California Grove, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
California Grove is ranked #53 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 2.9/5. California Grove carries a median home price of $708.02k. It ranks 79th of 99 in Brentwood for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
California Grove is one of the larger of Brentwood's California-series neighborhoods, a well-established residential area in the central-to-eastern part of the city with several thousand residents. The homes are standard single-family Brentwood stock from the main build-out years, on regular lots, and the feel is steady and settled. Day to day it runs like the rest of this band: the downtown core, the farmers market and the Sand Creek and Streets of Brentwood shopping are short drives, and the neighborhood itself stays residential. Its size means it has a bit more internal variety than the small tracts, with parks and through-streets woven into the layout. The honest note is the central-Brentwood one: schools and safety land mid-pack rather than top-tier, and the housing is practical rather than new. For buyers who want an established, reasonably priced Brentwood neighborhood with some scale to it, the Grove fits.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.3
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William B. Bristow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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California Grove FAQs10 answers
Is California Grove a good place to live?
California Grove ranks 53rd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Is California Grove safe?
California Grove, Brentwood scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 47th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in California Grove cost?
The median home price in California Grove, Brentwood is $708.02k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole.
Are home prices in California Grove rising or falling?
The median home price in California Grove, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $708.02k against $708.02k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve California Grove?
Schools serving California Grove, Brentwood include Marsh Creek Elementary (3.0/5), William B. Bristow Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in California Grove?
California Grove, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 87°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is California Grove walkable to shops and restaurants?
California Grove, Brentwood scores 2.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 52nd of 99 in Brentwood.
What is California Grove known for?
California Grove, Brentwood is associated with California Series, Established Tract and Central East.
How does California Grove compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
California Grove ranks 53rd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 79th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in California Grove?
California Grove, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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