Carmel Estates, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Carmel Estates is ranked #71 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.5/5) and schools (3.5/5, 35th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $899k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $110,000. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.8/5), with prices running about 17% above the Brentwood median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Carmel Estates is a small estates-style pocket in Brentwood, where the label points to single-family homes on the more generous end of the lot spectrum rather than anything sprawling. It is a quiet, established residential enclave that keeps to itself. As with most of Brentwood away from the downtown grid, life here runs on the car: the Streets of Brentwood, the Sand Creek shops and the city core are short drives, and the tract itself is purely residential. The slightly larger lots are the selling point, giving a bit more elbow room than the standard subdivision. Because the public record on it is thin, the honest read is that the experience comes down to the specific street and home rather than a neighborhood-wide reputation. The broader Brentwood deal applies: more space for the money than you would find closer to the bay, paid for with a long commute.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William B. Bristow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Heritage High | High | 9-12 |
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Carmel Estates FAQs10 answers
Is Carmel Estates a good place to live?
Carmel Estates ranks 71st of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.5/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.8/5) and a median home price of $899k against the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
Is Carmel Estates safe?
Carmel Estates, Brentwood scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 79th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Carmel Estates cost?
The median home price in Carmel Estates, Brentwood is $899k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $110,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Carmel Estates rising or falling?
The median home price in Carmel Estates, Brentwood is down about 3.9% over the past 12 months, from $935.55k to $899k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Carmel Estates?
Schools serving Carmel Estates, Brentwood include Loma Vista Elementary (3.3/5), William B. Bristow Middle (3.2/5) and Heritage High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Carmel Estates?
Carmel Estates, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 55th 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 Carmel Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carmel Estates, Brentwood scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 63rd of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Carmel Estates known for?
Carmel Estates, Brentwood is associated with Estate Lots, Quiet Enclave and Extra Space.
How does Carmel Estates compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Carmel Estates ranks 71st of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 35th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Carmel Estates?
Carmel Estates, Brentwood scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (1.8/5). Its median home price of $899k runs about 17% above the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
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