Private Reserve, Livermore, CA
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Private Reserve is ranked #16 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $2.19M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $393,000. It ranks 16th of 42 in Livermore for safety. The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.9/5), with prices running about 73% above the Livermore median.
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Private Reserve is one of the upscale pockets within Livermore's Dunsmuir community, out on the eastern edge of town where the streets give way to vineyards and open hills. Built in the early-2000s Dunsmuir wave, its homes are large California Craftsman designs, roomy four-bedroom plans on generous lots, and it sits among the higher-priced neighborhoods in the city. The setting is the whole appeal. You are buffered by wine country and open space rather than retail, with the Mount Diablo foothills and Lake Del Valle close for hiking and boating, and Bruno Canziani Park nearby for everyday recreation. It is quiet, polished, and deliberately a step removed from the busier center of Livermore. That remove is the tradeoff. Everything is a drive, downtown included, and the price of entry is firmly in the premium tier. For buyers who want newer estate-style homes in a calm, vineyard-edge enclave, though, Private Reserve delivers exactly that, and the curb appeal backs up the price.
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Near good merchants0.9
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| East Avenue Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Livermore High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Private Reserve a good place to live?
Private Reserve ranks 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and a median home price of $2.19M against the Livermore median of $1.27M.
Is Private Reserve safe?
Private Reserve, Livermore scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.
What do homes in Private Reserve cost?
The median home price in Private Reserve, Livermore is $2.19M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $393,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Private Reserve rising or falling?
The median home price in Private Reserve, Livermore is up about 0.9% over the past 12 months, from $2.17M to $2.19M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Private Reserve?
Schools serving Private Reserve, Livermore include Arroyo Seco Elementary (3.3/5), East Avenue Middle (3.5/5) and Livermore High (3.7/5).
What is the weather like in Private Reserve?
Private Reserve, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 37th of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Private Reserve walkable to shops and restaurants?
Private Reserve, Livermore scores 0.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 7th of 42 in Livermore.
What is Private Reserve known for?
Private Reserve, Livermore is associated with Premium Estate Homes, Vineyard-Edge Calm and Foothill Recreation. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Private Reserve compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?
Private Reserve ranks 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 16th of 42 in Livermore for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are South Livermore and Livermore Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Private Reserve?
Private Reserve, Livermore scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5). Its median home price of $2.19M runs about 73% above the Livermore median of $1.27M.
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