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Sleepy Hollow, sleepy streets
Swimming clubs, community fun, and seclusion make Sleepy Hollow-Orinda one of the Bay Area's most desirable neighborhoods. "It's a real suburban area that has great schools, and it's coveted because the lot sizes are bigger in our area," says Shannon Conner, Realtor with Village Associates Real Estate, who has been working in real estate for 15 years and lives in Orinda. "Orinda is a great community." 20 miles from San Francisco and a quick drive to downtown Oakland, Sleepy Hollow is popular with people working in the city who want to live somewhere sleepy and free of metropolitan hustle and bustle.
Many of the homes in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda were built in the 1950s but have been modernized.
The Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club has a lap pool, tennis courts, and a water slide.
The Sleepy Hollow neighborhood is 600 acres of wooded hills in Orinda.
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Homes in the hollow
Sleepy Hollow-Orinda homes start in the multi-millions and range from $2-$12 million. Houses fetch these prices thanks to the neighborhood's location and the size of most of the lots here, and styles go from ranch and craftsmen to colonial and modern. The area is secluded, with the Briones Reservoir to the north, Orinda Country Club to the South, and 15 miles to downtown Oakland. Sleepy Hollow is known in part for its trick-or-treat streets. "You know, where people take their kids to trick or treat," says Conner. People decorate their houses for the occasion around Halloween, says Conner.
Sleepy Hollow-Orinda has luxury homes on the hillside, all competing to be more glamorous.
The Sleepy Hollow-Orinda homes are remodeled and enjoy the surrounding hills and nature.
Many homes in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda are updated with modern kitchens, wood beams and additions.
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Orinda Union School District
The area is served by the Orinda Union School District, which has four elementary schools named "California Distinguished Schools" in 2023. Sleepy Hollow Elementary and Orinda Intermediate have A ratings on Niche, and Miramonte High School has an A-plus rating. Miramonte High has plenty of activities for students, including astro, martial arts and comic clubs.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is a public school.
Students are the highest priority at Orinda Intermediate School.
The main quad at Miramonte High School has serious school spirit.
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Sleepy Hollow's hills and activities
Hiking and being outside is a big part of life in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda. Biones Reservoir is less than a mile from the neighborhood. Trails loop around the water, and hikers can reach overlook points to take in the landscape and view the sparkling water. The community is active in more ways than hiking – people also love to swim in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda. "Swimming is very popular in our area. All the neighborhoods have swim clubs," says Conner. Adults and kids alike jump in the pool, volley tennis balls back and forth at the club's courts and hang out around picnic tables in the shade. Other than swimming, many people in the neighborhood enjoy a round of golf at the Orinda Country Club, which has an 18-hole course, clubhouse and swimming pool.
The serene waters of Briones Reservoir reflect the peaceful ambiance of Sleepy
Hollow-Orinda.
Sleepy Hollow-Orinda as many cycling enthusiast throughout the neighborhood.
A Pickleball player smashes an overhead shot to win the tournament!
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Shopping in Orinda Village
Sleepy Hollow is close to shops but far from noise. Orinda Village is the closest shopping center just outside the insulated residential area. Restaurants range from Mexican food to Thai, plus a Starbucks and essential businesses like a post office and a Safeway. More shopping is a short drive away, like Theatre Square, home to Orinda Theatre and additional restaurants and shops.
Locals savor coffee and camaraderie at Starbucks in Orinda Village.
The Safeway adjacent to Sleepy Hollow-Orinda has local, fresh produce year-round.
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The 24 Hwy is convenient for sleepy Hollow residence to drive to San Francisco in 30 minutes.
Getting around Sleep Hollow-Orinda
Sleepy Hollow-Orinda isn't sliced up by noisy interstates but is bordered by California State Route 24, which leads to San Francisco, Oakland and inland toward hiking spots like Mount Diablo. A BART station is also available that leads into Oakland and San Francisco. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 30 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Inspiration Point
Lafayette Reservoir Playground
Orinda Community Park
Redwood Valley Railway
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
Dalewood Park
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
32 min drive
Sleepy Hollow-Orinda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda, Orinda sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sleepy Hollow-Orinda, Orinda over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Rare offering in secluded Sleepy Hollow, -quiet cul-de-sac location with private driveway, substantially sunny exposure, yet also verdant views. Great privacy, large flat pad parking/garage area for entry and living level. Orinda SB-9 approved split (see associated link) with possibly No discretionary approvals needed. No cramped feel here! Walk to Sleepy Hollow Elementary and Swim & Tennis.
Beautiful and expansive Mediterranean estate featuring show stopping finishes and materials hand selected and artisan designed. In collaboration with Designer Kellie Beaubelle, the homeowners vision came to life in an elegant, yet comfortable way. Their vision was to have the option to entertain on a grand and formal scale or celebrate their kids recent sports team season in a relaxed
Currently available rental in the highly desirable Country Club neighborhood of Orinda. The 3BDRM/2BA home has been upgraded with stainless appliances and newer laminate flooring and carpet in the bedrooms. Living room/dining room combo, primary suite with stall shower bath, and 2 more bedrooms, full bath in hall. Family room with a large walk-in closet with washer and dryer and storage. Lots of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,519
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$279,277
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$273,059
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
87.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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