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Crestview: bucolic beauty in reach of East Bay cities
The Crestview neighborhood in the southern end of Orinda claims its fair share of the city’s pastoral beauty, with private, woodsy estate homes overlooking the city’s rolling hills. Under a canopy of live oaks, maples and redwoods, Crestview Drive runs through the neighborhood and climbs past homes behind hedges and privacy fences. From the highest point on the ridge, expansive green pastures roll into the distance. The neighborhood is a refuge in reach of the cities on the other side of the East Bay Hills, valued for its seclusion, accessibility and excellent schools. “It’s beautiful with some flat areas, but a lot of homes with views that look out over the hillsides,” says Taso Tsakos, Managing Partner of Engel & Volkers and a top producer for 32 years. “We’re seeing a lot of people that want to be out of San Francisco, but still want to be close to the city. They may have kids in private school, but the public schools are rated so high out here they want to come out for the suburban feel.”
Crestview homeowners can enjoy gorgeous views of the east bay hills.
Orinda Oaks park in Crestview offers beautiful hiking trails for residents.
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Craftsman, Mediterranean and unique custom estate homes in Crestview
There are fewer than 200 homes in Crestview, and they sell after an average of only 10 days on the market, compared to the national average of 45 days. The average value of Crestview homes is twice that of the San Francisco-Oakland metro area, and four times the U.S average value. Prices range from $2 million to $5 million, with the median price at $2.6 million. The most expensive homes typically have over 4,000 square feet of living space and views of the valley below. Most lots are at least a half-acre, and the largest are spread over two acres or more. Each home is unique, with styles ranging from Mediterranean to contemporary to Craftsman. Some homes are gated, and pools, tennis courts and circular drives are common. The crime rate is below the national average; Crestview receives a CAP index score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Many Crestview homes feature multiple car-garages and long driveways.
Large multi-story properties are the norm in the Crestview neighborhood.
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Great schools include Miramonte High, ranked among the very best
Students can begin school at Del Rey Elementary School and continue at Orinda Intermediate School, both graded A by Niche. They can finish at Miramonte High School, graded A-plus. Miramonte High was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024, one of 33 selected in California and 356 in the nation. “A lot of people are looking for that neighborhood proximity to Miramonte High, and the middle school is outstanding too,” says Tsakos.
Crestview's students and teachers created fun art for the front of Del Rey school.
Crestview's hills and nature surround Miramonte High School.
Orinda Intermediate School is the top choice for Crestview parents.
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Green space includes community parks, views of Mount Diablo
Crestview is under a mile from Orinda Oaks Park, a 12-acre green space with playgrounds, picnic tables and horseshoe pits. Sports facilities include soccer fields, baseball diamonds and volleyball courts. Trails connect the park to the adjacent Orinda Oaks Open Space, a 110-acre wildlife preserve with views of the surrounding hills. Three miles away, Orinda Community Park has picnic areas, playgrounds and pickleball courts. It is a primary location for community events, including the Fourth of July festival and an annual classic car show in September. To its west, Siesta Valley Recreation Area has trails and views of the bay and Mount Diablo.
The idyllic green hills around Crestview offer incredible hiking and bicycling opportunities.
Crestview residents can visit the nearby Orinda Community Park to play tennis or raquetball.
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Downtown Orinda has shops, eateries and a historic theatre
Orinda’s downtown, 3 miles north of Crestview, is the closest commercial district. Orinda Village is centered by the historic Orinda Theatre, which presents movies and hosts events. The Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill offers live music and craft beer, and nearby is Casa Orinda, a restaurant with moose head décor that has been operating since 1932. There are casual eateries, a department store and a Safeway grocery store in Orinda. More options draw shoppers and diners to downtown Lafayette, 5 miles to the east. “People will often go to Orinda Village to grab some dinner, or it is only 7 to 9 minutes to get to downtown Lafayette,” says Tsakos. “They’ve got Postino, a longstanding Italian restaurant, and Social Bird is amazing. And there’s Diablo Foods, which is a higher end grocery store like Whole Foods but more localized.”
The Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill serves a delicious happy hour menu for Crestview residents to enjoy.
Crestview residents can enjoy Orinda's nightlife.
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Route 24 and BART take travelers and commuters to East Bay hubs
From Crestview, downtown Orinda is 2.5 miles up Moraga Way. There California State Route 24 connects Orinda to Oakland or Berkeley, both 10 miles west. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is 9 miles away in Berkeley. The Oakland International Airport is 20 miles away, as is San Francisco. BART trains leave the station in downtown Orinda for a 22-minute ride to Oakland and a 36-minute trip to San Francisco.
Orinda's BART connects Crestview to the rest of the Bay Area.
Highway 24 is the main thoroughfare in and out of Crestview.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crestview
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crestview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crestview, Orinda sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestview, Orinda over the last 12 months is $4,875,325, up 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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