Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $368.77k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -29%

(2) City data used

Sierra at a Glance

Sierra is ranked #40 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 1.9/5. Sierra carries a typical home price of $368.77k. It ranks 33rd of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5), though prices run about 51% below the Concord typical home price.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Central Value, Retail Access, Affordable

Sierra is a south-central Concord neighborhood near the Detroit Avenue and Oak Grove Road grid, a practical residential area with better shopping access than its quiet streets suggest. It's a convenience-and-value spot more than a scenic one. The housing is older single-family stock on flat blocks, priced more accessibly than the hillside neighborhoods to the south. The Monument and Ygnacio Valley Road corridors handle the everyday errands, and you're within easy reach of freeways and the broader middle of the city. The honest part is that Sierra shares the softer reputation of this stretch of Concord, and the schools and safety picture are things buyers weigh carefully here. But the location is genuinely central, the retail is close, and the price point opens doors that the pricier corners of the city don't. For buyers who care more about square footage and convenience than prestige, Sierra is worth a real walk-through.

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Sierra Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.6

Overall Amenities score: 3

Sierra Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Sierra ranks 15th of 42 for sunshine in Concord, and it out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 18 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Concord
15th of 42
Across the Bay Area
95th percentile
Rain per year
18 in
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 84°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Sierra

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Ygnacio Valley Elementary PrimaryK-5
Oak Grove Middle Middle6-8
Ygnacio Valley High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Sierra Home Prices

Sierra FAQs

10 answers

Is Sierra a good place to live?

Sierra ranks 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 1.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5).

Is Sierra safe?

Sierra, Concord scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in Sierra cost?

The typical home price in Sierra, Concord is $368.77k, compared with $745.06k for Concord as a whole.

Are home prices in Sierra rising or falling?

The typical home price in Sierra, Concord is down about 28.6% over the past 12 months, at $368.77k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Sierra?

Schools serving Sierra, Concord include Ygnacio Valley Elementary (1.9/5), Oak Grove Middle (1.7/5) and Ygnacio Valley High (2.1/5).

What is the weather like in Sierra?

Sierra, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 15th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.

Is Sierra walkable to shops and restaurants?

Sierra, Concord scores 3.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 29th of 42 in Concord.

What is Sierra known for?

Sierra, Concord is associated with Central Value, Retail Access and Affordable.

How does Sierra compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

Sierra ranks 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 33rd of 42 in Concord for schools (1.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystyl Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in Sierra?

Sierra, Concord scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5).

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