East SLO: Johnson, Orcutt & Broad
The east side along Johnson Avenue, Orcutt Road and the Broad Street corridor, including Sinsheimer Park, the Orcutt Area specific plan, Righetti and Bullock Ranch, out toward Edna.
Includes: Johnson Avenue · Sinsheimer · Orcutt Area · Righetti · Broad Street corridor
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: 9 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 (4)
Building permits issued; work underway
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pratt Ranch: Tiburon Place | 68 affordable apartments, part of the larger Pratt Ranch development. | Map |
| 3805 Orcutt Road | Four single-family homes in the Enclave at Righetti. | Map |
| 2855 McMillan Avenue | 8,272 sq ft warehouse and office building. | Map |
| SLO Classical Academy, 3450 Broad St. | Remodel and addition to consolidate the school onto one campus. | Map |
Under building review (2)
Building plans in City plan check
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Road Apartments | Three-story mixed-use: 15 apartments plus existing commercial use. | Map |
| 2730 McMillan Avenue | Four-story mixed-use: 44 apartments and 500 sq ft of commercial space. | Map |
Pending building submittal (1)
Planning entitlements in place; building plans not yet submitted
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bullock Ranch | Mixed-use: 192 homes and 504 sq ft of commercial space. | Map |
Under planning review (2)
Application filed; not yet approved
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| French Hospital Expansion | Phased hospital campus expansion: parking structure, helistop, four-story patient tower and generator yard. | Map |
| Augusta Street Apartments | Three-story building with 28 apartments, plus a one-story building with two ADUs. | Map |
Public schools
- San Luis Obispo High School: 1499 San Luis Drive, 93401
- Los Ranchos Elementary: 5785 Los Ranchos Road, 93401 (Edna area, just outside City limits)
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
- Islay Hill open space: A one-mile, easy-to-moderate trail with about 400 feet of climbing.
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 →Airport Area
15 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.