Silverwood, Granite Bay, CA
At a glance
Silverwood is ranked #7 of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.5/5, 7th of 19 in Granite Bay). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Silverwood is a gated cluster in southwest Granite Bay, a small community of roughly fifty homes split across a few subdivisions and set on the kind of oversized lots that make it read as estates rather than a subdivision. The gate and the low home count give it a private, self-contained feel, tucked among Treelake, Greyhawk, and The Downs near the golf side of the community. The houses run upscale to luxury, individually built and spread out enough that the streetscape stays open rather than dense. Behind the gate the traffic is essentially residents only, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want seclusion inside an already low-key community. As with the rest of estate Granite Bay, the conveniences are external: no retail inside the gate, a drive to the shops on Douglas Boulevard, and the heat and fire-season awareness that come with this dry stretch of Placer County. What Silverwood offers that many neighbors do not is the combination of a controlled entry and genuine lot size, a pairing that keeps its short supply of homes moving whenever one comes up. Time an early evening drive-through to see it at its best.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.5
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills Elementary | Primary | K-3 | |
| Maidu Elementary | Primary | K-3 | |
| Oakhills Elementary | Primary | K-3 | |
| Ridgeview Elementary | Middle | 4-6 | |
| Olympus Junior High | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Willma Cavitt Junior High | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Excelsior Elementary | Middle | 4-6 | |
| Granite Bay High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Silverwood FAQs8 answers
Is Silverwood a good place to live?
Silverwood ranks 7th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Is Silverwood safe?
Silverwood, Granite Bay scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay.
Which schools serve Silverwood?
Schools serving Silverwood, Granite Bay include Greenhills Elementary (3.1/5), Maidu Elementary (2.8/5), Oakhills Elementary (3.8/5), Ridgeview Elementary (5.0/5) and Olympus Junior High (4.5/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Silverwood?
Silverwood, Granite Bay receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 18 in Granite Bay. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Silverwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Silverwood, Granite Bay scores 1.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 7th of 19 in Granite Bay.
What is Silverwood known for?
Silverwood, Granite Bay scores highest on curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.5/5).
How does Silverwood compare to other Granite Bay neighborhoods?
Silverwood ranks 7th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay. It ranks 7th of 19 in Granite Bay for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Granite Bay are Walden Woods and Granite Bay Golf Club.
What are the downsides of living in Silverwood?
Silverwood, Granite Bay scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.2/5).
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