Alameda County
Sunol Real Estate
A Rural Retreat in the Bay Area
Explore properties in Sunol, CA. Ranches, acreage, and country living just minutes from Pleasanton — with Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
913
Population
$1.95M
Median Home Price
42
Avg Days on Market
12
Walk Score
Living in Sunol
Sunol is a tiny unincorporated community tucked into the hills between Pleasanton and Fremont. With fewer than 1,000 residents, it offers a genuinely rural lifestyle — think horse properties, heritage oaks, and starlit skies — while sitting just 15 minutes from the Tri-Valley's amenities.
The town is perhaps best known for Bosco, its honorary dog mayor, and the scenic Niles Canyon Railway that runs through the valley. Properties here are rare, large, and highly sought after by buyers seeking acreage and privacy.
Sunol Neighborhoods
Sunol Village
The small historic center with the general store, Sunol Glen School, and the famous flagpole.
- Sunol Glen Elementary (K–8)
- Historic village character
- Community events & potlucks
Kilkare Woods
Wooded hillside enclave with winding roads, creek-side lots, and a strong sense of seclusion.
- Heavily wooded, private lots
- Creek and canyon setting
- Close to Sunol Regional Wilderness
Why Live in Sunol?
- 1Genuine rural living 15 minutes from the Tri-Valley
- 2Large lots and horse-friendly properties
- 3Sunol Regional Wilderness and Niles Canyon trails
- 4Tight-knit community of fewer than 1,000 residents
- 5No city taxes — unincorporated Alameda County
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