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A walkable and leafy Orinda neighborhood
Between the Bay Area and the growing inland city of Walnut Creek, comfort is key in Orinda Woods. “It’s the singular luxury planned development unit in Orinda,” says Chris Swim, a Broker with Compass. “It was designed for affluent downsizers. But we’ve seen a change in the demographic where young families are moving into the townhomes to take advantage of the price per square foot.” The community was also designed to be walkable and is centered around a community tennis area. “You’ll see a lot of people walking around the neighborhood,” says Finola Jane Fellner, a Realtor with Compass.
Sunlight filters through the trees as a man enjoys a walk with his dog in Orinda Woods.
Orinda Woods combines natural beauty with comfortable homes close to downtown Orinda and transit.
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Golfing at the Orinda Country Club
The Orindawoods Tennis Club is within walking distance of most homes in the neighborhood. The Orinda Country Club is about 1 mile west. It has an 18-hole course, tennis courts and a large clubhouse. “Many residents are members of the country club,” says Swim. “They enjoy golf and country club life.” The Lafayette Reservoir is 3 miles east. The water is open for fishing and boating and has 10 miles of hiking trails that provide views of the water. “It’s a very bucolic environment where people love to go and walk,” says Swim. Also, just outside of the neighborhood boundaries is the St. Stephens Trail to the east for hiking and biking and the Orinda Community Park to the south for picnicking and playing on the playground.
Orinda Country Club features a scenic golf course nestled in the East Bay hills.
A man walks thoughtfully along the shaded path of St. Stephens Trail in Orinda Woods.
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Large estate homes and townhomes
Orinda Woods has a mixture of multi-acre estate properties, townhomes and single-family homes that are highly sought after. “It costs a lot of money to buy in there,” says Swim. Styles range from villas to brown shingle craftsman homes. Single-family properties sell for $1.8 million to $3.5 million, and properties at the top of the price range tend to have 4 to 5 acres. Townhomes sell for $1.4 million to $1.6 million. The neighborhood streets are full of grassy medians and shade trees, as well as sidewalks. Orinda Woods also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Spacious hillside residences in Orinda Woods offer sweeping vistas and privacy.
Tree-lined paths lead to charming condos throughout the Orinda Woods community.
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Orinda Public Schools
The area is served by Orinda Union School District, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. The school system is part of Orinda Woods’ appeal. “People come to Orinda for the great schools,” says Swim. Wagner Ranch Elementary School and Orinda Intermediate School both have A ratings. Miramonte High School has an A-plus rating and has after-school activities like filmmaking club, future skills club and robotics club.
Bulldog is the mascot of the Orinda Intermediate School.
Wagner Elementary School in Orinda is has about 420 kids and is K - 5.
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Getting around Orinda
Route 24 runs along the neighborhood’s east side and provides access to the surrounding Bay Area. Orinda BART station leads into San Francisco, Oakland and Walnut Creek. It’s accessible by car, and the community offers a shuttle to the train station. The Oakland International Airport is 20 miles away, and the Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation is 2 miles south.
Commuters board BART at Orinda Station for quick access to Oakland and San Francisco.
Highway 24 winds through the hills, connecting Orinda to Oakland and Walnut Creek.
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Shopping and dining in Lafayette
There are two small shopping centers 1 mile south on either side of Route 24. Local restaurants in this area include Casa Orinda, an Italian restaurant known for its fried chicken and Old West-inspired setting. Safeway and the Orinda Theatre, the local movie theatre, are also located in this area. Lafayette, about 5 miles east, is a shopping destination for the area and it has restaurants like Postino, which offer Italian cuisine in an upscale setting. “Before anyone goes into [San Francisco] or Walnut Creek, people go to Lafayette or Orinda for dinner,” says Fellner.
The Orinda Theatre glows with Art Deco charm near the quiet streets of Orinda Woods.
Downtown Orinda offers a quaint mix of shops, cafes, and local eateries.
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Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Orinda Woods
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Orinda Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orinda Woods, Orinda sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orinda Woods, Orinda over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
542
Median Age
55
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$232,867
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,215
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
82.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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