access to hiking, golfing and community parks
Right in the neighborhood, Laguna Hills Park is within walking distance of many residents and has a small playground and open greenspace. To the south, Irish Hills Natural Reserve spans 720 acres, with over 8 miles of hiking and biking trails, and just east is the public, 10-hole Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course. Laguna Lake Park is 2 miles northeast, with a lake favored by paddleboarders and kayakers, as well as a disc golf course, a playground and a fenced-in dog park. Within the park, a 2-mile loop trail connects to a trail network that ultimately leads to the peak of Cerro San Luis, just north.
/
A renowned performing arts program at San Luis Obispo High
Prefumo is zoned for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which earns an overall A rating from Niche. Two of the district's schools, the B-plus-rated C.L. Smith Elementary and the A-rated Laguna Middle, are about a mile east of the neighborhood. The A-rated San Luis Obispo High is a few miles farther northeast and has the highly acclaimed Performing Arts Company, a program that's produced over 150 plays, musicals and improv shows since the 1920s.
/
Popular events at Laguna Lake Park and Downtown SLO
Laguna Lake Park hosts several events throughout the year. In July, the two-day Central Coast Renaissance Festival is full of food and craft vendors, and attendees can enjoy Elizabethan music and dancing, falconry shows and living-history demonstrations. Downtown events include the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, held year-round on Thursday evenings, and the free, family-friendly Concerts in the Plaza series, held on Friday nights during the summer.Access to Los Osos and proximity to Highway 101
The neighborhood is bordered by Los Osos Valley Road, which leads to Highway 101 to the east, and to Los Osos and the coast about 10 miles west. This thoroughfare is also lined with SLO Transit bus stops for commutes throughout the city. Dignity Health’s French Hospital Medical Center is about 5 miles east, and the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 5 miles southeast.
/
Written By
Lauren Schott
Photography Contributed By
Mark Huddleston
Video By
Tyler Belile
Was this overview helpful?
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Ashlea Boyer
Ashlea Boyer
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
(805) 519-8128
91 Total Sales
1 in Prefumo
$1,810,000 Price
-
Deborah Brooks
Deborah Brooks
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 549-4153
41 Total Sales
1 in Prefumo
$607,000 Price
-
Courtney Huckabay
Courtney Huckabay
Comet Realty
(805) 519-8092
53 Total Sales
1 in Prefumo
$1,125,000 Price
-
Kellye Grayson
Kellye Grayson
The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.
(805) 250-4808
35 Total Sales
3 in Prefumo
$425K - $820K Price Range
-
Levi Seligman
Levi Seligman
Acquire Mortgage & Real Estate
(805) 549-4162
40 Total Sales
1 in Prefumo
$987,500 Price
-
Rob Rose
Rob Rose
Responds QuicklyChristie's International Real Estate Sereno
(805) 779-3754
77 Total Sales
3 in Prefumo
$807K - $921K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Laguna Hills Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prefumo | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prefumo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prefumo, San Luis Obispo sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prefumo, San Luis Obispo over the last 12 months is $378,999, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$378,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
382
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,369
Above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
914
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,074
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,354
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,435
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
59.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
23''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Billygoat Acres
Suburb in western SLO with access to hiking trails, retail, golf and a lake
Laguna Lake
Lakeside living near Downtown San Luis Obispo with access to hiking trails
Madonna
Suburban living near Downtown SLO with access to hiking and water recreation
Valle Vista
Quiet, residential west SLO neighborhood with large homes on acreage
LOVR Creekside Area
A centrally located pocket in SLO with access to the Los Osos Valley Road corridor
Bishops Knoll
A well-established SLO suburb within biking distance of downtown and Cal Poly
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Prefumo neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Was this page helpful?
