Why Live in Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley features wide streetscapes with paved sidewalks and native trees such as palms and California bay laurels. The neighborhood is characterized by traditional and contemporary ranch-style homes, bungalows, and houses with Spanish accents, including tan tiled roofs. Many homes have 2-car garages, fenced-in backyards, and manicured landscaping that complements the lush valley backdrop. Smaller one-level homes and larger two-level homes are common, with prices varying based on lot size and location. Pinole Valley has a crime score lower than the national average, indicating a safer environment. Pinole Valley Park is a local highlight, featuring open fields, hiking trails, a dog park, playground, athletic courts, and a skatepark. Nearby, the Pinole Valley Swimming Pool is open seasonally. Amber Swartz Park offers a playground, picnic tables, and a fishing pond, while Front Park, three miles away, provides paved trails with views of San Pablo Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Pinole Valley Watershed and Sobrante Ridge Regional Park offer scenic hiking trails. Shopping and dining options are close by, with Pinole Valley Shopping Center a mile north, featuring Trader Joe’s, Nick the Greek, Peet’s Coffee, and Thai Spice. Pinole Vista Crossing, three miles west, includes big box stores, fitness centers, and eateries like the Cheese Steak Shop. Downtown Pinole hosts community events such as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and summer concert series. Interstate 80 is about a mile north, and the WestCAT bus system offers public transportation. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 25 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinole Valley a good place to live?
Pinole Valley is a good place to live. Pinole Valley is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Pinole Valley is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Pinole Valley has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.9 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $157,454 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 35.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Pinole Valley are home owners, with 14.3% of residents renting and 85.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pinole Valley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pinole Valley neighborhood guide.
Is Pinole Valley, CA a safe neighborhood?
Pinole Valley, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pinole Valley?
The median home price in Pinole Valley is $555,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $111,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $123K a year to afford the median home price in Pinole Valley. The average household income in Pinole Valley is $157K.
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Home Trends in Pinole Valley, CA
On average, homes in Pinole Valley, Pinole sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pinole Valley, Pinole over the last 12 months is $840,000, up 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$840,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$288,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,600,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$108,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$466
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$555,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
70%