Neighborhood

St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda, CA

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3.5 /5

Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.7M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -5%

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St. Stephen's Drive at a Glance

St. Stephen's Drive is ranked #28 of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.9/5, 8th of 28 in Orinda), at a typical home price of $1.7M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $144,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5), though prices run about 17% below the Orinda typical home price.

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St. Stephen's Drive Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    0.7

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    -

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 0.6 (1)

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St. Stephen's 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.
St. Stephen's Drive ranks 20th of 29 for sunshine in Orinda, though it still out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 28 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 81°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Orinda
20th of 29
Across the Bay Area
40th percentile
Rain per year
28 in
Warmest month
Jul 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 St. Stephen's Drive

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
Sleepy Hollow Elementary PrimaryK-5
Wagner Ranch Elementary PrimaryK-5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
Miramonte High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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St. Stephen's Drive FAQs

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Is St. Stephen's Drive a good place to live?

St. Stephen's Drive ranks 28th 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).

Is St. Stephen's Drive safe?

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

What do homes in St. Stephen's Drive cost?

The typical home price in St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda is $1.7M, compared with $2.06M for Orinda as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $144,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in St. Stephen's Drive rising or falling?

The typical home price in St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda is down about 4.7% over the past 12 months, at $1.7M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve St. Stephen's Drive?

Schools serving St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda include Beach Elementary (5.0/5), Havens Elementary (4.7/5), Wildwood Elementary (5.0/5), Sleepy Hollow Elementary (5.0/5) and Wagner Ranch Elementary (5.0/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in St. Stephen's Drive?

St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 20th 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 28 inches a year.

Is St. Stephen's Drive walkable to shops and restaurants?

St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda scores 0.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.6 out of 5, 27th of 29 in Orinda.

What is St. Stephen's Drive known for?

St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does St. Stephen's Drive compare to other Orinda neighborhoods?

St. Stephen's Drive ranks 28th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda. It ranks 8th 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 St. Stephen's Drive?

St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5).

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Overall Score : 4.5
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