The Nazaroff neighborhood guide

Clovis High area

The original heart of Clovis: established family homes around the district's first high school, walking distance to Old Town, with the shade and the lot sizes that only come with age.

Inside

At a glance · Where people live · What to check before you buy · Eating and shopping · Buying and selling here · Your next step

Prepared by

Bill & Judy Nazaroff
The Nazaroff Team
CA DRE Broker 00957752
559-432-8220 · moreinfo@nazaroff.com

2026 edition · Figures refreshed with every guide we send. Nothing here is an appraisal or a guarantee of value.

At a glance

Clovis High area, in one page

The school

Clovis High School, the original high school of Clovis Unified

Feeder network

Clark Intermediate plus Cedar Wood, Clovis, Mickey Cox, Gettysburg, Jefferson, Red Bank, and Sierra Vista elementaries (see district boundary maps)

Character

Central and older Clovis: established family homes near Old Town

Lifestyle

Walkable to school, shops, and the Old Town trail

Our typical price range

$400K to $800K

Our typical price range

$400K to $800K

The honest summary

This is the rare Clovis address where you get old-neighborhood character and a rated district in the same purchase. The trade-off is that most of the housing stock predates 1980, so the inspection is where the deal is really made or unmade.

Where people live

The pockets buyers ask us about

The Clovis High neighborhood

The streets around the campus on Fowler Avenue are some of the most family-oriented in Clovis: established homes, sidewalks, and the everyday rhythm of a school at the center of the community.

Near Old Town Clovis

Just west, the historic Old Town district brings antique shops, restaurants, and the popular Clovis Old Town Trail within easy reach, plus homes with real character.

Central Clovis subdivisions

The broader central Clovis area mixes 1960s through 1990s family homes with newer infill, giving buyers a range of price points close to the district's heart.

Before you buy

What we check, every time

Five things we verify before you write an offer in the Clovis High area. None of them are reasons to walk away. All of them are numbers you want to know first.

  1. Verify the Clovis High attendance boundary. The feed pattern runs through Clark Intermediate and specific elementaries, and it is street-specific. We confirm it for the parcel.
  2. Inspect period systems properly. Wiring, plumbing, roof, and foundation are the four conversations in a 1950s-to-1970s Clovis home. None are deal-breakers; all are numbers.
  3. Check the flood and drainage picture for the specific block. Older Clovis streets vary. Ask, and look at the lot's grading.
  4. Weigh walkability against the car. Old Town proximity is a genuine premium. Decide how much of your life you actually want to walk before you pay for it.
  5. Look at whether the house has been maintained or merely updated. Cosmetics hide maintenance. Ask for the service records on the roof, HVAC, and water heater.

Living here

Where to eat and where to shop

A short list from the people who live here, not a directory.

To eat

Old Town Waffle Restaurant

Clovis Avenue — A beloved local breakfast house for waffles, pancakes, and eggs.

Papa's Place

Pollasky Avenue — A neighborhood favorite for pizza and Italian-American plates near Old Town.

Toledo's Mexican Food

Shaw Avenue — A go-to local Mexican kitchen with a loyal following in Clovis.

Hacienda Tequilas

Clovis Avenue — A spacious Mexican restaurant on Clovis Avenue, popular for family gatherings.

To shop

Windmill Marketplace

Herndon Avenue at Fowler Avenue — The Save Mart-anchored center right at the Fowler-Herndon corner by the campus.

Sierra Vista Mall

1050 Shaw Avenue, near Fowler — Clovis's enclosed mall with Target and Kohl's anchors, minutes from the school.

Tuscan Plaza Shopping Center

739 Herndon Avenue — Everyday retail and services on Herndon close to campus.

The market

Buying and selling in Clovis High area

If you are buying

What moves the needle

  • Verify the boundary, always: Clovis Unified reshaped attendance areas when Clovis South High opened, so confirm the current assignment for the exact address.
  • Homes are older here, which means more character and often more room, but check the systems and plan for updates.
  • Proximity to school and Old Town is a real selling point that holds value for future buyers.
  • The central location keeps commutes easy whether you work in Fresno, Clovis, or along the 99 corridor.

If you are selling

How we read this market

  • School-adjacent homes draw consistent family demand, year after year.
  • Updates matter here: a refreshed kitchen or bath can shift buyers from "project" to "ours".
  • Character features, original wood, brick, and mature trees photograph beautifully when staged well.
  • Price against the closest comparable streets; the central Clovis market moves pocket by pocket.

Your next step

Want the full Clovis High area picture with today's numbers?

Tell us what you are trying to do and we will send the current comparables for the Clovis High area area, the streets that fit your budget, and an honest read on anything you are considering.

Ask Bill & Judy about Clovis High area

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Bill and Judy Nazaroff · The Nazaroff Team · CA DRE Broker 00957752. Figures are current as of publication and change monthly; we will send a current set with your copy. This guide is informational and is not an appraisal, a broker price opinion, or a guarantee of value.