Safest Neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA

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Pine Creek

Situated in the shadow of Mount Diablo, the Pine Creek section of Walnut Creek offers a nature-heavy alternative to the heart of Contra Costa County. This neighborhood may appear far removed from downtown Walnut Creek, as horseback riding is a popular here and residents are closer to the slopes of Mount Diablo than they are to the city center.
- Average Value
  
  $2.62M
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  $1.8M - $4.8M
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  4 Listings
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Tice Valley

Tucked away in pastoral hills positioned between two river valleys is the small, quiet suburb of Tice Valley. It’s lush canopy of trees and mountain surrounds make the neighborhood seem remote, but most homes are mere minutes from shopping, dining and recreational amenities. Not only is Tice Valley home to a bustling shopping center, but it’s also
- Average Value
  
  $1.91M
- List Price
  
  $1.4M - $3.8M
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  11 Listings
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Walnut Heights

Walnut Heights is about two miles east of downtown Walnut Creek and borders the wooded foothills of Mount Diablo. The neighborhood is a suburban gateway to the hiking and mountain biking trails leading to Mount Diablo's peak, 17 miles away. "Walnut Creek, specifically Walnut Heights, is Contra Costa County’s hidden gem. It offers seclusion,
- Average Value
  
  $1.83M
- List Price
  
  $1.2M - $3.6M
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  4 Listings
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Carriage Hills

Along the quiet, sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs of Carriage Hills, it’s common to see families biking or taking a stroll to the 27-acre neighborhood park. This residential area, surrounded by highly-rated public and private schools, lies about 5 miles east of downtown Walnut Creek’s shopping and dining hotspots. “The quality of the schools is a huge
- Average Value
  
  $1.78M
- List Price
  
  $1.6M - $2.4M
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Northgate

At the base of Mount Diablo, Northgate is a suburb with mighty mountainous views on the horizon. The Walnut Creek neighborhood gets its name from Mount Diablo State Park’s northern entrance, which is located on the south side. Residents are minutes from world-class hiking and biking trails, but Realtor Zack Torrey says it’s the schools people come
- Average Value
  
  $1.75M
- List Price
  
  $1.1M - $3.2M
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  7 Listings
Northgate
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Brooktree North

In eastern Walnut Creek, only 4 miles from downtown and 20 miles northeast of Oakland, Brooktree North is a shady haven for those seeking excellent schools and abundant hiking trails. Outdoor swimming pools come alive each summer, and nearby tennis and swimming clubs provide programming all year. Even though it's entirely residential, its
- Average Value
  
  $1.72M
- List Price
  
  $1.4M - $2.2M
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  2 Listings
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Diablo Shadows

Diablo Shadows is a small pocket of homes in the eastern suburbs of Walnut Creek. “It’s a bit far [from Walnut Creek] so traffic can be an issue, but you get bigger lots out there,” says Teresa Hooper, a Realtor with Compass with over a decade of experience. “It’s a more affordable area in the East Bay, compared to Danville or Alamo.” Sprawling
- Average Value
  
  $1.66M
- List Price
  
  $1.2M - $2.2M
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Rancho San Miguel

Named for a 19th-century Mexican estate, the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood has a long, rich, evolving history. "What I see is more growing families who are able to go to Walnut Creek and get to some really good school systems they can take advantage of for their kids," says local Realtor Roland Osage of Real Brokerage Technologies, a lifelong
- Average Value
  
  $1.65M
- List Price
  
  $1.4M - $3.5M
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  0 Listings
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Walnut Knolls

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
- Average Value
  
  $1.65M
- List Price
  
  $468K - $2.8M
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  4 Listings
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Woodlands

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
- Average Value
  
  $1.42M
- List Price
  
  $956K - $2.1M
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  0 Listings
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Saranap

Bordered by Lafayette to the west and downtown Walnut Creek to the southeast, Saranap is a nearly undetectable neighborhood. At the turn of the twentieth century, it used to have a convenient feature: an inter-urban commuter rail system that linked Oakland to Sacramento. The neighborhood was named after the railroad developer’s mother, Sara
- Average Value
  
  $1.39M
- List Price
  
  $501K - $2.9M
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  11 Listings
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Shadelands

Shadelands is a mixed residential and business area in the center of Contra Costa County. Located in Walnut Creek on the border of Concord, houses in this area are sought-after for their spacious lots close to numerous top-rated public and private schools. "The schools are a huge draw," says Sheila Eggers, a Realtor with Windermere Diablo Realty
- Average Value
  
  $1.18M
- List Price
  
  $374K - $2.4M
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  13 Listings
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San Marcos

With outstanding schools, great public parks and excellent weather, San Marcos offers suburban living in sought-after Walnut Creek. It’s about a mile from the city’s lively downtown district and right next to the John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center. “A lot of physicians and hospital workers live in this neighborhood. You could walk to
- Average Value
  
  $1.00M
- List Price
  
  $799K - $1.5M
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  1 Listing
San Marcos
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Rossmoor

To say that Rossmoor is an engaging 55-plus community would be an understatement. The expansive Walnut Creek development offers traditional resort-style amenities, but it provides residents with, much, much more, including a newspaper and bus service. “The breadth of what is available is astounding,” says P. Scott Rogers, a Realtor who works for
- Average Value
  
  $760K
- List Price
  
  $295K - $2.7M
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  96 Listings
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Palos Verde Area

Mere minutes from the active suburban shopping centers of Walnut Creek, the Palos Verde Area is home to private hillside streets shaded by the canopies of mature trees. “Walnut Creek is the crown jewel of Contra Costa County,” says Margie Morris, a local real estate agent with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno. “You have an everyday
- Average Value
  
  $1.32M
- List Price
  
  $1.2M - $2.3M
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  2 Listings
Palos Verde Area
Walnut Walk
- Average Value
  
  $1.92M
- List Price
  
  $1.8M - $2.9M
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  1 Listing
Walnut Walk
Phesant Run
- Average Value
  
  $1.70M
- List Price
  
  $1.3M - $3.2M
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  1 Listing
Phesant Run
Scottsdale
- Average Value
  
  $1.44M
- List Price
  
  $511K - $1.9M
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  1 Listing
Scottsdale
Beacon Ridge
- Average Value
  
  $1.19M
- List Price
  
  $1.1M - $1.3M
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  0 Listings
Beacon Ridge

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