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A hidden Bay Area gem
Walnut Heights is about two miles east of downtown Walnut Creek and borders the wooded foothills of Mount Diablo. The neighborhood is a suburban gateway to the hiking and mountain biking trails leading to Mount Diablo's peak, 17 miles away. "Walnut Creek, specifically Walnut Heights, is Contra Costa County’s hidden gem. It offers seclusion, community and convenience," says Giovanni Ferdinand, Bay Area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Lar Rieu Park has beautiful walking paths, perfect for relaxing strolls.
View of the beautiful landscapes at Lar Rieu Park.
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Hiking and nature is close to Walnut Heights
Acres of open space define the northeastern area just over the border of Walnut Heights. A multitude of trails wind their way through the area; Fossil Hill trail begins within Walnut Heights and connects to the Briones-Mount Diablo Trail. Mount Diablo’s peak is 17 miles away, and accessible via car or on foot. The vista provides sweeping views of Contra Costa County and even the San Francisco Bay on a clear day.
Cyclists enjoy challenging climbs and stunning views at Mt. Diablo Devil's Elbow.
Hike the Fossil Hill Trail for stunning views and a glimpse into the region's prehistoric PA.
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Retail within minutes of the neighborhood
Downtown Walnut Creek, or the area roughly between Trinity Avenue, South Broadway and Interstate 680, is the city’s shopping and dining center. Broadway Plaza is an outdoor shopping mall with national retailers like Macy’s, Aritzia and Free People. Restaurants like Gott’s Roadside serves beer, wine and gourmet burgers in a relaxed setting. Main Street Kitchen & Bar is an upscale bistro that uses local ingredients, and Teleferic Barcelona Walnut Creek offers tapas in a modern setting with an airy upstairs section with bay windows that let in the bustling downtown atmosphere. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market are also in downtown Walnut Creek.
Broadway Plaza, a popular open-air shopping mall in Downtown right outside of Walnut Heights.
Broadway Plaza is a premier shopping destination in the heart of Walnut Creek.
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Suburban homes along walnut tree lined streets
Trees line the streets in Walnut Heights, making the transition from a suburban neighborhood to the nearby mountainside seamless. It's just a quick jaunt from the neighborhood’s multi-million-dollar ranch-style, split-level and craftsman homes to nearby hiking trails. “A lot of families live over there,” says Ben Olsen, a Realtor with Brightwork Realty Advocates. “It’s very safe for walking and biking and a very walkable location to town and the trail network.” Homes with 2 to 3 bedrooms toward the outskirts of the neighborhood range from $900,000 to $1.7 million, while homes with four or more bedrooms in the center of the neighborhood run $2 million to $3.8 million. Homebuyers should know that Walnut Heights scores a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index, lower than the national average of 4.
You can also find plenty of minimal, traditional style home in Walnut Heights.
You can also find plenty of minimal, traditional style home in Walnut Heights.
Charming homes lay throughout the Walnut Heights neighborhood.
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Schools near Walnut Heights
The area is served by the Walnut Creek School District, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. Walnut Heights Elementary is located inside the neighborhood and has an A rating, and Walnut Creek Intermediate School has an A-minus rating. Las Lomas High School has an A rating and offers clubs for students interested in crochet, Dungeons & Dragons and robotics.
Walnut Creek Intermediate is a highly ranked school in Walnut Creek, CA.
Las Lomas High School is committed to preparing students for lifelong challenges.
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Public transit and nearby necessities
U.S. Route 24 is about 3 miles away. It leads to Oakland and connects to San Francisco. Highway 680 is also nearby, leading north to Concord and Pleasant Hill and south to Fremont. The John Muir Memorial Hospital is about 3 miles away, and the Oakland International Airport is 25 miles southwest. Bay Area Rapid Transit has a station in downtown Walnut Creek and routes around the Bay Area that lead to Oakland and San Francisco.
Located in the heart of Walnut Creek, the BART station connects commuters to the region.
The I-680 and 24 interchange connects key Bay Area highways for easy travel.
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Walnut Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Heights, Walnut Creek sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Heights, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $1,600,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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