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Sleepy Hollow, Orinda, CA

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3.5 /5
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Ranked 27th /29 in Orinda, CA

Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $2.49M
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    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
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    Appreciation
    4%(2)

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At a glance

Sleepy Hollow is ranked #27 of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.9/5, 27th of 28 in Orinda), at a median home price of $2.49M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5), with prices running about 28% above the Orinda median.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    0.7

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    Public Spaces

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Overall Amenities score: 0.6 (1)

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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.
Sleepy Hollow ranks 27th of 29 for sunshine in Orinda, though it still out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 80° highs, and it gets about 26 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 80°
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Rank in Orinda
27th of 29
Across the Bay Area
38th percentile
Rain per year
26 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 80° 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

from CA Dept. of Education

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Sleepy Hollow FAQs10 answers

Is Sleepy Hollow a good place to live?

Sleepy Hollow ranks 27th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5) and a median home price of $2.49M against the Orinda median of $1.94M.

Is Sleepy Hollow safe?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 28th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda.

What do homes in Sleepy Hollow cost?

The median home price in Sleepy Hollow, Orinda is $2.49M, compared with $1.94M for Orinda as a whole.

Are home prices in Sleepy Hollow rising or falling?

The median home price in Sleepy Hollow, Orinda is down about 5.3% over the past 12 months, from $2.63M to $2.49M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Sleepy Hollow?

Schools serving Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 27th of 29 in Orinda. Summer days run 54° to 79°F and winter days 42° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.

Is Sleepy Hollow walkable to shops and restaurants?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda scores 0.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.6 out of 5, 26th of 29 in Orinda.

What is Sleepy Hollow known for?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does Sleepy Hollow compare to other Orinda neighborhoods?

Sleepy Hollow ranks 27th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda. It ranks 27th of 28 in Orinda for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Orinda are El Toyonal and Claremont.

What are the downsides of living in Sleepy Hollow?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5). Its median home price of $2.49M runs about 28% above the Orinda median of $1.94M.

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Top Neighborhoods in Orinda, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
El Toyonal, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.6
El Toyonal is a hillside ribbon on Orinda’s north edge where winding lanes climb... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
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
Neighborhood Iamge
Monte Vista, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
Monte Vista is a small, hillside pocket tucked above San Pablo Creek where curvi... See Full Page

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