Trailside, Brentwood, CA
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Trailside is ranked #2 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.9/5, 3rd of 99 in Brentwood) and public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $675k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $87,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.6/5), though prices run about 12% below the Brentwood median.
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Trailside is one of Brentwood's top-ranked neighborhoods, and it earns it with a strong safety read and a setting that lives up to the name, near the trail-and-open-space system on the city's southern side. The homes lean toward the newer, more compact and efficient end of the market, which keeps the entry price notably lower than the big-lot tracts while still landing in a well-regarded school orbit. The trail access is the signature feature, giving residents a genuine outdoor draw at the doorstep that most Brentwood pockets cannot match. Everyday shopping is a short drive to the Sand Creek and Streets of Brentwood corridors. The honest tradeoffs are space and commute. You give up the wide lots of the older estates for a tidy, lower-maintenance footprint, and the southern position carries Brentwood's long haul to the freeway and BART. For buyers who want newer, affordable and trail-adjacent, Trailside is a standout.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.6
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsen Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Trailside a good place to live?
Trailside ranks 2nd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.6/5).
Is Trailside safe?
Trailside, Brentwood scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Trailside cost?
The median home price in Trailside, Brentwood is $675k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $87,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Trailside rising or falling?
The median home price in Trailside, Brentwood is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $675k against $675k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Trailside?
Schools serving Trailside, Brentwood include Knightsen Elementary (3.5/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Trailside?
Trailside, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 81st of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 58° to 87°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Trailside walkable to shops and restaurants?
Trailside, Brentwood scores 2.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 7th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Trailside known for?
Trailside, Brentwood is associated with Trail Access, Newer Construction and Strong Safety. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Trailside compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Trailside ranks 2nd of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 3rd of 99 in Brentwood for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Vineyards at Marsh Creek and Summerset I.
What are the downsides of living in Trailside?
Trailside, Brentwood scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.6/5).
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