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Carlton Square

Carlton Square

Neighborhood in Livermore, California

Alameda County 94550

$1,224,385 Average Value
$757 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Suburban streets near top-notch schools, parks and Downtown Livermore

Well-kept ranch homes, manicured front lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs are what residents come home to in Carlton Square. This midcentury-era neighborhood is in the western outskirts of Livermore, the largest city in the Bay Area’s Tri-Valley region. It’s in an area that’s sought-after for its highly rated schools, community parks and its proximity to the city’s cozy downtown district. “Schools are big deal in this part of the city. All the schools, the elementary, middle and high school, are highly rated and you could actually walk to all three,” says Realtor Jeannine Rinetti of Rinetti & Co. Realtors, a longtime Tri-Valley resident.

Carlton Square's homes sit on small lots with small front and back yards.
Carlton Square's homes sit on small lots with small front and back yards.
Carlton Square's paved sidewalks and safe streets make a great place to take a stroll.
Carlton Square's paved sidewalks and safe streets make a great place to take a stroll.
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Midcentury homes on quiet, suburban streets

The streets of Carlton Square are dotted with modestly sized ranch homes built in the 1960s and 70s. These typically have two or three bedrooms, around 1,500 square feet of living space, two-car garages and plenty of room for landscaping. Well-maintained sidewalks, small trees and front-yard greenery are a common sight here. Home prices range from $1 million to $1.3 million, putting it on par with the city’s median home prices. “It’s not the low-end for Livermore, but the prices aren’t crazy high either. They sell really quickly,” Rinetti says.

Carlton Square is full of beautiful greenery and trees.
Carlton Square is full of beautiful greenery and trees.
Carlton Square sits along the main Stanley Blvd which bridges Pleasanton and Livermore together.
Carlton Square sits along the main Stanley Blvd which bridges Pleasanton and Livermore together.
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Highly rated Livermore public schools

Livermore public schools are a major draw for young families. Students living in Carlton Square start their education at Emma C. Smith Elementary, which gets an A rating from Niche, before moving on to A-minus-rated William Mendenhall Middle School. Granada High School is within walking distance of the neighborhood. The high school has an A rating, and Niche puts it in the top 20 high schools in Alameda County. Just over 96 percent of its 2,200 students graduate, well-above the statewide average.

Emma C Smith Elementary is the top choice for Carlton Square parents.
Emma C Smith Elementary is the top choice for Carlton Square parents.
Granada High School provides many opportunities for Carlton Square students.
Granada High School provides many opportunities for Carlton Square students.
Carlton Square students can attend the nearby Mendenhall Middle School to continue their education.
Carlton Square students can attend the nearby Mendenhall Middle School to continue their education.
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Walk to Pleasure Island Park

Pleasure Island Park is a few blocks away from Carlton Square and offers kids and parents a large play area surrounded by shady trees and picnic areas. It spans seven acres and was fully renovated in 2019. Max Baer Park is about a mile south, and is home to Livermore Little League baseball, a dog park and plenty of open space. It was named after famed local boxer Max Baer, who won more than 60 professional bouts and was the heavyweight champion fo the world in the 1930s. Livermore is surrounded by rolling East Bay ridges and mountains, many of which have labyrinthine hiking trails that crisscross their peaks and valleys. “It’s about as close as you can get to the country while still being in the Bay Area,” Rinetti says.

Carlton Square parents can bring their kids to play at Pleasure Island Park.
Carlton Square parents can bring their kids to play at Pleasure Island Park.
Max Baer Park nearby Carlton Square has multiple baseball fields for playing baseball.
Max Baer Park nearby Carlton Square has multiple baseball fields for playing baseball.
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Downtown Livermore cafes, restaurants and boutiques

Carlton Square is about 2 miles from Livermore’s vibrant downtown district. “It’s a small-town atmosphere, but it gets really busy on the weekends, starting as early as Thursday night. There are so many restaurants and boutiques. All the coffee shops and cafes are packed,” Rinetti says. Dining options include everything from rustic, Michelin-rated eateries like Range Life to bright-lit breweries and wine bars. Everyday essentials can be found close to home at Trader Joe’s, Nob Hill Foods and Safeway.

Downtown Livermore is a vibrant community center close to Carlton Square.
Downtown Livermore is a vibrant community center close to Carlton Square.
Carlton Square residents have quick access to the historic First Street in Downtown Livermore.
Carlton Square residents have quick access to the historic First Street in Downtown Livermore.
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Getting around the Tri-Valley Region

Residents are just minutes from Stanley Boulevard, a major through-route in Livermore that connects with nearby Pleasanton. Interstate 580 is also close by and takes drivers right to the heart of coastal East Bay cities like Hayward, San Leandro and Oakland. Those who prefer to commute by rail can catch the ACE train at Livermore station. ACE is a daily shuttle that runs from Stockton and San Jose, with plenty of stops on the way. The nearest major hospital, Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley Medical Center, is 2 miles away.

Tri-Valley Rapid Transit is the main public transit option in Carlton Square.
Tri-Valley Rapid Transit is the main public transit option in Carlton Square.
The ACE train runs along the Carlton Square neighborhood and connects Livermore to the rest of California with multiple train routes.
The ACE train runs along the Carlton Square neighborhood and connects Livermore to the rest of California with multiple train routes.
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Low crime rates

Carlton Square has a 1-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index, the lowest possible score. It falls well below the national average of 4-out-of-10.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

36 min drive

Bus

Stanley Blvd & Murdell Ln Eb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Carlton Square US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,250,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$757
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$1,178,944
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
315
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,606
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
888
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$181,481
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$198,051

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
54%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

19 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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