Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Sweetwater Ranch is ranked #48 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.0/5, 7th of 99 in Brentwood) and curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $783k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $195,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sweetwater Ranch is a single-family neighborhood in the south-central part of Brentwood, grouped with a cluster of tracts that share strong school assignments. The homes are standard Brentwood stock on planned streets, and the school read is one of the better ones in the city. Daily life keeps errands to a short drive, with the Sand Creek and Streets of Brentwood corridors covering shopping and dining. It is a quiet residential pocket without a commercial edge of its own, so the car is the default. The honest tradeoff is in the safety read, which is softer here than in the western golf belt, and in homes that are practical rather than upgraded. For buyers who weigh the school zone heavily and want a mid-priced south-central address, Sweetwater Ranch makes the case, with the standard Brentwood commute as the cost.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Paul Krey Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Adams (J. Douglas) Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Heritage High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Sweetwater Ranch FAQs10 answers
Is Sweetwater Ranch a good place to live?
Sweetwater Ranch ranks 48th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.0/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.5/5).
Is Sweetwater Ranch safe?
Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 54th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Sweetwater Ranch cost?
The median home price in Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood is $783k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $195,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Sweetwater Ranch rising or falling?
The median home price in Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $783k against $783k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Sweetwater Ranch?
Schools serving Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood include R. Paul Krey Elementary (3.9/5), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (3.9/5) and Heritage High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Sweetwater Ranch?
Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 55th 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 Sweetwater Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 51st of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Sweetwater Ranch known for?
Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood is associated with Strong School Zone and South Central. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.0/5).
How does Sweetwater Ranch compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Sweetwater Ranch ranks 48th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 7th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Sweetwater Ranch?
Sweetwater Ranch, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.5/5).
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