Why Live in Garden Heights
Garden Heights in Pittsburg is a small bedroom community conveniently located near major highways, parks, and local dining and shopping centers. Just off Highway 4, it offers a direct route to Old Town, which is two miles away. The neighborhood features tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes, primarily built in the 1960s and 1970s, with styles including bungalows and traditional one-level homes. These homes typically range from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet with exteriors like stucco, vinyl siding, or brick accents. Garden Heights is known for its relatively low housing prices compared to other parts of Contra Costa County, with properties ranging from $400,000 to $660,000. The area is served by the Pittsburg Unified School District, which has a solid overall rating.
Residents enjoy proximity to recreational opportunities such as John Henry Johnson Park, Stoneman Trailhead, and Woodland Hills Park, all offering features like walking trails, playgrounds, and sports courts. The Via Delta de Anza Regional Trail runs through the neighborhood, providing additional hiking and biking options. Local dining includes long-standing establishments like Wah Sing Chinese Restaurant and the well-stocked Cardenas Markets. A few miles north, Old Town offers trendy cafes, eateries, and breweries, including the highly rated New Mecca Café and Steeltown Coffee and Tea. Community events are frequent, with the Pittsburg Library hosting seasonal concerts and storytime sessions, and Old Town featuring the annual Pittsburg Car Show and the Art Trax community art walk. The BART Station at Pittsburg Center provides access to the entire Bay Area, and Oakland International Airport is 38 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Heights a good place to live?
Garden Heights is a good place to live. Garden Heights is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Garden Heights has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.6 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $87,491 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden Heights are home owners, with 44.9% of residents renting and 55.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden Heights neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden Heights?
The median home price in Garden Heights is $717,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $143,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,720 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $159K a year to afford the median home price in Garden Heights. The average household income in Garden Heights is $87K.
What are the best public schools in Garden Heights?
The best public schools that serve Garden Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Garden Heights?
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Home Trends in Garden Heights, CA
On average, homes in Garden Heights, Pittsburg sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Heights, Pittsburg over the last 12 months is $801,000, up 163% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$801,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$706,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$635,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$436,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$404
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$717,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
163%