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A rural lifestyle just minutes from Pleasanton
The winding roads, pastoral fields and small horse farms of Happy Valley make it hard to believe this neighborhood is just minutes away from a big city. "It has more of a rural feeling, surrounded by lots of open space and rolling hills," says Doug Buenz, an associate broker with Compass who has sold homes in the neighborhood. "It's very convenient. You have the unique benefit of feeling like you're a world away, but you're really close to Pleasanton." The semi-rural neighborhood is located along Interstate 680 just south of Pleasanton. Its location in the East Bay provides a secluded, quiet lifestyle, while nearby highways make it easy to access the Bay Area's shopping, dining and job opportunities.
Some of the more beautiful homes of the Happy Valley neighborhood are located around the Callippe Golf Course.
Part of Happy Valley rural living is occasionally finding wildlife in your driveway.
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Miles of trails to explore in the Tri-Valley area
Happy Valley has plenty of outdoor recreation nearby in its scenic hills. The Callippe Preserve Trailhead is a 3.5-mile hiking trail that winds through the landscape and surrounds the Callippe Preserve Golf Course. The course is a public par-72 facility offering a challenging setting with views of Mt. Diablo in the distance. It has received recognition as one of the top municipal courses in the country from several golf publications. Just across I-680, Augustin Bernal Park is a 237-acre natural area with miles of trails in the Pleasanton Ridge. Because Happy Valley is outside Pleasanton city limits, visiting this park requires purchasing a non-resident pass. Other public parks nearby include Bernal Community Park, which has playgrounds, baseball fields and football fields. Happy Valley has average summer highs of 87 degrees and winter lows of 38 degrees, making it easy to enjoy local parks year-round. However, the area's little rainfall and proximity to open natural spaces lead to a high risk of wildfires.
Augustin Bernal Park is a hidden gem near the Happy Valley neighborhood.
Augustin Bernal Community Park is a 237-acre park in the hills southwest of Happy Valley. The park was donated to the city in 1971 by Walter S. Johnson.
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A mix of countryside homes in Happy Valley
Homes in Happy Valley include several styles. "It's completely mixed. There are older ranch-style homes on larger lots and modern custom homes," says Buenz. Many of the houses have Mediterranean influences, such as red tile roofs. Trees line the streets, adding to the countryside feel. The median lot size is just under an acre, and many of the properties in the neighborhood have horses. Three and four-bedroom homes typically cost between $1.4 million and $2 million. Five-bedroom houses range from $2.9 million to $3.6 million. Because of the location in unincorporated Alameda County, many homes here have septic systems and private wells. Buyers should also know that the neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Two-story Mediterranean style homes are very prevalent in Happy Valley.
Single story ranch homes are typical in the more rural areas of the Happy Valley neighborhood.
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Downtown Pleasanton shops and restaurants nearby
While the seclusion of Happy Valley is a significant appeal, Pleasanton's shopping and dining is just a short drive away. "One of the classic spots is Jim's County Style Restaurant, which is close to Happy Valley. It's an old-school diner," says Buenz. "You have all the restaurants and shops in downtown Pleasanton very close by." The shopping center where Jim's is located is also home to Mountain Mike's Pizza and a Raley's grocery store. Main Street in downtown Pleasanton has restaurants covering several types of cuisine, plus bookstores and boutiques.
Downtown Pleasanton's historic Main Street is full of amazing shopping and dining options for Happy Valley residents.
Jim's Country Style Restaurant is the nearest restaurant to the Happy Valley neighborhood.
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Highly rated Pleasanton schools
Students in Happy Valley might attend Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton Middle School and Foothill High School, each rated A-plus from Niche. The high school has about 2,300 students and offers several career and technical education academies, including biomedical and engineering. The school has been named a California Distinguished School four times, and students consistently score higher than national and state averages on standardized tests.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School is where Happy Valley students usually begin their education.
Happy Valley parents' top choice is Pleasanton Middle School.
Foothill High School prepares Happy Valley's students for college.
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Convenient commutes in the East Bay
Interstate 680 connects Happy Valley to other East Bay communities like Dublin, Danville and Walnut Creek. It also intersects with Interstate 580, leading west to Oakland. The neighborhood has no public transportation, so most residents drive. Downtown Pleasanton is about 2.5 miles away via Sunol Boulevard. The closest hospital is Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, about 9 miles away.
The ACE Train stops nearby to Happy Valley in downtown Pleasanton.
The 680 borders the neighborhood and connects Happy Valley to the greater Bay Area.
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Parks in this Area
Augustin Bernal Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Happy Valley
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
Happy Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Happy Valley, Pleasanton sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Happy Valley, Pleasanton over the last 12 months is $488,750, up 17% 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
456
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$215,000
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,814
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
77.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 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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