Neighborhood Snapshot - Pleasanton Valley & Birdland

Tree lined streets, lush expansive parks, well manicured yards, charming homes. Pleasanton Valley has long been a “can’t miss” neighborhood in Pleasanton. It’s central location, access to schools, proximity to downtown Pleasanton, and its inherent appeal make it in demand, even during slow markets. Indeed in 2008, there have been almost 3 sales a month in Pleasanton Valley, a remarkably steady performance given the volatile market we have experienced.

The development was built by Morrison Homes starting in 1964. It is in the geographic center of the city, bordered by Santa Rita Rd and Hopyard Rd, and stratteling Valley Ave and Black Ave. The homes themselves range from 1500 to over 2500 sq ft. “Birdland” is a section of Pleasanton Valley North of Valley near the Sports Park. It is so named because most of the streets are named after birds (Blackbird Way, Woodthrush Dr, Raven Rd, etc). The lamplight area is adjacent to Harvest Park Middle School and Walnut Grove Elementary School between Valley & Black Ave. It is so named because there are distinctive lamp posts in the front yard of each home. And Creek’s Bend, located off of Del Valle Parkway closest to downtown, features a picturesque creekside setting.

Most of the homes have been upgraded and remodeled through the years, and there are abundant mature trees giving the area a charming feel. There is strong demand for homes in Pleasanton Valley that have been upgraded. Homes that are in mostly original condition are somewhat more difficult to sell, but if they are priced to reflect the condition they can also sell fairly quickly. It is the classic “Eight is Enough” feel of the neighborhood that attracts buyers, especially buyers looking for mature, private lots. The lots here typically range from 6500 to 8000 sq ft, with some lots in the 10,000 to 12,000 sq ft range. The floor plans are good, and easily adaptable for remodeling or expanding. Pleasanton Valley is definitely an “in-demand” neighborhood, and might even be improving with age.

Here is a video tour of Pleasanton Valley