Friendly Valley sits inside Newhall, which by our latest illustrative read looks like a seller's market (June 2026): months of supply around 1.7 (under three favors sellers), a median list price in the range of $648,000, and homes selling in about 13 days. These are representative city figures, not live MLS data; exact per-tract numbers for Friendly Valley activate when the Santa Clarita MLS feed is connected, or Connor will pull the exact homes for you on request.
Mello-Roos in Friendly Valley
Friendly Valley is an older community, so Mello-Roos is uncommon, but it is HOA-driven with monthly dues. Confirm any special taxes and the HOA terms per unit.
Full breakdown: Mello-Roos by community · What is Mello-Roos · How to find it before you offer
Schools in Friendly Valley
For junior high and high school, Friendly Valley is in the William S. Hart Union High School District (grades 7–12), which covers the whole Santa Clarita Valley. For elementary (TK–6), Friendly Valley falls in the Newhall School District or Sulphur Springs Union School District. Mostly Newhall School District; northeastern parts fall in Sulphur Springs Union.
School attendance boundaries change and depend on your exact address, so the same neighborhood can split between schools. Always verify your specific schools with the district’s official locator before you rely on it.
Official locators: William S. Hart Union High School District · Newhall School District · Sulphur Springs Union School District
Common questions about Friendly Valley
- What is Friendly Valley?
- Friendly Valley is a gated 55+ active-adult community in Newhall, with its own golf course, clubhouses, and amenities. HOA-driven living for retirees and downsizers.
- Does Friendly Valley have Mello-Roos?
- Friendly Valley is an older community, so Mello-Roos is uncommon, but it is HOA-driven with monthly dues. Confirm any special taxes and the HOA terms per unit.
- What will I net selling a Friendly Valley home?
- Connor's listing fee is a flat $17,000, not a percentage, the same flat fee regardless of price. The buyer's agent fee is separate and negotiable. On a $648,000 sale, a 3% listing fee would run about $19,440 versus the flat $17,000. Connor runs your exact net before you list.