Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove, CA
At a glance
Waterman Road / Bond Road is ranked #2 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 3rd of 27 in Elk Grove) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
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This east-side pocket runs along Bond Road between Waterman and Bradshaw, in the zone where Elk Grove shifts from standard subdivision to larger-lot living. Pleasant Grove High School sits just off the eastern edge, and the housing runs from established tract streets to bigger parcels as you move east toward the rural side. The draw is space with a school anchor close by. Lots tend to run more generous than the core, the pace is calmer, and Bond Road gives you a straight shot back toward the central shopping on Elk Grove-Florin Road. The eastern position keeps the pocket clear of the busiest arterials. The tradeoff is distance and a thin commercial base. There is no retail node inside the boundary, the sidewalks come and go, and you are driving for groceries. For buyers who want a bit more land and a well-regarded high school nearby without going all the way to acreage, the Waterman and Bond area is a sensible east-side pick.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batey Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Elk Grove Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Kerr Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Elk Grove High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Waterman Road / Bond Road FAQs8 answers
Is Waterman Road / Bond Road a good place to live?
Waterman Road / Bond Road ranks 2nd of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
Is Waterman Road / Bond Road safe?
Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Waterman Road / Bond Road?
Schools serving Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove include Batey Elementary (4.6/5), Elk Grove Elementary (3.9/5), Albiani Middle School (4.2/5), Kerr Middle School (3.9/5) and Pleasant Grove High School (4.6/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Waterman Road / Bond Road?
Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 24th of 27 in Elk Grove. Summer days run 58° to 90°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Waterman Road / Bond Road walkable to shops and restaurants?
Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 19th of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Waterman Road / Bond Road known for?
Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove is associated with Generous Lots, Pleasant Grove and East Side. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5).
How does Waterman Road / Bond Road compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Waterman Road / Bond Road ranks 2nd of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 3rd of 27 in Elk Grove for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Bilby Road / Bruceville Road and Glenbrooke.
What are the downsides of living in Waterman Road / Bond Road?
Waterman Road / Bond Road, Elk Grove scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).
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