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Park-filled residential community in Contra Costa County
College Park is a small suburban community within Pleasant Hill, a city that dubs itself “the Bay Area’s backyard.” The region is known for its overall park-like aesthetic with vast oak woodlands and open valley surroundings. “College Park is a quaint area,” says Lindsey Little, a Realtor with Keller Willams Realty who has sold in the area for 13 years. “While you may not get that small-town feel like the city of Martinez nearby, there is still plenty to do from heading downtown or enjoying one of the nearby parks.” Along with numerous outdoor recreational possibilities, from hiking and biking trails to golf courses, College Park draws in residents with its winding streetscapes, well-rated schools and family-oriented community.
The College Park neighborhood in Pleasant Hill offers many amenities along the boulevard.
College Park is lucky to be surrounded by lots of open space and hiking trails.
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Tree-lined streets and golf course subdivisions
The neighborhood's softly curving streetscapes are lined with well-maintained sidewalks shaded by mature oak trees. Properties are often placed tightly together and feature compact front yards, garages and fenced-in backyards. A few subdivisions have larger homes that sit further back within more heavily wooded areas, while some subdivisions surround the Contra Costa County Club’s golf course. The most common housing styles include craftsmans, mid-century ranches, colonial revivals and Spanish-styles. Prices start at around $780,000 for a three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot home and can go up to $1.6 million for a four-bedroom, 2,551-square-foot property. College Park also features contemporary townhouses ranging from $600,000 to $800,000 and condos priced from $300,000 for a small one-bedroom and up to $800,000 for a two-level townhouse-style condo with three bedrooms.
One area of College Park is nestled in the hills and surrounded by nature.
College Park is surrounded by hills and has a beautiful golf course right in the center.
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Public schools with unique career-focused electives
Students can attend Valhalla Elementary School, which gets a B-plus rating from Niche or the B-minus-rated Gregory Gardens Elementary School. The school lineup continues with Valley View Middle School, rated at a B-plus followed by the A-minus-rated College Park High School. The high school offers special career elective courses in zoology, sports leadership and biotechnology. For higher education, Diablo Valley College has a campus in College Park. This community college offers associate degrees and certificates and serves over 28,000 students.
Valhalla Elementary School serves students in the College Park community.
College Park High School is in Pleasant Hill and has about 2000 kids enrolled.
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Next to main Interstate 680 and public bus stops
Interstate 680 is located directly east of College Park, an auxiliary highway encompassing the area between San Francisco and San Jose. Numerous public bus stations are populated along Contra Costa Boulevard to the west of the neighborhood, while the Pleasant Hill BART Station is less than four miles west at the Contra Costa Centre. The closest airport for domestic and international flights is Oakland International Airport, about 30 miles south.
The Pleasant Hill Bart station is a major commuting hub for College Park.
College Park in Pleasant Hill is a college town that is very family friendly.
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Hiking and biking at Paso Nogal Park
The oak tree encompassed Paso Nogal Park is the largest park in the neighborhood. It features 63 acres of hiking and biking trails where deer and coyote sightings are common, along with rest stops that look out to open valley views. The park also includes a playground, baseball fields and an extensive fenced-in green space for dogs to play and run off-leash. College Park has other smaller recreational spaces, including the kid-friendly Shadowood Park, with a basketball court and playground. Frank Salfingere Park, which connects to the Pleasant Hill Community Center, features short walking trails, a central gazebo and vibrant garden displays. Located on a gentle, oak-shaded knoll is the popular Contra Costa Country Club. This private club offers an 18-hole golf course, a pool, clubhouse and bocce courts. A few miles west of College Park is the 6,117-acre Briones Regional Park, offering expansive hiking, biking and horseback riding trails within rolling grassy hills.
Enjoy a sunny day hiking in Paso Nogal Park.
Hidden Lakes Park is a youth sports mecca in College Park.
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Lifestyle shopping centers and longstanding eateries
College Park has a few shopping corridors, including Pleasant Hill Shopping Center, with service shops, a Safeway grocery store and big-box retailers such as Target and Home Goods. Sunvalley Shopping Center, along the western side of College Park, has even more offerings, with national chain stores like Macy’s Backstage and Nordstrom Rack, plus dining spots like BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Close to Sunvalley is The Giant Chef, considered the city of Pleasant Hills' oldest diner, with classic American breakfast and lunch plates. Breakfast and brunch items with an Asian twist can be found at The Hangout, with popular items such as Thai basil chicken with sunny side eggs. College Park’s Starbread bakery on Contra Costa Boulevard serves up bread and pastries, while a few miles north in downtown, the upscale Crescent Bistro dishes out red wine braised short rib paired with specialty wines or craft cocktails.
Target is a popular shopping option in College Park.
College Park offers great restaurants like The Hangout.
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Community park events and holiday festivals
The neighborhood’s Pleasant Hill Community Center hosts some public events throughout the year, including a popular annual Super Holiday Boutique. It’s considered Central Contra Costa's largest holiday shopping experience, where locals can shop from various arts and craft vendors, home-based businesses and commercial retailers. Less than a few miles south, the city’s Pleasant Hill Park is home to numerous community events. The annual Pleasant Hill Blues and Brews Festival in July draws in crowds with live music, craft beer tastings and a kids' zone, while the annual Fourth of July Celebration brings the city together for a festive parade, 5K and Kids 100-Yard Dash event and a closing fireworks show.
College Park offers a great community center.
Off The Grid is an event near College Park offering food trucks and live music on Wednesdays.
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Parks in this Area
Golden Hills Park
Paso Nogal Park
Shadowood Park
Rodgers-Smith Park
Dinosaur Hill Park
Shannon Hills Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
40 min drive
Bus
Viking Dr And Diablo Valley College
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Viking Dr And Norse Dr
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Golf Club Rd And College Dr
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Viking Dr And Odin Dr
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Contra Costa Blvd And Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Viking Dr And Valley View Middle
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Old Quarry Rd And Chilpancingo Pkwy
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Park, Pleasant Hill sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in College Park, Pleasant Hill over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located at the top of a quiet court, this beautifully updated split-level home offers spectacular views from the upper portion of the property. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,963 sq ft of living space on a spacious 0.26-acre lot, the home combines comfort and style in an ideal setting. Inside, you’ll find refreshed hardwood floors; new luxury vinyl tile in the entry, family room and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,122
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,289
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$139,927
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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