Best Neighborhoods in Waterford, CA

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River Pointe ranks first of 2 ranked Waterford neighborhoods on overall score, at 3.4 out of 5. Waterford is next at 3.2 out of 5.

Houseberry scores 2 Waterford neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Waterford run from 3.2 to 3.4 out of 5, and 0 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Typical home prices range from $380,000 in Waterford to $419,000 in River Pointe across 2 priced neighborhoods.

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River Pointe, Waterford, CA

Overall Score : 3.4/5
SCHOOL2.4/5
SAFETY4.7/5
AMENITIES3.1/5
PRICE$419,000
APPRECIATION0.50 %
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Keywords: River Pointe Homes, Riverwalk Park, Tuolumne River Trail

River Pointe is a small planned subdivision on the eastern edge of Waterford, a Stanislaus County town on the Tuolumne River. Highway 132 forms its northern boundary and the river its southern one, so the tract sits between a main road and the water. ... See Full Page

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Waterford, Waterford, CA

Overall Score : 3.2/5
SCHOOL2.4/5
SAFETY4.6/5
AMENITIES3.1/5
PRICE$380,000
APPRECIATION0.50 %
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Keywords: Beard Park, F Street Cafes, Ranch-Style Homes

Waterford sits on the Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, east of Modesto, and its downtown grid centers on F Street and Yosemite Boulevard. The town began as Bakersville and took its present name from the ford where travelers crossed the Tuolumne. ... See Full Page

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Waterford neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Waterford?

River Pointe has the highest overall score in Waterford, at 3.4 out of 5. The next highest overall score in Waterford is Waterford (3.2 out of 5).

What are the best places to live in Waterford?

Houseberry's highest-scored Waterford neighborhoods are River Pointe (3.4 out of 5) and Waterford (3.2 out of 5), out of 2 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

What do homes cost in Waterford's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Across the top 2 Waterford neighborhoods by overall score, the typical home price is $399,500. Prices among those top 2 Waterford neighborhoods run from $380,000 in Waterford to $419,000 in River Pointe.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Waterford?

Houseberry ranks 2 neighborhoods in Waterford. 0 Waterford neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

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