Amber Ridge, Livermore, CA
At a glance
Amber Ridge is ranked #36 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and schools (3.7/5, 23rd of 42 in Livermore), at a median home price of $1.65M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $48,000. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and nearby merchants (1.9/5), with prices running about 31% above the Livermore median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Amber Ridge is one of Livermore's early-1990s move-up tracts, the kind of place people land when the starter home downtown stops fitting. Pulte built it between 1991 and 1994, and it shows in the bones: two-story homes with vaulted ceilings and the occasional wet bar, sitting on lots that run unusually large for this part of town, some pushing a third of an acre. The streets are wide, quiet, and built for cul-de-sac life rather than foot traffic. You drive for almost everything, which is the standing tradeoff across central Livermore, but freeway access and the Vasco Road retail run are quick, and the home sizes buy you elbow room that older Livermore tracts simply don't have. Curb appeal holds up well here. The houses were big and well finished to begin with, and most owners have kept the landscaping current. If you want square footage and a roomy yard without paying South Livermore wine-country prices, Amber Ridge is one of the more sensible swaps in the city.
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Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Amber Ridge a good place to live?
Amber Ridge ranks 36th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and schools (3.7/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and nearby merchants (1.9/5) and a median home price of $1.65M against the Livermore median of $1.27M.
Is Amber Ridge safe?
Amber Ridge, Livermore scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 38th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.
What do homes in Amber Ridge cost?
The median home price in Amber Ridge, Livermore is $1.65M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $48,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Amber Ridge rising or falling?
The median home price in Amber Ridge, Livermore is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.65M against $1.65M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Amber Ridge?
Schools serving Amber Ridge, Livermore include Livermore High (3.7/5).
What is the weather like in Amber Ridge?
Amber Ridge, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 16th of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Amber Ridge walkable to shops and restaurants?
Amber Ridge, Livermore scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 18th of 42 in Livermore.
What is Amber Ridge known for?
Amber Ridge, Livermore is associated with Oversized Lots, Move-Up Two-Stories and Quick Freeway Access. Its highest-scoring factor is curb appeal (4.0/5).
How does Amber Ridge compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?
Amber Ridge ranks 36th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 23rd of 42 in Livermore for schools (3.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are South Livermore and Livermore Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Amber Ridge?
Amber Ridge, Livermore scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and nearby merchants (1.9/5). Its median home price of $1.65M runs about 31% above the Livermore median of $1.27M.
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