Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove, CA
At a glance
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road is ranked #6 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.9/5, 9th of 27 in Elk Grove) and schools (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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Out here Elk Grove stops being a subdivision and starts being country. The ground between Waterman Road and Sheldon Road, pushing east toward Bradshaw, is large-lot territory: custom homes on one and two acre parcels, room for horses, and a quiet the grid neighborhoods to the west simply do not have. This is the Sheldon side of town, where properties get measured in acreage instead of square footage and plenty of lots still run on wells and septic rather than full city utilities. Pleasant Grove High School sits along the Bond Road edge, and the open land gives the whole area a settled, unhurried feel that predates the subdivisions. The catch is distance. Everything is a drive, there are no sidewalks to speak of, and the nearest real shopping is back toward Elk Grove-Florin Road. People who land out here are trading walkable convenience for space and privacy, and the ones who want it usually know exactly why before they ever start looking. It is one of the few corners of Elk Grove where you can actually see stars at night.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batey Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Butler Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fite Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Smedberg Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Sheldon High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road FAQs8 answers
Is Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road a good place to live?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road ranks 6th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.9/5) and schools (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Is Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road safe?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road?
Schools serving Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove include Batey Elementary (4.6/5), Butler Elementary (3.6/5), Pleasant Grove Elementary (4.2/5), Fite Elementary (3.2/5) and Albiani Middle School (4.2/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 26th of 27 in Elk Grove. Summer days run 58° to 90°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 24th of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road known for?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove is associated with Large Lots, Rural Acreage and Custom Homes.
How does Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road ranks 6th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 9th of 27 in Elk Grove for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Elk Grove Boulevard / Bruceville Road and Elk Grove Boulevard / Franklin Boulevard.
What are the downsides of living in Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road?
Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road, Elk Grove scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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