$1,419,078Average Value$720Average Price per Sq Ft
Nature and shopping around every corner
Bounded to the north by the Contra Costa Canal and to the east by the foothills of the Diablo Range, Walnut Creek’s Woodlands community equally emphasizes suburban tranquility and access to nature. The Ygnacio Valley Road connects this compact neighborhood to both local shopping centers and Interstate 680, yet despite the busy road the area retains a quiet atmosphere that contributes to its elevated housing prices.
The Woodlands neighborhood is a typical suburban neighborhood in California.
The Orchards is right next to the Woodlands neighborhood and has lots of great shopping.
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Ranch-style homes line Woodlands' quiet streets
Woodlands’ streets are characterized by large front yards, an abundance of trees and ranch-style homes built from the 1960s to 1970s. Over half a century later, these properties sell for between $1 million and $1.9 million. These prices are nearly three times the national average and slightly above the Bay area median. The occasional Monterey Colonial house makes an appearance among Colonial Revival and Arts and Crafts-inspired residences, many of which also feature backyard pools. The neighborhood has a CAP crime score of 2 which is below the national average of 4.
Woodlands homes, as you might expect, typically have trees in the yard.
Homes in Woodlands often feature large windows, which allowing natural light into the home.
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College and career-oriented education at Woodlands' schools
Woodlands' students have access to strong schools, long a major selling point for families moving to Walnut Creek. "More growing families are able to go to Walnut Creek and take advantage of its good school systems for their kids," says local Realtor Roland Osage of Real Brokerage Technologies, a lifelong East Bay resident. Valle Verde Elementary School, which sits at the heart of Woodlands, receives an A-minus rating from Niche. Foothill Middle School scores an A-minus and Ygnacio Valley High School a B-minus. Both are a little more than a mile from the neighborhood. Ygnacio Valley is the only high school in the district to offer an International Baccalaureate program, and career-minded students can take advantage of the school’s health and engineering pathways.
Valle Verde Elementary School is centrally located in the Woodlands neighborhood.
Foothill Middle School is ranked among the top 20% of public schools in California.
Ygnacio Valley High School is home to the wolves.
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Hiking and cycling along ridges and canals
Woodlands may not be immersed in a forest as its name may suggest, but it is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor exploration. The Lime Ridge Open Space preserves 1,226 acres of undeveloped ridgeline for hiking, dog-walking and cycling, and its warren of trails stretches for 25 miles. Tucked into the heart of Woodlands is the Valle Verde Neighborhood Park, a small green space with tree-shaded picnic tables and open space for frisbee or other field sports. The Woodlands Cabana Club with its three pools is open from May through October. While memberships are open to the community, fees are involved, though people can score discounts for taking part in a service day. The club also offers swimming classes and can host birthday parties or barbecues. The Contra Costa Canal, which runs 47 miles from Antioch to Walnut Creek, forms Woodlands’ northern border and allows for hikers and cyclists to explore much of Contra Costa County.
Families love hiking in the Lime Ridge Open Space near Woodlands in Walnut Creek.
Woodlands has some parts of the Ygnacio Canal Trail running parallel and bikers love it.
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Shopping centers sit along Woodlands' frontiers
Despite being about 4 miles from downtown Walnut Creek, Woodlands has direct access to two shopping centers. At the neighborhood’s southwestern edge, The Orchards at Walnut Creek includes a Safeway, while, at the northwestern edge, Oak Grove Plaza features a Trader Joe’s. Dulce’s Antojitos at the Orchards is known for its quality Mexican fare, including $1 tacos every Tuesday. At Oak Grove, the Ozora Sushi Restaurant serves up sushi and Japanese bento meals in an upscale setting. The shopping thoroughfare of Monument Boulevard sits 3 miles north of Woodlands.
Dulce's Antojitos is a popular place to order mexican food for delivery.
Woodlands residents can get their grocery shopping done at the local Safeway.
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Train and highway access to major cities
Ygnacio Valley Road connects Woodlands to Interstate 680, offering access to downtown Oakland within a 20-mile drive and San Francisco within 30 miles. The Walnut Creek BART station sits 5 miles down Ygnacio Valley Road, allowing commuters to skip the traffic and access both major cities within 40-minute train rides. Oakland International Airport is 30 miles away. Woodlands is also just 3 miles up the road from the Walnut Creek Medical Center, which employs over 6,000 people.
BART connects Woodlands residents to the rest of the Bay Area.
The 680 is the main thoroughfare for Woodlands residents.
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Parks in this Area
Ygnacio Valley Park
Diablo Shadows Neighborhood Park
Concord Skate Park
Lime Ridge Open Space
Arbolado Community Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Lime Ridge Open Space
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
42 min drive
Bus
Oak Grove Rd And Peach Willow Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Woodlands
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodlands, Walnut Creek sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Woodlands, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $1,458,000, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,410,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,425,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$720
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$1,445,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
846
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,037
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,555
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,361
Median Age
46
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$184,374
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,530
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
65.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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