Walden Woods, Granite Bay, CA
At a glance
Walden Woods is ranked #8 of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.1/5). It ranks 2nd of 19 in Granite Bay for safety. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Walden Woods lives up to the second half of its name, a wooded northeastern pocket of Granite Bay where the oak canopy is thick enough to shade most of the lots. It sits between the sprawling Granite Bay district and the estate ground of Hidden Valley, close enough to the Folsom Lake side of the community to share its semi-rural, open feel. Homes here sit on substantial parcels with room between them, and the tree cover gives even newer builds a settled look from the street. There is no commercial anything inside the neighborhood, which keeps it quiet but means the shopping on Douglas Boulevard and Auburn-Folsom Road, along with the Eureka Union schools, is reached by car every time. The canopy that makes the place also asks something back: mature trees mean upkeep, and this dry, wooded stretch carries the same summer heat and fire-season awareness as the rest of eastern Granite Bay. For anyone who wants acreage and shade without pushing all the way to the lakeshore price tier, Walden Woods threads that gap.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces4.1
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Placer Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Del Oro High | High | 9-12 |
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Walden Woods FAQs8 answers
Is Walden Woods a good place to live?
Walden Woods ranks 8th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Is Walden Woods safe?
Walden Woods, Granite Bay scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay.
Which schools serve Walden Woods?
Schools serving Walden Woods, Granite Bay include Franklin Elementary (3.4/5), Placer Elementary (3.7/5) and Del Oro High (4.4/5).
What is the weather like in Walden Woods?
Walden Woods, Granite Bay receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 13th 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 25 inches a year.
Is Walden Woods walkable to shops and restaurants?
Walden Woods, Granite Bay scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 10th of 19 in Granite Bay.
What is Walden Woods known for?
Walden Woods, Granite Bay scores highest on curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.1/5).
How does Walden Woods compare to other Granite Bay neighborhoods?
Walden Woods ranks 8th of 19 neighborhoods in Granite Bay. It ranks 2nd of 19 in Granite Bay for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Granite Bay are Granite Bay Golf Club and Greyhawk.
What are the downsides of living in Walden Woods?
Walden Woods, Granite Bay scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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