North Claremont
Claraboya
Claraboya — Spanish for "window to the sky" — is the only Claremont neighborhood built entirely on a mountain rather than at its base. Every home here is custom; there's no repeated floor plan or tract-built façade anywhere in the community.
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$998,000 – $2.32M+, median ~$1.6M
HOA
Yes — self-governed since the 1960s
Walkability
Very low (Walk Score ~4/100)
Schools
Chaparral Elem. → El Roble → Claremont High
Best for
One-of-a-kind, architect-designed homes with views
Character & Architecture
Development began in the early 1960s under architects Fred W. McDowell and Theodore Criley Jr., who required every home to respond to its own lot, solar orientation, and view corridor — the reason no two Claraboya homes look alike. Typical properties run toward luxury single-family homes, hillside estates, and large residential lots, all built around custom architecture rather than a repeated floor plan. From certain vantage points, the view stretches south to Corona and the Santa Ana Mountains, east to San Jacinto, and west to the downtown Los Angeles skyline, with Santa Catalina Island visible on clear days.
Schools
Claraboya addresses fall within Claremont Unified School District, typically zoning to Chaparral Elementary, then El Roble Intermediate and Claremont High.
Getting Around
What Claraboya trades in walkability, it makes up for with privacy and views most Claremont neighborhoods simply don't have — the hillside layout keeps foot traffic low and vantage points wide. The self-governed Claraboya Homeowners Association, in place since the 1960s, maintains the community's architectural character and shared hillside infrastructure.
Market Notes
Closed sales from 2021 through early 2026 have ranged from about $998,000 to $2.32 million, with a median around $1.6 million. A recent record sale on Napa Court closed at $2.09 million — about $825 per square foot, reportedly the highest price-per-square-foot figure in Claraboya's recorded MLS history. Limited inventory and the neighborhood's scenic, hillside positioning consistently draw buyers prioritizing privacy and views over walkability.
Who This Fits
Claraboya fits buyers who want a genuinely one-of-a-kind, architect-designed home with hillside privacy and panoramic views, and who are comfortable trading walkability for elevation — among the most prestigious foothill addresses in Claremont.
Claremont Real Estate Questions Answered
What makes Claraboya unique?
Every home is custom — hillside lots, mountain and city views, and no two floor plans alike.
Are Claraboya homes considered luxury properties?
Many fall within the luxury category, driven by lot size, views, and architectural pedigree.
Is Claraboya a quiet neighborhood?
Yes — it's primarily residential, with low walkability keeping streets quiet.
Do Claraboya homes have views?
Most feature scenic valley, mountain, or city-skyline views depending on their position on the hillside.
Is Claraboya a good place to buy?
Yes — the combination of location, views, and limited supply has historically supported strong values.
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