May Valley Homes for Rent

May Valley in Richmond features a mix of New Traditional and ranch-style homes, many built in the 1970s and 1980s. These homes often include landscaped yards, patios, and pools, with some designed to enhance indoor-outdoor flow, particularly with kitchens positioned at the back of the house. Lot sizes typically range from 6,500 to 7,000 square feet, and homes can be as large as 2,800 square feet with options for additional rooms. La Moine Park, known as “Cheese Park,” offers whimsical play structures and a large concrete slide, while Pinole Valley Park provides trails, a dog park, and tennis courts. Larger parks like Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area offer extensive hiking trails and shaded picnic areas. Dining options include Los Cerros Mexican Grill and Sue's Kitchen, with grocery stores like Lucky and FoodMaxx nearby. Pinole Vista Crossing features several big-box stores and Thrift City for secondhand shopping. San Pablo Dam Road and Interstate 80 facilitate travel, with central Richmond 6.3 miles away, Oakland 16 miles, and San Francisco 22 miles. AC Transit buses connect to Amtrak and BART, and Oakland International Airport is about 25 miles away. The West Contra Costa Unified School District serves the area, with Olinda Elementary and De Anza High School receiving above-average ratings.