Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo, CA
At a glance
Castlewood Gardens is ranked #20 of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall score of 1.8/5. Castlewood Gardens carries a median home price of $426.73k. It ranks 21st of 23 in Vallejo for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and schools (2.1/5), though prices run about 22% below the Vallejo median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Castlewood Gardens sits on the eastern side of Vallejo, in the zone where the flatter blocks start tilting up toward the hills. It is a quiet, almost overlooked residential pocket, the kind of place that does not show up on anyone's tour of the city but quietly does its job. Annie Pennycook Elementary anchors the area, and the surrounding streets are residential rather than commercial, so daily errands usually mean a short drive out to a larger corridor. The appeal is calm and a bit of elevation. You are away from the busiest parts of Vallejo without being far from them, and the eastern position puts the I-80 corridor and the Benicia direction within easy reach. The flip side is that there is little to walk to inside the neighborhood itself, and the housing and upkeep run ordinary for the city rather than standout. It is a steady, low-key place rather than a destination.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Pennycook Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jesse M. Bethel High | High | 9-12 |
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Castlewood Gardens FAQs10 answers
Is Castlewood Gardens a good place to live?
Castlewood Gardens ranks 20th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Is Castlewood Gardens safe?
Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo scores 1.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 20th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo.
What do homes in Castlewood Gardens cost?
The median home price in Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo is $426.73k, compared with $544.87k for Vallejo as a whole.
Are home prices in Castlewood Gardens rising or falling?
The median home price in Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo is up about 0.7% over the past 12 months, from $423.7k to $426.73k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Castlewood Gardens?
Schools serving Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo include Annie Pennycook Elementary and Jesse M. Bethel High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Castlewood Gardens?
Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 23 in Vallejo. Summer days run 54° to 81°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Castlewood Gardens walkable to shops and restaurants?
Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 16th of 23 in Vallejo.
What is Castlewood Gardens known for?
Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo is associated with Eastside Pocket, Hill Adjacent and Quiet Streets.
How does Castlewood Gardens compare to other Vallejo neighborhoods?
Castlewood Gardens ranks 20th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo. It ranks 21st of 23 in Vallejo for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Vallejo are Somerset Highlands and Hunter Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Castlewood Gardens?
Castlewood Gardens, Vallejo scores lowest on safety (1.5/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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