Discover Sunnyvale Real Estate & Neighborhood Living

Welcome to Sunnyvale

About

 

Sunnyvale is home to a wonderful mix of major employers, including Apple Central & Wolfe campus, LinkedIn offices, Google offices, AMD HQ, Juniper Networks HQ, Lockheed Martin Space, NetApp, and Fortinet. With a population of approximately 155,000, it’s the second-largest city in Santa Clara County.

 

Residents enjoy the walkable Heritage District downtown along Murphy Avenue, with its weekly Saturday Farmers’ Market and growing dining scene. Sunnyvale also offers great school flexibility, with access to either Sunnyvale SD or Cupertino Union SD depending on address, and lovely bayfront trail access via Baylands Park. Home styles range from original mid-century ranches in Birdland and Cherry Chase to modern townhome developments along El Camino Real, giving buyers plenty of options at various price points.

 

Public Schools

 

Sunnyvale has four different school districts by address — always verify by address before offering:

 

Parks

 

See all Sunnyvale parks

 

• Baylands Park — 999 East Caribbean Drive — 70 acres of wetland
• Las Palmas Park — 850 Russet Drive — 15 acres, creek, dog park
• Murphy Park — 260 North Sunnyvale Avenue — central, historic
• Ortega Park — 636 Harrow Way — redeveloped sports complex
• Raynor Park — 1565 Quail Avenue — activity center
• Washington Park — 840 West Washington Avenue — pool, skate park
• Sunnyvale Community Center — 550 East Remington Drive

Trails & Open Space

 

• Stevens Creek Trail (extends through Sunnyvale)
• Sunnyvale Baylands Park Trails — wetland and bayfront
• San Francisco Bay Trail — Sunnyvale segments
• Calabazas Creek Trail
• Rancho San Antonio Preserve (nearby)
• Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (nearby)

Libraries

 

• Sunnyvale Public Library — 665 West Olive Avenue

Shopping, Dining & Farmers Market

 

• Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market — Murphy Avenue between Washington and Evelyn Streets — Saturdays, year-round
• Downtown Sunnyvale / Murphy Avenue — historic walkable district
• CityLine Sunnyvale — new mixed-use development
• Westfield Valley Fair (adjacent) — major regional mall
• Sunnyvale Town Center

Major Employers & Commute

 

Drive times are approximate and vary by traffic and exact starting address.

 

 

Caltrain: Sunnyvale station (downtown) and Lawrence station. VTA Light Rail also serves the city.

 

Sunnyvale Sub-Neighborhoods

 

• Heritage District / Old Sunnyvale
• Cherry Chase
• Birdland
• Ortega Park
• Las Palmas

About the Heritage District

 

The Heritage District is Sunnyvale’s historic walkable core, anchored by Murphy Avenue — the city’s original main street. Restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutiques line both sides of the street, and the Saturday Farmers’ Market draws residents from across the Peninsula. Historic Craftsman and Victorian homes on the side streets blend with modern condos and townhomes.

 

Schools

 

• Bishop Elementary
• Columbia Middle
• Fremont High School

Highlights

 

• Murphy Avenue
• Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market
• Sunnyvale Caltrain station
• Murphy Park

About Cherry Chase

 

Cherry Chase is an established neighborhood in Sunnyvale, located in the western portion of the city adjacent to the Cupertino border. The neighborhood is notable because many of its addresses feed into the Cupertino Union School District — specifically Cherry Chase Elementary and Cupertino Middle — and into Homestead High School. This gives families a Cupertino Union School District education at a Sunnyvale address. Homes are primarily mid-century ranches, often with large lots and mature trees.

 

Schools

 

• Cherry Chase Elementary — 1138 Heatherstone Way
• Cupertino Middle — 1650 South Bernardo Avenue
• Homestead High School — 21370 Homestead Road, Cupertino

Parks Nearby

 

• Ortega Park

About Birdland

 

Birdland is a mid-century Sunnyvale neighborhood where every street is named after a bird — Cardinal, Meadowlark, Oriole, Hummingbird, and more. Built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Birdland features classic ranch homes on flat walkable streets. The neighborhood is known for strong community identity, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to Las Palmas Park.

 

Schools

 

• Fairwood Elementary — 1110 Fairwood Avenue
• Columbia Middle
• Fremont High School

Parks

 

• Las Palmas Park
• Fair Oaks Park

The Ortega Park area surrounds the recently-redeveloped Ortega Park sports complex in central Sunnyvale. Homes are primarily mid-century with the new Ortega Park facility adding to the appeal of the neighborhood. Central location provides easy access to Murphy Avenue, Lawrence Expressway, and major employer corridors.

 

Schools

 

• Ellis Elementary — 550 East Olive Avenue
• Sunnyvale Middle
• Fremont High School

Parks

 

• Ortega Park — 636 Harrow Way

About Las Palmas

 

Las Palmas is a South Sunnyvale neighborhood anchored by the 15-acre Las Palmas Park — one of the city’s largest — with its creek, dog park, and extensive playgrounds. Homes are primarily mid-century ranches on flat streets. The neighborhood offers strong value and a quiet, community-oriented feel.

 

Schools

 

• Lakewood Elementary — 750 Lakechime Drive
• Sunnyvale Middle
• Fremont High School