Happy Valley Homes for Sale

Happy Valley in Pleasanton, California, features a mix of older ranch-style homes on larger lots and modern custom homes, many with Mediterranean influences like red tile roofs. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and median lot sizes just under an acre contribute to a countryside feel, with many properties accommodating horses. Homes typically have septic systems and private wells due to the unincorporated location in Alameda County. Happy Valley boasts a crime score lower than the national average, indicating a safer environment. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with the Callippe Preserve Trailhead offering a 3.5-mile hiking trail and the Callippe Preserve Golf Course providing a challenging par-72 layout with views of Mt. Diablo. Nearby, Augustin Bernal Park offers 237 acres of trails, though a non-resident pass is required. Bernal Community Park features playgrounds and sports fields. Despite the area's high wildfire risk due to little rainfall and proximity to natural spaces, the climate allows for year-round park enjoyment with average summer highs of 87 degrees and winter lows of 38 degrees. Pleasanton's shopping and dining are easily accessible, with spots like Jim's Country Style Restaurant, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and Raley's grocery store nearby. Main Street in downtown Pleasanton offers diverse dining options, bookstores, and boutiques. Interstate 680 connects Happy Valley to other East Bay communities, while Interstate 580 leads to Oakland. The neighborhood lacks public transportation, so residents primarily drive, with downtown Pleasanton about 2.5 miles away and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley hospital 9 miles away. Students attend highly rated schools, including Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, Pleasanton Middle School, and Foothill High School, known for its career and technical education academies and high standardized test scores.