Mesa Ridge, Gilroy, CA
At a glance
Mesa Ridge is ranked #7 of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $1.5M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $105,000. It ranks 8th of 11 in Gilroy for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5), with prices running about 29% above the Gilroy median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Mesa Ridge is a small hillside enclave on Gilroy's south side, built up the slope with Michael Bo Lane threading through it and open hills rising behind. The homes are newer and larger, and the prices reflect both the construction and the elevated lots, which is why this pocket runs well above the south-side average. The appeal is the position. Up on the ridge you get the views and the privacy that come with building into a hillside, and the streetscape is tidy and newer than the older flats below. What you don't get is convenience. There's nothing within walking distance, and you're committed to a drive for groceries, schools, and the rest. Mesa Ridge is a setting-and-square-footage play more than a location play. For buyers drawn to a newer hillside home with views on the south edge of Gilroy, it delivers exactly that. Just be clear-eyed that the hill buys you privacy at the cost of being out of the daily flow of the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.6 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Solorsano Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Gilroy High | High | 9-12 |
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Mesa Ridge FAQs10 answers
Is Mesa Ridge a good place to live?
Mesa Ridge ranks 7th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5) and a median home price of $1.5M against the Gilroy median of $1.16M.
Is Mesa Ridge safe?
Mesa Ridge, Gilroy scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy.
What do homes in Mesa Ridge cost?
The median home price in Mesa Ridge, Gilroy is $1.5M, compared with $1.16M for Gilroy as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $105,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Mesa Ridge rising or falling?
The median home price in Mesa Ridge, Gilroy is down about 1.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.52M to $1.5M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Mesa Ridge?
Schools serving Mesa Ridge, Gilroy include Las Animas Elementary (2.5/5), Solorsano Middle (2.9/5) and Gilroy High (2.5/5).
What is the weather like in Mesa Ridge?
Mesa Ridge, Gilroy receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 11 in Gilroy. Summer days run 53° to 84°F and winter days 39° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Mesa Ridge walkable to shops and restaurants?
Mesa Ridge, Gilroy scores 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 8th of 11 in Gilroy.
What is Mesa Ridge known for?
Mesa Ridge, Gilroy is associated with Hillside Views, Elevated Lots and Premium Homes.
How does Mesa Ridge compare to other Gilroy neighborhoods?
Mesa Ridge ranks 7th of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy. It ranks 8th of 11 in Gilroy for schools (2.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Gilroy are Harvest Park and Mesa Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Mesa Ridge?
Mesa Ridge, Gilroy scores lowest on safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5). Its median home price of $1.5M runs about 29% above the Gilroy median of $1.16M.
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