Dunsmuir, Livermore, CA
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Dunsmuir is ranked #21 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.84M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $248,000. It ranks 17th of 42 in Livermore for safety. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5), with prices running about 46% above the Livermore median.
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Dunsmuir is the big, early-2000s master-planned corner of east Livermore, a collection of six builder neighborhoods that share an association and a common California Craftsman look: exposed beams, wide front porches, generous two-story floor plans. Homes range from comfortable to large (some past 4,000 square feet) on lots in the 8,000-to-11,000 range, and a handful include in-law units. The setting is the selling point. Dunsmuir sits at the edge of town off Vasco Road, with vineyards and open space rather than strip malls as the backdrop, and the Mount Diablo foothills and Lake Del Valle close enough for regular hiking, biking, and boating. Bruno Canziani Park anchors the neighborhood with 15 acres of playground, meadow, and a dog park. Being on the eastern edge is the tradeoff: you are well away from downtown and reliant on the car for everything, and prices here run toward the top of the Livermore market. What you are buying is space, newer construction, and a quiet, vineyard-adjacent setting that feels a step removed from the rest of the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| East Avenue Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Livermore High | High | 9-12 |
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Dunsmuir FAQs10 answers
Is Dunsmuir a good place to live?
Dunsmuir ranks 21st of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and a median home price of $1.84M against the Livermore median of $1.27M.
Is Dunsmuir safe?
Dunsmuir, Livermore scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 17th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.
What do homes in Dunsmuir cost?
The median home price in Dunsmuir, Livermore is $1.84M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $248,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Dunsmuir rising or falling?
The median home price in Dunsmuir, Livermore is up about 4.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.77M to $1.84M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Dunsmuir?
Schools serving Dunsmuir, Livermore include Arroyo Seco Elementary (3.3/5), East Avenue Middle (3.5/5) and Livermore High (3.7/5).
What is the weather like in Dunsmuir?
Dunsmuir, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 34th of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Dunsmuir walkable to shops and restaurants?
Dunsmuir, Livermore scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 10th of 42 in Livermore.
What is Dunsmuir known for?
Dunsmuir, Livermore is associated with California Craftsman Homes, Vineyard-Edge Setting and Bruno Canziani Park. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Dunsmuir compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?
Dunsmuir ranks 21st of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 17th of 42 in Livermore for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are South Livermore and Livermore Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Dunsmuir?
Dunsmuir, Livermore scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). Its median home price of $1.84M runs about 46% above the Livermore median of $1.27M.
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