$2,333,574Average Value$109Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Plenty of space on the outskirts of the city
On the far west side of San Luis Obispo, 3 miles north of Highway 101, residential Valle Vista backs up to the rolling Irish Hills Natural Reserve. Here on the outskirts of the city, residents have an increased sense of privacy; Valle Vista's overall CAP Index Crime Score is of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Larger homes and lot sizes also make this a popular neighborhood for families. “There’s really nice houses on acreage with views of the mountains,” says San Luis Obispo resident Susie Brans. While residents can feel removed from city living, Downtown SLO is less than 5 miles away.
Valle Vista is surrounded by breathtaking views.
Find your favorite hiking trail in Valle Vista.
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Large homes on multiple acres
Homes in Valle Vista are almost entirely Mediterranean style, with either one or two stories, and date from the late 1900s throughout the 2000s. Layouts range from around 2,800 to 5,000 square feet, and lot sizes range from 1 acre to upwards of 10 acres. Most of these homes have attached multi-car garages, and many have private in-ground swimming pools, as well as tennis and basketball courts. Home prices start at around $1.5 million and range to over $3 million, depending on home and lot sizes.
Valle Vista has many Mediterranean style homes.
Homes in Valle Vista have quite a bit of space between them.
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Learning in the highly rated San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Students in Valle Vista are served by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which is named the county’s best school district and rated A by Niche. C.L. Smith Elementary earns a B-plus, while Laguna Middle and San Luis Obispo High are both rated A. At the high school, students can enroll in one of several hands-on career courses, in fields ranging from agriculture to arts, media and entertainment.
C.L. Smith Elementary School provides great education to help San Luis Obispo students.
An American flag waves high above the entrance to San Luis Obispo High School.
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Access to hiking trails at Irish Hills Natural Reserve, with a nearby community park and golf course
Just west, the 720-acre Irish Hills Natural Reserve has over 10 rolling miles of hiking and biking trails. Just south of the neighborhood, Laguna Hills Park has plenty of greenspace and a small playground, and the public, 10-hole Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course includes a driving range.
Valle Vista is an outdoorsy community.
There are many dog friendly parks in Valle Vista
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Close to restaurants, grocery stores and retail shopping
The Laguna Village Shopping Center is about 2 miles south of the neighborhood, on Los Osos Valley Road. Residents can shop at Grocery Outlet or CVS and stop into one of the locally owned restaurants for a bite to eat. Laguna Grill is a local favorite for gameday brews and pub grub, while Sushiya is a go-to for Japanese and Korean cuisine prepared on a Teppanyaki Grill. For breakfast and lunch sandwiches and specialty lattes, there’s Nautical Bean. Target, Whole Foods Market and Costco Wholesale are all within a half mile of here, also on Los Osos Valley Road, as are chains like Olive Garden and Starbucks. A mile east on Madonna Road, SLO Promenade is home to stores like World Market, Nordstrom Rack and Sprouts Farmers Market, and across the street, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center has Best Buy, Kohl’s and Ross Dress for Less.
Locals in Valle Vista head to Grocery Outlet for affordable groceries.
Laguna Grill is great sports bar in Valle Vista.
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A car dependent neighborhood with conveniences a short commute away
Los Osos Valley Road leads about 10 miles west to the coast at Los Osos, and about 3 miles south to Highway 101; it's also lined with stops for SLO Transit buses, which connect riders with destinations throughout the city. Adventist Health’s Sierra Vista Medical Center is about 4 miles away, just north of Downtown SLO, while the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is about 6 miles away, at the south end of the city.
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Breathtaking Views & Prime Location in Emerald Hills. Build your dream home on this exceptional 2.14-acre lot, perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views of Cerro San Luis, Bishop’s Peak, and the scenic Laguna Lake landscape. Located in the prestigious Emerald Hills community, this property offers the best of both worlds—serene hillside living just minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo.
Susie BransRichardson Sotheby's International Realty
Build your dream house on this rare and hard to find Irish Hills area lot with some of the most incredible views in San Luis Obispo. This lot sits high on the hill in the Emerald Hills Tract area over looking the valley with underground utilities and streets. This amazing view lot has been kept in the family undeveloped for many years and is now being offered for sale. This lot borders a large
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
167
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,772
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,592
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
54.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
23''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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