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Quiet suburb north of U.S. Route 101
Segmented from the rest of the city by U.S. Route 101, about 3 miles east of downtown Santa Maria, Northeast Santa Maria stands at the intersection of the city’s agricultural past and urban future. While the neighborhood may feel suburban, locals are only a few blocks away from working farms, reminiscent of those that drew settlers to the Santa Maria Valley over 200 years ago. Homes are organized into neat subdivisions with uniform setbacks, interspersed with pocket parks within walking distance. In addition to parks, the Santa Maria River Levee Trail lines the outskirts of the community, offering distant views of the San Rafael Mountains to the east. While most shopping and dining options sit on the other side of the highway, the Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria’s only major hospital, is conveniently located on the neighborhood’s south side. “People typically want to be on the east side, it’s more sought after just because it has less traffic and noise,” says Josh Carranza, local Realtor with eXp Realty of California. “It’s nice to have the hospital down the street.”
Northeast Santa Maria isn't far from downtown.
Find homes with wide driveways in Northeast Santa Maria.
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Traditional homes from the late 20th and early 21st centuries
The neighborhood’s wide, suburban streets are lined with a combination of Minimal Traditional-style bungalows from the 1970s and 80s on small lots with covered backyard patios. In newer subdivisions from the 2000s, Minimal Traditional-style homes feature large front yards with low-water plantings, while Spanish Revival-style properties have barrel-tile roofs, turrets and pergolas. Late 20th-century bungalows with two or three bedrooms sell for between $200,000 and $500,000, while four-bedroom 21st-century properties often sell for $550,000 to $800,000. Manufactured homes can be found in Casa Del Rio Mobile Estates, a gated 55+ community on the east side, where two-bedroom units sell for around $100,000.
Northeast Santa Maria has a wide variety of home styles.
Basketball hoops can be spotted on clean streets throughout Northeast Santa Maria.
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Career-oriented programs at local schools
Younger students can attend Tunnell Elementary or Fesler Junior High, both of which score a C from Niche. The B-rated Pioneer Valley High offers career and technical education pathways in fields like Agricultural Business, Industrial Technology and Biotechnology. Pioneer Valley students can join after-school activities like the Ballet Folklorico group, a Mexican Folk dance club.
Santa Maria's Tunnel Elementary School is home of the Thunderbirds.
Pioneer Valley High shares its Performing Arts Center with the Santa Maria Joint Union District.
The Transit Center in the middle of the city has bus routes to and from Northeast Santa Maria.
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Santa Maria bus routes 2 miles from downtown
U.S. Route 101 separates Northeast Santa Maria from the rest of the city, including downtown, about 2 miles west, and stretches more than 150 miles southeast to Los Angeles. The Santa Maria Regional Transit bus system has three lines that pass through the neighborhood—Routes 2, 3 and 9—all ending at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall. The Marian Regional Medical Center is located on the neighborhood’s south end. The Santa Maria Airport is about 9 miles away, while more regional flight options can be found at Santa Barbara Airport, 69 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport, 160 miles away.
The Transit Center in the middle of the city has bus routes to and from Northeast Santa Maria.
Northeast Santa Maria has its own shopping strip.
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Pocket parks and trails with mountain views
Small pocket parks and greenspaces are peppered throughout Northeast Santa Maria, including Jim May Park, which features a large lake teeming with wildlife and a pier overlooking the water. “There are a lot of nice outdoor spaces out there,” says local Realtor Tom Brown of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty. “Plenty of parks and trails.” The 6-acre Tunnell Park, attached to its namesake elementary school, has several basketball fields, swing sets and a large and small playground for kids of all ages. Most other parks, including Joe White Park and Donovan Park, offer unshaded grassy fields and small playgrounds along residential streets so locals can easily walk there from home. Hikers and bikers can visit the Santa Maria River Levee Trail, which runs along the city's edge, parallel to the Santa Maria River. The 3-mile unpaved stone and sand pathway is wide open and completely unshaded, with unobstructed distant mountain views.
Jim May Park of Northeast Santa Maria has a lake right off the 101 Freeway.
Go on a hike with a friend in Northeast Santa Maria.
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Locally owned eateries serving Vietnamese and Mediterranean food
On the neighborhood’s south side, locals can visit Al Pho for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a fast-casual atmosphere. Northeast Santa Maria is also home to a handful of gathering spaces and institutions, including the Temple Beth El, a community synagogue, and Edwards Community Center, which has an indoor basketball court. More dining options lie on the other side of the highway, like The Green Olive, which serves Greek and Mediterranean food to go. For groceries, Trader Joe’s and Vons are each a few miles away.
Al Pho offers warm pho for those chilly winter days in Northeast Santa Maria.
Discover new food spots in Northeast Santa Maria.
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Annual Car Show held by the Santa Maria Elks
The Santa Maria Elks are a social club where locals can meet new people and participate in volunteer initiatives that raise money for local charities. In addition to members-only events and activities, the club hosts an Annual Car Show in June at their lodge, just off U.S. 101, where anyone can come and enjoy antique and custom car displays.
The Elks Lodge gives back to the community in Northeast Santa Maria.
Northeast Santa Maria offers many new housing opportunities.
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Parks in this Area
Tunnell Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Preisker Park
Edwards Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Events
Jim May Park
Grills
Lake
Picnic Area
Joe White Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Donovan Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
36 min drive
Bus
Suey Crossing & Merill Gardens
Bus
Suey & Alvin Ave (Inbound)
Bus
Donovan & Canyon
Bus
Main & Palisades
Bus
N Suey Rd & Rose
Bus
Cypress & Nicholson
Bus
Donovan & Bay Ave (1133 E. Donovan)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Santa Maria
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Santa Maria Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,042
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,220
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,247
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.2%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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