Southwood Homes, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Southwood Homes is ranked #59 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5), at a median home price of $592.5k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $158,000. It ranks 58th of 99 in Brentwood for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Southwood Homes is a modest, established residential pocket on the southern side of Brentwood, a single-family tract on standard lots with a practical, no-frills character. It is quiet and residential, without a park or commercial corner of its own. It follows the southern-Brentwood rhythm: calm streets and a short drive to the Sand Creek and Streets of Brentwood shopping for everyday needs. The homes here lean toward the more affordable, older end of the south-side stock rather than the newer upscale tracts nearby. With a thin public record, the honest read is that the specific street and home set the experience. The south-Brentwood tradeoffs apply: a long commute and no walkable life at the doorstep, in exchange for a settled, reasonably priced address.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Brentwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Southwood Homes FAQs10 answers
Is Southwood Homes a good place to live?
Southwood Homes ranks 59th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
Is Southwood Homes safe?
Southwood Homes, Brentwood scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 58th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Southwood Homes cost?
The median home price in Southwood Homes, Brentwood is $592.5k. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $158,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Southwood Homes rising or falling?
The median home price in Southwood Homes, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $592.5k against $592.5k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Southwood Homes?
Schools serving Southwood Homes, Brentwood include Brentwood Elementary (3.3/5), Brentwood Elementary (3.3/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Southwood Homes?
Southwood Homes, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 81st of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 88°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Southwood Homes walkable to shops and restaurants?
Southwood Homes, Brentwood scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 28th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Southwood Homes known for?
Southwood Homes, Brentwood is associated with Affordable Entry, South Brentwood and Established Tract. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).
How does Southwood Homes compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Southwood Homes ranks 59th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 58th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (3.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Southwood Homes?
Southwood Homes, Brentwood scores lowest on safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
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