Pleasanton, California real estate is some the highest appreciating property in Northern California. Centered very near Silicon Valley, and easy access to highways 580 and 680, Pleasanton is the first choice for transferees moving into California. Property values have gone up substantially in the past 10 years, and even single digit percentage points over the past year and a half, while many parts of the nation after experienced negative appreciation.

Those jewels are the Downtown area, filled with restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores for the whole family, coffee cafes and fun shopping. The various business parks boast the names of Safeway, Inc., Documentum, Roche Molecular, Hewlett Packard and, of course, Oracle. Pleasanton businesses employ 58,000 employees across all types of industries. Compare that to the population of Pleasanton, of 68,000. The Pleasanton Unified School District has been named a National District of Character and 12 out of our 14 schools have received the California Distinguished School designation. Together, the City and School District are committed to building a Community of Character. We are a family-oriented community and pride ourselves on our numerous parks and recreation facilities and programs. Pleasanton is also home to thriving business parks and the regional Stoneridge Mall.

It’s the 5 jewels of the city that keep Pleasanton, CA a destination for home buyers. In May of 2007 median home price in Pleasanton was $830,000. There were 72 home sales, the average sales price was $1,117,415. There are many wonderful neighborhoods in this family oriented community, but you need a local market expert to help you. Janice Habluetzel is an experienced real estate professional who has had over 12 years of home buying and selling experience in the Pleasanton area. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Pleasanton, California market, contact Janice Habluetzel directly at 925.699.3122.