Tahoe Park South, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Tahoe Park South is ranked #11 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.4/5, 10th of 205 in Sacramento) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tahoe Park South sits just below the Tahoe Park area, running roughly between 21st Avenue and Fruitridge Road, and many longtime residents simply call it Tallac Village after the shopping center on its northern edge. The housing is what sets it apart: durable midcentury homes, a good number built from cinderblock, on a compact grid. It is an older, affordable, workaday pocket. Daily life leans on the Stockton Boulevard corridor and its deep food scene, with the light rail along the Highway 50 line and the broader Tahoe Park amenities within reach. It is a low-key part of the southeast that does not draw much attention to itself. The honest notes are the familiar southeast pattern: arterial traffic and upkeep that varies from block to block. Look past that and the appeal is specific. These are solid, vintage midcentury houses at an attainable price in a central-east location, and the cinderblock construction gives the neighborhood more architectural character than its low profile would suggest. It is an unpretentious place that rewards a closer look at the houses themselves.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Burnett Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Tahoe Park South FAQs8 answers
Is Tahoe Park South a good place to live?
Tahoe Park South ranks 11th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.4/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Is Tahoe Park South safe?
Tahoe Park South, Sacramento scores 4.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 10th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Tahoe Park South?
Schools serving Tahoe Park South, Sacramento include Peter Burnett Elementary (2.0/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Kit Carson Middle (3.2/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Tahoe Park South?
Tahoe Park South, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 33rd 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 20 inches a year.
Is Tahoe Park South walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tahoe Park South, Sacramento scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 49th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Tahoe Park South known for?
Tahoe Park South, Sacramento is associated with Cinderblock Midcentury, Affordable Grid and Central East. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.4/5).
How does Tahoe Park South compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Tahoe Park South ranks 11th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 10th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Tahoe Park South?
Tahoe Park South, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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