An East Bay community in the shadow of Mount Diablo
Named for the poplar trees surrounding San Ramon Creek, Alamo is a quiet, scenic community in the East Bay known for its abundant outdoor recreation. “It’s a very down-to-earth community driven toward health, wellness and fitness because of all the hiking and outdoors. You’ve also got great schools, both public and private. It’s a huge reason that people are moving here,” says Realtor Jill Fusari, a luxury home specialist with The Agency who has lived in Alamo for more than 20 years. The weather is another reason people tend to move here. “We’re in a microclimate that’s sunnier and warmer than some of the surrounding areas, especially in the evenings,” says Fusari. This unincorporated community of about 15,000 people sits between the rolling hills of the Las Trampas Ridge and the towering Mt. Diablo. It’s a primarily residential community along Interstate 280, offering easy access to nearby cities like Danville and Walnut Creek.
Alamo residence enjoy mountain biking at Mount Diablo State Park.
Hiking and biking at state and regional East Bay parks
Alamo shines when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors. The area is surrounded by large swaths of scenic, protected land, such as the 20,000-acre Mount Diablo State Park, with near-endless hiking trails to explore. Residents can drive to the 3,849-foot summit on South Gate Road, just southeast of the community, while the Macedo Ranch Staging Area is another entrance to the park, just with no vehicle access. Visitors can hike or ride horses on the trails through the gently sloping hills. Opposite Mount Diablo are the wooded trails at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park, a 5,800-acre park where squirrels, foxes and skunks roam the ridgelines. In the heart of the community is Hap Magee Ranch Park, with modern climbing structures and water features for kids. The park also has a dog park and picnic areas. Round Hill Country Club is a par-72 golf course that also has bocce, swimming and a fitness center.
Livorna Park is located in the heart of Alamo, CA.
Roundhill Country Club in Alamo, CA.
Alamo residents train their dogs in Rudgear Park.
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Upscale homes in the San Ramon Valley
Alamo is an affluent, primarily residential area with winding roads that twist and turn along low, tree-studded hillsides. Homes span various styles and eras, from midcentury ranch-styles to luxurious, contemporary estates. Mediterranean homes and new traditional houses are also common. The community has a minimum lot size of a half-acre, so yards are quite spacious. Planned and gated communities are also found here, especially in the rural landscape in the foothills of Mount Diablo. Alamo is one of the most expensive communities in the East Bay, with a median price of $2,550,000, down 2% over the past year. Homes typically sell in 32 days, quicker than the national average of 45 days.
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Two story home located in Alamo, CA.
Alamo residents enjoy scenic views of the hills.
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Some shopping and dining in Downtown Alamo
Alamo has a small downtown area on Danville Boulevard with two shopping centers—Alamo Plaza and Las Trampas Center. These shopping areas have a mix of chain and local restaurants, a hardware store and a Safeway. About 3.5 miles south, Danville has a larger downtown area on Hartz Avenue, with restaurants offering Italian, barbecue and American bar fare. Downtown Walnut Creek is just 4 miles north of Alamo and has an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants, including the Broadway Plaza, an outdoor mall with department stores and chain boutiques.
Maguey Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food in Alamo.
The Peasant's Courtyard in Alamo offers patio dining in their courtyard.
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Top-rated San Ramon schools
San Ramon Valley Unified School District serves Alamo and receives an A-plus from Niche. Niche also ranks it the 10th best district in the Bay Area and the 30th best in California. It serves approximately 30,000 students and has a 96.5% graduation rate, with 95% of graduates attending college. The district claims more National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards than any other school system in Northern California.
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Alamo Elementary school located in Alamo, CA.
Stone Valley Middle School located in Alamo, CA.
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Getting around the East Bay
Alamo is a semi-rural community, but it still has public transportation options. Multiple County Connection buses run north-south along Danville Boulevard, taking riders south to San Ramon or north to the Walnut Creek BART station. Walnut Creek is on the Yellow Line, taking riders into Oakland and San Francisco. Interstate 280 offers a highway route south to Fremont and San Jose or north to Walnut Creek. The closest hospital is Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, about 2.5 miles away.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff provides law enforcement services for Alamo. According to data from the FBI, rates of violent and property crimes in Contra Costa County are lower than both the statewide and national averages. Alamo has moderate weather, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and an average winter low of 41 degrees. Like much of California, there is a risk of wildfires in the area. Contra Costa County has a Wildfire Mitigation Program that offers strategic plans, evacuation route cleanups and vegetation management to prevent or slow the spread of fires.
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