Why Live in Peardale Estates
Peardale Estates in Lafayette is characterized by its tree-lined streets featuring Coast Live Oak and California Buckeye trees, with many cul-de-sacs near a small creek. The neighborhood offers a range of home styles, including ranch-style, new traditional, and Mediterranean Revival homes, with three-to-four-bedroom houses typically priced between $1.6 million and $2.2 million, and larger homes reaching up to $4 million. Condos in the area range from $1.9 million to $2.2 million. Peardale Estates has a crime index score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average. The neighborhood is surrounded by extensive hiking areas, such as the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail and the Lafayette Ridge Trail, which provide scenic views and access to Briones Park. The Lafayette Reservoir, located about 5 miles away, offers additional recreational activities like fishing and boating. For shopping and dining, residents can visit Downtown Lafayette, less than two miles west, or Downtown Walnut Creek, accessible via Route 24. Notable spots include Whole Foods, Metro Lafayette, and Broadway Plaza with its variety of shops and restaurants. The Lafayette BART Station connects to Oakland and San Francisco, with the Oakland International Airport 22 miles away. Schools in the area are highly rated, with Lafayette Elementary School, M.H. Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High School all receiving high marks. The Meher School, a private institution, offers small class sizes and a focus on integrating arts with academics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peardale Estates a good place to live?
Peardale Estates is a good place to live. Peardale Estates is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Peardale Estates is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Peardale Estates has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $167,599 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 69.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Peardale Estates are home owners, with 43.2% of residents renting and 56.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Peardale Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Peardale Estates neighborhood guide.
Is Peardale Estates, CA a safe neighborhood?
Peardale Estates, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Peardale Estates?
The median home price in Peardale Estates is $252,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,310 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Peardale Estates. The average household income in Peardale Estates is $168K.
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Home Trends in Peardale Estates, CA
On average, homes in Peardale Estates, Lafayette sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Peardale Estates, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $235,000.
Median Sale Price
$235,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$252,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%