What sellers received compared with their first asking price. Close to 100% means homes are selling near list price. Lower numbers point to price cuts and negotiating room, which is why pricing right from day one matters.​
% of Original Price
How long it would take to sell every home on the market at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers.
Months Supply
How long a typical home is listed before it goes under contract. Low numbers mean strong demand and buyers need to move quickly. Rising numbers give buyers more time and more room to negotiate.​
Days on Market
The middle price of Atascadero homes sold over the past 12 months, so half sold for more and half for less. It shows what homes actually sell for, not what they are listed at, and a rising line means values are climbing.​
Creston Market Snapshot
Median Sales Price
Living in Creston
Creston is a small, unincorporated village in the rolling hills east of Atascadero and Templeton, where homes are set among ranch land, oak woodland, and open country. The 2020 Census counted 98 residents in the Creston village area itself, and students here are served by Creston Elementary in the Atascadero Unified School District. Because country properties often handle their own water and wastewater, it pays to look a little deeper before you buy.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Atascadero Unified School District, San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health, State Water Resources Control Board, CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, California Department of Insurance, and Google Maps (drive distance and time).
98
Village Residents
(2020 Census)
+4.3%
Population Growth
2010 to 2020 Census
60.6%
Owner-Occupied Homes
(2020 Census)
12 mi
To Atascadero
About 20 minutes via Hwy 41
Buying Rural Property in Creston
Country homes come with a few extra things to check. Here's where to start.
Septic Systems
- Onsite Wastewater (OWTS) →
Homes without a sewer connection rely on an onsite system, commonly called septic. California sets statewide standards through the State Water Board, with local oversight by the county. A septic inspection is a smart addition to your due diligence.
- SLO County Well Program →
County Environmental Health permits the construction, repair, and destruction of private water wells. Ask for well records and recent water test results while you're in escrow.
Wells & Water
Fire & Insurance
- Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps →
Look up a property's mapped fire hazard zone from the State Fire Marshal before you write an offer. - Homeowners Insurance Guide →
The California Department of Insurance explains coverage options and how to shop for a policy. Start quotes early in escrow.
Climate
Garden zone: USDA Zone 8b (ZIP 93432). The coldest winter night averages 15 to 20°F.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Gridded Climate Normals 1991–2020 for Creston; USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average highs run from about 61°F in December to about 92°F in August. Average lows range from about 34°F in December to 54°F in July and August. Most of the roughly 19 inches of yearly rain falls from November through March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 35° | 4.3″ |
| Feb | 63° | 37° | 4.0″ |
| Mar | 67° | 40° | 3.4″ |
| Apr | 72° | 41° | 1.1″ |
| May | 79° | 46° | 0.4″ |
| Jun | 86° | 50° | 0.0″ |
| Jul | 91° | 54° | 0.0″ |
| Aug | 92° | 54° | 0.0″ |
| Sep | 88° | 51° | 0.1″ |
| Oct | 79° | 45° | 0.8″ |
| Nov | 69° | 38° | 1.5″ |
| Dec | 61° | 34° | 3.2″ |
Creston Schools
Public Schools
- Elementary
Creston Elementary School → - Middle
Atascadero Middle School → - High
Atascadero High School →
Charter Schools & Private Schools
- Brookside Christian Academy →
Private, tuition-based. TK–12 Christian, classical education in nearby Atascadero. - Trivium Charter School →
Tuition-free public charter. TK–12 with a classical, project-based approach at its campus in nearby Atascadero.
Colleges nearby: Cuesta College (North County Campus in Paso Robles) and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Independently Verify: School information is provided for general reference only and may change. Please independently verify enrollment, boundaries, grades served, and programs directly with each school or district. This list may not include every school serving the area.