Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill, CA
At a glance
Gregory Gardens is ranked #6 of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.8/5, 5th of 8 in Pleasant Hill) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.01M. The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.2/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Gregory Gardens is Pleasant Hill's big postwar story. The tract went up fast between 1949 and 1951 to house returning GIs and young families, and at the time it was rumored to be one of the largest single-family developments in the country: more than a thousand near-identical ranch homes with low rooflines, attached garages, and generous front yards on 6,000 to 10,000 square foot lots. The story goes that the developers named the streets after their wives and daughters, which is why you will find Mary, Ruth, Lucille, and Maureen on the map. Day to day, the draw is Pleasant Hill Park, with its pool, sports fields, picnic areas, and dog park, plus easy access to the Contra Costa Canal Trail. The homes are modest and uniform by design, so this is not the neighborhood for architectural drama, and the assigned Gregory Gardens Elementary lags the stronger campuses nearby. But for a flat, walkable grid with genuine park access and honest mid-century bones, it is one of the better values on this side of town.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strandwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Gregory Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Gregory Gardens FAQs10 answers
Is Gregory Gardens a good place to live?
Gregory Gardens ranks 6th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.2/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Is Gregory Gardens safe?
Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill.
What do homes in Gregory Gardens cost?
The median home price in Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill is $1.01M, compared with $1.08M for Pleasant Hill as a whole.
Are home prices in Gregory Gardens rising or falling?
The median home price in Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill is up about 3.0% over the past 12 months, from $984.24k to $1.01M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Gregory Gardens?
Schools serving Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill include Strandwood Elementary (3.8/5), Gregory Gardens Elementary (2.3/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in Gregory Gardens?
Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 8 in Pleasant Hill. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Gregory Gardens walkable to shops and restaurants?
Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 6th of 8 in Pleasant Hill.
What is Gregory Gardens known for?
Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill is associated with Postwar Ranch, Park Adjacent and Mid Century.
How does Gregory Gardens compare to other Pleasant Hill neighborhoods?
Gregory Gardens ranks 6th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill. It ranks 5th of 8 in Pleasant Hill for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (3.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill are Downtown Pleasant Hill and Sherman Acres.
What are the downsides of living in Gregory Gardens?
Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill scores lowest on curb appeal (3.2/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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