Real Estate and City Stats:

  • City: Santa Margarita
  • Population: 511
  • Median Listing Price: $254,500
  • New Listings (last 30 days): 0
  • Total Listings: 28
  • County Appreciation (2005): 18%
  • County Avg. Inc: $52,447
  • County Home Ownership: 65%

Welcome to Santa Margarita!

With arguably the most beautiful lake on the Central Coast, Santa Margarita has grown at an impressive rate over the last 10 years. The city’s unique location (just north of San Luis Obispo and south of Atascadero) is ideal for many residents who work throughout the county, or who prefer to living in a beautiful rural community.

Residents and visitors to Santa Margarita can enjoy excellent outdoor activities around the Lake including fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and many more!

Santa Margarita Lake plays a crucial role in neighboring San Luis Obispo’s sustainability by providing fresh drinking water to the city. A thriving wildlife population is supported by some of the most pristine natural habitats in the area, and there are countless activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The Santa Margarita Real Estate Market:

As the county has continued an impressive rate of growth in recent history, the demand for Santa Margarita real estate has been on a steady rise. For residents seeking a great rural lifestyle, Santa Margarita real estate offers some of the best options in the county.

With current median listing prices under $550,000, Santa Margarita has some of the most affordable homes in San Luis Obispo County, but these prices have been on the rise as more and more people have decided to shop the local market.

If you’re looking for a great rural community with plenty of unspoiled natural resources, you’re sure to appreciate the fine options that are available in Santa Margarita. With growing demand in the real estate market, now could be the best time ever to shop for that home you’re been looking for.

For assistance in finding a piece of Santa Margarita real estate that’s
right for you, I encourage you to browse through our listings, check out
our news articles, and contact us for any assistance
in your search.

Top 4 Tips for Buying Real Estate in Santa Margarita:

  1. Get pre-approved and know what
    you want and what you can
    afford
    . We've worked with some highly talented Mortgage Brokers who
    can help you get the financing you need.
  2. Hire the right realtor. Using an experienced
    and knowledgable realtor can make a huge difference in searching, negotiating,
    and completing your search for real estate. This is where we come in! Please
    contact us any time and we'll
    help you through every step of the process.
  3. Sign up for MLS email updates.
    By signing up for email updates you'll know about every home
    that comes onto the market that matches your search criteria. This can be a major source of high potential leads. Many real estate buyers have used this service to find the home that they ended up buying and we highly recommend that you sign up now.
  4. Contact us with any questions
    or to chat about the local real estate market. We're always happy to help!

Jerry Green

Office: 805-541-1921

Mobile: 805-550-8214

Fax: 805-541-1947

Email: jerry@c21slo.com


Office Location:

1366 Madonna Road

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405