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Ponderosa Park

Ponderosa Park

$1,882,562 Average Value
$1,088 Average Price per Sq Ft
45 Homes For Sale

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.
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.
In the heart of Silicon Valley near large-scale employers like Google in Ponderosa Park.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
VTA buses carry residents to neighboring cities like San Jose.
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.
There are manufactured homes in Ponderosa Park, usually priced under $300,000.
Mid-century ranch-styles are popular homes in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
Mid-century ranch-styles are popular homes in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
Ponderosa Park is a fantastic neighborhood for families.
Ponderosa Park is a fantastic neighborhood for families.
Find your perfect home in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood!
Find your perfect home in the Ponderosa Park neighborhood!
You will find some two-story Spanish-influenced designs in Ponderosa Park.
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.
Adrian Wlicox School Is committed to challenging students at every level.
Welcome to Marian A. Peterson Middle School.
Welcome to Marian A. Peterson Middle School.
Your children will love the inspiring atmosphere at Ponderosa Elementary 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
VTA buses carry residents to neighboring cities like San Jose.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
El Camino Real aerial in Sunnyvale Ponderosa Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area

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

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,598,000
Median Sale Price
$1,714,234
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,530,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,730,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$837,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
185
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,088

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,869
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,734
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,648
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,102
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
769
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Friday, Sep 19
    4:30 - 6:30pm

    827 Poplar Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

    $2,380,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,650 Sq Ft
    • 827 Poplar Ave
    • New 2 days ago

    GORGEOUS HOME in a highly desirable Ponderosa park neighborhood! The expansive living room greets you with an airy, light-filled ambiance, enhanced by vaulted ceilings. The well-appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry and premium stainless steel appliances, overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. The serene primary suite is thoughtfully positioned for privacy, with direct access to

    Sakura Harimoto Compass

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    1 - 4pm

    236 Red Oak Dr E Unit P, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

    $818,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 974 Sq Ft
    • 236 Red Oak Dr E
    • Unit P
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this beautifully 2 story townhome with 2-bedroom &1.5-bath. Quartz countertop, brand-new energy-efficient refrigerator & stove, and water filtration in kitchen; marble bath vanity with new bathtub in the bathroom; copper repipe (2024), recessed lighting, fresh painting(2025), and in-unit laundry. This home blends style with practicality. Enjoy private access to community amenities

    Lily Lee Green Valley Realty USA

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    1 - 4pm

    922 Magnolia Terrace Unit 8, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

    $1,350,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,444 Sq Ft
    • 922 Magnolia Terrace
    • Unit 8
    • New 2 days ago

    Better than new! This is the first resale home in Lavender- a newly built community-a rare opportunity to own nearly new construction without the wait. Thoughtfully upgraded with high-end Italian Bertazzoni kitchen appliances, smart electric window shades, and owned solar panels that keep utility bills impressively low, this home blends style with sustainability. Enjoy exceptional peace and quiet

    Michelle Lin Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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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

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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