Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Buena Vista Oaks is ranked #7 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.0/5. It ranks 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Buena Vista Oaks is one of the smallest named pockets in Fair Oaks, a compact residential cluster on the north side bordered by Rolling Hills, Northridge, and the Fair Oaks core. The oaks in the name are the reality on the ground, giving the short run of streets a settled, shaded feel. There is not much here beyond the houses themselves, which is part of the appeal: it is interior, quiet, and off the through-routes. The flip side is that everything, from the Village to the river parkway to the arterials, is a drive rather than a walk. What defines it is scale and calm, a pocket small enough that neighbors know the blocks by heart. The oaks and the quiet are the whole pitch, and on a cluster this small that is enough.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.5
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Earl Legette Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Buena Vista Oaks FAQs7 answers
Is Buena Vista Oaks a good place to live?
Buena Vista Oaks ranks 7th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is Buena Vista Oaks safe?
Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Buena Vista Oaks?
Schools serving Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Earl Legette Elementary (3.6/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Buena Vista Oaks?
Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 13 in Fair Oaks. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Buena Vista Oaks walkable to shops and restaurants?
Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks scores 1.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 11th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Buena Vista Oaks compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Buena Vista Oaks ranks 7th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks for schools (3.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Northridge and Phoenix Field.
What are the downsides of living in Buena Vista Oaks?
Buena Vista Oaks, Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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