Bellview, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Bellview is ranked #190 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 1.8/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). It ranks 186th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Bellview is a modest pocket of the Arden area, packed into the dense mid-century blocks near Bell Street and the Watt Avenue corridor. The housing is a practical mix of small postwar homes and apartment clusters, and it has long been one of the more affordable footholds anywhere on this side of the county. Daily life runs out on the surrounding arterials, where the grocery, fast-food, and service mix is concentrated. What sets the location apart is transit: the Watt/I-80 light rail station and freeway access sit close enough to make commuting straightforward, and the American River Parkway is a reasonable drive south for open space. The tradeoffs are the familiar ones for this stretch of Arden-Arcade. Traffic on the arterials is heavy, the layout takes for granted that you will drive, and upkeep varies noticeably from one block to the next. Nobody buys here for polish. The value is squarely in price and access, a low cost of entry with a light-rail line and two freeways within easy reach, and that is a real and specific thing to be buying.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.0
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Cottage Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Dyer-Kelly Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Howe Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Encina Preparatory High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Katherine Johnson Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Bellview FAQs8 answers
Is Bellview a good place to live?
Bellview ranks 190th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Is Bellview safe?
Bellview, Sacramento scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 182nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Bellview?
Schools serving Bellview, Sacramento include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Cottage Elementary (1.1/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Dyer-Kelly Elementary (0.6/5). 7 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Bellview?
Bellview, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 90th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Bellview walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bellview, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 139th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Bellview known for?
Bellview, Sacramento is associated with Affordable Foothold, Apartment Mix and Transit Access. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5).
How does Bellview compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Bellview ranks 190th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 186th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Bellview?
Bellview, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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