Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA
At a glance
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue is ranked #4 of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is curb appeal (3.5/5). It ranks 4th of 11 in Carmichael for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
This is south Carmichael, the residential ground caught between Fair Oaks Boulevard and the bend of the American River below it. Walnut Avenue and the streets around it are quiet and established, the kind of older Carmichael blocks where the trees have had decades to fill in and the lots sit at a comfortable size. There is no marquee park or commercial anchor inside the neighborhood, which keeps it calm but means most errands involve a short drive, usually north toward the Fair Oaks Boulevard corridor or over to the Manzanita shops. The American River Parkway and its trails sit just to the south, close enough to become a regular destination rather than an occasional one. What this stretch offers is straightforward: settled streets, mature landscaping, and river proximity without the price tag of the large-lot enclaves further down toward the water. If your priority is a calm block near the parkway rather than shops you can walk to, this pocket delivers that cleanly, and does not pretend to offer more.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Del Dayo Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mary Deterding Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Starr King K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cordova Meadows Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mills Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Arden Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Winston Churchill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue FAQs8 answers
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue a good place to live?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue safe?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael scores 3.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael.
Which schools serve Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue?
Schools serving Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Del Dayo Elementary (3.8/5), Mary Deterding Elementary (3.6/5) and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5). 13 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 11 in Carmichael. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue walkable to shops and restaurants?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael scores 1.8 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, 9th of 11 in Carmichael.
What is Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue known for?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael is associated with Leafy Lots, Low Traffic and Established Blocks.
How does Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue ranks 4th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael. It ranks 4th of 11 in Carmichael for safety (3.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Carmichael are Winding Way / Dewey Drive and Carmichael Town Center.
What are the downsides of living in Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue, Carmichael scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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