Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood, CA
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Apple Hill Estates is ranked #6 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 7th of 99 in Brentwood) and curb appeal (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.02M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $16,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.6/5), with prices running about 33% above the Brentwood median.
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Apple Hill Estates is one of Brentwood's older established pockets, dating to the early 1990s, and it has aged into one of the more polished. It is a gated community with its own private parks, tennis courts and walking paths, so a lot of the daily recreation happens behind the gate rather than at a public field. The homes are a real mix of Craftsman, new-traditional and custom builds, many with the stucco-and-tile Mediterranean look, and the size range is wide, from modest to genuinely large. Because it predates the big southern expansion, it sits closer to the established western-central part of the city, with shopping and Sand Creek errands a few minutes out by car. The tradeoff is the gate itself: the HOA and the private amenities carry a cost, and the housing stock is older than the shiny south-end subdivisions, so condition varies house to house. What you get in return is a settled, leafy address that does not feel like it was poured last year.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Nunn Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| William B. Bristow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Heritage High | High | 9-12 |
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Apple Hill Estates FAQs10 answers
Is Apple Hill Estates a good place to live?
Apple Hill Estates ranks 6th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and a median home price of $1.02M against the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
Is Apple Hill Estates safe?
Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Apple Hill Estates cost?
The median home price in Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood is $1.02M, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $16,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Apple Hill Estates rising or falling?
The median home price in Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood is down about 10.2% over the past 12 months, from $1.14M to $1.02M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Apple Hill Estates?
Schools serving Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood include Ron Nunn Elementary (3.4/5), Loma Vista Elementary (3.3/5), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (3.9/5), William B. Bristow Middle (3.2/5) and Heritage High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Apple Hill Estates?
Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 25th of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 87°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Apple Hill Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 15th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Apple Hill Estates known for?
Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood is associated with Gated Community, Private Tennis and Custom Homes. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.2/5).
How does Apple Hill Estates compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Apple Hill Estates ranks 6th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 7th of 99 in Brentwood for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Diablo Estates and Diablo Vista.
What are the downsides of living in Apple Hill Estates?
Apple Hill Estates, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). Its median home price of $1.02M runs about 33% above the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
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