Los Osos, California is surrounded by gorgeous scenery and is often called "The Central Coast's Best Kept Secret." This community is nestled along the southern tidal estuary of Morro Bay and is surrounded by thousands of acres of state parks, nature preserves, historical sites and agricultural open spaces.
The beautiful Central Coast offers just about any activity you could possibly want. In and around Los Osos, you'll find abundant hiking trails, live theater and world-class musical entertainment, golfing, biking, kayaking, sport fishing, whale-watching, horseback riding, shopping, fine dining and wine-tasting tours. The outdoor beauty is unparalleled as just a few of the great spots near Los Osos are Montaña de Oro State Park, Audubon Overlook and the Elfin Forest, a special small wilderness that is an important buffer between residential development and the Morro Bay Estuary.
Los Osos is a community of about 15,000 that features a great small town feel where everyone gets involved in yearly events, including the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, the Family Fest each summer and the Morro Bay Harbor Festival in October. Los Osos is a short 20 minute drive from San Luis Obispo and is just a few hours drive form several major metropolitan areas. Los Osos is a hometown you are sure to fall in love with.
Detached, single-family homes start in the mid $300,000s and range in price up to $1 million and more for larger new homes and estates. Houses with great views and swimming pools on marvelous lots are available in many of the area's more upscale areas such as Cabrillo Estates, Bayview Heights and Monarch Grove. A very limited number of condominiums and townhouses are available. Vacant Land is also available in the area for custom building.
Los Osos Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $530,218 compared to $521,113 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Los Osos CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Los Osos to help you find the best home!