Walnut Grove Estates, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Walnut Grove Estates is ranked #12 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 2.9/5. It ranks 9th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Walnut Grove Estates is a north-side tract from the late 1960s and early 1970s, single-family and consistent in scale, the kind of established grid that filled in as Fair Oaks grew out from the Village. Homes run mid-sized, and with no HOA, the streets show the individual choices of long-tenured owners. It is a solidly interior, car-oriented pocket: you drive to the arterials for shopping and to the parkway for open space. The honest limits are age and sameness, with sixties and seventies floor plans that often want updating and a streetscape that is pleasant rather than striking. The value is in the bones: comfortable lots and mature planting at prices that sit below the river-adjacent enclaves on the east side. It rewards renovation more than it rewards a hunt for turnkey polish, and the payoff for that work is a mature, low-key setting close to the middle of Fair Oaks.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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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 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Trajan Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| Casa Roble Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Walnut Grove Estates FAQs7 answers
Is Walnut Grove Estates a good place to live?
Walnut Grove Estates ranks 12th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Is Walnut Grove Estates safe?
Walnut Grove Estates, Fair Oaks scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Walnut Grove Estates?
Schools serving Walnut Grove Estates, 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 Mission Avenue Open Elementary (3.0/5). 8 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Walnut Grove Estates?
Walnut Grove Estates, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 5th 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 Walnut Grove Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Walnut Grove Estates, Fair Oaks scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 13th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Walnut Grove Estates compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Walnut Grove Estates ranks 12th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 9th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Lake Natoma Heights and Curragh Downs.
What are the downsides of living in Walnut Grove Estates?
Walnut Grove Estates, Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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