Live Oak, Concord, CA
At a glance
Live Oak is ranked #4 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.8/5, 9th of 42 in Concord) and curb appeal (3.7/5), at a median home price of $820k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $4,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Live Oak earns its name. This southeast Concord neighborhood is leafy, quiet, and settled, one of the calmer and better-regarded pockets on this side of the city, set between the Clayton Road and Treat Boulevard corridors near the Lime Ridge hills. The homes are well-kept single-family on mature, shaded blocks, and the neighborhood carries a notably safe, low-key feel that residents clearly protect. It's residential to the core: the nearest real shopping is a short drive out to Clayton Road, and there's no commercial strip inside the lines to break the quiet. That's the appeal and the catch in one. Live Oak isn't where you go for walkable nightlife or a corner cafe, it's where you go for a peaceful block, established streets, and quick access to open space. For buyers who rank quiet and upkeep above convenience, it's one of the easier south-side neighborhoods to fall for.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.5
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mt. Diablo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Silverwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pine Hollow Middle | Middle | 6-8 |
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Live Oak FAQs10 answers
Is Live Oak a good place to live?
Live Oak ranks 4th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.8/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.4/5).
Is Live Oak safe?
Live Oak, Concord scores 4.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Live Oak cost?
The median home price in Live Oak, Concord is $820k. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $4,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Live Oak rising or falling?
The median home price in Live Oak, Concord is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $820k against $820k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Live Oak?
Schools serving Live Oak, Concord include Highlands Elementary (3.5/5), Mt. Diablo Elementary (4.0/5), Silverwood Elementary (3.3/5) and Pine Hollow Middle (2.9/5).
What is the weather like in Live Oak?
Live Oak, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Live Oak walkable to shops and restaurants?
Live Oak, Concord scores 1.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 16th of 42 in Concord.
What is Live Oak known for?
Live Oak, Concord is associated with Leafy Streets, Settled Blocks and Trail Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.8/5).
How does Live Oak compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Live Oak ranks 4th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 9th of 42 in Concord for safety (4.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Paso Del Rio and Silverwood.
What are the downsides of living in Live Oak?
Live Oak, Concord scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.4/5).
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