Neighborhood

Hillbrook Heights, Concord, CA

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3.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $675.81k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $18k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -19%

At a glance

Hillbrook Heights is ranked #18 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.2/5, 14th of 42 in Concord) and curb appeal (3.7/5), at a median home price of $675.81k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $18,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.6/5), though prices run about 18% below the Concord median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Undervalued, Holbrook Academy, Well Kept

Hillbrook Heights is a north Concord neighborhood that locals quietly rate higher than its price tag, and the residents will tell you so themselves. It sits up off Concord Boulevard on gently rising streets, close enough to the Willow Pass corridor and Sunvalley shopping that errands rarely eat more than a few minutes. The housing is solid single-family stock that shows pride of ownership, with tidy yards and a settled, well-kept streetscape that stands out for the money. The neighborhood pulls toward Holbrook Language Academy, a dual-immersion option that draws families specifically for the program rather than just the zip code. The honest note is that the schools beyond Holbrook are a mixed bag, and you're in a busier northern stretch of the city rather than a hillside retreat. But Hillbrook Heights tends to read as undervalued: maintained, convenient, and the kind of block where neighbors actually know each other. For buyers hunting value north of downtown, it's one of the better-kept finds up here.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.7

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

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.
Hillbrook Heights ranks 38th of 42 for sunshine in Concord, though it still out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Concord
38th of 42
Across the Bay Area
91st percentile
Rain per year
17 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 85°F
Winter day
41° → 58°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
Holbrook Language Academy PrimaryK-6
Wren Avenue Elementary PrimaryK-5
El Dorado Middle Middle6-8
Mt. Diablo High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Hillbrook Heights FAQs10 answers

Is Hillbrook Heights a good place to live?

Hillbrook Heights ranks 18th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.6/5).

Is Hillbrook Heights safe?

Hillbrook Heights, Concord scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 14th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in Hillbrook Heights cost?

The median home price in Hillbrook Heights, Concord is $675.81k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $18,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Hillbrook Heights rising or falling?

The median home price in Hillbrook Heights, Concord is down about 5.0% over the past 12 months, from $711.4k to $675.81k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Hillbrook Heights?

Schools serving Hillbrook Heights, Concord include Holbrook Language Academy (2.7/5), Wren Avenue Elementary (1.4/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5) and Mt. Diablo High (2.3/5).

What is the weather like in Hillbrook Heights?

Hillbrook Heights, Concord receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 38th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is Hillbrook Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?

Hillbrook Heights, Concord scores 2.6 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, 10th of 42 in Concord.

What is Hillbrook Heights known for?

Hillbrook Heights, Concord is associated with Undervalued, Holbrook Academy and Well Kept. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.2/5).

How does Hillbrook Heights compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

Hillbrook Heights ranks 18th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 14th of 42 in Concord for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in Hillbrook Heights?

Hillbrook Heights, Concord scores lowest on schools (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.6/5).

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