South Higuera & Prado
The South Higuera corridor from Madonna Road to Prado Road, mixing older neighborhoods, service commercial and some of the largest new affordable housing projects in the city.
Includes: South Higuera · Bridge Street · Prado Road · Elks Lane area
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: 3 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 (1)
Building permits issued; work underway
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Project | Three-story mixed-use: 94 affordable apartments and 924 sq ft of commercial space. | Map |
Under building review (1)
Building plans in City plan check
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Prado Business Park | Seven two-story buildings with 159,663 sq ft of industrial and office space. | Map |
Under planning review (1)
Application filed; not yet approved
| Project | What it is | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Field Crossing | General Plan and Specific Plan amendments for a mixed-use project: 222 homes, 100,000 sq ft of commercial space and a 1.29-acre park. | 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 →Airport Area
15 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.