Neighborhood

Dalewood Drive, Orinda, CA

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3.7 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $3.26M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -2%

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Dalewood Drive at a Glance

Dalewood Drive is ranked #15 of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.9/5, 19th of 28 in Orinda), at a typical home price of $3.26M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $962,000. The trade-off is safety (2.4/5), with prices running about 58% above the Orinda typical home price.

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Dalewood Drive Amenities

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Dalewood Drive Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Dalewood Drive ranks 25th of 29 for sunshine in Orinda, though it still out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 28 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Orinda
25th of 29
Across the Bay Area
39th percentile
Rain per year
28 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
54° → 79°F
Winter day
42° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Dalewood Drive

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Sleepy Hollow Elementary PrimaryK-5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
Miramonte High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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.

Dalewood Drive Home Prices

Dalewood Drive FAQs

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Is Dalewood Drive a good place to live?

Dalewood Drive ranks 15th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.9/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and a typical home price of $3.26M against the Orinda typical home price of $2.06M.

Is Dalewood Drive safe?

Dalewood Drive, Orinda scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 20th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda.

What do homes in Dalewood Drive cost?

The typical home price in Dalewood Drive, Orinda is $3.26M, compared with $2.06M for Orinda as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $962,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Dalewood Drive rising or falling?

The typical home price in Dalewood Drive, Orinda is down about 2.1% over the past 12 months, at $3.26M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Dalewood Drive?

Schools serving Dalewood Drive, Orinda include Sleepy Hollow Elementary (5.0/5), Orinda Intermediate (4.8/5) and Miramonte High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Dalewood Drive?

Dalewood Drive, Orinda receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 25th of 29 in Orinda. Summer days run 54° to 79°F and winter days 42° to 57°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 28 inches a year.

What is Dalewood Drive known for?

Dalewood Drive, Orinda scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does Dalewood Drive compare to other Orinda neighborhoods?

Dalewood Drive ranks 15th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda. It ranks 19th of 28 in Orinda for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Orinda are El Toyonal and Claremont.

What are the downsides of living in Dalewood Drive?

Dalewood Drive, Orinda scores lowest on safety (2.4/5). Its typical home price of $3.26M runs about 58% above the Orinda typical home price of $2.06M.

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El Toyonal, Orinda
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Overall Score : 4.6
El Toyonal is a hillside ribbon on Orinda’s north edge where winding lanes climb... See Full Page
2nd
Claremont, Orinda
Claremont, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
Claremont sits in a quiet cup of hills off Camino Pablo, where curving lanes thr... See Full Page
3rd
Monte Vista, Orinda
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Overall Score : 4.5
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