Penrose, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Penrose is ranked #28 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.5/5, 19th of 99 in Brentwood), at a median home price of $793.24k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $16,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Penrose is a steady central-Brentwood neighborhood, an established single-family tract on standard lots that sits in the dependable middle of the city's market. It is quiet and residential, without a park or commercial node of its own. The central location is the draw: the downtown grid, the Sand Creek errands and the Streets of Brentwood are all short drives, and the safety read here is generally solid for the city. Buyers tend to want a reliable Brentwood house rather than a new one, and they tend to settle in. The honest tradeoff is the central-band one: schools read a notch below the south-end zones, and the homes are practical rather than upgraded. For buyers comparing Brentwood's mid-priced pockets, Penrose is a no-fuss, budget-friendly option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Casey Black Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Penrose FAQs10 answers
Is Penrose a good place to live?
Penrose ranks 28th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Penrose safe?
Penrose, Brentwood scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 19th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Penrose cost?
The median home price in Penrose, Brentwood is $793.24k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $16,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Penrose rising or falling?
The median home price in Penrose, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $793.24k against $793.24k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Penrose?
Schools serving Penrose, Brentwood include Mary Casey Black Elementary (2.5/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Penrose?
Penrose, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 91st 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 Penrose walkable to shops and restaurants?
Penrose, Brentwood scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 59th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Penrose known for?
Penrose, Brentwood is associated with Central Location, Steady Value and Quiet Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.5/5).
How does Penrose compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Penrose ranks 28th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 19th of 99 in Brentwood for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Penrose?
Penrose, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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