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Avalon — Homes & Real Estate

A leafy single-family pocket on South City’s southwest side, between I-280 and El Camino — quiet streets, neighborhood parks, and easy access to schools, shopping, and the freeways.

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Living in Avalon

Avalon is a settled, mostly single-family neighborhood on the southwest edge of South San Francisco, tucked between Interstate 280 and El Camino Real. It’s a classic Peninsula residential pocket — ranch and split-level homes on calm streets, with parks, schools, and the city’s main library all close at hand.

The neighborhood wraps around Avalon Park and sits near Baden High and Ponderosa Elementary, with the shops and services of El Camino and South Spruce just a short drive. It’s a practical, family-friendly choice with quick access to I-280, US-101, and BART — a quieter side of South City that still keeps everything within reach.

Avalon Market Snapshot

$1.15M–$1.5M
Typical Home Range
Steady
Buyer Demand
Low
Inventory
Families
Buyer Profile

Single-family homes in Avalon typically trade in roughly the $1.15M–$1.5M range, with the median around $1.25M (as of mid-2026) — a smaller two-bedroom can sit near $900K–$1.0M, while a larger updated home reaches toward $1.7M. Size, condition, and updates drive the spread; the only reliable number is a valuation for your specific home. Ask us for one.

Value here turns on lot, layout, and condition. The Primavera team can provide a precise, hands-on valuation for any Avalon home.

Eats & Local Favorites

  • El Camino & South Spruce
    The neighborhood’s everyday dining and shopping node — family-run restaurants, markets, and services minutes away · South San Francisco
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  • Cochinita
    A downtown gem off Grand Ave — widely called some of the best food in all of South City · South San Francisco
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  • La Tapatia
    A South City institution since 1976 — a Mexican taqueria and tortilla market on Grand Avenue · South San Francisco
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Locally loved spots near Avalon — verified as of June 2026 and refreshed periodically. Have a favorite you’d like featured? Tell us and we’ll add it.

Parks & Open Space

  • Avalon Park
    The neighborhood’s namesake park — playground, lawn, and open space at its center · South San Francisco
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  • Brentwood Park & Zamora Park (nearby)
    Adjacent neighborhood parks with play areas and sports facilities · South San Francisco
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Schools & Getting Around

Avalon is served by the South San Francisco Unified School District, with Ponderosa Elementary and Baden High School nearby, plus the City’s main library within the sub-area. Commuting is easy — I-280 and US-101 are both a short drive, the South San Francisco BART station and El Camino are close, and SamTrans connects the neighborhood across the Peninsula.

Neighboring Neighborhoods

Fun Facts About Avalon

  • The Avalon-Brentwood area wraps around Country Club Park, a small unincorporated pocket of San Mateo County surrounded by the City of South San Francisco.
  • Avalon is home to several of South City’s key civic anchors, including Baden High School and the City’s Main Library.
  • Its calm, tree-lined streets make Avalon one of the quieter family neighborhoods in the city — tucked away yet minutes from two freeways.

Avalon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Avalon?

Single-family homes generally range from about $1.15M to $1.5M, with the median around $1.25M (as of mid-2026); smaller homes can sit near $900K–$1.0M and larger updated homes toward $1.7M. A personalized valuation is the best way to price a specific home.

Why do buyers love Avalon?

Quiet, tree-lined single-family streets, neighborhood parks, schools and the library close by, and quick access to I-280, US-101, and BART — a calmer side of South City that’s still central.

Who is the best realtor for Avalon and South San Francisco?

The Primavera Realty team — Beatrice and Vera Kopilenko — knows South San Francisco and the northern Peninsula and can value an Avalon home precisely. Reach out for a no-obligation consultation.

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Beatrice & Vera Kopilenko · Primavera Realty

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