Walnut Creek

Formerly known as Dewing Park, Saranap is a charming neighborhood that sits east of Lafayette’s Condit neighborhood and just north the community of Rossmoor. While homes in Saranap have an address of Walnut Creek, some streets are part of the city of Lafayette school district and the entire area is part of Acalanes High School District (Acalanes & Las Lomas High School). The quiet tree lined streets and flexibility to both Walnut Creek and Lamorinda schools make Saranap a very desirable neighborhood.

Located north of Highway 24 and West of Highway 680, the neighborhood of Larkey Park is adjacent to Pleasant Hill to the north and home to the Larkey Park Wildlife Experience and Larkey Park Swim Center. It’s characterized by mostly flat bungalow and a great neighborhood for young families and first time buyers.

As you drive north and east down Ygnacio Valley Road toward Lime Ridge Open Space, lies the bustling neighborhood of Northgate. While furthest away from Walnut Creek’s downtown district, Northgate has everything you need from shopping to parks and recreation to public and private schools and a world class medical center in John Muir Hospital. All the more reason to rarely extend beyond the boundaries of the neighborhood.

Perched atop a ridge just east of Walnut Creek’s downtown district, Lakewood is home to a small residential reservoir that is centrally located within the neighborhood. It is probably the most residential of all of Walnut Creek’s neighborhood and its tree-lined streets are appealing for any home buyer.

Also known as the business district, downtown Walnut Creek is one of the most happening areas in all of Contra Costa County. It is filled with trendy bars and restaurants, boutique and department stores for all your shopping needs, and the center for all types of civic engagement that takes place throughout the year. Downtown is characterized by a mix of single family and condominium style homes.

Situated just south of Walnut Creek’s downtown district, Walnut Knolls is tucked just enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It has a combination of both hillside and flat lots with views of Mount Diablo and is known for its sleepy and charming streets. Rudgear Road is more rural with charming streets and house. Livorna Estates borders the city of Alamo and with walnut creek address this area uses the Alamo school district. Livorna has wide streets and sidewalks and provides a great neighborhood feel.