Walnut Creek CA real estate has whatever you are looking for. There are numerous homes and rentals available at an affordable price. A wide variety of housing is available with single-family dwellings situated on city lots, rural acreage, suburban subdivision and master planned communities. 

Located off highway 680 and 24 at the base of the majestic Mt. Diablo, the picturesque community of Walnut Creek is surrounded by world-class destinations less than an hour’s drive north of some of the world’s finest wine producing regions such as Napa, Sonoma, and Alexander Valley. The bustling city of San Francisco is only a few minutes west via public transit. The quaint vacation getaways of Monterey and Carmel by the Sea are 90 minutes to the south, and the snow-capped mountains surrounding spectacular Lake Tahoe are just three hours east. 

The combination of solid buyer demand and limited residential growth has kept housing values strong in Walnut Creek, making the area a premium place in which to own a home. Peacefully quiet, carefully planned neighborhoods in the upper Ygnacio Valley area are dotted with parks like Arbolado park, Civic park, Heather Farms park, Rudgear park, and Larkey park. The Walnut Creek schools include: Buena Vista elementary, IndianValley elementary, Walnut Heights Intermediate, Los Lomas and Northgate high schools. More mature areas are somewhat rural in character, though they offer excellent parks, schools and recreational areas.

The special character and personality of each of the unique residential areas is preserved as local government routes the traffic flow around the neighborhood. The Northgate neighborhood consists of large homes on large lots near Mt.Diablo. Rossmoor is another area worthy of note. It is an active adult retirement community with a population of almost 10,000. Rossmoor has its own golf course, pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, and many club houses making it an attractive option for baby boomers who are looking for multiple facilities and amenities in a single community.Please check my Rossmoor page for more information regarding this great community.   The city of Walnut Creek has joined with schools and community groups to build and maintain neighborhood gymnasiums and sport fields.

Walnut Creek is a seasoned city rich in heritage. One of the reasons real estate is such a good investment in Walnut Creek is because it offers the perfect blend of magnificent office buildings, pristine parks, and an abundance of economic resources. A diverse population of 66,000 can attest to the city’s superior quality of life.In October 2008,U.S.News and World Report named Walnut Creek one of the United States 10 best and healthiest places to retire.

In February 2010 the median home price in Walnut Creek was $526,500.There were 40 sales, the highest priced home sold for $1,075,000 and the lowest for $153,000.Walt has more than 33 years of experience in Walnut Creek CA real estate. For true local knowledge call Walt Straub today at (925) 355-2693.