Avondale, Livermore, CA

Avondale is a slim, L-shaped slice of southeast Livermore bordered by Patterson Pass Road on the north, Felicia Avenue on the south, and Shelley Street on the west. One looping street, Vivian Drive, carries almost all traffic, so the interior stays quiet. Houses date to the early 1970s: single-story ranches with brick accents, deep setbacks and attached two-car garages. Some owners have refreshed façades with new paint and drought-tolerant landscaping, though plenty of original lawns and worn fences remain, so overall curb appeal is respectable rather than polished. Outdoor options sit just beyond the tract lines. William Payne Sports Park and the city BMX track lie across Patterson Pass, drawing youth leagues and weekend cyclists, while Tex Spruiell Park’s playground and open field sit a short stroll southwest. Inside Avondale itself there is no dedicated green space or sidewalk network, so kids play in driveways and cul-de-sacs. Shopping requires a drive of five minutes west to the Vasco Road retail cluster, and morning commuters reach I-580 via nearby Greenville Road ramps. Patterson Pass carries steady truck traffic to the industrial zone, bringing daytime road noise to the northern lots. For buyers seeking a low-traffic pocket with quick access to sports fields and freeway, Avondale offers value. The trade-offs are limited walkability and modest, aging architecture that may call for exterior updates.