The Downs, Granite Bay, CA
At a glance
The Downs is ranked #17 of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.6/5, 6th of 19 in Granite Bay) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Downs, sometimes written Grosvenor Downs, is one of the more established addresses in southwest Granite Bay, largely built out between 1988 and 1992. The homes here are contemporary and ranch-style single-family houses averaging around thirty-four hundred square feet, sitting on well-proportioned lots that feel substantial without reaching the multi-acre scale of the estate districts nearby. Its position is a quiet advantage. The Downs borders the Granite Bay Golf Club and Country Oaks and sits within reach of Granite Bay High School, so the schools and the golf-and-oak setting are close at hand. Because it is a large, older neighborhood, upkeep and updating vary from block to block, and the earliest homes benefit from renovation. The usual Granite Bay caveats apply: this is a car neighborhood, with retail out on Douglas Boulevard and Auburn-Folsom Road and the freeway a drive west. What The Downs offers is a more attainable foothold in a very expensive community, a place where the lots are generous, the trees are mature, and the schools are the same ones drawing buyers to the estates up the road. Bring a contractor's eye to the older stock.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills 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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The Downs FAQs8 answers
Is The Downs a good place to live?
The Downs ranks 17th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.6/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is The Downs safe?
The Downs, Granite Bay scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 18th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay.
Which schools serve The Downs?
Schools serving The Downs, Granite Bay include Greenhills Elementary (3.1/5), Oakhills Elementary (3.8/5), Ridgeview Elementary (5.0/5), Olympus Junior High (4.5/5) and Willma Cavitt Junior High (4.9/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in The Downs?
The Downs, Granite Bay receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 10th 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 24 inches a year.
Is The Downs walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Downs, Granite Bay scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 14th of 19 in Granite Bay.
What is The Downs known for?
The Downs, Granite Bay scores highest on schools (4.6/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5).
How does The Downs compare to other Granite Bay neighborhoods?
The Downs ranks 17th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay. It ranks 6th of 19 in Granite Bay for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Granite Bay are Folsom Lake Estates and Treelake.
What are the downsides of living in The Downs?
The Downs, Granite Bay scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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