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Quiet suburban neighborhood in the heart of Silicon Valley
First developed in the 1960s, Birdland Neighbors is a quiet, suburban neighborhood with modest homes. But its location in Silicon Valley and direct proximity to Apple’s headquarters makes it attractive to homebuyers — and expensive. “People move here because it’s walking distance to their jobs, their kids’ schools and plazas in the area. A lot of people who live here work for Kaiser or Apple,” says Maria Collard, community manager at the Crossings Apartments in the Birdland neighborhood. “We're right in the middle of the city, but it has more of a neighborhood feel. It’s very homey. My residents say it feels like a close-knit community.”
Mid-century modern homes and minimal traditional ranches
The neighborhood gets its name from its aptly named streets like Parrot Avenue, Waterbird Way or Magpie Lane. The neighborhood’s single-family homes largely consist of three- and four-bedroom mid-century modern homes and minimal traditional ranches. These homes, although modest, start at around $2 million. Slightly larger, two-story homes range up to $3 million. “There’s a lot of young professionals and young families that live here,” Callard says. Tree-lined sidewalks on residential streets cross in front of lawns outlined by brick barriers and white picket fences. Homes sit on generously sized lots with bright colors and manicured lawns.
Apple Park development and a changing housing market
Apple’s corporate headquarters, “Apple Park” (sometimes referred to as “The Spaceship”), is immediately south of Birdland Neighbors. This massive office complex, completed in 2017, can serve nearly 13,000 employees and has contributed to housing prices nearly tripling in Birdland Neighbors since 2011. The neighborhood’s demographics have changed as long-time residents have sold their homes to newcomers at a premium.
Students attend Sunnyvale schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District
“The school district in the area is also good. Families will move here months before the school year to send their kids there,” Callard says. Laurelwood Elementary, which earned an A grade from Niche, serves the neighborhood. The Santa Clara Unified School District is currently building a new, expanded campus for Laurelwood Elementary. The new building will accommodate at least 800 students and is expected to be completed for the 2026 school year. Older students in the area may attend the A-rated Peterson Middle School and A-plus-rated Adrian Wilcox High School.
Recreation at Raynor Park, Ortega Park and Central Park
Raynor Park sits at the center of Birdland, offering an outdoor basketball court, baseball diamond, playground and roller skating rink. Just a mile and a half west, locals can visit the family-friendly Ortega Park for more park amenities, including a rock climbing wall and splash pad for kids, tennis courts and a cricket pitch. Residents can also visit nearby Central Park. In addition to traditional park amenities like a playground and paved walking trails, Central Park is home to the George F. Gaines International Swim Center and the Community Recreation Center.
The town of Sunnyvale hosts family-friendly events
Sunnyvale has plenty of family-friendly events throughout the year at its parks, including an Easter egg hunt at Raynor Park. Residents can also head to Downtown Sunnyvale to visit the town’s year-round farmers market, held every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, or the Sunnyvale Library, which hosts fitness classes, child and teen programming, events and more.
Global flavors in Birdland off El Camino Real
El Camino Real borders Birdland Neighbors on the north and provides a range of dining options. One option is TANTO Japanese, which attracts crowds coming for its casual digs serving cold beers and tasty Japanese classics. On the other side of Lawrence Expressway, Jang Su Jang serves Korean BBQ. Birdland also has several Asian markets, including 99 Ranch Market, a Chinese grocery store, and MEGA MART, a Korean grocery store just northeast of the neighborhood.
Commuting to major employers from Birdland Neighbors
Major employers like Apple and the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center are located just south of the neighborhood and are accessible by car, bike or on foot. The San José Mineta International Airport and Downtown San Jose are less than 10 miles from Birdland Neighbors, and Interstates 280 and Highway 85 transports drivers around Silicon Valley and beyond.
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Parks in this Area
Westwood Oaks Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Central Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Ortega Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Panama Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Carl Eklund Memorial Park
Playground
Earl R. Carmichael Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Raynor Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
11 min drive
Bus
Wolfe & Marion
Bus
Wolfe & Inverness
Bus
Homestead & Swallow
Bus
Homestead & Lawrence
Bus
Wolfe & Homestead
Bus
Homestead & Kaiser Santa Clara
Bus
Wolfe & Elizabeth
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Birdland Neighbors
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Birdland Neighbors, Sunnyvale sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Birdland Neighbors, Sunnyvale over the last 12 months is $2,581,219, up 10% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,997
Median Age
39
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$192,872
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
72.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
