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Moving to San Lorenzo, CA
$788,500Median listing price
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About San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is an unincorporated Alameda County community of about 25,000 between San Leandro and Hayward, home to San Lorenzo Village — one of America's first postwar planned communities (1944). Known for the historic Lorenzo Theater, its village shopping center, and tree-lined mid-century streets.
Home prices in San Lorenzo
The median listing price in San Lorenzo is $788,500.
Top places in San Lorenzo
- The Lorenzo Theater — 1947 Art Deco movie palace under renovation (shown in the Commons photo below).
- San Lorenzo Village — the historic planned-community shopping center and homes.
- The William Roberts House — 1859 historic home at 526 Lewelling Blvd (shown in the Commons photo below).
- San Lorenzo Community Park and the recreation center.
- Views across San Lorenzo toward the bay (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District facilities.
Commuting from San Lorenzo
- BART: no station in the CDP; nearest are San Leandro and Bay Fair (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–45 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
- AC Transit bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).
Schools in San Lorenzo
Public schools: San Lorenzo Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
San Lorenzo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Lorenzo, CA?
The median listing price in San Lorenzo is $788,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from San Lorenzo, CA?
BART: no station in the CDP; nearest are San Leandro and Bay Fair (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 35–45 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges). - Which school district serves San Lorenzo, CA?
San Lorenzo is served by San Lorenzo Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.