Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill, CA
At a glance
Sherman Acres is ranked #8 of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $740.82k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $6,000. It ranks 8th of 8 in Pleasant Hill for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5), though prices run about 31% below the Pleasant Hill median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sherman Acres sits in the southeast corner of Pleasant Hill, up against the Concord line and just off the Monument Boulevard corridor. It is one of the smaller neighborhoods in the city, and it trades the leafy-and-pricey feel of the western blocks for a more practical, lower-cost address. Pleasant Hill BART is reachable, and the Monument corridor keeps everyday shopping and services close. This is one of the more honest corners of the Pleasant Hill map. Home prices run among the lowest in the city, safety is more of a real conversation here than on the quiet western streets, and the assigned schools, Fair Oaks and Ygnacio Valley High, trail the stronger campuses across town. The flip side is genuine value: you are buying into Pleasant Hill, with its parks and central-county location, for noticeably less than the Boyd or Linda Lane streets a few minutes away. Buyers who weight price and commute access over polish will see it; those after the manicured version of Pleasant Hill will want to look west.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.8
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Gregory Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 | |
| Ygnacio Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Sherman Acres FAQs10 answers
Is Sherman Acres a good place to live?
Sherman Acres ranks 8th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
Is Sherman Acres safe?
Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill.
What do homes in Sherman Acres cost?
The median home price in Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill is $740.82k, compared with $1.08M for Pleasant Hill as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $6,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Sherman Acres rising or falling?
The median home price in Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill is down about 1.1% over the past 12 months, from $749.19k to $740.82k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Sherman Acres?
Schools serving Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill include Fair Oaks Elementary (1.1/5), Gregory Gardens Elementary (2.3/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5), College Park High (4.2/5) and Ygnacio Valley High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Sherman Acres?
Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill receives 81% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Pleasant Hill's 8 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Sherman Acres walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 7th of 8 in Pleasant Hill.
What is Sherman Acres known for?
Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill is associated with Value Priced, Monument Corridor and BART Access.
How does Sherman Acres compare to other Pleasant Hill neighborhoods?
Sherman Acres ranks 8th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill. It ranks 8th of 8 in Pleasant Hill for schools (2.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill are Boyd and Linda Lane.
What are the downsides of living in Sherman Acres?
Sherman Acres, Pleasant Hill scores lowest on safety (2.3/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).
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