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A Silicon Valley suburb anchored by a park
In the heart of Silicon Valley, an area that's been defined by its association with the tech industry since the 1980s, is Sunnyvale, California. The city is home to approximately 155,000 people, and Ponderosa Park, a primarily residential neighborhood anchored by playgrounds and tennis courts, has become a go-to home base for commuters. Companies like Walmart Labs, 23andMe and new Google corporate offices are about 5 miles away, and Downtown San Jose is a 10-mile drive east. “Sunnyvale’s relationship with technology goes back decades and decades,” says Milestone Realty’s Linda Baker, who’s called the area home her whole life. “We have our own version of rockstars, and those are the original tech CEOs,” she adds, also speaking to the area’s cultural diversity, natural beauty and dependably sunny weather. “We’re really a very open community…I’m sort of a walking billboard when it comes to promoting the area.”
Pick up imported Korean goods at HanKook Supermarket in Ponderosa Park.
In the heart of Silicon Valley near large-scale employers like Google in Ponderosa Park.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
VTA buses carry residents to neighboring cities like San Jose.
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Manufactured homes, condo units and single-family ranch-style houses
Housing prices in the neighborhood vary dramatically. Manufactured homes near El Camino Real can hover in the mid $200,000s, and condo options bordering the Sunken Gardens Golf Course range from around $900,000 to upwards of $1 million. The median price for a single-family home falls around $2.5 million, and mid-century ranch-style houses are dominant. There are also Spanish-influenced designs dating back to the 1970s. Some residents opt for native shrubbery, mulch and gravel over grass in an effort to conserve water, and the neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is consistent with national averages.
There are manufactured homes in Ponderosa Park, usually priced under $300,000.
Mid-century ranch-styles are popular homes in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
Ponderosa Park is a fantastic neighborhood for families.
Find your perfect home in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood!
You will find some two-story Spanish-influenced designs in Ponderosa Park.
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An on-site café at Adrian Wilcox High School
Kids in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood have access to top-rated public schools like Ponderosa Elementary and Marian A. Peterson Middle, both of which earn A grades from Niche. Adrian Wilcox High School has an A-plus, and second-year students in Culinary, Hospitality and Management Preparation (CHAMPS) help run the on-site café as part of the curriculum. Members of the theater and music programs perform at Mission City Center for Performing Arts, which is shared by the larger Sunnyvale community.
Adrian Wlicox School Is committed to challenging students at every level.
Welcome to Marian A. Peterson Middle School.
Your children will love the inspiring atmosphere at Ponderosa Elementary School.
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Themed playgrounds and a neighborhood golf course
The neighborhood is anchored by a namesake park, where there's an Old West-themed playground, barbecue stations and picnicking areas. About a mile away, Braly Park has climbing structures inspired by Japanese architecture. Golfers can reserve tee times at Sunken Gardens Golf Course, known for its beginner-friendly, shorter-length holes. There's also free live music on the terrace on Saturday evenings. Less than 8 miles west, residents can access thousands of acres of protected wildlife and state parks like Portola Redwoods, Castle Rock and more leading up to Pacific Ocean beaches.
Book a tee time at Sunken Gardens Golf Course in Ponderosa Park.
Take a break from golfing and try out the Old Greenwood Barbecue in Sunken Gardens Golf Course.
Check out the Western-themed playground at Ponderosa Park.
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The Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, lessons on tech history and haunted mansions
Martin Murphy Jr. and his family traveled via wagon to California in the mid-1800s, putting down roots in what is now Sunnyvale. Today, a 2000s-era replica of the original Murphy house serves as the home base for the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, where rooms on the first floor have been decorated to reflect 19th-century styles. There are also rotating exhibits featuring information about everything from the city's agricultural days to the origins of the tech industry. Visitors to the Intel Museum can learn about how silicon chips are made, and the infamous Winchester Mystery House is about 15 minutes from Ponderosa Park. Downtown San Jose offers dozens of entertainment options farther west. There's a children's museum with a full-sized fire truck, a performing arts center that hosts touring Broadway shows and an Egyptian history museum.
You'll find 10 acres of apricot trees honoring the city’s orchard days at Heritage Park Museum.
The Heritage Park Museum is a replica of the original Martin Murphy. House
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Koreatown along El Camino Real
Although the neighborhood is primarily residential, there are shopping and dining opportunities a short drive—and sometimes even a walk—away along El Camino Real. Grocery stores like Hankook Supermarket and India Cash & Carry sell a variety of imported goods, and the thoroughfare eventually transitions into Santa Clara's Koreatown. Notable restaurants include Korean Spring BBQ, Roll House and SGD Tofu House, which is known for its Sundubu-jjigae, or soft tofu soup. W"e have some of the best restaurants because of the diversity in the area," says Baker. Shoppers can also drive to the Costco Wholesale on Lawrence Expressway, and chains like Target and Whole Foods are about 2 miles away in downtown Sunnyvale's Heritage District. "Downtown Sunnyvale has definitely seen a really nice resurgence," continues Baker, adding, "There’s always events going on and lots of little stores as well as bigger department stores."
One of the locals favorite dish is soft tofu soup from SGD Tofu House.
Pick up imported Korean goods at HanKook Supermarket in Ponderosa Park.
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VTA routes, the Caltrain and nonstop air travel
"Your commutes can be literally minutes to Apple, Google, wherever," says Baker, adding that the area's main appeal is "its very close proximity to the leading employers of Silicon Valley." Major thoroughfares include the Lawrence Expressway and Interstate 280 to the south. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority connects Sunnyvale to surrounding communities via bus and light rail, and there's also the Caltrain commuter rail, which stops in Sunnyvale on its way to San Fransisco. The San José Mineta International Airport offers 40 nonstop destinations about 8 miles away, and the nearest hospital is Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.
VTA buses carry residents to neighboring cities like San Jose.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Machado Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Ponderosa Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Panama Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Carl Eklund Memorial Park
Playground
Braly Park
Tennis
Volleyball
Playground
Raynor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
12 min drive
Bus
Fair Oaks & Evelyn
Bus
Reed & Evelyn
Bus
El Camino & Sycamore
Bus
Reed & Willow
Bus
Reed & Sequoia
Bus
Old San Francisco & Wolfe
Bus
Fair Oaks & Old San Francisco
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ponderosa Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ponderosa Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ponderosa Park, Sunnyvale sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ponderosa Park, Sunnyvale over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 104% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
27,504
Median Age
37
Population Density
32 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$166,038
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$186,765
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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