Applewood, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Applewood is ranked #19 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.5/5, 13th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $600k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $64,000. The trade-offs are schools (3.1/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Applewood is a compact, unflashy slice of central Brentwood, the kind of established 1990s-to-2000s tract that does the basics well and does not try to sell you on more than that. Single-family homes on regular suburban lots, sidewalks, a steady residential feel, and not much turnover once people are in. It shares the central-Brentwood rhythm with its neighbors: errands and groceries are a quick drive, the Streets of Brentwood handles the bigger shopping and movie nights, and you are reasonably centered for getting around town. Safety scores in this part of the city tend to read well, which is a big part of why these middle-of-the-market blocks hold steady. The honest note is that the homes here are ordinary rather than upgraded, and the school numbers in this central band sit a notch below the south end. For buyers who want a solid Brentwood house without the south-end price jump, that is often the point.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Casey Black Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Applewood FAQs10 answers
Is Applewood a good place to live?
Applewood ranks 19th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.1/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
Is Applewood safe?
Applewood, Brentwood scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Applewood cost?
The median home price in Applewood, Brentwood is $600k. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $64,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Applewood rising or falling?
The median home price in Applewood, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $600k against $600k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Applewood?
Schools serving Applewood, Brentwood include Mary Casey Black Elementary (2.5/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Applewood?
Applewood, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 91st of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 88°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Applewood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Applewood, Brentwood scores 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 32nd of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Applewood known for?
Applewood, Brentwood is associated with Established Tract, Central Location and Steady Value. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).
How does Applewood compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Applewood ranks 19th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 13th of 99 in Brentwood for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Applewood?
Applewood, Brentwood scores lowest on schools (3.1/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
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