Sunnyvale Real Estate

Lots of South Bay towns like to think that they are the heart of Silicon Valley, but the town of Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley's real center. Sunnyvale is about 22 square-miles with a population of approximately 130,000 people, and the town is reported to have more technology companies than any city in the world.

Sunnyvale real estate is very popular because the influx of corporate taxes helps fund the municipality. Sunnyvale draws civic leaders from across the country who are looking to emulate Sunnyvale's city government. The town has a number of city parks, theaters, wonderful shopping, and delicious restaurants. In addition, the city is within driving distance of Tahoe, wine country, the ocean, and San Francisco.

Sunnyvale residents are a mix of singles, couples, families, and seniors. Families in particular enjoy Sunnyvale because of the excellent schools. There are two high schools that serve Sunnyvale, both with a student-teacher ratio of 1:19. 94% of high school seniors graduate and 98% of those graduates go on to pursue higher education opportunities.

Home styles in Sunnyvale range from condominiums, to single family homes, to million dollar mansions. Regardless of neighborhood, all residents take a lot of pride in the appearance of their homes, lawns, and streets. There is a strong sense of community and there is a lot of community interest throughout Sunnyvale. Investing in Sunnyvale real estate will put you in a town whose value is continually increasing. In fact, between 2005 and 2006, the average sales price of a single family home or condominium increased by 18.5%. In February 2005, the average sales price was $698,894, and in February 2006 that number rose to $828,388.

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