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The bustling center of a city of 70,000
Downtown Walnut Creek is the bustling heart of the city. Mostly made up of businesses and condos, the area has a lively energy but not the type that lasts until the wee hours of the morning. “They roll up the streets by 10:30,” says Ben Olsen, a Realtor with Brightwork Realty Advocates. The area lends itself to those who are looking for a new home in a self-contained city. “It tends to be young urban professionals and people moving out of big houses and slipping back into city life,” says Olsen.
The bustling Broadway Plaza in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek is a popular shopping mall.
At night, Downtown Walnut Creek shines with charm and lively ambiance.
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Downtown Walnut Creek is known for its extensive, yet walkable, shopping district
Downtown Walnut Creek has a reserved nightlife scene, and no shortage of businesses. “There are performing arts, restaurants, shopping and coffee all within the suburban overlay of not being too crazy. But there are some bars and clubs,” says Olsen. The neighborhood is very walkable, with the bulk of shops and restaurants just a few blocks from most condos and houses. Early mornings see lines form inside Panama Bay Coffee Co. and Tellus Coffee. For lunch and dinner, Main Street Kitchen & Bar is an upscale bistro with an upstairs that provides views of the downtown area, and Il Fornaio Walnut Creek is an upscale Italian dining spot. Wine and sports bars are mostly found on Civic Drive, between North Main and Locust Streets. Bourbon Highway Country Bar & Kitchen offers whiskey rails in a laid-back setting, and Residual Sugar Wine Bar is a quiet spot with ambient lighting and snacks to pair with bottles of wine. For groceries, downtown offers Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Broadway Plaza offers a multitude of national retailers like Macy’s, Aritzia and Free People. The neighborhood is also home to a Cinemark Century Movie Theater.
Downtown Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza is full of outdoor shops.
Downtown Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza features a two story Nordstrom.
Water fountain at Broadway Plaza in Downtown Walnut Creek.
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Downtown Walnut Creek offers custom homes on large lots
Condos with sleek and contemporary architecture dominate housing in Downtown Walnut Creek and are close to the businesses and bustle of the commercial area between Trinity Avenue, South Broadway and Interstate 680. “There are fewer older and or tighter single-family homes, but it’s mostly a vertical neighborhood,” says Olsen. One to two-bedroom condos sell for $600,000 to $1.1 million. Units at the top of the price range tend to be on higher floors with balconies. Single-family homes with two to three bedrooms sell for $1 million to $1.7 million. Bungalow and craftsman-style homes are common and are mostly on streets lined with oak and walnut trees. Homebuyers should know that Downtown Walnut Creek scores a 9 out of 10 for motor vehicle theft and larceny, along with an 8 out of 10 for burglary on the CAP Crime Index. All these scores are higher than the national average of 4 for each category.
Downtown Walnut Creek also offers housing options beyond the single-family home.
Discover quaint bungalows offering a serene retreat in Downtown Walnut Creek.
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Civic Park spans 16 acres and offers plenty of recreation
Mature redwoods and sycamores fill the grounds of Civic Park, located on the neighborhood’s east side. It has a community center and gardens accessible with walking paths, along with an ice rating rink. The park also hosts holiday events. One mile south of Civic Park, tucked between an apartment complex and a condo building, sits Alma Park. The small grassy grounds offer a space for picnicking, walking or exploring. Fossil Hill Trail is about 2 miles east and is an entry point to the foothills of Mount Diablo. A network of different trails winds through the foothills and leads to the peak of Mount Diablo, about 20 miles away from Downtown Walnut Creek.
Civic Park provides a slice of nature for nearby residence.
Before the movie begins, families and children enjoy volleyball and other activities.
Civic Center Park has multiple playground facilities.
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Civic Park hosts popular annual events like the Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
Downtown Walnut Creek is a hub for a variety of events throughout the year. Oktoberfest, held in Civic Park, is the city’s biggest event. The park welcomes a flood of visitors at the end of September, and booths and food trucks spring up for the weekend. The annual Broadway Summer Concert series rocks the Broadway Plaza every August.
Before the movie at Walnut Creek's Civic Park, a DJ spins tunes to get everyone in the mood.
Families settle in with excitement as the movie begins, enjoying the brisk evening.
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Moving in and out of downtown
Interstate 680 borders the western and southern end of the neighborhood and merges with Route 24 to lead to Oakland. The neighborhood is also very walkable, with sidewalks throughout the residential and commercial areas. There are some opportunities for biking in Downtown Walnut Creek, mostly using the bike lane on North California Boulevard, one of the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares. John Muir Memorial Hospital is about 2 miles east, and the Oakland International Airport is 25 miles southwest. Bay Area Rapid Transit is less than a mile from most homes in the neighborhood and has routes around the Bay Area that lead to Oakland and San Francisco.
Route 24 offers smooth transit through the Caldecott Tunnel and vibrant Bay Area cities.
Walnut Creek BART station connects the city to the Bay Area’s efficient transit system.
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School choice includes the No. 7 best high school in Contra Costa County
The area is served by the Walnut Creek School District, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. Parkmead Elementary has an A rating and Walnut Creek Intermediate School has an A-minus rating. Las Lomas High School has an A rating and offers after-school activities like crochet club, Dungeons & Dragons club and robotics club.
Parkmead Elementary School is located in Walnut Creek, California.
Walnut Creek Intermediate School is a public middle school.
Las Lomas High School proivdes a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
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Downtown Walnut Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $865,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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