Yamanaka, Brentwood, CA
At a glance
Yamanaka is ranked #98 of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall score of 2.4/5. Yamanaka carries a median home price of $718.18k. It ranks 84th of 99 in Brentwood for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
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Yamanaka carries the name of one of the Japanese-American farming families woven into east Brentwood's agricultural history, and the setting reflects it: the neighborhood sits toward the agriculture-adjacent eastern edge of the city, where subdivisions meet working farmland. It is a quiet, rural-fringe residential pocket in the city's harvest country. The appeal is the open, farm-country setting near the U-pick belt that draws people to Brentwood each summer. The catch is distance, with shopping, the downtown grid and the freeway all committed drives and nothing walkable nearby. With a thin public record, the honest read is that the specific parcel and home set the experience. The eastern-edge tradeoffs apply: a farm-adjacent location, thinner services, and a long Brentwood commute. For buyers drawn to the city's agricultural roots, Yamanaka is squarely in that landscape.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Casey Black Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Garin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Edna Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Liberty High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Yamanaka FAQs10 answers
Is Yamanaka a good place to live?
Yamanaka ranks 98th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood with an overall Houseberry score of 2.4 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
Is Yamanaka safe?
Yamanaka, Brentwood scores 2.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 76th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood.
What do homes in Yamanaka cost?
The median home price in Yamanaka, Brentwood is $718.18k, compared with $770.31k for Brentwood as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $7,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Yamanaka rising or falling?
The median home price in Yamanaka, Brentwood is up about 4.4% over the past 12 months, from $687.69k to $718.18k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Yamanaka?
Schools serving Yamanaka, Brentwood include Mary Casey Black Elementary (2.5/5), Garin Elementary (3.1/5), Edna Hill Middle (3.2/5) and Liberty High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Yamanaka?
Yamanaka, Brentwood receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 73rd of 99 in Brentwood. Summer days run 59° to 88°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Yamanaka walkable to shops and restaurants?
Yamanaka, Brentwood scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 77th of 99 in Brentwood.
What is Yamanaka known for?
Yamanaka, Brentwood is associated with Farm Adjacent, Agricultural Heritage and Eastern Edge.
How does Yamanaka compare to other Brentwood neighborhoods?
Yamanaka ranks 98th of 99 neighborhoods in Brentwood. It ranks 84th of 99 in Brentwood for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Brentwood are Deer Ridge Country Club and Trailside.
What are the downsides of living in Yamanaka?
Yamanaka, Brentwood scores lowest on safety (2.1/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
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