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Dalewood Drive, Orinda, CA

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3.7 /5
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Ranked 15th /29 in Orinda, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $3.14M
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    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
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    Appreciation
    4%(2)

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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 median home price of $3.14M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $962,000. The trade-off is safety (2.4/5), with prices running about 61% above the Orinda median.

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Neighborhood 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.
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85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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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 this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Sleepy Hollow Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
4.8/5
Miramonte High High9-12
5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Dalewood Drive FAQs9 answers

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 median home price of $3.14M against the Orinda median of $1.94M.

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 median home price in Dalewood Drive, Orinda is $3.14M, compared with $1.94M 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 median home price in Dalewood Drive, Orinda is up about 12.0% over the past 12 months, from $2.8M to $3.14M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median 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 median home price of $3.14M runs about 61% above the Orinda median of $1.94M.

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