Northstar, Davis, CA
At a glance
Northstar is ranked #35 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.6/5, 19th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Northstar is the North Davis neighborhood with the bird-named streets, Avocet, Mockingbird, Sandpiper, built around Northstar Park and the Julie Partansky Pond at F Street and Anderson. The ponds are the standout: a genuine wildlife habitat with observation docks where the Friends of North Davis Ponds run monthly bird strolls. That gives Northstar a public-space draw most Davis tracts do not have. Beyond the park, it is a quiet residential grid plugged into the North Davis greenbelt, with the Marketplace and Anderson Plaza handling errands a short ride away. The honest tradeoff is the usual North Davis one, the Covell and F Street edges carry the traffic, so the value is in the interior streets and the pond. For buyers who care about open water and birdlife at the end of the block, this is a rare Davis option.
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Near good merchants0.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| North Davis Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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Northstar FAQs6 answers
Is Northstar a good place to live?
Northstar ranks 35th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.6/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.7/5).
Which schools serve Northstar?
Schools serving Northstar, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), North Davis Elementary (4.4/5), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (4.6/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).
Is Northstar walkable to shops and restaurants?
Northstar, Davis scores 0.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.1 out of 5, 55th of 57 in Davis.
What is Northstar known for?
Northstar, Davis is associated with Northstar Pond, Bird Streets and Wildlife Habitat. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.6/5).
How does Northstar compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
Northstar ranks 35th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 19th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Northstar?
Northstar, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5).
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