One of the most confusing things for people I know is my description of where I live. I tell most people that we live off of Walnut Boulevard. Most of the replies I receive say, "I know where that is. Doesn't that connect with Bancroft Avenue?" To which I have to respond, "No." So you don't really know where it is. (Map of Area)
When I was growing up, I never even realized that there was a Walnut Avenue. Why? Because living in the Wild Oak area of Walnut Creek limited our exposure to most things east of Homestead on Ygnacio Valley Road. From the house here we could just cruise down the hill to Nordstrom's and Safeway. We could take a different route and end up on Newell Avenue by Caspar's Hotdogs. We had little or no need to head east on Ygnacio Valley Road.
The Meadow Creek, Wild Oak, and Walnut Heights areas are very desirable because of their close proximity to almost everything. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach downtown Walnut Creek by car on a bad day. The freeway is less than 10 minutes away. They are near to Las Lomas High School, Walnut Heights Elementary and Walnut Creek Intermediate School. Also within walking distance is Howe Homestead Park and the Shell Ridge Open Space.
Most of the homes were built in the 1950's and 60's. The homes have an individual character and some have been tastefully remodeled. Most of the lots are large enough that homes can be expanded. Many homes in the area also have pools. Much of the area consists of gently rolling hills and gullies. Some homes even have a view of Mt. Diablo.
Once off the main roads, many of the cul-de-sacs are quiet and great for kids to play with neighbors. Recently many younger families with children have moved into the area. This is the ideal place for a young family, who wants their kids to attend quality schools and live in a great neighborhood.
Walnut Creek is a great place to live, raise a family, and work. It is also a wonderful place to live if you work in San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland. And the neighborhoods of Meadow Creek, Walnut Heights, and Wild Oak are ideal locations in Walnut Creek to buy a home.
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