Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay, CA
At a glance
Hidden Lakes is ranked #5 of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). It ranks 1st of 19 in Granite Bay for safety. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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The two small lakes give Hidden Lakes its name and its best feature, a pair of private water bodies and a stretch of open space folded into the eastern side of Granite Bay. The homes are custom-built and set on generous lots, most dating to the late 1970s through 1990, which means established landscaping and mature oaks rather than raw new construction. Because the stock is older, presentation varies house to house, and some parcels wear their era more plainly than others, so updating is part of the conversation on the resale side. The layout is quiet and internal, with no arterial cutting through, though it also means the retail on Douglas Boulevard and Auburn-Folsom Road is a drive rather than a walk. What holds up is the setting. Water, open space, and canopy inside a single neighborhood is rare anywhere in the region, and Hidden Lakes pairs that with the Eureka Union schools that pull so many buyers to this corner of Placer County. The lakes alone make it worth a slow lap before deciding.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills Elementary | Primary | K-3 | |
| Franklin Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Ridgeview Elementary | Middle | 4-6 | |
| Willma Cavitt Junior High | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Del Oro High | High | 9-12 | |
| Granite Bay High | High | 9-12 |
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Hidden Lakes FAQs8 answers
Is Hidden Lakes a good place to live?
Hidden Lakes ranks 5th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Is Hidden Lakes safe?
Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay.
Which schools serve Hidden Lakes?
Schools serving Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay include Greenhills Elementary (3.1/5), Franklin Elementary (3.4/5), Ridgeview Elementary (5.0/5), Willma Cavitt Junior High (4.9/5) and Del Oro High (4.4/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Hidden Lakes?
Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 18 in Granite Bay. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Hidden Lakes walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 9th of 19 in Granite Bay.
What is Hidden Lakes known for?
Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay scores highest on curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).
How does Hidden Lakes compare to other Granite Bay neighborhoods?
Hidden Lakes ranks 5th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay. It ranks 1st of 19 in Granite Bay for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Granite Bay are Hidden Valley and Silverwood.
What are the downsides of living in Hidden Lakes?
Hidden Lakes, Granite Bay scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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