Why Live in Heritage District
The Heritage District in downtown Sunnyvale is a dynamic neighborhood blending historic charm with modern Bay Area living. Housing in the Heritage District is diverse, with a mix of original houses, recently built townhouses, condos and high-rise apartments. Common styles include California ranchers, Spanish Revival builds and farmhouses. Murphy Avenue, the main thoroughfare, features a mix of boutique shops, trendy restaurants and name-brand retailers. Highlights include Leigh's Favorite Books, Murphy’s Law for live music, and The Oxford Kitchen & Gastropub. Target and Whole Foods Market are also nearby. The Sunnyvale Downtown Association hosts events like the Summer Concert series, and the weekly Sunnyvale Farmers Market offers local produce and crafts. The area is highly walkable, with convenient public transportation via the nearby Sunnyvale train station and Caltrain Express, connecting to San Jose and San Francisco. Highway 82 provides easy access to downtown San Jose and San Jose Mineta International Airport, under 13 miles away. Murphy Park offers lawn bowling, while Las Palmas Park has tennis courts, hiking trails and a pond. Kids can attend the highly rated Ellis Elementary School and Fremont High School, or they can go to The King’s Academy, a top-rated private school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage District a good place to live?
Heritage District is a good place to live. Heritage District is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Heritage District is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Heritage District has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.3 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $189,236 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 72.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Heritage District are renters, with 82.4% of residents renting and 17.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heritage District can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heritage District neighborhood guide.
Is Heritage District, CA a safe neighborhood?
Heritage District, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Heritage District?
The median home price in Heritage District is $1,486,944. If you put a 20% down payment of $297,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $321K a year to afford the median home price in Heritage District. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Heritage District is $189K.
What are the best public schools in Heritage District?
The best public schools that serve Heritage District are:
What are the best private schools in Heritage District?
The best private schools that serve Heritage District are:
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Are home prices dropping in Heritage District?
Yes, home prices in Heritage District are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Heritage District, CA
On average, homes in Heritage District, Sunnyvale sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Heritage District, Sunnyvale over the last 12 months is $1,630,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,630,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,162,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,385,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$845,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,178
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$1,486,944
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%