Shadelands
Suburban Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, California
Contra Costa County 94518, 94598
Larger lots with well-manicured landscaping
The neighborhood’s wide streetscapes are lined with mature native trees, from towering palms to California bay laurels. The community features well-paved sidewalks throughout, providing a safe path for residents to walk to nearby schools and businesses. “What’s interesting about the housing layout is that you feel away from the city," Sarkar says. "It has wide neighborhood sidewalks where people can still ride around on their bikes since it's away from busy streets." Homes typically reside on large lots with well-manicured front lawns and roomy fenced-in backyards, often spacious enough for pools. Common housing styles include contemporary, traditional, colonial and traditional ranch-styles. Home prices typically range from around $1 million to $1.8 million.Within walking distance of local dining and markets
The neighborhood has plenty of local restaurants, especially within Shadelands' central commercial area. "The homes here are pretty walkable to what we call Shadelands Business Park, which is a business district with restaurants, retail stores, health facilities, a senior residence community and other lifestyle offerings," says Linda Vesneski, a longtime Walnut Creek resident who works for the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. Within here is Calicraft Brewing Company with local craft beers and American-style fare, while Dulces Antojitos serves traditional Mexican cuisine. Nearby Jacks Urban Eats has been serving local farm fresh-based foods for over 25 years. Trader Joe’s and Safeway are neighborhood grocery options, while local fresh produce can be found at the weekly Diablo Farmers’ Market, located outside the Kaiser Permanente Park Shadelands Medical Offices. Downtown Walnut Creek is about 5 miles away for more trendy dining and shopping. "There's everything from an enormous shopping mall to a cute regional art center," Eggers says. Broadway Plaza is the major downtown open-air shopping mall, with nearly 100 restaurants and nationally known stores like Nordstrom and Apple.Public schools with CTE programs and top-rated private schools
Shadelands is located on the border of Walnut Creek and Concord, making the area zoned for multiple school districts. Students may attend Bancroft Elementary School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche. Then, they can attend either the C-minus-rated Oak Grove Middle School or the A-minus-rated Foothill Middle School. There are also two options for public high schools — the B-minus-rated Ygnacio Valley High School and the A-rated Northgate High School. Northgate High offers career and technical education programs in design-focused subjects, including architecture. For private school options, two of the top-rated faith-based schools in the area are in Shadelands, including Carondelet High School and De La Salle High School. Both receive an A-plus rating from Niche and are considered highly competitive to get into, drawing students from all over the East Bay.Access along Ygnacio Valley Road
The Pleasant Hill BART station is about 2 miles east and connects to all major destinations within the East Bay area, including downtown San Franciso. The Ygnacio Valley Road borders the neighborhood and is also a major thoroughfare for commuting and traveling around East Bay. The neighborhood is near several hospitals, but in the neighborhood is Walnut Creek Pediatric Outpatient Center, a top-rated children's hospital.Community events in downtown Walnut Creek
Downtown Walnut Creek is where residents can enjoy community events throughout the year. The Lesher Center for the Arts hosts local art shows, along with a lineup of ballet and musical performances. Walnut Creek First Wednesday is one of the most popular downtown events, taking place from May through August. This street festival includes live music, shopping from artisan vendors and local food, beer and wine.Hiking along the Lime Ridge Open Space
Lime Ridge Open Space sits along the eastern side of Shadelands, an undeveloped park with extensive hiking and biking trails that lead to scenic vistas. The 3.5-acre Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery is a non-profit East Bay dry garden and plant nursery. It features a beautiful collection of climate-adaptive plants, from cacti to aloes and succulents, that the owner has collected for over 60 years. It also hosts community events and offers membership programs, where locals can enjoy free year-round admission. The Ultimate Fieldhouse is an indoor facility with multiple basketball courts that hosts games, clinics and training for all ages. Plus, Mount Diablo is southeast of the neighborhood and is a go-to spot for hiking, camping, fishing and more outdoor recreation.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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AnnMarie Barajas
Heritage REI Inc.
(925) 693-8396
98 Total Sales
1 in Shadelands
$1,112,000 Price
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Meghan Diehl
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 940-7309
36 Total Sales
3 in Shadelands
$1.1M - $1.7M Price Range
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Ben Olsen
Brightwork Realty Advocates
(925) 940-8628
166 Total Sales
1 in Shadelands
$1,010,000 Price
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Deborah Zacharatos
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 940-4802
56 Total Sales
1 in Shadelands
$403,000 Price
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Wendy Moore
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
(925) 396-5212
153 Total Sales
1 in Shadelands
$1,810,000 Price
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Aeysha Corio
Compass
(925) 431-6175
24 Total Sales
1 in Shadelands
$390,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shadelands | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shadelands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shadelands, Walnut Creek sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Shadelands, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $1,155,812, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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