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Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA

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Ranked 1st /18 in Berkeley, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.87M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $70k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -22%

At a glance

Claremont Hills is ranked #1 of 18 neighborhoods in Berkeley with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 1st of 18 in Berkeley) and curb appeal (4.5/5), at a median home price of $1.87M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $70,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.0/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Trailhead at your door, Sweeping Bay vistas, Secluded hillside streets

Claremont Hills climbs sharply from Tunnel Road up to Grizzly Peak, with winding lanes that trace the ridgelines above Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. Homes are mostly large 1980s–2000s contemporaries and modern rebuilds, many on stilts or terraced lots to capture sweeping Bay, canyon, or Mt. Diablo views. Streets are narrow, leafy, and quiet, with long driveways, minimal sidewalks, and very little through-traffic. Outdoor access is exceptional. Residents can slip onto the Stonewall-Panoramic or Claremont Canyon trailheads in minutes, and Grizzly Peak Boulevard’s overlook pullouts start right at the neighborhood’s crest. There are no shops within the boundary, but a five-minute drive drops you at the Claremont Club & Spa, Elmwood’s café row, or Montclair Village grocery options. Tunnel Road and Highway 24/I-13 ramps make the area surprisingly commuter-friendly for a hill district, though the final climb is steep and winding. Life here feels secluded and upscale. Evenings mean deer on the roadway, neighbors gathering for canyon hikes, and clear-sky stargazing free of city glare. Buyers are drawn to privacy, trail-at-your-door convenience, and dramatic views, offset by limited walkability to retail and the usual hillside concerns of narrow roads and wildfire preparedness.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    1.0

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    Public Spaces

    4.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

Neighborhood Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Claremont Hills ranks 17th of 18 for sunshine in Berkeley, and it out-suns about a tenth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 76° highs, and it gets about 26 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDSep 76°
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Rank in Berkeley
17th of 18
Across the Bay Area
10th percentile
Rain per year
26 in
Warmest month
Sep 76° avg high
Summer day
53° → 74°F
Winter day
43° → 56°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Cornell Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Marin Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Ocean View Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.5/5
Chabot Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Thornhill Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.9/5
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Wagner Ranch Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
Claremont Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
4.8/5
Oakland Technical High High9-12
3.8/5
Miramonte High High9-12
5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Is Claremont Hills a good place to live?

Claremont Hills ranks 1st of 18 neighborhoods in Berkeley with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.5/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.0/5).

Is Claremont Hills safe?

Claremont Hills, Berkeley scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 18 neighborhoods in Berkeley.

What do homes in Claremont Hills cost?

The median home price in Claremont Hills, Berkeley is $1.87M, compared with $1.75M for Berkeley as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $70,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Claremont Hills rising or falling?

The median home price in Claremont Hills, Berkeley is up about 15.8% over the past 12 months, from $1.61M to $1.87M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Claremont Hills?

Schools serving Claremont Hills, Berkeley include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Chabot Elementary (4.5/5) and Thornhill Elementary (3.9/5). 9 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Claremont Hills?

Claremont Hills, Berkeley receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 18 in Berkeley. Summer days run 53° to 74°F and winter days 43° to 56°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.

Is Claremont Hills walkable to shops and restaurants?

Claremont Hills, Berkeley scores 1.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 14th of 18 in Berkeley.

What is Claremont Hills known for?

Claremont Hills, Berkeley is associated with Trailhead at your door, Sweeping Bay vistas and Secluded hillside streets. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.5/5).

How does Claremont Hills compare to other Berkeley neighborhoods?

Claremont Hills ranks 1st of 18 neighborhoods in Berkeley. It ranks 1st of 18 in Berkeley for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Berkeley are South Campus and Panoramic Hill.

What are the downsides of living in Claremont Hills?

Claremont Hills, Berkeley scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.0/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Claremont Hills, Berkeley, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
Claremont Hills climbs sharply from Tunnel Road up to Grizzly Peak, with winding... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
South Campus, Berkeley, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
South Campus hugs the south edge of UC Berkeley, stretching roughly from Bancrof... See Full Page
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Overall Score : 4.3
Panoramic Hill is a distinctive hillside neighborhood that lives up to its name ... See Full Page

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