Christopher Curtis
Windermere Bay Area Properties
(925) 940-3110
43 Total Sales
1 in Clayton
$1,175,000 Price
Clayton
Located in Contra Costa County
Near the foothills of Mount Diablo is the sleepy city of Clayton. This area is affectionately called “hometown Mayberry” by its residents for its parallels to the charming setting of the Andy Griffith Show. “Clayton has a small-town personality with a rich history. In the 1960s, locals wanted more control over the land’s development and moved to incorporate the city,” says Wendy Moore, a Clayton resident and Realtor with The Estates by Wendy Team.
Around this quiet community are sidewalks and homes with driveways leading to two and three-car garages. Many homes have a mix of decorative brick, lap siding and shingle exteriors. “Clayton has various types of housing. There are patio homes in Oaks Hollow, which range from $650,000 to $700,000,” Moore says. “The Black Diamond development has duets and attached housing from $700,000 to $1.2 million, depending on the condition. Near Dana Ridge are a mix of townhouses and detached duets.” She also says that Oakhurst Country Club is a large development with several smaller subdivisions. “These houses range from $800,000 to $1.8 million for executive-style estates,” Moore says.
The region is served by the Mount Diablo Unified School District, considered one of the top in the county according to Niche. “Clayton is attracting young families due to the area’s award-winning schools and educational opportunities,” Moore says. Mount Diablo Elementary earned a B plus on Niche and parents can expect a 30 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio. Diablo View Middle also received a B plus, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. Students often move on and graduate from Clayton Valley Charter High School. The school claims a 97% graduation rate and is one of the top charter high schools in the Bay Area, according to Niche. The high school promises career pathways in sports medicine, computer science, culinary arts and auto shop.
“Our downtown is three streets wide and three streets long. In the town center, we have a few small restaurants downtown and a bocce ball court,” Moore says. Downtown Clayton also has a historic watering hole, the Clayton Club Saloon. The establishment opened in 1873 and is considered one of the oldest bars in California. You can pick up a sweet treat at Sip’n Sweet, grab a slice of pizza at Skipolini’s or have a laid-back meal at Ed’s Mudville Grill. To the northwest, along Ygnacio Valley Road, which turns into Kirker Pass Road, are shopping centers with restaurants, grocery stores and retail. Clayton Station Shopping Center contains a Safeway supermarket, and Clayton Valley Shopping Center has a Grocery Outlet.
Along Center Street is The Grove, considered Clayton’s top gathering spot. “In The Grove, we have a lot of events, like the summer concerts, the annual Art and Wine Festival, and Oktoberfest,” Moore says. The city is also known for its natural beauty, which can be admired while meandering along the walking trails in the community. This collection of pedestrian routes leads locals to more verdant public spaces. Lydia Lane Park is nestled among the houses in the northern section of the small city. At Clayton Community Park, hikers can begin their ascent along the rolling hills to the east. The community space also includes playgrounds and sporting fields. Canine parents may head south to the Clayton Dog Park. This dedicated space has a wooden bark landscape with accessible water faucets.
The mountain-adjacent Clayton has a bucolic feel with sloping landscapes, distant silhouettes of the sandstone ranges and a relaxed town center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christopher Curtis
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Soraya Golesorkhi
Soraya Golesorkhi
Coldwell Banker
(925) 326-6671
59 Total Sales
1 in Clayton
$825,000 Price
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Kevin Kieffer
Kevin Kieffer
Compass
(925) 387-2074
198 Total Sales
5 in Clayton
$780K - $1.3M Price Range
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Wendy Moore
Wendy Moore
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
(925) 396-5212
157 Total Sales
23 in Clayton
$749K - $1.8M Price Range
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Shelly Gwynn
Shelly Gwynn
Compass
(925) 940-9385
101 Total Sales
6 in Clayton
$725K - $1.9M Price Range
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Rick Rodriguez
Rick Rodriguez
Core One Real Estate & Mgmt.
(925) 320-3862
33 Total Sales
1 in Clayton
$225,000 Price
Schools
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Clayton Housing Trends
On average, homes in Clayton, CA sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clayton, CA over the last 12 months is $2,700,000, up 95% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,800,000
Median Sale Price
$2,700,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,700,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
95%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$465
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,194
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,326
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,111
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,175
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,314 - $1,517 per month
- Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 479+ Sq Ft
- 6401 Center St
- Clayton, CA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Clayton Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,620
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$158,270
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,128
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.