Downtown Danville
Vibrant shopping and dining within historic downtown
Along Downtown Danville’s idyllic, historic streets, there’s a substantial variety of lively restaurants and one-of-a-kind shopping options. “We have great cuisine from sushi to steakhouses, and there are quaint coffee shops that are perfect for meeting friends,” says Jarvis-Diebner. Dining hotspots include places like the highly-rated Locanda Ravello. Owned by Naples, Italy natives, the restaurant serves up Neapolitan-style Italian dishes in a garden-style, indoor-outdoor setting. Patrons can dine on the patio and enjoy favorites like carbonara and ravioli while sipping on Aperol Spritz and looking out at the rolling hill views. For sweeter offerings, Danville Bakery is the go-to downtown spot. “It’s a staple for the best pastries, cookies, cakes and service,” says Jarvis-Diebner. “It’s been around for decades.” When cooking at home, locals can grab groceries at Trader Joe's or the gourmet Lunardi’s Market, located on Railroad Avenue. For retail shopping, residents can explore an array of trendy establishments, from vintage to upscale shops and charming boutiques, all lined along Hartz and Prospects Avenues. “For shopping downtown, I love going into Flaunt and Ella J boutiques, they're always staying on top of trends with the newest things.”Community gatherings at Town Green
Residents can join together for numerous downtown community events. Town Green hosts multiple gatherings, including Music in the Park with performances by local bands and a Moonlight Movie series, where residents can lay out on the lawn and enjoy outdoor movies under the stars. The autumn season is highlighted by the district’s Flavors of Fall event. Locals can try out local food and beverages while kids participate in a costume contest and check out the “Scarecrow Stroll,” where local businesses put out fun scarecrow displays and provide a safe setting for kids to trick-or-treat. One of the most popular events is the Spring Sip and Stroll, where attendees can sample local wines while enjoying shopping specials from local downtown businesses along Hartz and Prospects Avenues.Ranchers and modern farmhouses with a hilltop backdrop
Downtown Danville homes are situated along wide neighborhood streets, surrounded by a forestry of Live Oaks, California Bay Laurels and California buckeyes. The most common architectural styles include modern farmhouses and one-level ranchers, with many properties enclosed by white picket fences. “The area has everything from townhouses all the way up to sprawling luxury estates,” says Jarvis-Diebner. Home prices range from $1,300,000 to over 5 million dollars, with the higher range being grand estates on multiple acres of land with unobstructed views of Mt. Diablo. “Any homes that we have had in the $1.8 million to - $2 million price range have been going pending in less than a week, and luxury homes are highly sought after here as well.” Neighborhoods here have the added benefit of being within walking distance of downtown’s lifestyle scene, along with having direct access to numerous trails.One of the best school districts in the country
One of the biggest residential draws to downtown is its exceptional public school system. The area is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which gets an A-plus rating from Niche. Young to middle-grade students are zoned for Montair Elementary School and Valley Middle School, which both get an A-rating. For high schoolers, San Ramon Valley High School also receives a top A ranking. Over the past decade, San Ramon Valley Unified School District schools have received more than 67 National Bule Ribbon and State Distinguished School distinctions. Additionally, the district earned more Distinguished School awards in 2022 than any other district in California or the U.S.Wilderness trails and a birdwatching
Surrounded by natural abundance, downtown residents can enjoy vast outdoor recreation. Less than two miles west of downtown is the Las Trampas Del Amigo Trail entrance, which provides locals with access to the East Bay area’s beloved Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park. This 5,000-acre park includes numerous hiking and horseback riding trails winding along steep rolling mountains and is a notable destination for birdwatching and spotting native wildlife. Right within the downtown district, residents can find smaller-scale outdoor serenity at Town Green. Well-shaded by oak trees, this beautiful green space is located across from Danville Community Center, where residents can picnic out on the grass or rest on one of the site’s multiple benches. Also flowing right into downtown is the prominent Iron Horse Trail. This notable East Bay area trail spans 32 miles from Pleasanton to Concord, and provides locals with a pedestrian-only route for walking and stopping at various towns and along the trail.A central Bay Area location
Downtown is one of the most walkable locations in all of Danville, where residents can easily walk or bike into the district’s center hub for dining, shopping and other entertainment offerings. Busgoers can utilize the County Connection public bus service, with stops at nearby cities like Dublin and San Ramon. The route also takes locals to the nearest BART station, a metro rail line connecting numerous cities around the greater Bay area. Downtown sits directly next to Interstate 680 for convenient traveling and gives residents a direct route to the closest airport, the Oakland International Airport. “It’s a central location, so destinations like Tahoe, Napa or Carmel are just an hour or two away.”


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Deborah Zacharatos
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 940-4802
53 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Danville
$727,000 Price
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Doug Buenz
Compass
(925) 396-8655
173 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Danville
$1,000,000 Price
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Jaya Joshi
Town Real Estate
(925) 666-7063
118 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Danville
$1,290,000 Price
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Rick Rodriguez
Core One Real Estate & Mgmt.
(925) 320-3862
33 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Danville
$2,550,000 Price
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Kelly Crawford
Vanguard Properties
(925) 396-7158
219 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Danville
$920K - $2.8M Price Range
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Carol Peterson
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 281-2946
39 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Danville
$2,612,500 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Danville | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
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Downtown Danville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Danville, Danville sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Danville, Danville over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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