Why Live in Crestview
Crestview in Orinda is a small neighborhood with fewer than 200 homes, known for its high property values and quick sales, averaging just 10 days on the market. Homes here range from $2 million to $5 million, with styles including Mediterranean, contemporary, and Craftsman. Many properties feature amenities like pools, tennis courts, and circular drives, with some homes being gated. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime rate. Crestview is conveniently located less than a mile from Orinda Oaks Park, which offers playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities, and connects to the expansive Orinda Oaks Open Space. Orinda Community Park, three miles away, hosts community events and provides additional recreational options. Downtown Orinda, three miles north, features the historic Orinda Theatre, dining options like the Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill, and Casa Orinda. For more shopping and dining, downtown Lafayette is five miles east. Crestview residents have easy access to California State Route 24, connecting them to Oakland and Berkeley, both 10 miles away. The Oakland International Airport and San Francisco are 20 miles away, with BART trains offering convenient transit to these cities. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Del Rey Elementary School, Orinda Intermediate School, and Miramonte High School, the latter being a National Blue Ribbon School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crestview a good place to live?
Crestview is a good place to live. Crestview is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Crestview is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Crestview has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $221,563 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 95.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Crestview are home owners, with 8.1% of residents renting and 91.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Crestview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Crestview neighborhood guide.
Is Crestview, CA a safe neighborhood?
Crestview, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Crestview?
The median home price in Crestview is $4,374,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $874,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.34%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $21,750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $932K a year to afford the median home price in Crestview. The average household income in Crestview is $222K.
What are the best public schools in Crestview?
The best public schools that serve Crestview are:
What are the best private schools in Crestview?
The best private schools that serve Crestview are:
- The Saklan School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Orinda Academy has an A+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 4:1.
- Holden High School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 3:1.
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Home Trends in Crestview, CA
On average, homes in Crestview, Orinda sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestview, Orinda over the last 12 months is $4,375,162, up 109% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$4,375,162
Median Single Family Sale Price
$4,375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$953
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$4,374,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
109%