$1,651,530Average Value$701Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Suburban living near downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Knolls, a leafy community 17 miles northwest of Oakland, offers proximity to downtown Walnut Creek, Interstate 680 and highly rated schools. "Walnut Knolls doesn't have sidewalks or streetlights, so it's almost rural even though you're really close to downtown Walnut Creek," says Realtor Carissa Brikken Brown of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, who has lived in Walnut Creek for over 20 years. "It's got kind of a country vibe to it, but it's still very walkable to downtown."
Walnut Knolls is a small suburban enclave just South of Downtown Walnut Creek.
Shoppers enjoy the Lululemon store at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.
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An 80-year legacy and a hot housing market
Walnut Knolls contains a variety of home styles along its winding, cul-de-sac-heavy streets. Ranch-style and split-level homes mix with larger properties with contemporary architecture. A 2,000-square-foot house can cost from $1.4 to $2 million, while larger estates with five or more bedrooms often range between $2.5 to $3 million. Condos range from $374,000 to $705,000. The housing market is extremely competitive: "Homes last maybe seven days max," Brikken Brown says. "It's just really desirable. It's a total family neighborhood, so homes in this area do not last a long time. Anything under $2 million is gonna go quickly." The neighborhood was established in the 1940s and some of the original homeowners still live there. Homes were built throughout the decades. Some are still under construction and scheduled to be completed in 2024. Walnut Hills Association, a volunteer-based group, hosts social events throughout the year, like the Labor Day Pig Roast & Potluck.
Ranch-style and modern homes mix with larger properties in Walnut Knolls.
Ample front and back yards are common in Walnut Knolls.
Condos make up part of the housing market in Walnut Knolls and range from $374,000 to $705,000.
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A-rated public schools in two districts
One of the main draws to Walnut Knolls is its proximity to top-rated schools. Students in Walnut Knolls are zoned to the Walnut Creek Elementary School District and Acalanes Union High School District. Children may go to Murwood Elementary, located within the neighborhood, and Walnut Creek Intermediate; both schools earn an overall grade of A-minus on Niche. Teens can attend Las Lomas High School, which offers a myriad of extracurricular organizations, from National Honor STEM Society to Astronomy Club. Niche gives Las Lomas High School an overall grade of A-plus.
Walnut Creek Intermediate School serves students in the Walnut Knolls community.
Murwood Elementary School serves students in the Walnut Knolls community.
M.H. Stanley Middle School a well-loved school in Walnut Knolls, California.
Educational opportunities abound at Las Lomas High School in the Walnut Knolls community..
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Iron Horse Regional Trail connects to other multiuse trails
The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs through the neighborhood and passes by the elementary, intermediate and high schools, making it convenient to walk or bike to school. This 32-mile paved trail connects to others in the area, creating an expansive network for dog walking and running. Additionally, a walk in the park is never far away for Walnut Knolls residents. Just a quarter mile north of the neighborhood is Lar Rieu Park off El Camino Corto, which offers views of Mount Diablo. Locals are also a 2-mile drive from Tice Valley Park, which has space for pickup soccer games and picnicking. Just south of the neighborhood, Sugarloaf Open Space has 3,000 acres of multi-use trails and open fields. Although Walnut Knolls is a beautiful area surrounded by nature, residents can expect some bad air quality days – up to 20 per year. This is partially due to Walnut Knolls’ location in a valley: air pollutants tend to collect here between the surrounding hills.
The Iron Horse Regional Trail is enjoyed by cyclists every day.
Sugarloaf Open Space offers Walnut Knolls families multiple hiking paths and fun.
Lar Rieu Park off El Camino Corto, which offers views of Mount Diablo.
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Downtown Walnut Creek’s shopping and dining scene
Locals can walk or bike to some of the city's most popular restaurants and outlets since the neighborhood is less than half a mile from downtown Walnut Creek. Reservations are recommended at the family-owned Telefèric Barcelona, which serves tapas and Spanish wine. Broadway Plaza is an open-air shopping center with over 80 high-end boutiques and retailers including Nordstrom and Louis Vuitton. Whole Foods keeps the area supplied with fresh groceries. San Miguel Center includes a salon, a dry cleaner and several fast-food restaurants. Walnut Creek Farmers Market is open year-round every Sunday along Locust Street, with about 100 vendors selling produce, meats and other local goods.
You can purchase your favorite Teslas at the Broadway Plaza in Walnut Knolls.
Broadway Plaza has 80 high-end boutiques and retailers including Nordstrom.
Walnut Creek Farmers Market is open year-round every Sunday along Locust Street.
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Commuting to Oakland
Walnut Knolls is walkable given its proximity to downtown Walnut Creek. However, residents often commute by car on Interstate 680, which runs along Walnut Creek's westside. Locals also have the option of taking Bay Area Rapid Transit's Yellow Line, which includes a station in downtown Walnut Creek. "We're 15 minutes from Oakland without traffic, 30 minutes from San Francisco. We're just really centrally located," Brikken Brown says. Walnut Knolls also neighbors Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, which serves as one of the city's top employers.
Close freeway access puts Walnut Knolls 30 minutes from San Francisco, after traffic subsides.
People are entering the BART station at the Walnut Creek entrance.
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Parks in this Area
Tice Valley Park
Lar Rieu Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Sugarloaf Open Space
Rudgear Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Howe Homestead Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Alma Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Civic Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Iron Horse Regional Trail
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
36 min drive
Bus
Creekside Dr And Near Ct
Bus
Creekside Dr And Quail Ct
Bus
Creekside Dr And End
Bus
S Main St And Creekside Dr
Bus
Creekside Dr And Creekside Oaks
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Walnut Knolls
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $1,831,000, up 41% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,407
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,542
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,087
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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