The city of San Luis Obispo is the commercial, governmental and cultural hub of California's Central Coast. It is also one of the state's most historic communities, dating back to the founding of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in 1772 by Father Junípero Serra. Today, the Mission still holds regular services and is the focus for the city's most cherished public open space: Mission Plaza. The two-block area features a large public plaza, seating areas and pathways between the Mission and businesses on the opposite side of the Creek.
San Luis Obispo is nestled among the coastal foothills eight miles from the Pacific Ocean midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway 1. It is also located at the heart of a booming wine industry. Located at the foot of the Santa Lucia Range, this picturesque and sprawling city is home to approximately 44,000 residents. San Luis Obispo is the county seat and home to a number of federal and state regional offices and facilities. The city's ideal weather and natural beauty provide numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at city and state parks, lakes, beaches and wilderness areas.
Real estate options in San Luis Obispo are diverse; offering single-family detached homes, horse properties and ranches, townhomes and condominiums, land lots for custom building.
San Luis Obispo has been rated as one of the best places to retire by numerous publications including Consumer Digest and Money Magazine. Students enrolled in K-12 attend schools within the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. For those who are pursuing a higher degree in education, San Luis Obispo is also the home of Cuesta College and California Polytechnic State University.
San Luis Obispo's real estate market features a wide range of styles and prices. A select few condominiums and townhouses are available beginning at $250,000. Detached single-family homes start in the low $400,000 for homes with ample acreage. For larger homes with panoramic views of the bay, Morro Rock and the surrounding mountains and hillsides, including Hollister Park, prices can run up to $3.5 million. Farm and ranch properties with equestrian facilities are available as is land and lots for custom building.
Laguna Lake is a great neighborhood in the southern area of San Luis Obispo and offers many hiking trails and Southern California style homes. San Luis Country Club is a nice upscale, gated community with upscale homes and townhomes. Historic homes with lovely Victorian and Queen Anne styles can be found along Mill Street Historic District and Broad Street.
"Nick Hall : Your Expert Realtor in San Luis Obispo, CA"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Nick today at 805-458-4544 or email NickHall@ColdwellBanker.com.
Nick Hall: Nick Hall has been a Realtor and an experienced Real Estate Professional for over 30 years and as the Owner/ Broker of Scenic Coast Realty, he is eager to help you. Nick has been a homeowner on California's beautiful Central Coast for over 25 years, so his knowledge of the area will help you get the most out of your transaction, whether you are selling your home, are a first time home buyer, looking to relocate or are purchasing a second home.
Nick has many years of experience with a Title Insurance and Escrow Company and can use his detailed knowledge of that process to guide you through every step of your home buying transaction. He was the owner of a manufacturing business for 25 years and as a result has highly honed negotiation skills to help you get the best deal possible. As a Realtor member of the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, Nick is part of a nationwide network of professionals dedicated to aggressively representing the interests of its clients at every turn.
Involved in his community as a past officer of the Rotary Club, Nick is a friendly and warm individual who enjoys introducing others to the wonderful lifestyle of the Central Coast. Nick is a people person who will be patient and helpful as you go through this very important process. When he isn't helping his clients find the right home, this London native, enjoys Genealogy and researching his family's past.
Call Nick today to have him put his extensive background and knowledge of the local market to work for you.
San Luis Obispo CA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $507,174 compared to $649,979 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -28%. For Saturday, January 28th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in San Luis Obispo CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in San Luis Obispo, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in San Luis Obispo to help you find the best home!