Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael, CA
At a glance
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way is ranked #11 of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall score of 2.5/5. It ranks 1st of 11 in Carmichael for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
This is Carmichael's everyday errand engine. The corner of Manzanita Avenue and Winding Way is one of the busiest retail intersections in the area, anchored by the Crestview Village center and a FoodMaxx, with a Safeway, Home Depot, Bel Air, and a row of familiar drive-thrus all within a couple of blocks. The newer Winding Ranch Town Center is filling in the corner now, with Five Below and Panda Express already open and more on the way. That convenience is the entire identity here, and it comes with the obvious cost. Manzanita and Winding Way move serious traffic, on the order of 28,000 cars a day past the intersection, and the streetscape runs to parking lots and signage rather than shade trees. The residential streets behind the retail are ordinary and functional, not scenic. If you want to knock out groceries, hardware, and a quick dinner without ever pulling onto a main road, this is the most convenient address in Carmichael. Just go in clear-eyed: you are buying the convenience, not the quiet, and the difference is audible from the porch.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Pasadena Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Winston Churchill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mira Loma High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
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Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way FAQs8 answers
Is Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way a good place to live?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way ranks 11th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Is Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way safe?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael.
Which schools serve Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way?
Schools serving Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Mission Avenue Open Elementary (3.0/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 11 in Carmichael. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way walkable to shops and restaurants?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 10th of 11 in Carmichael.
What is Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way known for?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael is associated with Big Box Retail, Grocery Anchors and Busy Arterial.
How does Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way ranks 11th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael. It ranks 1st of 11 in Carmichael for schools (3.2/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Carmichael are Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue and Templeton Drive / Hesper Way.
What are the downsides of living in Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way?
Manzanita Avenue / Winding Way, Carmichael scores lowest on safety (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
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