Santa Maria West
Mediterranean influences and a 55 and up community
Santa Maria West contains sidewalks and driveways leading up to attached garages. Homes in Santa Maria West are primarily from the 20th century, but houses constructed over the last 20 years are found inside the Cherrywood Estates development. The region includes a number of homes with Mediterranean and Spanish Mission influences. Many ranch styles have tile rooftops, and many contemporary residences show durable stucco exteriors. There are also several cottages and manufactured homes available. Residences generally list between $475,000 and $625,000 on average, but potential buyers can find a fixer-upper for less. Dwellings inside the La Maria Mobile Home Community, available for residents aged 55 and older, cost between $100,000 and $150,000.
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Local supermarkets and comfortable dining experiences
Residents can order grocery delivery or pick out home goods at Foods Co. grocery store, Target or Walmart Neighborhood Market. Santa Maria West contains many local eateries in the neighborhood and nearby. Hungry customers order falafel and baba ganoush beneath softly lit pergolas on the outdoor patio of Garden Mediterranean Restaurant. "If you want to eat out, Shaw's Steakhouse and Santa Maria Inn are both good options," Brown says. The Santa Maria Inn is a historic staple where locals enjoy an elegant dining experience paired with Central Coast wines and craft beers.
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Heading to the fairgrounds or downtown
Locals across the region will visit the neighborhood's Santa Maria Fairpark for the Santa Barbara County Fair held in July. The grounds also host the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival in April. Just north of the community, in the city's center, residents gather during the warmer months. The public event attracts food trucks, local vendors and anyone who enjoys live music.Several schools, two districts
Residents in elementary and middle school attend the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school system provides supplemental academic initiatives, such as the After School Program (ASP) and extended day programs. Kindergarten to sixth graders may attend one of the public elementary schools inside of the community. William Laird Adam Elementary receives a C-minus from Niche and David J. Sanchez Elementary has a C grade. El Camino Junior High, which accepts seventh and eighth-grade students, has a C grade from Niche and requires students to wear uniforms. Santa Maria High has a B-minus grade and is a part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
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Quiet picnics and sport programs
Buena Vista Park, originally the Santa Maria Community Park, is the community's first shared green space. Today, the small area contains a playground and barbecue pits. Santa Maria's second-largest public space, known locally as Minami Park, is popular for recreational athletics. The grounds have soccer fields, bocce and tennis courts. The onsite Community Center provides an Open Gym program that offers soccer, volleyball and basketball to locals of all ages.Close to the airport
The Santa Maria Area Transit is a popular option for local travel, while the Santa Maria Airport is less than 5 miles away for further distances. The city has several medical offices, including Dignity Health's Marian Regional Medical Center, a few blocks from Santa Maria West.
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Ashley Kennedy
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sandy Blair
Sandy Blair
P.B. & Associates
(805) 691-0346
13 Total Sales
2 in Santa Maria West
$470,000 Price Range
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Monique Garza
Monique Garza
Responds QuicklyCompass California, Inc.-PB
(805) 549-4077
44 Total Sales
2 in Santa Maria West
$340,000 Price Range
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Nathan Douglas
Nathan Douglas
Responds QuicklyHelp-U-Sell Santa Maria
(805) 779-3529
30 Total Sales
1 in Santa Maria West
$324,000 Price
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Rocio Lopez
Rocio Lopez
Responds QuicklyCoast West Realty & Property Management
(805) 608-2070
69 Total Sales
5 in Santa Maria West
$45K - $645K Price Range
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Pamela Hogue
Pamela Hogue
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters-Arroyo Grande
(805) 608-3206
87 Total Sales
1 in Santa Maria West
$75,000 Price
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Paul Swack
Paul Swack
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Central Coast
(805) 321-6696
84 Total Sales
1 in Santa Maria West
$450,900 Price
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
Russell Park
Bob Orach Park
Minami Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Buena Vista Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Central Plaza Park
- Playground
- Walking Paths
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Santa Maria West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Maria West, Santa Maria sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Maria West, Santa Maria over the last 12 months is $532,495, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$434,990
Median Sale Price
$532,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$419,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$279,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,246
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,361
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,010
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,004 - $2,359 per month
- Amara Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 655+ Sq Ft
- 329 W Carmen Ln
- Santa Maria, CA
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$1,488 - $4,791 per month
- La Vista
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 393+ Sq Ft
- 740 S Western Ave
- Santa Maria, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
22,262
Median Age
26
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
37.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,765
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,032
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
36.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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