Portola Glen, Livermore, CA
At a glance
Portola Glen is ranked #38 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and schools (3.7/5, 24th of 42 in Livermore), at a median home price of $1.57M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $162,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and safety (1.8/5), with prices running about 24% above the Livermore median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Portola Glen is an early-1990s Warmington Homes neighborhood in central Livermore, built for buyers who wanted room. The homes are substantial, generally 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, on lots that average around 9,000, so the streetscape has the wide-driveway, two-story, mature-landscaping look of a well-aged move-up tract. It pairs naturally with neighboring Amber Ridge as one of the larger-home options in this part of town, and three decades on, the trees have filled in and the homes have been steadily updated. Streets are quiet and residential, built around getting home rather than passing through, and the central location keeps the freeway and Vasco-corridor shopping within an easy drive. The standing tradeoff is walkability, or the lack of it. This is a drive-to-everything neighborhood. What you get in exchange is genuine square footage and a settled, leafy feel without reaching into wine-country estate prices.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Portola Glen a good place to live?
Portola Glen ranks 38th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and schools (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and safety (1.8/5) and a median home price of $1.57M against the Livermore median of $1.27M.
Is Portola Glen safe?
Portola Glen, Livermore scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 39th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.
What do homes in Portola Glen cost?
The median home price in Portola Glen, Livermore is $1.57M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $162,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Portola Glen rising or falling?
The median home price in Portola Glen, Livermore is down about 3.9% over the past 12 months, from $1.64M to $1.57M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Portola Glen?
Schools serving Portola Glen, Livermore include Livermore High (3.7/5).
What is the weather like in Portola Glen?
Portola Glen, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 16th of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Portola Glen walkable to shops and restaurants?
Portola Glen, Livermore scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 24th of 42 in Livermore.
What is Portola Glen known for?
Portola Glen, Livermore is associated with Spacious Early-90s Homes, Mature Landscaping and Central Livermore. Its highest-scoring factor is curb appeal (4.0/5).
How does Portola Glen compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?
Portola Glen ranks 38th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 24th of 42 in Livermore for schools (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are South Livermore and Livermore Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Portola Glen?
Portola Glen, Livermore scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and safety (1.8/5). Its median home price of $1.57M runs about 24% above the Livermore median of $1.27M.
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