Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $812.24k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $4k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    16%

At a glance

May Valley is ranked #10 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $812.24k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $4,000. It ranks 12th of 32 in Richmond for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5), with prices running about 23% above the Richmond median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Sloping Streets, Custom Homes, La Moine Park

May Valley sits in the northeast hills of Richmond, where the city blurs into El Sobrante, and it has a settled, suburban feel that dates back to its development in the mid-1950s. The streets are wide and gently sloping, the lots run unusually large for this part of the Bay Area, anywhere from a standard 5,000 square feet up toward a quarter-acre, and split-level and custom homes are common. The higher lots pull in real views. Parks are a genuine strength. La Moine Park is a local favorite, with a play structure built right into the hillside, and the neighborhood is flanked by recreation areas and open space that put trails and green within easy reach. It is a quiet, low-traffic pocket where the loudest thing is usually a lawnmower. The catch is the familiar hill-neighborhood one: this is a drive-everywhere place. Shopping and dining mean heading down to the Appian Way corridor or into San Pablo, and the curving streets are not built for speed. For buyers who want space, a yard, and quiet over walkability, May Valley delivers more lot for the money than most of the East Bay hills.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.2

Overall Amenities score: 3

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.
May Valley ranks 5th of 33 for sunshine in Richmond, and it out-suns about a third of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 78° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDJul 78°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Richmond
5th of 33
Across the Bay Area
33rd percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 78° avg high
Summer day
55° → 77°F
Winter day
43° → 58°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
Murphy Elementary PrimaryK-6
2.1/5
Sheldon Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.8/5
Valley View Elementary PrimaryK-6
2.1/5
Betty Reid Soskin Middle Middle7-8
1.7/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Median Price

May Valley FAQs10 answers

Is May Valley a good place to live?

May Valley ranks 10th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5) and a median home price of $812.24k against the Richmond median of $662k.

Is May Valley safe?

May Valley, Richmond scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.

What do homes in May Valley cost?

The median home price in May Valley, Richmond is $812.24k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $4,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in May Valley rising or falling?

The median home price in May Valley, Richmond is up about 5.1% over the past 12 months, from $772.46k to $812.24k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve May Valley?

Schools serving May Valley, Richmond include Murphy Elementary (2.1/5), Sheldon Elementary (1.8/5), Valley View Elementary (2.1/5) and Betty Reid Soskin Middle (1.7/5).

What is the weather like in May Valley?

May Valley, Richmond receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 77°F and winter days 43° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is May Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?

May Valley, Richmond scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 16th of 32 in Richmond.

What is May Valley known for?

May Valley, Richmond is associated with Sloping Streets, Custom Homes and La Moine Park.

How does May Valley compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?

May Valley ranks 10th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 12th of 32 in Richmond for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.

What are the downsides of living in May Valley?

May Valley, Richmond scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5). Its median home price of $812.24k runs about 23% above the Richmond median of $662k.

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Carriage Hills North, Richmond, CA
Overall Score : 3.8
Carriage Hills North is one of Richmond's quietest addresses, a pocket of custom... See Full Page
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Greenbriar, Richmond, CA
Overall Score : 3.7
Greenbriar is small, tucked-away, and easy to miss if you are not looking for it... See Full Page
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