Why Live in Parklawn
Parklawn in Modesto, California, is a neighborhood that blends the charm of a farm town with accessible city living. Nestled between downtown Modesto and Ceres, Parklawn features reasonably priced homes, including 2 or 3-bedroom ranch-style houses, bungalows, and mobile homes, many of which date back to the 1940s and 1950s and have been updated with vibrant paint and new gardens. The streets, often without sidewalks, are adorned with columnar and palm trees and flowering native bushes. Parklawn is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, with local favorites like Jose’s Mexican on East Hatch Road and Jessica’s Taqueria food truck on Kendee Road. Grocery shopping is convenient with Cost Less Foods at the Ceres Plaza Shopping Center and Midway Market on Midway Avenue, along with weekly flea markets like Modesto Livestock & Flea Market and El Rematito Flea Market.
The neighborhood is well-connected with State Route 99 providing routes to Sacramento, 78 miles away, and BART offering train services to San Francisco, which is 95 miles away. Public transportation is accessible with local stops along Crows Landing Road and East Hatch Road. Parklawn Neighborhood Park offers 4 acres for picnics and play, while Bellenita Park, 4 miles away, features baseball and softball fields. Nearby Dryden Park Golf Course provides an 18-hole course along the Tuolumne River. Local higher education options include Modesto Junior College and Humphreys University.
Home Trends in Parklawn, CA
On average, homes in Parklawn, Modesto sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Parklawn, Modesto over the last 12 months is $345,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$360
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$342,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
