Browns Valley West, Napa, CA
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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 median home price of $3.69M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.2/5) and schools (1.0/5), with prices running about 350% above the Napa median.
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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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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.2
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
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 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 median home price of $3.69M against the Napa median 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 median home price in Browns Valley West, Napa is $3.69M, compared with $821.38k for Napa as a whole.
Are home prices in Browns Valley West rising or falling?
The median home price in Browns Valley West, Napa is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $3.69M against $3.69M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median 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 median home price of $3.69M runs about 350% above the Napa median of $821.38k.
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