A small beach town with a sunny disposition
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$1164/sqft, well above average
Avila Beach is a compact, south-facing coastal community tucked between the Irish Hills and the Pacific. Its protected orientation gives it some of the warmest, most consistent weather on the Central Coast—a major draw for residents and visitors alike. The town centers on a short boardwalk with restaurants, shops, and a broad sandy beach. Real estate here is limited by geography: the buildable footprint is small, which keeps inventory chronically low and values high. Buyers find a mix of beachfront condos, hillside homes with ocean views, and a handful of larger properties on the outskirts toward See Canyon and the Port San Luis area. Avila's hot springs, the Point San Luis Lighthouse, and proximity to both San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach add to its appeal.
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Avila Beach is a compact, south-facing coastal community tucked between the Irish Hills and the Pacific. Its protected orientation gives it some of the warmest, most consistent weather on the Central Coast—a major draw for residents and visitors alike. The town centers on a short boardwalk with restaurants, shops, and a broad sandy beach. Real estate here is limited by geography: the buildable footprint is small, which keeps inventory chronically low and values high. Buyers find a mix of beachfront condos, hillside homes with ocean views, and a handful of larger properties on the outskirts toward See Canyon and the Port San Luis area. Avila's hot springs, the Point San Luis Lighthouse, and proximity to both San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach add to its appeal.
Property types: Beachfront condos, Single-family residential, Ocean-view homes, Luxury properties
ZIP codes: 93424
Median active listing price: $2.4M
Active listings: 9
Average days on market: 21
Recent sales (30 days): 4
Inventory level: medium
30-day price trend: +42.4%
Served by Allan Real Estate Investments, 135 N. Halcyon Road, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Phone: (805) 473-7500