$1,142,786Average Value$760Average Price per Sq Ft
Conveniently located near Downtown SLO and Cal Poly with access to popular hiking trails
About 1 mile northwest of Downtown San Luis Obispo, suburban Bishops Knoll offers a convenient location for residents looking to be close to downtown restaurants, retailers and events, as well as California Polytechnic State University, located 1 mile northeast. “A lot of people live in the neighborhood who want to be able to bike to the university, whether they work there or attend school,” says San Luis Obispo resident Lindsey Harn, a Realtor with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno.
In addition to being a popular home base for university students and employees living off-campus, Bishops Knoll is home to many families with young children and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. “You’re close to really highly rated elementary schools, and you have great access to hiking at Bishops Peak and Cerro San Luis,” says area resident Susie Brans, a broker associate at Richardson Sotheby’s International Realty. Harn also adds that the neighborhood is desirable among San Luis Obispo residents looking for easy access to the coast about 10 miles west, particularly surfers who frequent Los Osos.
The homes of Bishops Knoll were built adjacent to the Cerro San Luis mountain.
The neighborhood homes of Bishops Knoll can be seen from the trail on Bishop Peak.
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Hiking at Bishop Peak and Madonna Mountain with a nearby community park
Residents in Bishops Knoll have access to hiking trails at both Bishop Peak to the north and Cerro San Luis to the south, known locally as Madonna Mountain. There are several trailheads for each throughout the area. The 4-mile hike to Bishop Peak can be accessed from the trailhead on Foothill Boulevard on the neighborhood's west side, and the 4-mile hike to the summit of Madonna Mountain can be accessed from the Rock Garden Trailhead off Serrano Drive on the neighborhood’s south end. Both peaks offer panoramic views of San Luis Obispo from an elevation of over 1,200 feet.
Just east of Highway 1, Santa Rosa Park has a large playground for kids, as well as a softball field and multipurpose fields for football and soccer. The park is also home to a skate park and a rink for in-line and roller skating.
Two Bishops Knoll hikers plot out their route up the Cerro San Luis mountain.
Santa Rosa Park hosts the annual Little League tournament near Bishops Knoll.
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Locally owned eateries and coffee shops close to downtown shopping and dining
Locals can pick up groceries at California Fresh Market in the neighborhood’s northeast corner on Foothill Boulevard. This half mile stretch of Foothill Boulevard from the grocery store to Highway 1 to the east is also home to a variety of locally owned eateries. Raku Ramen is a local favorite for Japanese fare, while Milestone Tavern is a go-to for brews and bar bites. Residents can stop in for a specialty latte and a scone at Scout Coffee, and those with a sweet tooth can pay a visit anytime of the day or night to SloDoCo Donuts, which has plenty of vegan and gluten free options.
Retail shopping can be found a mile away in Downtown San Luis Obispo, where retailers like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Banana Republic have storefronts. Downtown is also home to locally owned boutiques like Pippa & Ky for women’s clothing and accessories, and Finders Keepers for secondhand treasures.
Bishops Knoll residents can always find something fresh and new at Pottery Barn in downtown SLO.
Bishops Knoll residents make Scouts Coffee part of their regular morning routine.
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Midcentury single-family homes mesh with student rentals
Homes in Bishops Knoll date back to the mid 20th century. "It’s a more established neighborhood, so it’s a lot of post-war homes,” Harn says. Buyers can primarily find ranch-style homes from throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s, though Brans says that many have been updated and renovated over the years. “Because of the proximity to the campus, there are student rentals scattered throughout the neighborhood in addition to single-family homes,” she says.
According to Harn, single-family homes start at around $800,000 and range to about $1.5 million. “Prices largely depend on lot size, mountain views and construction quality,” she says. "Entry level homes are kind of in the flatland area and then up a little further in elevation, homes tend to be a little bit bigger with better views.”
Large two-story homes in Bishops Knoll were built in the early to mid 20th century.
The homes of Bishops Knoll have moderately sized front and back yards.
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Proximity to desirable area elementary schools in a highly rated school district
The neighborhood is zoned for San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Niche’s pick for the county’s top school district, earning an overall A rating. While most students attend the A-minus-rated Bishop’s Peak Elementary, they may also attend the B-minus-rated Pacheco Elementary, a Spanish-immersion school with a lottery-based admissions system; both schools are just north. From there, students can attend the A-rated Laguna Middle followed by the A-rated San Luis Obispo High, where they can enroll in career and technical education courses in fields ranging from building and construction to fashion and interior design.
Bishop's Peak Elementary School provides updated technology to help students learn.
The campus of San Luis Obispo High School is surrounded by the beautiful hills of SLO.
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Close to popular events, museums and performing arts venues
Residents are a short drive away from popular downtown events, museums and performing arts venues. Every Thursday evening, the Downtown SLO Farmers Market hosts produce and craft vendor booths, which attendees can browse while enjoying live music and cuisine from local food trucks. During the summer months on Friday evenings, downtown’s Mission Plaza hosts music acts of all genres at Music in the Plaza, the Central Coasts largest free concert series. Residents can also check out the permanent and rotating exhibits featuring work from regional artists at the downtown San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, or catch an intimate music or comedy show at the Fremont Theatre. Residents can also catch touring music acts and plays at the larger San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center on Cal Poly’s campus.
Bikeable to Cal Poly and Downtown SLO with access to public transportation
Residents in Bishops Knoll can easily bike to campus or downtown. When commuting further distances, Highway 1 is just east of the neighborhood and leads to Highway 101 about a mile south. Highway 1 is lined with SLO Transit bus stops, along with Foothill Boulevard which borders the neighborhood to the north. Adventist Health Sierra Vista is just east of the neighborhood on the other side of Highway 1. With nonstop flights to major hubs throughout the west, the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is about 5 miles southeast on State Route 227, known locally as Broad Street.
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Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
16 min drive
Bus
Foothill & La Entrada
Bus
Ramona & S. Tassajara
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bishops Knoll
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bishops Knoll Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bishops Knoll, San Luis Obispo sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bishops Knoll, San Luis Obispo over the last 12 months is $1,040,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,770
Median Age
28
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,564
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,184
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
65.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
23''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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