Why Live in Windmill Springs
Windmill Springs in Livermore is a small subdivision with just under 500 homes, primarily New Traditionals built in the mid-1990s. The neighborhood features compact front lawns, leafy backyards, and wide, enclosed streets with sidewalks and cul-de-sacs. Residents can enjoy Robert Livermore Park and Community Center, which offers amenities such as tennis courts, a community garden, Little League baseball diamonds, and soccer fields. The adjacent Robert Livermore Aquatic Center provides separate outdoor pools for children and lap swimming. However, residents should be mindful of occasional poor air quality, especially during wildfire season. Wine enthusiasts have access to local wineries like Wood Family Vineyards, known for its daily tastings and live music, while Terra Mia offers Italian cuisine in an upscale farmhouse setting. Downtown Livermore features a variety of locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops. For transportation, Tri-Valley Wheels buses connect to the Livermore Transit Center, where passengers can access other bus routes, ACE trains, and Amtrak services. The neighborhood is approximately 3 miles from ValleyCare Medical Plaza and 24 miles from Oakland International Airport. Students in Windmill Springs attend highly rated schools, including Jackson Avenue Elementary, East Avenue Middle, and Livermore High, which is noted for its award-winning jazz band.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windmill Springs a good place to live?
Windmill Springs is a good place to live. Windmill Springs is considered car-dependent and bikeable. Windmill Springs has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $172,412 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 40.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Windmill Springs are home owners, with 31% of residents renting and 69% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Windmill Springs, CA a safe neighborhood?
Windmill Springs, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Windmill Springs?
The median home price in Windmill Springs is $792,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $158,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,110 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $176K a year to afford the median home price in Windmill Springs. The average household income in Windmill Springs is $172K.
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Home Trends in Windmill Springs, CA
On average, homes in Windmill Springs, Livermore sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Windmill Springs, Livermore over the last 12 months is $865,000, up 592% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$865,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$865,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$792,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
592%