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Known for new custom homes, picturesque yards and its organic feel, the Happy Valley neighborhood continues to be a pivotal part of the City of Pleasanton.
Although originally built in an unincorporated area of Alameda County between 1962 and 1998, Happy Valley is now within Pleasanton city limits. Residents of the neighborhood testify to its charm.
Original homes in the area were ranches that rested on large lots – that rural community feeling continues today. Residents can often be seen riding horses through the neighborhood and corrals with horses, goats, chickens and cows are visible from the streets in the neighborhood.
The Callippe Preserve Golf Course, opened in 2005, neighbors the Happy Valley community. Mariposa Ranch and Serenity Terrace, two smaller developments of custom homes ranging from 3,500 to 6,000 square feet on lot sizes starting at a third of an acre, have been built to accompany the golf course.
NEIGHBORHOOD FACTS
PARKS: Pleasanton Ridge, Callippe Preserve Golf Course, Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail, Cubby’s Dog Park at Bernal
PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton Middle School, Foothill High School
SHOPPING: Downtown Pleasanton, Mission Plaza, Bernal Corners, Pleasanton Gateway
MEDIAN HOME PRICE 2023: $3,168,750
HOMES SOLD IN 2023: 4
On the outskirts of the neighborhood the Happy Valley Creek flows intersecting with the golf course. The 3.5 mile Callippe Preserve Hiking Trail runs along the course and under mature oak trees. It borders preservation areas designated for the endangered Callippe Silverspot Butterfly and hikers and golfers might spot many forms of wildlife such as deer, squirrels, raccoons, turkeys and foxes.
While Happy Valley can feel removed from the city, it is a short drive away from the Pleasanton’s lively downtown shops and dining. The Alameda County Fairgrounds, also nearby, serves as a venue for festivals and family-friendly events year round.
School-aged children from Happy Valley attend Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton Middle School and Foothill High School, which are all just minutes from the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is well suited for commuters as well. Happy Valley Road is a direct shot to the Interstate 680 freeway. Also it is en route to both the Dublin/ Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations for easy travel westward.
“Happy Valley offers the quiet and natural beauty of a rural community with easy and direct access to the bustling city life nearby,” Realtor Kris Moxley said. “This is a beautiful area with mature oaks, vineyards and open spaces with the Pleasanton Ridge as a backdrop.”
