Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.03M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $19k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    2%

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Excellent schools, Deep lots, Neighborhood stability

Centered on its namesake street and anchored by the well-regarded Booksin Elementary, this Willow Glen-adjacent neighborhood blends residential quiet with close access to urban perks. The streets here feel more tucked away than central Willow Glen, with deeper front yards, wider lots, and a relaxed residential rhythm. Homes range from updated mid-century ranches to newer infill on some of the deeper parcels. The neighborhood has no retail core of its own, but Lincoln Avenue's shops and restaurants are a short drive or bike ride away, and nearby Doerr Park delivers tennis courts, baseball fields, and open green space. Access to Hillsdale and Meridian makes commuting easy, though the blocks near those big intersections feel more trafficked. The schools are the real engine here, and they show up in steady home values and a strong sense of neighborhood stability that draws long-term owners. It is less walkable than the heart of Willow Glen, which is the honest tradeoff, but families who want quiet streets, suburban privacy, and a sought-after elementary tend to plant here and stay put.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.7

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

Median Price

0.20.40.60.81.0$-4$-2$2$4

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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