Browns Valley South, Napa, CA
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Browns Valley South is ranked #17 of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 8th of 30 in Napa) and curb appeal (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.34M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5), with prices running about 64% above the Napa median.
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Browns Valley South is where the city starts to dissolve into countryside. Pushed up against the southern and western edges of the Napa limit, with Partrick and Browns Valley Roads along the top, it's the corner of Browns Valley where backyards give way to rolling hills, pastureland, and vineyards instead of more subdivision. It holds the area's elementary school and the same network of parks the rest of Browns Valley leans on, but the views are the differentiator here. Homes on the edge look out over open hills rather than a neighbor's fence, and the whole pocket feels a step removed from the rest of the city even though downtown is a short drive away. The tradeoff is being at the end of the line. You're farther from shopping and the highway than the other Browns Valley neighborhoods, the roads get rural and narrow as you climb toward Partrick, and the western hills bring wildfire season into the conversation. For buyers who want a foot in the country without leaving the city limits, that's a fair trade.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.2
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Middle | Middle | 6-8 |
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Is Browns Valley South a good place to live?
Browns Valley South ranks 17th 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 curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5) and a median home price of $1.34M against the Napa median of $821.38k.
Is Browns Valley South safe?
Browns Valley South, Napa scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa.
What do homes in Browns Valley South cost?
The median home price in Browns Valley South, Napa is $1.34M, compared with $821.38k for Napa as a whole.
Are home prices in Browns Valley South rising or falling?
The median home price in Browns Valley South, Napa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.34M against $1.34M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Browns Valley South?
Schools serving Browns Valley South, Napa include Harvest Middle.
What is the weather like in Browns Valley South?
Browns Valley South, Napa receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 23rd of 30 in Napa. Summer days run 53° to 83°F and winter days 40° to 59°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 31 inches a year.
Is Browns Valley South walkable to shops and restaurants?
Browns Valley South, Napa scores 0.2 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, 18th of 30 in Napa.
What is Browns Valley South known for?
Browns Valley South, Napa is associated with Rolling Hills, Vineyard Views and Rural Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (5.0/5).
How does Browns Valley South compare to other Napa neighborhoods?
Browns Valley South ranks 17th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa. It ranks 8th of 30 in Napa for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Napa are Silverado Country Club and Alta Heights.
What are the downsides of living in Browns Valley South?
Browns Valley South, Napa scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5). Its median home price of $1.34M runs about 64% above the Napa median of $821.38k.
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