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Charles Hill, Orinda, CA

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Ranked 25th /29 in Orinda, CA

Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $2.55M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
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    Appreciation
    12%(2)

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At a glance

Charles Hill is ranked #25 of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.9/5, 26th of 28 in Orinda), at a median home price of $2.55M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $87,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5), with prices running about 21% above the Orinda median.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    0.6

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    Public Spaces

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    Curb Appeal

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Overall Amenities score: 0.6 (1)

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Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Charles Hill ranks 18th of 29 for sunshine in Orinda, though it still out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 29 inches of rain a year, the wettest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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Rank in Orinda
18th of 29
Across the Bay Area
41st percentile
Rain per year
29 in wettest in city
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
54° → 79°F
Winter day
42° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Sleepy Hollow Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
4.8/5
Miramonte High High9-12
5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Is Charles Hill a good place to live?

Charles Hill ranks 25th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5) and a median home price of $2.55M against the Orinda median of $2.11M.

Is Charles Hill safe?

Charles Hill, Orinda scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 26th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda.

What do homes in Charles Hill cost?

The median home price in Charles Hill, Orinda is $2.55M, compared with $2.11M for Orinda as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $87,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Charles Hill rising or falling?

The median home price in Charles Hill, Orinda is down about 11.3% over the past 12 months, from $2.87M to $2.55M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Charles Hill?

Schools serving Charles Hill, Orinda include Havens Elementary (4.7/5), Sleepy Hollow Elementary (5.0/5), Orinda Intermediate (4.8/5) and Miramonte High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Charles Hill?

Charles Hill, Orinda receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 18th of 29 in Orinda. Summer days run 54° to 79°F and winter days 42° to 57°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 29 inches a year.

Is Charles Hill walkable to shops and restaurants?

Charles Hill, Orinda scores 0.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.6 out of 5, 25th of 29 in Orinda.

What is Charles Hill known for?

Charles Hill, Orinda scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does Charles Hill compare to other Orinda neighborhoods?

Charles Hill ranks 25th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda. It ranks 26th of 28 in Orinda for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Orinda are El Toyonal and Claremont.

What are the downsides of living in Charles Hill?

Charles Hill, Orinda scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5) and safety (2.4/5). Its median home price of $2.55M runs about 21% above the Orinda median of $2.11M.

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