Why Live in Amador Valley
Amador Valley in Pleasanton is characterized by its dense suburban layout, featuring wide, curved streets with mature trees and sidewalks. The neighborhood predominantly showcases ranch-style and Mediterranean-style homes, with some Traditional and split-level houses. Properties typically occupy quarter-acre lots with well-kept front lawns and wide driveways leading to front-entrance garages. Amador Valley offers several parks, including Amador Valley Community Park, which has open fields, playgrounds, and soccer fields, along with the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center that includes a 50-meter Olympic-size pool. Orloff Park spans 8 acres and features a play area, fitness course, and basketball courts, while Ken Mercer Sports Park provides various athletic fields and courts. Dining options along Hopyard Road include New Thai Bistro, The Press Café, and Hop Yard Alehouse and Grill. Grocery shopping is convenient with Gene’s Fine Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Safeway nearby. Downtown Pleasanton, just a few miles away, offers local shops, boutiques, and eateries such as Sabio on Main. A commercial area 2 miles north includes large retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Best Buy. The neighborhood is well-connected with multiple bus stops, the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station, and proximity to Interstates 580 and 680. San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is about 20 miles away, and Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley Medical Foundation is 1 mile away. Schools in the area are highly rated, including Walnut Grove Elementary School, Harvest Park Middle School, and Amador Valley High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amador Valley a good place to live?
Amador Valley is a good place to live. Amador Valley is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Amador Valley has 16 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $196,241 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 66.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Amador Valley are home owners, with 25.5% of residents renting and 74.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Amador Valley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Amador Valley neighborhood guide.
Is Amador Valley, CA a safe neighborhood?
Amador Valley, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Amador Valley?
The median home price in Amador Valley is $1,798,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $359,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $9,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $390K a year to afford the median home price in Amador Valley. The average household income in Amador Valley is $196K.
What are the best public schools in Amador Valley?
The best public schools that serve Amador Valley are:
What are the best private schools in Amador Valley?
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Are home prices dropping in Amador Valley?
Yes, home prices in Amador Valley are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Amador Valley, CA
On average, homes in Amador Valley, Pleasanton sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Amador Valley, Pleasanton over the last 12 months is $1,775,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,775,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,788,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$875,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$879
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median List Price
$1,798,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%