Santa Rita Road & the Western Hills, Templeton
Oak-covered hills west of town: rural homes on several acres along Santa Rita Road and the canyon roads toward the coast range.
What is the Santa Rita Road area like to live in?
Head west on Santa Rita Road and Templeton turns rural fast. Homes sit on a few acres near town and on 10, 20 or more acres farther out, among oak woodland, small vineyards and ranch land.
It is quiet, private and scenic — and a world away from Main Street, even though town is only a short drive back.
Who it suits: Buyers who want privacy, views and room for animals or a hobby vineyard, and who are comfortable with country roads and rural services.
About 200 parcels. Source: TRE analysis of San Luis Obispo County assessor and recorder records for ZIP 93465, data as of October 2026. Area figures are rounded and cover streets assigned to this area; mobile home communities are counted only in town-wide figures.
What do homes sell for in the Santa Rita Road area?
Across roughly 10 recorded single-family sales in 2024–2026 YTD, the median price in this part of Templeton was about $1.26M. Town-wide, the median single-family sale is about $1.03M in 2026 YTD.
A median this broad covers very different homes, so treat it as orientation, not a value for any one property.
What should buyers watch for?
Expect private wells and septic, longer drives, and in some spots narrow or unpaved roads. Fire safety and insurance deserve attention early. Road maintenance agreements and easements are worth reading closely.
Main streets in the Santa Rita Road area
| Street | Character | Typical lot |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Creek Rd | Rural acreage & ranch land | 20+ acres |
| Plum Orchard Ln | Rural residential | 2.5–5 acres |
| Ridge Rd | Rural acreage & ranch land | 5–10 acres |
| Santa Rita Rd | Rural residential | 1–2.5 acres |
| Shadow Canyon Rd | Rural acreage & ranch land | 10–20 acres |
| White Oak Rd | Rural acreage & ranch land | 5–10 acres |
Streets with 10 or more parcels only; character describes the street as a whole. Full Templeton street index
Other parts of Templeton
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