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Quiet golf course community in lively Walnut Creek
Near the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County's town of Walnut Creek, the suburban golf course neighborhood of Diablo Hills is a quiet, well-kept community for families with children. "It's a very close-knit neighborhood with a lot of community involvement," says Claudia Soto, a longtime area resident and a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. "It's also very family-friendly with how close it is to top-rated schools and some really nice parks. It's very convenient and centrally located to everything in downtown Walnut Creek, and its proximity to the freeway provides easy access to downtown San Francisco." This East Bay neighborhood's focal point is the Diablo Hills Golf Course, allowing easy access to one of Northern California's most popular and scenic nine-hole courses. Mt. Diablo towers over the community from the southeast, offering plenty of recreation and panoramic views. With large shopping centers close by and Interstate 680 just minutes away, Diablo Hills provides a convenient location for shopping, dining and attractions in the East Bay.
Diablo Hills in Walnut Creek is known for its lush parks and tree-lined streets.
Diablo Hills Golf Course is just 4 minutes away from San Marcos neighborhood.
There are many dining options such as True Food Kitchen, just minutes from Diablo Hills.
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Teeing off at Diablo Hills Golf Course and 102 acres of recreation at Heather Farm Park
Diablo Hills Golf Course is in the center of the community, offering convenient access for avid players. This public nine-hole course is the only one in the region with a par-5 hole. Legendary architect Robert Muir Graves designed the course, which is known for its length and challenging landscape. The course also has a restaurant that can host private events like weddings and corporate parties. The 102-acre Heather Farm Park is just northeast of the neighborhood, with paved walkways that meander around two large ponds. This green space has a dog park, skate park, swimming pool and all-abilities playground. The park is popular for sports, with baseball fields, soccer fields, volleyball courts and tennis courts. The Gardens at Heather Farm is a botanical garden comprising 6.5 acres, full of roses, fruit trees and other brightly colored blooms. The park also connects to the 32-mile Iron Horse Trail for walking, biking and horseback riding along the historic Southern Pacific Railroad. About 14 miles south of the neighborhood. Mt. Diablo State Park offers several hiking trails, picnic areas and scenic vistas, including views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The play structure area in the Diablo Hills Heather Farms is huge and full of colors and fun!
Diablo Hills residents can enjoy the shopping and dining option at Broadway Plaza.
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Local eateries and upscale retail shopping within a few miles of Diablo Hills
Diablo Hills offers convenient shopping and dining around the neighborhood, including The Greenery. "The Greenery is the restaurant on the golf course. They renovated it right before COVID. They have comedy and live bands on the weekends. The restaurant has been upgraded, and the food is pretty good," says Kristin Lanham, a Realtor with BHG Reliance Partners and a longtime Walnut Creek resident. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just east of the neighborhood on Ygnacio Valley Road, The Orchards at Walnut Creek is a large shopping center with a Safeway, Petco and several chains and local restaurants. Downtown Walnut Creek is about 2 miles west and has a broad mix of local eateries covering various cuisines, including Vietnamese, Brazilian and Burmese. Limon is one of the most popular restaurants in the area, known for its Peruvian food like empanadas and rotisserie chicken. Broadway Plaza is a large open-air shopping mall downtown with high-end stores like Nordstrom, Free People and Sephora. Grocery stores and supermarkets downtown include Safeway and Target.
Boutique shops like Kendra Scott are only minutes away from the Diablo Hills neighborhood.
Enjoy a delicious treat from A Sweet Affair in the Ygnacio Plaza located in Diablo Hills.
The Target near Diablo Hills offers a wide range of essentials and home goods.
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Golf course adjacent townhouses and well-maintained single-family homes
Marchbanks Drive surrounds the Diablo Hills Golf Course, where buyers can primarily find multi-family units. "If you're looking for a little bit more space and not a lot of yard, it's an entry-level neighborhood," says Lanham. "If you're looking for three-bedroom, two-bath townhouses that are affordable in Walnut Creek, that's where you need to be looking." Many of the townhouses back up to the golf course, and Lanham says homeowners need to be on the lookout for rogue golf balls. Townhouses typically cost between $775,000 and $1,075,000. The neighborhood also has condos, which usually have one or two bedrooms. These often cost between $340,000 and $550,000. Detached single-family homes aren't as common, but there are some on Homestead Avenue and other nearby streets. These are usually bungalows or Craftsman houses on small lots with lots of trees and landscaping. Mediterranean homes are also common, with stucco siding and tile roofs. Single-family houses typically cost between $1.25 million and $1.7 million.
A classic Craftsman home features timeless design and handcrafted details.
Townhomes and Condos line the golf course in the Diablo Hills neighborhood.
A group of young golfers enjoy a day at Diablo Hills Golf Course near Rancho San Miguel.
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Top-rated schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Students might attend Bancroft Elementary School and Foothill Middle School, each rated an A-minus by Niche. Northgate High School gets an A and serves approximately 1,500 students. The school boasts a 99.7% graduation rate and offers career and technical education courses in topics like animation, art design, computer science and photography. Students at the high school also participate in several capstone projects, including mock congress in 12th grade.
Bancroft Elementary School in the Shadelands Neighborhood provides an excellent education.
Foothill Middle School ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
Foundation of learning at Northgate High School.
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Year-round community events in Walnut Creek bring residents together
The local Walnut Festival is the community's oldest event and is held each fall, with a parade downtown and a carnival, live entertainment and food and craft vendors at Heather Farm Park. Walnut Creek First Wednesday Street Fest takes place on the first Wednesday of August in front of the Broadway Plaza shopping center. It offers food and craft vendors, beer and wine, live music and a children's area. The event kicks off Walnut Creek's Arts Around August event, a free month-long celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts with nightly events like concert performances, city mural tours, independent film screenings and food and drink tastings.
Discover artistic adventures at Walnut Creek Family Art Day with interactive, family fun.
Downtown Walnut Creek First Wednesday Street Fest for live music, food, and artisan vendors.
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Easy access to downtown Walnut Creek, Oakland and San Francisco
Ygnacio Valley Road is the area's main artery, running along the southeast edge of the neighborhood and connecting residents to Interstate 680. The interstate offers easy access to Bay Area hubs like downtown Oakland, less than 20 miles southwest, and downtown San Francisco, less than 30 miles away. The Walnut Creek Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, station is about 2 miles away. The city is on the Yellow Line, leading northeast to Antioch or southwest to Oakland and San Francisco. Several County Connection bus routes serve the area, leading to downtown Walnut Creek or the nearby cities of Pittsburg and Antioch. For air travel, the Oakland International Airport is roughly a 25-mile drive, while the San Francisco International Airport is approximately 40 miles away. John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek is just across Ygnacio Valley Road, offering easy access to medical care or a quick commute to work.
Ygnacio Valley Road connects Diablo Hills to Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
Located in the heart of Walnut Creek, the BART station connects commuters to the region.
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Parks in this Area
San Miguel Park
Heather Farm Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Walden Park
El Divisadero Park
Walnut Creek Skatepark
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
36 min drive
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Diablo Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Diablo Hills, Walnut Creek sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Diablo Hills, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $651,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this beautiful top-floor condo in the desirable Ygnacio Terrace community. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo features fresh interior paint, LVP flooring throughout, and an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The kitchen includes dark granite countertops and opens conveniently to the main living space. Both bedrooms are generously
Seller is offering concessions for Special Financing for RATE BUY DOWNS or Payment of Recurring or Non Recurring Closing Costs or other as needed by Buyers. The BEST Heather Farms has to offer! "Turn Key" is an understatement. Wonderful, updated split level floor plan. The Vaulted Ceiling Living Room with a wall of windows allowing in tons of natural light has new LVP Flooring and paint.
Brand New remodeled kitchen and floor! Beautifully updated 4 beds, 2.5 baths townhome in Walnut Creekâs sought-after Heather Farms community. This home features fresh paint the whole house and doors, brand new kitchen quartz counterop, Stainless Steel double sink and faucet, full elegant backsplash, stainless steel Appliances, brand new LED lights, newer dishwasher, hood, a cozy living room with
This home is located 1.5 mile from Walnut Creek Bart and the 680 freeway. It's located centrally in Walnut Creek and all amenities - restaurants and gyms. This unit is located on the 2nd floor and has a designated parking spot. The unit has fresh paint throughout. It has wood-inspired VLP's throughout which provides a more natural and abundant look to the space. The kitchen has also been updated
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,255
Median Age
41
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,241
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,069
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
79.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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