Why Live in Tassajara
Tassajara, located in the eastern part of Danville, California, blends suburban living with the natural beauty of the East Bay's rolling foothills and meadows. The neighborhood features modern subdivisions with Mediterranean Revival homes, characterized by stucco walls, red-tiled rooftops, and palm trees. These homes, built from the 1990s to the 2010s, often include luxury amenities such as wood-beamed living rooms, enclosed courtyards, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and backyard swimming pools. Tassajara is known for its excellent school district, with students attending highly rated Creekside Elementary School, Diablo Vista Middle School, and Monte Vista High School, which has received both California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon awards.
The area offers several community parks with water features, including Diablo Vista Park, known for its mosaic snake sculpture, and Red Willow Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Kelly’s Hill and Tassajara Ridge, which provide access to scenic hiking trails. For shopping and dining, residents frequent the Tassajara Crossing shopping plaza and Blackhawk Plaza, which features Mediterranean architecture and eateries like Brown Butter and Blue Sakana. Essential services like Safeway and CVS Pharmacy are conveniently located nearby.
Tassajara is approximately 30 miles from Oakland and Berkeley, and 35 miles from San Francisco, making it a feasible option for commuters, with the nearest Interstate 680 on-ramp about 7 miles away. Public transit options include bus services on Camino Tassajara and BART stations in Walnut Creek and Dublin. While the neighborhood enjoys a lower crime risk compared to the national average, it is important to note the wildfire risk during peak season from June to October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tassajara a good place to live?
Tassajara is a good place to live. Tassajara is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Tassajara is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Tassajara has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.9 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $236,574 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 76.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Tassajara are home owners, with 18.5% of residents renting and 81.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tassajara can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tassajara neighborhood guide.
Is Tassajara, CA a safe neighborhood?
Tassajara, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tassajara?
The median home price in Tassajara is $524,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $104,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,720 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $117K a year to afford the median home price in Tassajara. The average household income in Tassajara is $237K.
What are the best public schools in Tassajara?
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Home Trends in Tassajara, CA
On average, homes in Tassajara, Danville sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tassajara, Danville over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$640,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$623,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$369,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$715,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$353
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median List Price
$524,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%