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Convenient South San Francisco enclave with starter home opportunities
Located in the western portion of South San Francisco, Sunshine Gardens is a peaceful suburban enclave next to plenty of urban amenities. Residentially developed in the 1950s, the neighborhood is known for its classic post-war housing landscape of one-level mid-century homes and its desirable access to transit and commuter corridors. “One of the biggest draws here is its convenient proximity to public transportation, especially the South San Francisco BART station,” says Wilson Leung, a local realtor of 13 years and co-broker of OWN Real Estate. “The neighborhood also has good proximity to some of the city’s main everyday establishments like Costco.” Boasting highly rated schools, quiet residential streetscapes and scenic backdrop views of San Bruno Mountain, Sunshine Gardens is a popular choice for new residents. “The area attracts a lot of younger families or couples looking to settle in with kids on the way,” Leung says. “The neighborhood is a bit more dense, and prices here tend to be lower than in other parts of the city, so it’s a nice starter home community.”
Sunshine Gardens homes sit on long gently sloping streets.
Some parts of Sunshine Gardens contain homes with modernist influences.
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Post-war homes and transit-centered condos
The neighborhood’s gently sloping streetscapes have a grid-style layout with narrowly paved sidewalks and extra-wide streets. Many homes display small front lawns with grass and simple landscaping, while others opt for stone and concrete-based landscaping. Most homes are one-story and boast common housing styles like classic ranches, mid-century ranchers and contemporary properties. Newer subdivisions, such as the Promenade near Alta Loma Park, feature rows of larger, two-story homes that are more uniform with Spanish-style architecture. Single-family home prices in Sunshine Gardens range from $900,000 to $1.9 million. The neighborhood also offers a few condominium options, including Park Station, which is one of the first transit-oriented condominium complexes in South San Francisco. The complex is across the street from the BART Station and features amenities, including a gym, public green spaces and outdoor BBQ grills. Condos can start at $480,000 for one bedroom and can go up to $1.2 million for three- to four-bedroom condos with luxury-style interiors.
A wide variety of housing styles can be found in Sunshine Gardens.
Newer apartment complexes are sprouting in the middle of Sunshine Gardens.
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Longstanding diners and multiple grocery options
JoAnn’s Café on El Camino Real has been a neighborhood favorite for decades, serving up American breakfast and lunch fare in a classic diner environment. Next door, Gunter’s is a similar longstanding eatery that keeps its regulars coming back for breakfast favorites, including waffles and pancakes. At The Garden Club on Mission Road, residents can enjoy hearty, down-home American classics like prime rib and mashed potatoes in a cozy, casual atmosphere. Residents can pick up groceries at popular chains like Trader Joe’s on El Camino Real or the Safeway on Chestnut Avenue, while nearby Costco offers larger-scale grocery items. The Sunshine Gardens Shopping Center on Mission Road is home to a range of small retailers for other everyday shopping essentials.
Grocery Outlet always has sales and fresh produce in Sunshine Gardens
COSTCO is the perfect place to save on bulk everything in Sunshine Gardens
Jo Ann's Cafe is a delicious place to grab breakfast in Sunshine Gardens.
Teani's Italian Deli has excellent Italian sandwiches in Sunshine Gardens.
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Halloween festivals and movies in the park
The community can enjoy numerous annual events in the South San Francisco area. The Movie in the Parks event each summer takes place at Orange Memorial Park, where residents can sit out on the lawn to enjoy family-friendly movies. The park also holds a Concerts in the Park series each spring, with live music performances from local artists and bands. The annual Halloween Extravaganza is another Orange Memorial Park favorite, featuring a trunk or treat set-up, a petting zoo, a haunted house and a popular floating pumpkin patch at the park’s Orange Pool.
A man reads a book in Orange Memorial Park .
Orange Memorial Park offers a wide variety of amenities to Orange Park residents.
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Top-rated schools and STEM courses
Neighborhood students can attend Sunshine Gardens Elementary School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, followed by the B-rated Alta Loma Middle School. El Camino High, rated at an A-minus, offers students a robust catalog of AP courses and STEM classes, along with dozens of extracurricular clubs. Both El Camino High and Sunshine Gardens Elementary are located inside the neighborhood, conveniently within walking or biking distance from many residences.
Sunshine Gardens Elementary School has plenty of room for kids to play.
Alta Loma Middle School near Sunshine Gardens offers lots of extracurricular activities.
El Camino High School is a sprawling campus in Sunshine Gardens.
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Public green spaces and amenity-packed parks
Sunshine Gardens is surrounded by natural beauty and green spaces, offering plenty of great nearby outdoor recreation. Bordering west of the neighborhood is the 7-acre Alta Loma Park on Camaritas Avenue. It features paved walking paths and an ample open green space, perfect for picnicking or tossing a frisbee. Residents can also practice serving or shooting hoops at the site’s basketball and tennis courts, while children can run around the colorful modern playground with its intricate climbing structures. West of the neighborhood is Orange Memorial Park, one of the largest parks in South San Francisco. Spanning 21 acres, the site is a one-stop spot for all kinds of outdoor amenities. Locals can enjoy walking trails, athletic fields, bocce courts, a swimming pool, a sculpture garden and a large activity pavilion, where many community events take place. The San Bruno Mountain State and County Park is just three miles north in Brisbane for expansive hiking and biking trails and panoramic views of the entire Peninsula.
A man reads a book in Orange Memorial Park .
Alta Loma Park in Sunshine Gardens is regularly full of Alta Loma Middle School students.
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BART station next to the Interstate
A big draw for resident commuters is that the South San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station is within walking distance of most of the neighborhood's homes. The area is known for its proximity to the San Francisco International Airport, which is a 7-mile drive south of Sunshine Gardens. For drivers wanting to travel or commute around the Bay Area, main thoroughfares like Highway 82 and Interstate 280 sit just west of the neighborhood, while Route 101 is less than two miles east. The large Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center is also conveniently located within Sunshine Gardens.
South SF BART station is the easiest way to commute from city to city in Sunshine Gardens.
The South San Francisco BART station connects Sunshine Gardens to the rest of the Bay Area.
Sunshine Gardens is serviced by samTrans bus lines.
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Parks in this Area
Alta Loma Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Orange Memorial Park
Clay Park
Buri Buri Park
Centennial Way Dog Park
Sign Hill Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
12 min drive
Subway
South San Francisco Station
Bus
El Camino & Arroyo Dr
Bus
South San Francisco Bart (Opb, Bay #1)
Bus
El Camino Real & Costco
Bus
El Camino Real & Kaiser Hospital
Bus
Holly Ave & Miller Ave
Bus
El Camino Real & Bart-South Sf
Bus
El Camino Real & Hickey Blvd
Sunshine Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco over the last 12 months is $497,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,836
Median Age
42
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,570
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,525
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
41.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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