Northgate
Suburban Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, California
Contra Costa County 94598
Roomy midcentury modern homes
Northgate is in one of Walnut Creek’s most expensive zip codes. Its wide streets are lined by mature walnut trees and spacious houses, most built before the turn of the 21st century. Midcentury modern ranch-style homes are popular, but a smattering of two-story and split-level houses can also be found around the community. Some residences even display unique styles like Craftsman or Mediterranean Revival. Lot sizes average just over a quarter of an acre, but larger properties can be found on the south side. “There are a lot of horse properties at the base of the mountain,” Torrey says. List prices range from around $1 million to $3 million. Townhouses are also available, but sales information is limited, with only three units sold in the last year. Roughly, these units list between $950,000 and $2 million.Other recreational avenues around Northgate
The expansive Arbolado Park has all the traditional amenities, including playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field and barbecue pits. It also features an almost 7-acre walnut grove for locals to walk through. Diablo Shadows Park is a smaller park with a playground and trail access.
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Friday Night Lights in California
Northgate is served by the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which includes California Distinguished School Walnut Acres Elementary. It has an A-minus on Niche and rich performing and visual arts programs. Right next door is Foothill Middle, also rated A-minus. Built in 1974, Northgate High has won acclaim for its distinctive Brutalist architecture. It’s ranked among the top 200 high schools in California, rated A on Niche and has the No. 10 spot on Niche’s list of Contra Costa County’s best high schools. The high school has a robust performing arts program that operates out of its recently remodeled theater and a popular biliteracy program. It also has plenty of community-backed athletic programs. Torrey coaches the school's softball and football teams. “We have a really good crowd for the football games,” he says. “Even though we’re in California and not Texas, it’s an event. People with no skin in the game are in the stands. Basketball is big, too.”Mount Diablo State Park
The northern entrance to Mount Diablo State Park is on the south side of Northgate, right on North Gate Road. The scenic, 20,000-acre mountain preserve has 160 miles of trails, and the mountain's peak is the highest point in the Bay area, standing at almost 4,000 feet. Visitors can explore beautiful rock formations and wind caves in the historic Rock City or enjoy the ambiance of cascading waterfalls in the oak woodlands below.Bay Area traffic and John Muir Health
Ygnacio Valley Road runs right through the neighborhood, and the Walnut Creek BART station is just a few miles away. “Getting places from Northgate is like anywhere else in the Bay Area,” Torrey says. “It’s a crowded area, and I mean, let’s be honest, you got a lot of people going a lot of places. It rivals Los Angeles, but it is what it is.” Northgate is about 20 miles from Oakland and less than 30 miles from downtown San Francisco. The closest hospital is John Muir Health, less than 5 miles away. The hospital has many accolades, including the No. 2 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of San Francisco’s best regional hospitals.
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Encina Grande and The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Encina Grande is a shopping center in Northgate where neighbors are sure to run into one another. The strip has convenient stores like Whole Foods Market and Walgreens. It also features a couple of restaurants, including Rocco’s, an old-school Italian joint, and Toyo Sushi, a casual spot for Japanese cuisine. Across the street, The Orchards at Walnut Creek has more stores and restaurants. There’s Safeway for grocery shopping and Mike Hess Brewing for happy hour. Torrey says the brewery is a Friday afternoon hangout for Northgate High alums. “Hess is a Northgate kid,” Torrey says. “He was out of the area for college, got into the world of brewing and beer, and came right back. Everyone comes back.” Northgate is also just about 4 miles from Walnut Creek’s lively downtown district, a shopping and dining hub in a walkable, small-town setting.
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Written By
Micaela Willoughby
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matt Rubenstein
Matt Rubenstein
Compass
(707) 749-5424
103 Total Sales
2 in Northgate
$1.1M - $2.1M Price Range
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Bonafede Team
Bonafede Team
Compass
(669) 266-0177
246 Total Sales
1 in Northgate
$1,060,000 Price
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Wendy Moore
Wendy Moore
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
(925) 396-5212
153 Total Sales
3 in Northgate
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
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Weerachai Kangwannawakun
Weerachai Kangwannawakun
Responds Quickly(628) 214-2422
55 Total Sales
1 in Northgate
$1,650,000 Price
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Ken Kwok
Ken Kwok
Responds QuicklyMaxReal
(650) 514-5752
79 Total Sales
1 in Northgate
$1,150,000 Price
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Lisa Bazell
LB
Lisa Bazell
Responds QuicklyTown & Country Realty
(925) 430-7668
13 Total Sales
1 in Northgate
$2,808,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
San Miguel Park
Castle Rock Park
Diablo Shadows Neighborhood Park
Diablo Foothills Regional Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
El Divisadero Park
Arbolado Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Lime Ridge Open Space
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northgate | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northgate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northgate, Walnut Creek sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northgate, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $1,750,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,798,000
Median Sale Price
$1,750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,800,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$743
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,306
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,501
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,504
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,632
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$218,973
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$226,574
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
82.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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