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Life next to the Napa Valley Wine Train
About a mile north of Downtown Napa, suburban McPherson is known for convenience, character and the Napa Valley Wine Train, a sightseeing train that passes through the neighborhood at least twice a day. “Some people love living by it,” says Monica Cline, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley who’s sold homes in the area for 18 years. “We all get a kick out of it when it goes by and the conductor waves at you.” The neighborhood’s walkability is a big draw; Napa High and McPherson Elementary are both within walking distance, and there are several restaurants and stores right in the neighborhood. Residents can walk or bike to Downtown Napa on the Napa Valley Vine Trail. Nearby houses of worship include the Islamic Community Center and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
A train car sits unused by the tracks in McPherson, repurposed as a beautiful mural.
McPherson is a very bicycle friendly neighborhood.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes with picket fences
McPherson’s midcentury ranch-style homes are often lined with picket fences, and basketball hoops and front yard swing sets are a common sight. Lawns are large enough for a Japanese maple or a rose garden, plus a paved two-car driveway. In the neighborhood's south, homes include early 20th-century cottages and Folk Victorians. “It’s an eclectic neighborhood for people who want to get away from cookie-cutter houses,” says Heli Sairanen, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley who’s sold homes in Napa for 48 years. Most local homes have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet; depending on a home's size and renovations, prices range from $650,000 to $950,000. In the Napa Valley Manor 55-plus community, 21st-century manufactured homes range from $150,000 to $190,000, depending on their renovations.
McPherson has some beautiful craftsman architecture to admire, even in the simpler homes.
McPherson is full of iconic mid-century ranch style homes.
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Within walking distance of McPherson Elementary
Different parts of the neighborhood are zoned for different schools within the Napa Valley Unified district. Kids living east of Jefferson Street can start at McPherson Elementary, which is within walking distance and earns a C from Niche, then continue to the B-minus-rated Silverado Middle. Kids living west of Jefferson Street can start at West Park Elementary, located on the other side of Highway 29, and then continue to Redwood Middle; both schools earn a B from Niche.
Kids who live east of Main Street move on to Vintage High, and kids living west of Main Street attend Napa High; both high schools are rated B-plus. Vintage High has its own farm where students can get hands-on agricultural experience, while Napa High, which is located within walking distance of most homes in McPherson, offers 25 clubs, including Ultimate Frisbee Club and Project Lit.
Memorial Stadium, the football field shared by both Napa High and Vintage High, is in the neighborhood’s west. The schools play on alternate weeks, and games and practices can get loud. “You can hear the marching band and football games,” Cline says. “It does get noisy, but the biggest impact on the neighborhood is traffic and parking.”
McPherson Elementary is in McPherson neighborhood in Napa County.
Redwood Middle School serves McPherson students grades 6-8.
McPherson's New Technology High School offers a unique curriculum.
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Bikeable and walkable to Downtown Napa
McPherson is bordered west by Highway 29, which leads 15 miles south to Interstate 80. Soscol Avenue in the east leads just over 1 mile south to Downtown Napa. Residents can get around the city without a car, as they have easy access to the Vine bus, bike lanes and sidewalks. Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is around 2 miles north. Napa County Airport, a public airport with no commercial flights, is 9 miles south; San Francisco International Airport is 61 miles south, and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, a smaller airport with mostly domestic flights, is a 53-mile trip.
McPherson residents can use the Napa Valley Vine Trail to commute to Downtown Napa.
McPherson is served by the Vine Bus and NVTA Bus lines.
McPherson is located close to Highway 29, which connects it to the rest of the Bay Area.
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Playgrounds at O’Brien Park
At the 9-acre O’Brien Park in the east, kids can burn off some energy on the playground or at the soccer field. The Napa Valley Vine Trail, a 47-mile paved path that connects to Calistoga and Vallejo, passes through the neighborhood and is popular for both cyclists and walkers. Kayakers can access the Napa River northeast at the 33-acre Trancas Crossing Park, which has a kayak launch and a 1-mile trail through the forest. In the neighborhood’s northwest, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa Valley has a clubhouse that kids in Grades 1 through 5 can join in order to participate in summer camps, after-school programs and special events like the Halloween Carnival and March Madness basketball tournament.
Rotary of Napa Community Park is located next to the New Technology High School.
O'brien Park is the perfect place to bring your family in the McPherson neighborhood.
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Burgers at Red Rock Café & Back Door BBQ
McPherson’s central location puts it close to stores and restaurants. Red Rock Café & Back Door BBQ has been a casual local staple for over 30 years, known for ribs smothered in a secret-recipe barbecue sauce. Butter Cream Bakery & Diner has filled the neighborhood with the aroma of fresh donuts every morning since 1948. Local shops can be found on Jefferson Street and Pueblo Avenue, including The Hub Bicycles and Van Winden’s Garden Center. Downtown Napa’s upscale restaurants and boutiques are just over a mile south, and big-box stores like Target and Petco are around 2 miles north. Nearby grocery stores include La Morenita Market, Safeway and Walmart.
McPherson's Red Rock Cafe provides a cozy diner style atmosphere.
Red Rock Cafe in McPherson has some truly delicious barbecue.
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The free Napa Lighted Art Festival
Downtown Napa’s popular events are just over a mile away, including the Napa Lighted Art Festival in January and February, where festivalgoers can explore illuminated art installations in the city. The Fourth of July Celebration is another way to take in colorful lights downtown; residents can enjoy food and music at Oxbow Commons and then watch the largest drone light show in Northern California.
The third street bridge fills with people during the Fourth of July Drone Show in McPherson.
An American themed pair of glasses floats over McPherson at the Fourth of July Drone Show.
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The Napa Valley Wine Train
While some residents love the Napa Valley Wine Train when it passes through the neighborhood, others might not appreciate the train’s whistle or rumble. Traffic noise from Highway 29 and other neighborhood thoroughfares might also be heard.
The Napa River is to the east, and homes in the neighborhood's southeast are in a Special Flood Hazard Area; homeowners here might have to buy flood insurance and get special permits for construction projects. The Napa River/Creek Flood Protection Project has reduced the flooding risk, and the construction of new levees is scheduled for 2025.
While McPherson's risk for direct effects from wildfires is low, residents here may experience reduced air quality from nearby wildfires. Concerned residents can stay up to date on nearby fires by signing up for Nixle alerts.
McPherson's big tourist attraction is the famous Napa Valley Wine Train.
McPherson residents are used to the Napa Valley Wine Train traveling through every day.
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Parks in this Area
Rotary of Napa Community Park
O'Brien Park
Transit
Airport
Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
68 min drive
Bus
Soscol Ave & Central Ave
Bus
Napa High School
Bus
Napa High North
McPherson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McPherson, Napa sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in McPherson, Napa over the last 12 months is $515,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,555
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,574
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,402
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.8%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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