Hillcrest sits in northern Concord near the Sunvalley shopping area and the Concord Boulevard corridor, a workaday residential neighborhood with some of the more reachable prices in the city. It's a practical location more than a polished one. The housing is older, modest single-family stock, and the area leans car-oriented despite having the mall, big-box retail, and grocery options a short drive away. School assignments run toward Sun Terrace Elementary, part of the picture buyers weigh on this side of town. The candid read is that Hillcrest carries the softer reputation of north-central Concord, and the streetscape is plainer than the hillside neighborhoods to the south. What it offers in return is value and convenience: you're minutes from major shopping and freeway access at a price point that's increasingly hard to find in the Bay Area. For budget-focused buyers who prioritize location and square footage over prestige, Hillcrest is worth a real look.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
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| Sun Terrace Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Diablo High | High | 9-12 |
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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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