Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $6.26M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $355k(2)
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    Appreciation
    -1%(2)

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At a glance

Fruitvale is ranked #16 of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are schools (5.0/5, 15th of 28 in Saratoga) and safety (3.5/5), at a median home price of $6.26M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $1,173,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5), with prices running about 49% above the Saratoga median.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

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    Public Spaces

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    Curb Appeal

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Overall Amenities score: 1.1 (1)

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Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Fruitvale ranks 5th of 28 for sunshine in Saratoga, and it out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 85° highs, and it gets about 24 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°65°45°25°JFMAMJJASONDAug 85°
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Rank in Saratoga
5th of 28
Across the Bay Area
90th percentile
Rain per year
24 in
Warmest month
Aug 85° avg high
Summer day
54° → 84°F
Winter day
40° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Farnham Charter PrimaryK-5
4/5
Argonaut Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Foothill Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Saratoga Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Redwood Middle Middle6-8
5/5
Saratoga High High9-12
5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Fruitvale FAQs10 answers

Is Fruitvale a good place to live?

Fruitvale ranks 16th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (5.0/5) and safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and a median home price of $6.26M against the Saratoga median of $4.19M.

Is Fruitvale safe?

Fruitvale, Saratoga scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga.

What do homes in Fruitvale cost?

The median home price in Fruitvale, Saratoga is $6.26M, compared with $4.19M for Saratoga as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $1,173,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Fruitvale rising or falling?

The median home price in Fruitvale, Saratoga is up about 18.6% over the past 12 months, from $5.28M to $6.26M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Fruitvale?

Schools serving Fruitvale, Saratoga include Farnham Charter (4.0/5), Argonaut Elementary (5.0/5), Foothill Elementary (5.0/5), Saratoga Elementary (5.0/5) and Redwood Middle (5.0/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Fruitvale?

Fruitvale, Saratoga receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 28 in Saratoga. Summer days run 54° to 84°F and winter days 40° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.

Is Fruitvale walkable to shops and restaurants?

Fruitvale, Saratoga scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 1.1 out of 5, 26th of 28 in Saratoga.

What is Fruitvale known for?

Fruitvale, Saratoga scores highest on schools (5.0/5).

How does Fruitvale compare to other Saratoga neighborhoods?

Fruitvale ranks 16th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga. It ranks 15th of 28 in Saratoga for schools (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Saratoga are Parker Ranch and Foothills.

What are the downsides of living in Fruitvale?

Fruitvale, Saratoga scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). Its median home price of $6.26M runs about 49% above the Saratoga median of $4.19M.

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Neighborhood Iamge
Parker Ranch, Saratoga, CA
Overall Score : 4.8
Tucked against the wooded slopes above Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Parker Ranch unf... See Full Page
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Neighborhood Iamge
Foothills, Saratoga, CA
Overall Score : 4.8
Foothills stretches south of Prospect Road along Pierce, Surrey, and Sarahlinda ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Tollgate, Saratoga, CA
Overall Score : 4.8
Tollgate climbs the wooded folds above Saratoga Village, its narrow roads - Toll... See Full Page

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