Why Live in Howe Homestead
Howe Homestead is a leafy, residential community close to the shopping, dining and entertainment options in downtown Walnut Creek. The neighborhood features modern ranch- and Craftsman-style homes with distinctive barrel-tile roofs and stone facades, as well as condo units that provide affordable options for first-time buyers. The highly-rated Walnut Creek Elementary School District and Acalanes Union High School District serve the area, with students attending Walnut Heights Elementary School, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School, which offers a variety of clubs and activities. Howe Homestead Park features a large community garden, and residents can use the park to start their hikes up Mount Diablo. Civic Park is at the edge of downtown, with a playscape, community center, and trails with local art installations, as well as a scenic bike route into the city. Downtown Walnut Creek also has retail centers like Broadway Plaza, with over 80 storefronts and The Orchards at Walnut Creek shopping center, less than 5 miles away. Annual events like the Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival at Heather Farm Park and Walnut Creek Oktoberfest at Civic Park foster a strong sense of community. The neighborhood's walkable streets and abundant trails make it easy to navigate on foot or by bike, and public transportation is available downtown. For commuters, Interstate 680 provides a route to Silicon Valley, while state Route 24 leads into Oakland. San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a major hospital 12 miles south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howe Homestead a good place to live?
Howe Homestead is a good place to live. Howe Homestead is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Howe Homestead is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Howe Homestead has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.7 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $157,516 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 72.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Howe Homestead are renters, with 58.2% of residents renting and 41.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Howe Homestead can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Howe Homestead neighborhood guide.
Is Howe Homestead, CA a safe neighborhood?
Howe Homestead, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Howe Homestead?
The median home price in Howe Homestead is $744,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $148,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,710 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 Howe Homestead. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Howe Homestead is $158K.
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Home Trends in Howe Homestead, CA
On average, homes in Howe Homestead, Walnut Creek sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Howe Homestead, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $662,500, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$662,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$485,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$609
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$744,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%