Sunnyvale home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in Sunnyvale — what the listing photos don't tell you.

Sunnyvale median home price in 2026: $2,150,000. Price per sqft: $1303. Average days on market: 11. Silicon Valley's family city — top schools, walkable Murphy Ave, more affordable than Palo Alto/Mountain View.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in Sunnyvale for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

Sunnyvale insider knowledge

The "Cupertino schools, Sunnyvale address" zip codes (94087) are the highest demand. Heritage District trades on architecture. East Sunnyvale is the value play.

What Sunnyvale isn't: A monolith. Sunnyvale has multiple school catchments and the difference matters — Cupertino USD pockets vs. Fremont USD pockets is a 15-20% price gap.

Sunnyvale home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in Sunnyvale in 2026?

Sunnyvale median is $2,150,000, at $1303/sqft, with 11 days on market.

Is Sunnyvale a good place to buy a home?

Tech families wanting Cupertino schools without Cupertino prices. The Cherry Chase Elementary catchment trades at a premium.

What schools serve Sunnyvale?

Key schools: Cherry Chase Elementary (rating 10/10), Homestead HS (rating 10/10), Fremont HS (rating 7/10).

What is Sunnyvale like as a community?

Suburban Silicon Valley with mid-century ranch architecture. Apple, Google, LinkedIn all nearby. Murphy Avenue downtown is walkable. School district premium.

What kinds of buyers does Sunnyvale attract?

Tech families, Cupertino-school-district buyers, Peninsula value seekers.

What should I know about Sunnyvale before buying?

A monolith. Sunnyvale has multiple school catchments and the difference matters — Cupertino USD pockets vs. Fremont USD pockets is a 15-20% price gap. The "Cupertino schools, Sunnyvale address" zip codes (94087) are the highest demand. Heritage District trades on architecture. East Sunnyvale is the value play.

How do I see homes for sale in Sunnyvale?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Sunnyvale-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in Sunnyvale before they hit MLS.

Buying in Sunnyvale? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.