Why Live in Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek is a family-friendly neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets and a variety of home styles, including ranch-style, split-level, and craftsman homes. The area is known for its safety, with a crime index lower than the national average, making it ideal for walking and biking. Homes range from $900,000 to $3.8 million, with larger homes located centrally. The neighborhood is part of the Walnut Creek School District, which is highly rated, featuring Walnut Heights Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to hiking trails, including the Fossil Hill trail that connects to the Briones-Mount Diablo Trail. Mount Diablo’s peak, 17 miles away, offers panoramic views of Contra Costa County and the San Francisco Bay. Downtown Walnut Creek, just a short distance away, is the hub for shopping and dining, with Broadway Plaza hosting national retailers and a variety of restaurants such as Gott’s Roadside and Main Street Kitchen & Bar. Essential amenities like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market are also nearby. For transportation, U.S. Route 24 and Highway 680 provide easy access to Oakland, San Francisco, Concord, and Pleasant Hill. The Bay Area Rapid Transit station in downtown Walnut Creek offers convenient routes around the Bay Area. Additionally, the John Muir Memorial Hospital is about 3 miles away, and Oakland International Airport is 25 miles southwest.
