Airport Area, Margarita & Avila Ranch
The southern edge of the city along Tank Farm Road, Broad Street and Buckley Road, around the airport. It's home to the Avila Ranch and Margarita Area specific plans and much of the city's new single-family and townhome construction.
Includes: Avila Ranch · Margarita Area · Tank Farm Road · Airport Area · Buckley Road
Home market: ZIP 93401
East, south & downtown SLO. Sales for August 2026; homes for sale as of October 8, 2026. ZIP-level data from Redfin, the smallest area with reliable figures.
Homes sold at 99.3% of list price on average. Monthly ZIP figures swing with a small number of sales, so compare several months before drawing conclusions. Countywide trends are on the market data page.
What's being built: 15 projects
Every project of five or more homes or 2,500+ sq ft of commercial space that the City is tracking in this area, from the City's Current Development Projects map. Each "Map" link opens the location.
Under construction (5)
Building permits issued; work underway
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Farm Commerce Park | Three warehouse buildings, 29,000 sq ft total. | Map |
| Avila Ranch: Single-Family Phases 1 & 2 | 297 single-family homes. | Map |
| Bonetti Ranch, Building K | Two-story, 6,446 sq ft commercial building. | Map |
| 4600 Broad Street | Convenience store and 10-pump fueling station. | Map |
| U-Haul, 1109 Kendall Rd. & 4805 Morabito Pl. | Three-story, 114,368 sq ft storage building and a 24,498 sq ft warehouse. | Map |
Under building review (4)
Building plans in City plan check
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 600 Tank Farm Road | Mixed-use: 280 apartments and 15,000 sq ft of commercial space. | Map |
| SLO Airport Hotel | Three-story, 204-room hotel. | Map |
| Avila Ranch, Phase 5 | 101 homes. | Map |
| Crockers Lockers Self Storage | 112,000 sq ft self-storage facility. | Map |
Pending building submittal (3)
Planning entitlements in place; building plans not yet submitted
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Avila Ranch, Phase 3 | Apartments: 85 market-rate and 60 affordable units. | Map |
| Avila Ranch, Phase 4 | Townhome community of about 197 units. | Map |
| 832 Aerovista | Two-story, 37,675 sq ft office and medical building. | Map |
Under planning review (3)
Application filed; not yet approved
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Village | General Plan amendment, rezoning and annexation for 409 homes, a bypass road and a Bob Jones Trail extension. | Map |
| 4145–4195 Earthwood Lane | About six 3,700 sq ft commercial and industrial buildings in the Airport Area Specific Plan. | Map |
| 1051 Farmhouse Lane | 9,900 sq ft cold and frozen storage warehouse. | Map |
Public schools
No San Luis Coastal Unified campuses are located in this area. See the full list of City schools.
Schools listed are located in or next to this area; school assignment depends on your exact address. Confirm with San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
Open space & walkability
San Luis Obispo as a whole has a Walk Score of 56 ("somewhat walkable"), a Bike Score of 69 and a Transit Score of 28 (Walk Score). Areas closer to downtown are generally more walkable than the city's edges.
City trail information: City of San Luis Obispo Trail System.
Other SLO areas
Downtown
13 projects · ZIP 93401
Open →North SLO
4 projects · ZIP 93405
Open →West SLO
2 projects · ZIP 93405
Open →South Higuera
3 projects · ZIP 93401
Open →East SLO
9 projects · ZIP 93401
Open →Sources
- City of San Luis Obispo: Current Development Projects map (retrieved October 8, 2026)
- Redfin: 93401 housing market
- San Luis Coastal Unified School District: Our schools
- City of San Luis Obispo Trail System
- Walk Score: San Luis Obispo
Project details and stages come from the City's public map and can change quickly; contact City Community Development (805-781-7170) for the latest on a specific project. Area boundaries here are general guides, not official neighborhood lines. Market data are estimates from Redfin.