Lake Alhambra, Davis, CA
At a glance
Lake Alhambra is ranked #47 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.2/5, 48th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Lake Alhambra Estates is the East Davis enclave built around a private lake near the Mace and Alhambra corridor, and it is one of the few Davis neighborhoods where the housing genuinely steps up in scale. The custom homes here date mostly to the late 1990s and early 2000s and run large, often 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, in Tudor, Spanish Revival, and other dressed-up styles. The lake is the organizing feature and the reason the streets feel set apart from the rest of East Davis. Presentation is a clear priority here: deep landscaping, big lots, and homes that are kept up. Two honest notes. This is the high end of the Davis market, with prices to match, and the lake is a community feature rather than a public park, so the water is the neighborhood's, not the city's.
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch | Primary | K-5 | |
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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Lake Alhambra FAQs6 answers
Is Lake Alhambra a good place to live?
Lake Alhambra ranks 47th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.2/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Which schools serve Lake Alhambra?
Schools serving Lake Alhambra, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch (3.6/5), Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High (3.8/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).
Is Lake Alhambra walkable to shops and restaurants?
Lake Alhambra, Davis scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.2 out of 5, 49th of 57 in Davis.
What is Lake Alhambra known for?
Lake Alhambra, Davis is associated with Private Lake, Custom Homes and Large Lots. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.2/5).
How does Lake Alhambra compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
Lake Alhambra ranks 47th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 48th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Lake Alhambra?
Lake Alhambra, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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