Deer Creek, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Deer Creek is ranked #72 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, 28th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $568.34k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $116,000. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (2.1/5), though prices run about 26% below the Brentwood median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Deer Creek sits in the western-southern part of Brentwood, in the orbit of the Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes golf corridors near Balfour Road. It is a quiet single-family pocket that benefits from being on the side of town with the stronger schools and the open, golf-adjacent sightlines. Being out this way means the daily-errand cluster is a drive: the Streets of Brentwood and Sand Creek shopping are several minutes off, and the appeal is the calm and the proximity to trails and open space rather than walkable convenience. The honest note is shared with this whole western edge. The former Deer Ridge golf course nearby closed in 2019 and its land has sat in redevelopment limbo, so the open space that helped define the area is in flux. And the commute from this corner toward BART and the job centers is long. For buyers who want quiet and green on the golf side of town, Deer Creek is in the right neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Nunn Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William B. Bristow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Heritage High | High | 9-12 |
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Deer Creek FAQs10 answers
Is Deer Creek a good place to live?
Deer Creek ranks 72nd 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 (2.1/5).
Is Deer Creek safe?
Deer Creek, Brentwood scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 80th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Deer Creek cost?
The median home price in Deer Creek, Brentwood is $568.34k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $116,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Deer Creek rising or falling?
The median home price in Deer Creek, Brentwood is down about 8.0% over the past 12 months, from $618.02k to $568.34k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Deer Creek?
Schools serving Deer Creek, Brentwood include Ron Nunn Elementary (3.4/5), William B. Bristow Middle (3.2/5) and Heritage High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Deer Creek?
Deer Creek, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 41st 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 Deer Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Deer Creek, Brentwood scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 54th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Deer Creek known for?
Deer Creek, Brentwood is associated with Golf Adjacent, Western Edge and Open Space.
How does Deer Creek compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Deer Creek ranks 72nd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 28th 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 Deer Creek?
Deer Creek, Brentwood scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (2.1/5).
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