Avalon Homes for Sale

Avalon, a neighborhood in South San Francisco, was developed in the early 1950s and features a mix of raised and one-story ranch styles, as well as split-level homes. These well-maintained houses, averaging around 1,000 square feet, are situated along winding streets ending in cul-de-sacs. Avalon is known for its collection of parks, including Avalon Park with its playground, picnic tables, and baseball diamond, and Brentwood Park, which offers a basketball court, baseball field, and tennis court. Zamora Park provides a shaded playground and picnic area. The California Golf Club of San Francisco, a top-ranked course, borders the neighborhood to the north. Dining options along El Camino Real include Little Lucca, Sofra Grill, and Boracay Garden & Grill. The Shops at Tanforan, an indoor mall with a movie theater, is nearby, as are grocery stores like Pacific Supermarket and Smart & Final. Avalon is highly walkable with bike lanes and bus stops, and it is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the San Bruno BART station, 2 miles from Kaiser Permanente’s South Francisco Medical Center, and 5 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The neighborhood experiences some noise pollution from nearby freeways and the airport. Schools in Avalon include highly rated Ponderosa Elementary School, Alta Loma Middle School, and South San Francisco High School. However, the area does experience 17 or more days of unhealthy air annually due to nearby oil refineries and factories.