Montelena, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Montelena is ranked #27 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.1/5) and safety (4.1/5, 29th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $1.25M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $63,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and public spaces (3.4/5), with prices running about 62% above the Brentwood median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Montelena is one of the more upscale pockets on Brentwood's southern side, a newer single-family neighborhood where the homes run larger and the price tags sit well above the city's middle. The streets are clean and planned, the construction is relatively recent, and the whole tract has a polished, settled-but-new feel. It carries the south-Brentwood advantages: school assignments that draw buyers out this way and a quiet, low-traffic residential character. Everyday shopping is a short drive to the Sand Creek and Streets of Brentwood corridors, since the neighborhood itself is purely residential. The honest tradeoffs are price and commute. You are paying near the top of the local market for the size and the newness, and the southern position means the long Brentwood haul to the freeway and the job centers. For buyers who want one of the nicer newer addresses in town, Montelena delivers it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Heritage High | High | 9-12 |
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Montelena FAQs10 answers
Is Montelena a good place to live?
Montelena ranks 27th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.1/5) and safety (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and public spaces (3.4/5) and a median home price of $1.25M against the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
Is Montelena safe?
Montelena, Brentwood scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Montelena cost?
The median home price in Montelena, Brentwood is $1.25M, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $63,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Montelena rising or falling?
The median home price in Montelena, Brentwood is up about 5.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.18M to $1.25M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Montelena?
Schools serving Montelena, Brentwood include Pioneer Elementary (3.1/5), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (3.9/5) and Heritage High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Montelena?
Montelena, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 88°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Montelena walkable to shops and restaurants?
Montelena, Brentwood scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 33rd of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Montelena known for?
Montelena, Brentwood is associated with Upscale Homes, Newer Construction and South Brentwood. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.1/5) and safety (4.1/5).
How does Montelena compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Montelena ranks 27th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 29th of 99 in Brentwood for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Montelena?
Montelena, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5) and public spaces (3.4/5). Its median home price of $1.25M runs about 62% above the Brentwood median of $770.31k.
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