Fernwood, Moraga, CA
At a glance
Fernwood is ranked #1 of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga with an overall score of 4.2/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.8/5, 1st of 11 in Moraga) and schools (4.8/5), at a median home price of $1.93M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $224,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5), with prices running about 11% above the Moraga median.
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Fernwood is the kind of quiet, settled Moraga neighborhood people picture when they imagine the town: established residential streets on the eastern side, away from the busier commercial corners, with the calm that keeps these blocks in steady demand. The homes are classic Lamorinda single-family stock on comfortable lots, and the appeal is less about any one showpiece and more about the overall feel: low traffic, mature landscaping, and the Moraga schools at the center of daily life. The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail and the Camino Pablo corridor are close at hand for walking and biking, which is how a lot of residents get their outdoor time. What you give up is convenience. There is no walkable downtown attached to Fernwood, so errands and the commute both mean getting in the car and, eventually, climbing over the hill toward Highway 24. For buyers prioritizing a quiet address in a strong school town over walk-to-coffee energy, Fernwood consistently lands near the top of the Moraga list.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Los Perales Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Campolindo High | High | 9-12 |
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Fernwood FAQs10 answers
Is Fernwood a good place to live?
Fernwood ranks 1st of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga with an overall Houseberry score of 4.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.8/5) and schools (4.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and a median home price of $1.93M against the Moraga median of $1.75M.
Is Fernwood safe?
Fernwood, Moraga scores 4.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga.
What do homes in Fernwood cost?
The median home price in Fernwood, Moraga is $1.93M, compared with $1.75M for Moraga as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $224,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Fernwood rising or falling?
The median home price in Fernwood, Moraga is down about 25.9% over the past 12 months, from $2.61M to $1.93M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Fernwood?
Schools serving Fernwood, Moraga include Donald L. Rheem Elementary (4.8/5), Los Perales Elementary (4.7/5), Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (4.7/5) and Campolindo High (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Fernwood?
Fernwood, Moraga receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Moraga's 11 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 80°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 27 inches a year.
Is Fernwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Fernwood, Moraga scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 6th of 11 in Moraga.
What is Fernwood known for?
Fernwood, Moraga is associated with Quiet Residential, Trail Corridor and Established Blocks. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.8/5) and schools (4.8/5).
How does Fernwood compare to other Moraga neighborhoods?
Fernwood ranks 1st of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga. It ranks 1st of 11 in Moraga for safety (4.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Moraga are Moraga Country Club and School Street.
What are the downsides of living in Fernwood?
Fernwood, Moraga scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). Its median home price of $1.93M runs about 11% above the Moraga median of $1.75M.
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