Sundance Lake, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Sundance Lake is ranked #68 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and curb appeal (4.0/5). It ranks 56th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sundance Lake is organized around exactly what its name says: a lake at its center that gives this North Natomas pocket its shape and its best feature. Around the water sit contemporary single-family homes and townhomes on tidy planned streets, with parks and paths supplying the kind of designed open space that marks the better Natomas developments. The location works the way the rest of the area does. Regional Natomas shopping is an easy drive, I-5 access is quick, and both the airport and downtown fall on a reasonable line from here. The tradeoffs are the standard Natomas set: a car-oriented layout, limited mature shade on the newer streets against the valley heat, and the long-discussed flood-protection history that levee upgrades have steadily improved. Where Sundance Lake pulls ahead of the plainer tracts is the water. Building the neighborhood around a real lake gives it a calmer, more pleasant core than a grid of rooftops alone, and that lakeside setting is the reason to choose it over the interior villages nearby.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Witter Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Paso Verde | Primary | K-8 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 |
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Sundance Lake FAQs8 answers
Is Sundance Lake a good place to live?
Sundance Lake ranks 68th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and curb appeal (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Is Sundance Lake safe?
Sundance Lake, Sacramento scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 56th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Sundance Lake?
Schools serving Sundance Lake, Sacramento include Natomas Park Elementary (2.1/5), Witter Ranch Elementary (2.2/5), H. Allen Hight Elementary (1.6/5), Paso Verde (2.2/5) and Natomas Middle (2.0/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Sundance Lake?
Sundance Lake, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 189th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Sundance Lake walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sundance Lake, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 26th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Sundance Lake known for?
Sundance Lake, Sacramento is associated with Lake Feature, Master Planned and Planned Parks. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and curb appeal (4.0/5).
How does Sundance Lake compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Sundance Lake ranks 68th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 56th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (3.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Sundance Lake?
Sundance Lake, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.4/5).
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