Neighborhood

Browns Valley West, Napa, CA

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2.8 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $3.6M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $33(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -19%(2)

(2) City data used

Browns Valley West at a Glance

Browns Valley West is ranked #18 of 30 neighborhoods in Napa with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 9th of 30 in Napa) and curb appeal (3.7/5), at a typical home price of $3.6M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5), with prices running about 338% above the Napa typical home price.

Browns Valley West Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Hillside Views, Elevated Lots, Open Space

Browns Valley West is the hill-climbing end of the district, nestled against the western and northern city limits with Timberhill Park anchoring its southern edge. This is where Browns Valley trades flat, walkable blocks for elevation, and a lot of the homes, old and new alike, cash that elevation in for sweeping views across the valley. The mix of older and newer developments gives the streets some variety, and the hillside setting means more privacy and bigger sight lines than the interior flats below. Timberhill Park and the surrounding open space keep green within reach, and the quiet out here is the real product. The catch is everything that comes with living on a hill at the edge of town. Grades are steeper, roads wind and narrow, errands mean a drive down to the Browns Valley Road shops or out to Highway 29, and the western hills put fire season on the radar in a way the valley floor doesn't feel as sharply. The views, for the people who want them, tend to be worth the climb.

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Browns Valley West Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    0.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.7

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

Browns Valley West Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Browns Valley West ranks 10th of 30 for sunshine in Napa, and it out-suns about two thirds of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 85° highs, and it gets about 30 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°65°45°25°JFMAMJJASONDJul 85°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Napa
10th of 30
Across the Bay Area
65th percentile
Rain per year
30 in
Warmest month
Jul 85° avg high
Summer day
53° → 83°F
Winter day
39° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Browns Valley West

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Harvest Middle Middle6-8

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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.

Browns Valley West Home Prices

Browns Valley West FAQs

10 answers

Is Browns Valley West a good place to live?

Browns Valley West ranks 18th 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 (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5) and a typical home price of $3.6M against the Napa typical home price of $821.38k.

Is Browns Valley West safe?

Browns Valley West, Napa scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa.

What do homes in Browns Valley West cost?

The typical home price in Browns Valley West, Napa is $3.6M, compared with $821.38k for Napa as a whole.

Are home prices in Browns Valley West rising or falling?

Houseberry uses the Napa figure for Browns Valley West: typical home prices across Napa are down about 19.3% over the past 12 months. The typical home price in Browns Valley West, Napa is $3.6M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Browns Valley West?

Schools serving Browns Valley West, Napa include Harvest Middle.

What is the weather like in Browns Valley West?

Browns Valley West, Napa receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 10th of 30 in Napa. Summer days run 53° to 83°F and winter days 39° to 59°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 30 inches a year.

Is Browns Valley West walkable to shops and restaurants?

Browns Valley West, 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, 19th of 30 in Napa.

What is Browns Valley West known for?

Browns Valley West, Napa is associated with Hillside Views, Elevated Lots and Open Space. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (5.0/5).

How does Browns Valley West compare to other Napa neighborhoods?

Browns Valley West ranks 18th of 30 neighborhoods in Napa. It ranks 9th 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 West?

Browns Valley West, Napa scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5). Its typical home price of $3.6M runs about 338% above the Napa typical home price of $821.38k.

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