Cherry Chase
Sunnyvale · California
Sunnyvale's most sought-after family neighborhood — top Sunnyvale Union schools, classic Eichler and ranch homes, tree-lined cul-de-sacs, and a tight-knit community feel.
- Top Schools
- Eichler Homes
- Tight Community
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Oriented
HousingMid-century ranches with ongoing remodel activity
- Median home
- $2.38M
- Per sq ft
- $1220
- Walk Score
- 55
- Days on market
- 11
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Living in Cherry Chase
Cherry Chase is Sunnyvale's blue-chip family neighborhood. Located in west Sunnyvale near the Cupertino border, the neighborhood is anchored by Cherry Chase Elementary School (consistently rated 9/10) and Sunnyvale Middle School (rated 8/10), both within walking distance for most homes. The character is quintessential 1950s-60s Silicon Valley suburban: tree-lined cul-de-sacs, mature landscaping, and roughly 2,500 single-family homes built between 1950 and 1970. The "Cherry Chase Charmers" — Eichler-style modern homes and ranch homes with strong curb appeal — are the neighborhood signature.
The community feel is real. The Cherry Chase Neighborhood Association organizes block parties, holiday events, and informal gatherings. Many residents are second-generation, raising kids in the same homes they grew up in. De Anza Park provides outdoor recreation with picnic grounds, sports facilities, and one of Sunnyvale's two skate parks. Highways 85 and 280 are minutes away, making access to Apple, Google, LinkedIn, and other major employers excellent. Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation is nearby for healthcare.
Pricing has climbed steadily — median around $2.4M, with newer or remodeled homes pushing $3M+. While more affordable than Cupertino's Monta Vista, Cherry Chase commands a premium within Sunnyvale because of school quality and community character. Inventory is tight; homes often sell in under two weeks with multiple offers. For buyers who want strong schools, quiet residential character, and a real community feel without paying Cupertino prices, Cherry Chase is one of the best matches in the county.
A day here
Your Eichler's flat roof caught the morning light twenty minutes ago and the radiant heat is slowly coming on. Coffee in the atrium. Your two kids are already on the front lawn because your neighbor's kids are already on their front lawn. It's like this every Saturday. You walk over. The adults make it to coffee by 8:45. Midmorning you ride bikes as a family to De Anza Park — ten minutes, all side streets, no hills — and your older works the skate park while your younger does the swings. Lunch is at home because it's easier. Midday, your older has a birthday a block over on Kelly; she walks. Your younger naps. You use the hour to caulk a bathroom tile that's been bugging you for three months. Afternoon, the Neighborhood Association has a block party on Heather — a long table down the middle of the street, everyone's potluck dish, a kid with a keyboard playing something you'd recognize if you were thirty years older. Dinner lasts until eight and your younger falls asleep on your lap under the string lights. You walk the stroller home the long way. Your Eichler catches the same evening sun. You think about the kids already in your door growing up on this block. It's the whole plan.
The feel of the place
- Top Schools
- Eichler Homes
- Tight Community
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Oriented
Who you're zoned for
Cherry Chase Elementary
K-5 · public
GreatSchools9/10NicheASunnyvale Middle School
6-8 · public
GreatSchools9/10NicheA-Homestead High School
9-12 · public
GreatSchools10/10NicheA+
Ratings are from GreatSchools (1-10). School boundaries can vary by specific address, especially in neighborhoods that span multiple districts — always verify assignment with the district before making an offer.
What the numbers say
- Median home
- $2.38M
- Per sq ft
- $1220
- Days on market
- 11
typical time before sale
Most homes here are mid-century ranches and split-levels built in the 1940s-60s, with steady teardown-and-rebuild activity producing newer custom construction. Quality varies block-by-block; many homes need updates.
On foot, on transit, on a bike
Some everyday errands are walkable; most still require driving.
Some transit options exist but coverage is thin.
Biking is a real option — good infrastructure and mostly flat terrain.
How far from the places you'll go
- ~25 min
North County tech hubs
Google, Apple, NVIDIA, Meta
- ~35 min
Downtown San Jose
SAP Center, SJSU, downtown jobs
- ~50 min
San Francisco
via 101 or Caltrain
Rough estimates for typical rush-hour conditions. Real-world times vary by exact address, day of week, and traffic. Transit-specific routing (Caltrain + BART) can differ meaningfully from driving.
What's within reach
- Cherry Chase Elementary (walkable for most homes)
- De Anza Park (9.4 acres, sports, skate park)
- Easy access to 85 and 280
- Sutter Health PAMF nearby
- Apple Park (10 minutes)
- Cherry Chase Neighborhood Association events
Before you commit to this neighborhood
Here’s what locals will tell you
Median $2.4M still represents premium pricing. Limited inventory makes buying difficult. Most homes are 60+ years old and need updates. No walkable downtown or commercial strip — Murphy Avenue is a 10-minute drive. Eichler homes specifically have known issues (single-pane glass, flat roofs, radiant heat repairs). Public transit is limited.
Honesty is part of the match
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