Birchwood Estates, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Birchwood Estates is ranked #62 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). It ranks 70th of 99 in Brentwood for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Birchwood Estates is a small, low-key residential enclave in Brentwood that leans on the city's established central-to-east character. The estates label points to single-family homes on regular planned lots rather than anything sprawling, and the feel is quiet and settled. As with most of Brentwood outside the downtown grid, this is a drive-everywhere setup. Groceries, the Streets of Brentwood and the downtown core are all short trips by car, and the tract itself is residential through and through, without a commercial edge. Because the public record on it is thin, the honest take is that the experience here comes down to the specific block and the condition of the individual home rather than any neighborhood-wide story. The broader Brentwood deal holds: more house and yard than you would get closer to the core Bay Area, in exchange for the long commute east county is known for.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Birchwood Estates FAQs8 answers
Is Birchwood Estates a good place to live?
Birchwood Estates ranks 62nd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
Is Birchwood Estates safe?
Birchwood Estates, Brentwood scores 2.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 69th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
Which schools serve Birchwood Estates?
Schools serving Birchwood Estates, Brentwood include Garin Elementary (3.1/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Birchwood Estates?
Birchwood Estates, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 66th 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 Birchwood Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Birchwood Estates, Brentwood scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 29th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Birchwood Estates known for?
Birchwood Estates, Brentwood is associated with Small Enclave and Settled Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).
How does Birchwood Estates compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Birchwood Estates ranks 62nd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 70th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Birchwood Estates?
Birchwood Estates, Brentwood scores lowest on safety (2.1/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
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