Howe Homestead Homes for Rent

Howe Homestead in Walnut Creek combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Located near downtown Walnut Creek, residents enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment while living in a leafy, residential area. The neighborhood features modern ranch- and Craftsman-style homes with distinctive barrel-tile roofs and stone facades, as well as condos 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 is a community hub where neighbors tend to a large community garden and embark on hikes to Mount Diablo. Civic Park, located at the edge of downtown, offers a scenic bike route into the city and features a playscape, community center, and trails with local art installations. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Walnut Creek means residents have plenty of shopping and dining options, including 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. Major hospitals like San Ramon Regional Medical Center are 12 miles south.