About Beard
Beard, a neighborhood in Napa, features midcentury ranch-style homes with slanted roofs and colorful wood-paneled exteriors, typically offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms. These homes are complemented by large yards and are priced between $600,000 and $800,000. The southeast area includes manufactured homes, while the south has two-story townhomes and low-rise apartments for rent. Although Beard lacks large parks, it has a small playground at Main Street and Montclair Avenue. Residents can easily access nearby green spaces like the 9-acre O’Brien Park and the 157-acre Alston Park, known for its off-leash dog park and vineyard-view hiking trails. The 47-mile Napa Valley Vine Trail runs through the neighborhood, providing a scenic route for cyclists. Beard's northern section along Trancas Street is a major shopping hub with stores like Target, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market. Dining options include Trancas Steakhouse and Frida’s Mexican Grill, with Downtown Napa's upscale dining just 2 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and local schools such as Bel Aire Park Magnet Elementary, Vintage High, and Justin-Siena High are highly rated. Beard is bordered by Highway 29 and is well-connected with bike lanes, sidewalks, and the Vine bus service. Napa County Airport is 9 miles away, while San Francisco International Airport is 61 miles from the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beard a good place to live?
Beard is a good place to live. Beard is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Beard has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.7 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $102,534 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 18.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Beard are home owners, with 37.4% of residents renting and 62.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Beard can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Beard neighborhood guide.
Is Beard, CA a safe neighborhood?
Beard, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Beard?
The median home price in Beard is $720,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $144,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,770 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $162K a year to afford the median home price in Beard. The average household income in Beard is $103K.
What are the best public schools in Beard?
The best public schools that serve Beard are:
- Vintage High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Redwood Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Napa High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Beard?
The best private schools that serve Beard are:
- Justin-Siena High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Kolbe Academy has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 36:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
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Home Trends in Beard, CA
On average, homes in Beard, Napa sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Beard, Napa over the last 12 months is $739,300, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Price (12 Mo)
$720,000
Median Single Family Price
$720,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$602
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$720,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%