California Orchard, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
California Orchard is ranked #34 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.7/5, 34th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $775k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $44,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
California Orchard is part of Brentwood's California-named cluster in the central-eastern part of the city, an established residential area that nods to the orchards this land used to be. The core of it is standard single-family Brentwood stock, though the orchard pockets here also include some of the larger, newer homes that builders added as the area filled in. It carries the central-Brentwood pattern: errands, the downtown grid and the bigger shopping are all short drives, and the streets themselves stay quiet and residential. The agricultural heritage is not just a name here; the city's U-pick farm belt is part of this side of town's identity. The honest tradeoffs are familiar for this band: mid-pack schools and safety relative to the golf belt, and a look that shifts between older and newer depending on the block. For buyers who want established Brentwood with a little room to find newer product, California Orchard offers both.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Brentwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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California Orchard FAQs10 answers
Is California Orchard a good place to live?
California Orchard ranks 34th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Is California Orchard safe?
California Orchard, Brentwood scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 34th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in California Orchard cost?
The median home price in California Orchard, Brentwood is $775k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $44,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in California Orchard rising or falling?
The median home price in California Orchard, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $775k against $775k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve California Orchard?
Schools serving California Orchard, Brentwood include Brentwood Elementary (3.3/5), Brentwood Elementary (3.3/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in California Orchard?
California Orchard, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 66th of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 88°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is California Orchard walkable to shops and restaurants?
California Orchard, Brentwood scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 34th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is California Orchard known for?
California Orchard, Brentwood is associated with Orchard Heritage, California Series and Mixed Eras.
How does California Orchard compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
California Orchard ranks 34th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 34th of 99 in Brentwood for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in California Orchard?
California Orchard, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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