Sunnyvale · Santa Clara County

Birdland

Birdland and the adjacent Raynor Park neighborhood (94087) feature streets named after birds and a transformation from quaint single-story houses to impressive two-story rebuilds.

Median Sale
$2,858,000
March 2026 · 47 closings

Birdland Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$2,858,000
+7.8% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
17
% List Price Received
111%
Homes Sold (March 2026)
47
Median price trend
2025 · $2,650,000 March 2026 · $2,858,000
List-price received
111%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SCCAOR/MLSListings

Living in Birdland

Birdland sits in southern Sunnyvale, bounded by Homestead Road, Lawrence Expressway, El Camino Real, and South Wolfe Road, with most streets named after birds. The original housing stock is single-story 1950s-1960s ranch construction on roughly 6,000 to 7,500 square foot lots, with a meaningful share of parcels rebuilt or expanded into two-story homes over the past decade. What distinguishes Birdland from the broader Sunnyvale overview is that this pocket falls within the Cupertino Union School District feeder rather than Sunnyvale School District, a boundary that materially affects buyer demand.

Raynor Activity Center anchors the neighborhood's public space, and the Apple Park campus sits a short drive south across Homestead Road in Cupertino. The 94087 ZIP code that covers Birdland and Raynor Park is one of the more concentrated CUSD-feeder pockets within Sunnyvale's city limits, which keeps demand from CUSD-prioritizing families consistent year over year (Cupertino Union School District; Fremont Union High School District boundary maps).

Schools

Birdland is served K-8 by Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) rather than Sunnyvale School District, with high school students attending Fremont Union High School District schools - typically Homestead, Cupertino, or Fremont High School depending on the specific street (FUHSD boundary maps). The CUSD feeder is the single largest demand driver for this pocket. Buyers should verify current attendance area boundaries directly with both districts before underwriting school assumptions, since boundary lines occasionally shift between enrollment cycles.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Birdland centers on Raynor Activity Center and Raynor Park, the neighborhood's public anchor for programming and field space. Sunnyvale's Murphy Avenue downtown and the Sunnyvale Caltrain station are a short drive north, while Cupertino's Main Street and Apple Park sit immediately south across Homestead Road. The neighborhood is residential and flat, with good walkability between blocks and limited through-traffic on bird-named interior streets.

Commute

Lawrence Expressway forms Birdland's eastern edge and provides direct access to US-101, Central Expressway, and Interstate 280 within minutes. Homestead Road delivers an east-west arterial connection to De Anza Boulevard and the Apple Park campus. The Sunnyvale Caltrain station is approximately 10-15 minutes north by car, and SFO is roughly 30-35 minutes via US-101. Apple Park, Nvidia, AMD, and the broader Cupertino-Sunnyvale tech corridor are reachable by car in under 15 minutes.

Market

The Birdland Market Right Now

Birdland transactions clear within the broader Sunnyvale single-family market, which closed 47 sales in March 2026 at a median sale price of $2,858,000, averaging 17 days on market and 111% of list price (SCCAOR/MLSListings). Compared to the 2025 annual median of $2,650,000, March 2026 reflects approximately a 7.8% lift. The CUSD-feeder distinction places Birdland in a school-driven demand band that consistently tracks at or above the Sunnyvale citywide median on a price-per-square-foot basis, with the citywide median at $1,583 per square foot in March 2026. Original 1950s-1960s ranch homes sit toward the lower end of the band, while two-story rebuilds and substantial expansions clear at the upper end. Buyers preparing offers in this pocket should arrive with full pre-approval and condensed contingency timelines, as covered in the March 2026 Silicon Valley housing market report.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Birdland

Birdland parcels fall within Sunnyvale's R-0 and R-1 low-density residential zoning, which permits no more than 7 dwelling units per acre and is governed by Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.18 (ecode360.com/42729914). A 25-foot front yard setback applies to any second-story development in these zones (Chapter 19.34), and second-story additions are subject to Design Review under Chapter 19.84 with a 14-day public comment period. Sunnyvale's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 19.94) requires a Protected Tree Removal Permit before removing protected trees, with applications filed at least 10 working days in advance. Sunnyvale does not have a point-of-sale private sewer lateral compliance ordinance, but lateral maintenance remains the property owner's responsibility. Sunnyvale's transfer tax runs $0.55 per $1,000 of consideration, combined with the Santa Clara County rate for a total of $1.10 per $1,000 - the standard California rate (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 3.20). Sellers of properties with stormwater Best Management Practice installations since 2001 must provide buyers a current copy of Chapter 12.60 per the city's Storm Water Management Agreement to Maintain disclosure (SCCAOR Local Disclosures).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent Birdland activity has tracked the broader Sunnyvale pattern: tight inventory, list-to-sale ratios above 110%, and concentrated buyer interest from CUSD-prioritizing families. Properties marketed with clear documentation of any second-story addition's Design Review history and floor-area calculations tend to attract stronger offers. Buyers underwriting expansion plans should verify the specific zoning district, FAR, and setback that govern their lot before writing offers, since R-0 and R-1 differ on second-story limits and tree-protection conditions can materially affect site planning.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Birdland

What school district serves Birdland?
Birdland falls within Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) for K-8 and Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) for 9-12, typically feeding to Homestead, Cupertino, or Fremont High School depending on the street. This is the central demand driver for the pocket.
Where is Birdland within Sunnyvale?
Birdland sits in southern Sunnyvale, bounded by Homestead Road on the south, Lawrence Expressway on the east, El Camino Real on the north, and South Wolfe Road on the west. Most interior streets are named after birds, and Raynor Park anchors the neighborhood.
Does Birdland have a mandatory HOA?
No. Like most established single-family neighborhoods in Sunnyvale, Birdland operates without a mandatory HOA (Sunnyvale Neighborhoods directory). Voluntary neighborhood associations exist, but there are no city-wide HOA fees or governance.
Are second-story additions reviewed in Birdland?
Yes. Sunnyvale's Design Review (Municipal Code Chapter 19.84) applies to second-story additions and second-story exterior modifications in R-0, R-1, and R-2 zones, with a 14-day public comment period before director-level approval.
What floor-area and setback rules apply to Birdland lots?
R-0 and R-1 districts permit no more than 7 dwelling units per acre, with a 25-foot front yard setback required for any second-story development (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.18; Chapter 19.34). Lot area, height, and FAR live in Chapters 19.30 and 19.32.
What is the transfer tax in Birdland, Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. The county's largest cities (San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto) impose additional municipal transfer taxes — confirm the rate that applies to Birdland with escrow.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Birdland?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. Santa Clara County properties may also need to comply with local supplemental disclosures depending on the city.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Birdland?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Birdland home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150