Ellis Lake is a central Concord neighborhood whose best feature is how little you have to drive. Set in the middle of the city near the Monument and downtown retail edges, it has some of the strongest everyday shopping access in Concord, with groceries, restaurants, and services clustered just outside the blocks. The homes are modest, mostly older single-family with some multifamily, on flat streets that put convenience ahead of grandeur. Ellis Lake Park, with its paved loop around the water, sits nearby and gives the area a genuine green anchor and a place to walk the dog. It's not the quiet, leafy Concord of the southern hills, and the housing stock is plainer than the premium pockets. But for buyers who want to be in the thick of the city's conveniences without paying a downtown premium, Ellis Lake is an underrated, errand-friendly spot that keeps daily life simple.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Meadow Homes Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oak Grove Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Diablo High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.






















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