Melody, Concord, CA
At a glance
Melody is ranked #29 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.4/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.2/5) and public spaces (3.7/5), at a median home price of $1.13M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $133,000. It ranks 15th of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Melody is an east-central Concord neighborhood whose quiet name belies how convenient it is. Sitting near the Clayton Road corridor, it has some of the strongest everyday shopping access on this side of the city, with the Clayton Valley retail and the strip along Clayton Road just outside the door. The homes are established single-family stock on flat streets, and the appeal here is largely about location: you can handle groceries, coffee, and dinner without much of a drive, and the freeways and downtown are an easy reach. Schools in the mix include Mountain View and Silverwood Elementary. The counterweight is that proximity to a busy corridor means more traffic and noise than the tucked-away hill neighborhoods, and the area's reputation is more workaday than prestige. But for buyers who value being able to drive two minutes to a full slate of errands, Melody offers a convenience that the quieter Concord pockets simply can't.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Silverwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Pine Hollow Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Concord High | High | 9-12 |
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Melody FAQs10 answers
Is Melody a good place to live?
Melody ranks 29th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.2/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.6/5).
Is Melody safe?
Melody, Concord scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 32nd of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Melody cost?
The median home price in Melody, Concord is $1.13M. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $133,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Melody rising or falling?
The median home price in Melody, Concord is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.13M against $1.13M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Melody?
Schools serving Melody, Concord include Mountain View Elementary (2.1/5), Silverwood Elementary (3.3/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5), Pine Hollow Middle (2.9/5) and Concord High (2.7/5).
What is the weather like in Melody?
Melody, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Melody walkable to shops and restaurants?
Melody, Concord scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 8th of 42 in Concord.
What is Melody known for?
Melody, Concord is associated with Clayton Road Retail, Errand Friendly and Established Homes. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).
How does Melody compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Melody ranks 29th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 15th of 42 in Concord for schools (2.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Melody?
Melody, Concord scores lowest on safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.6/5).
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