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A home base in the East Bay
Thirty-eight miles east of downtown San Francisco is the city of Concord, which contains the Ellis Lake neighborhood. This community attracts those who want to live in the East Bay region of San Francisco for a lower price. “Ellis Lake is great for first-time homebuyers and others who can’t buy in some of the more expensive areas of Contra Costa County,” says Denisen Hartlove, a Realtor with the Dudum Real Estate Group. She’s also lived in Concord for 26 years. In the shadow of Mt. Diablo, Ellis Lake also includes plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Ellis Lake: Where charm and community come together in perfect harmony.
There are stunning lakes in the Ellis Lake neighborhood.
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Strolling around the neighborhood's namesake lake
The neighborhood namesake and the surrounding Ellis Lake Park encompasses 10 acres. A paved path winds around the lake, where waterfowl and turtles can be seen. Families can unwind at Meadow Homes Park’s playground and soccer field, located next to Meadow Homes Elementary School. The nearby Contra Costa Canal Trail is a multiuse, whole-access trail stretching nearly 14 miles and connecting several area parks. The Lime Ridge Trail Run’s flat loop is just south of the neighborhood and offers views of Mt. Diablo. Locals can also go swimming at nearby Concord Community Pool and skating at Concord Skatepark. Although Ellis Lake has plenty of places to enjoy the outdoors, the area experiences 20 days annually of poor air quality. This is partially because of the neighborhood’s location: Ellis Lake sits within a valley, where air pollutants get trapped between higher elevations and linger due to low wind speeds.
Relax and unwind in the beautiful, serene Ellis Lake community.
Ellis Lake living: Tranquil surroundings with a vibrant community spirit.
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Homes under $800,000
Homes are situated along narrow streets with sidewalks and next-door neighbors close at hand. Houses were built as far back as the 1950s with architectural styles ranging from ranch-styles to midcentury moderns. Single-family homes range from $680,000 to $800,000. “There have been people who have moved from more expensive areas like Berkeley, Oakland or Daly City, including entrepreneurs and tech employees. It’s resulted in a wonderful stew of people,” Hartlove says. Condos range from about $400,000 to $700,000.
Ranch homes in Ellis Lake: Spacious, serene living with a touch of modern charm.
Discover your dream home in the picturesque Ellis Lake neighborhood.
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Todos Santos Plaza for weekly farmers market
A main community gathering place for Concord residents lies just north of the neighborhood: Todos Santos Plaza is a 2.5-acre downtown space that hosts a farmers market on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It also has a playground, picnic tables and benches for enjoying the Plaza’s summer concert series from a distance. For more family-friendly fun, Pixieland Amusement Park is open seasonally, as is the local water park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
The Concord Farmer's Market happes twice a week in Todos Santos Plaza.
Various vendors bring community together at Todos Santos Plaza during the farmer's market.
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Local businesses like Chopan Kabob and Concord Produce Market
Area restaurants include Chopan Kabob, which features Afghan foods and Halal meats. Concord Produce Market, open daily, offers fresh produce; there’s also a fish market in the back. For a larger grocery selection, FoodMaxx and Costco are both about 1 mile away.
Corner of the shopping plaza: Discover unique finds and local gems just steps away.
Chopan kebab in Concord: Savor authentic flavors with every delicious bite.
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Schools in the Mount Diablo Unified School District
Every school within the Mount Diablo Unified School District communicates with parents about their child’s progress using the ParentSquare platform. With an overall C grade on Niche, Meadow Homes Elementary School has over 700 kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Children at the school can enroll in a dual language program for English and Spanish. Students may continue at Oak Grove Middle School, rated C-minus, and Mt. Diablo High School, rated B-minus.
Meadow Homes Elementary School nurtures young minds with care.
Mt. Diablo High School is ranked #11,882 in the National Rankings.
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Commuting to San Francisco
Ellis Lake is the kind of neighborhood where residents can walk or bike to the nearest bus stop – of which there are many on Laguna Street and Clayton Road. People who live in Ellis Lake are also close to the BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, train station located on Oakland Avenue. It takes commuters to downtown San Francisco or the immediate metro area. “If we want to drive, we can be in San Francisco in about an hour and Oakland in 45 minutes,” Hartlove says. Metro Oakland International Airport is 31 miles southwest. Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, a major employer in the area, is less than 10 miles south down Interstate 680.
The BART runs along the border of the Ellis Lake neighborhood.
Ellis Lake is served by the County Connection bus line.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ellis Lake
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ellis Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ellis Lake, Concord sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Ellis Lake, Concord over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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