6550 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo, California 93405, San Luis Obispo, 93405 - 9 bed, 10 bath

6550 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo, California 93405 home-pic-0

6550 Avila Valley Drive

San Luis Obispo, California 93405

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
9Beds
10Baths
11,117Sq Ft
1,748,934Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$7,900,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 6550 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo, California 93405 is currently available with a list price of $7,900,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the San Luis Obispo Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

Built in 1997, this expansive estate is in move-in ready condition with high-end architectural details and premium materials. The kitchen features handcrafted cherry wood cabinetry and professional-grade appliances that, while not brand new, are high-quality and well-maintained. The property includes modern upgrades such as grid-tied solar and updated estate infrastructure. Although it is over 20 years old, the level of craftsmanship and meticulous upkeep of the multiple residences and grounds exceeds the 'fair' category, showing minimal wear and tear.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 1748934, living area = 11117.

  • Multigenerational Versatility

    The estate offers an extraordinary living configuration featuring a 5,500 sq. ft. main residence, a 3,100 sq. ft. secondary home, and two additional apartments, providing rare flexibility for large families or guest housing.

  • Agricultural Infrastructure

    Set on 40 productive acres, the property includes established avocado and olive orchards, a private well, neighborhood water rights, and grid-tied solar, ensuring excellent resource self-sufficiency.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • Substantial Maintenance Demands

    The sheer scale of the 11,117 sq. ft. living space across four separate units, combined with 40 acres of orchards and a pool, requires significant ongoing capital and labor for upkeep.

  • Niche Market Appeal

    The highly specific multigenerational layout and agricultural components may limit the pool of qualified buyers to a very narrow demographic, potentially extending the time on market.

About 6550 Avila Valley Drive

Wind Dance Estate is a rare multigenerational offering set on approximately 40 acres in the heart of Avila Valley, one of the Central Coast’s most desirable coastal locations. Properties of this scale, privacy, and versatility are seldom available so close to Avila Beach and downtown San Luis Obispo. Thoughtfully developed over decades, the estate blends architectural depth, water resources, agricultural productivity, and lifestyle flexibility, all framed by sweeping panoramic valley views. The main residence offers approximately 5,500 sq ft of architecturally rich living space with a thoughtful separation of public entertaining areas and private living quarters. Features include a stone wood-burning fireplace, a light-filled glass conservatory for year-round indoor–outdoor living, an open kitchen with distinctive ceiling detail, a richly paneled library, studio, handcrafted cabinetry and counters, cherry wood finishes sourced from a single lot, tall, angled ceilings, a sculptural staircase, and multiple connections to outdoor living areas. Designed for true multigenerational living, the estate includes an attached yet fully independent secondary residence of approximately 3,100 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a downstairs bonus room. This residence features a private entrance, high ceilings, skylights, expansive windows, bedroom lofts, and a private deck with peaceful wildlife and night-sky views. Additional living spaces include a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment of approximately 1,100 sq ft above the main residence’s five-car garage, and a studio-style apartment of approximately 960 sq ft above the barn, ideal for guests, caretakers, or creative use. The land is both beautiful and productive, featuring established avocado and olive orchards, gardens, and open acreage well suited for farming and livestock raising. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, a tranquil koi pond and waterfall, and curated art installations and sculptural elements throughout the grounds. Rolling hills, eucalyptus groves, redwoods, ocean peek views, a designated wildlife corridor, and a dark-sky environment complete the setting. Water resources include a private well, storage tanks, rainwater catchment feeding a lined pond, neighborhood water rights, and grid-tied solar, supported by a multi-use barn, farm shop, and estate-scale infrastructure.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
1,748,934 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
9
Total Bathrooms
10 (10 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds9.04.0
98%
Baths10.03.0
98%
Square foot11,1172,148
98%
Lot Size1,748,9347,254
98%
Price$7.90M$1.23M
98%
Price per sq ft$711$632
59%
Built year19971977
80%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market40157
2%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Jan 26, 2026

$7,900,000

Initial Listing

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