Browns Valley Central, Napa, CA
At a glance
Browns Valley Central is ranked #16 of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 7th of 30 in Napa) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $780k. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and schools (1.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Browns Valley Central is the middle of west Napa's biggest residential district, the part most people just call Browns Valley before they learn the city slices it into four. Bounded by Browns Valley Road and Redwood Road with Westview Drive on the east, it's leafy, low-traffic, and built around the kind of neighborhood parks that turn into the default after-school meetup. This was orchard country, mostly prunes, and Browns Valley Road itself dates to a 1911 improvement the neighbors paid for out of pocket. That history shows up as a settled, unflashy suburban feel rather than anything preserved or precious. The draw is the schools and the calm, and people tend to look at ten houses inside this boundary before considering one outside it. The tradeoff is errands. This is car country: you're driving to the grocery store and most everything else, and the closest real retail is a few minutes east toward Highway 29. If your priority is walking to coffee, this isn't it. If it's a quiet street with a park at the end, Browns Valley Central delivers.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.6
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Middle | Middle | 6-8 |
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Browns Valley Central FAQs10 answers
Is Browns Valley Central a good place to live?
Browns Valley Central ranks 16th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and schools (1.0/5).
Is Browns Valley Central safe?
Browns Valley Central, Napa scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa.
What do homes in Browns Valley Central cost?
The median home price in Browns Valley Central, Napa is $780k.
Are home prices in Browns Valley Central rising or falling?
The median home price in Browns Valley Central, Napa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $780k against $780k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Browns Valley Central?
Schools serving Browns Valley Central, Napa include Harvest Middle.
What is the weather like in Browns Valley Central?
Browns Valley Central, Napa receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 30 in Napa. Summer days run 53° to 83°F and winter days 39° to 59°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 28 inches a year.
Is Browns Valley Central walkable to shops and restaurants?
Browns Valley Central, Napa scores 0.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 17th of 30 in Napa.
What is Browns Valley Central known for?
Browns Valley Central, Napa is associated with Neighborhood Parks, School Catchment and Orchard History. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (5.0/5).
How does Browns Valley Central compare to other Napa neighborhoods?
Browns Valley Central ranks 16th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa. It ranks 7th of 30 in Napa for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Napa are Silverado Country Club and Alta Heights.
What are the downsides of living in Browns Valley Central?
Browns Valley Central, Napa scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5) and schools (1.0/5).
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