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Community Information
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Community information
The cities and towns that we serve are listed below. If you would like to find out about the latest homes that have become available in these communities, please contact us at (925) 640-8283 or you can setup a Private Search!
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Population: 12,277 Alamo is the second oldest town in Contra Costa County and retains it’s distinctly rural character. Alamo is dedicated to retaining its leisurely life style. Horseback riding is unquestionably the town’s favorite pastime and there are miles of equestrian trails crisscrossing the area. The residents want to preserve the beauty around them and want this community to remain exclusive. Housing ranges from some modest homes convenient to the freeway and downtown, to exclusive and private estates nestled in the foothills adjacent to the private Round Hill Golf and Country CIub. The many schools provide neighborhood playgrounds and playing fields. The residents of Alamo want to preserve the beauty around them and want the community to remain exclusive. The community is considering incorporation in an effort to control and limit both commercial and residential expansion.
Population: 62,195 Though over 115 years old, Antioch is very much a new city, it is one of the fastest growing cities in Contra Costa County. Homes in the affordable price range are going up by the thousands, especially in the south east section. Several new schools are being built to accommodate this fast growing community. Downtown Antioch has a new marina, a promenade, restaurants, and a fish pier and will probably see more water front improvements. Commuting is improving in the 1990’s, BART (Bay Area Rapid transit) wilt be extended to the East County in the very near future. Antioch as many clubs, parks and outdoor activities like fishing, boating and water skiing.
Population: 17,453 Bay Point is located in the northeasterly end of the Diablo Valley in an area generally referred to as Central Contra Costa County. In It’s central location, Bay Point is located approximately 30 mile east of San Francisco. Commute time on the freeway system to Oakland and San Francisco ranges from 30 to 60 minutes, and now that BART is beginning operations of their station in Bay Point, commute time from Bay Point should be 25 to 40 minutes away by rail. Bay Point once considered part of Pittsburgh, is now an independent, unincorporated area of the County and within the redevelopment agency area of responsibility for the County Bay Point has opportunities abounding and can be seen as one of the foremost areas for business as well as residential development into the next century.
Population: 6,199 Affluent village with condos and custom homes near Danville. There are 18-hole golf courses, 20 lighted tennis courts, a 25 acre sports complex, and many clubs and social activities- Blackhawk Plaza, a museum, shops, restaurants and supermarkets are all nearby. Security gates surround the residential area. A picturesque location with rolling hills and Mount Diablo in the background.
Population: 10,488 A farm town turning into a bedroom community with a population increase of 48% in the last decade. It is very close to the Delta for boating, fishing and water sports. Many come for fruits and vegetables, as the area is full of orchards. In the summer months, thousands come out to pick and taste the delicious white peaches. Hot in the summer and cool in the winter, with great view of Mount Diablo. Brentwood is an enjoyable and affordable home area.
Population: 8,6O0 Clayton is a charming and rustic city nestled amidst the calm of the Mount Diablo region. Even though 1500 new homes, duets, and townhouses have emerged, along with the renowned Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton has managed to keep its quaintness and rural, independent character. You will still see horses grazing here and there, and neighbors getting together for local events, such as the annual Fourth of July parade. Clayton is mainly a community where people come home from work to relax, or for people who like to be in touch with nature.
Population: 111,348 Contra Costa’s most populous city is home to Buchanan Airport, Concord Pavilion, the Naval Weapons Stations, the giant Sun Valley Shopping Mall, and Water World USA, Concord’s newest attraction. Here you will find the Blue Devils Marching Band (one of the best in the nation), 19 parks, 12 playgrounds and a golf and community center. All these features helped make Concord place in the top twelve cities nationwide for City Livability Award. Once considered nothing more that a bedroom community, Concord has come into It’s own as a business center. Housing ranges from executive homes to apartments. Depending upon your needs, you can find a high quality of living here. Many of the newer developments include their own recreational facilities. Hiking and jogging trails abound in Concord.
Population: 31,306 This is the town in the middle of the San Ramon Valley. It’s a prestigious address that is attracting many new professionals. Downtown Danville is quaint with its old western motif, and offers a full range of shopping facilities. Some older homes and estates are available, but most homes are in the recently constructed housing tract and are fairly expensively priced. Danville presents itself as charming, with a real feeling of the past. A tree lighting ceremony at Christmas, a baseball team that won the 1991 Little League title and many fine restaurants (including Bridges, the restaurant seen in the movie Ms. Doubtfire) and shops make Danville a very desired little community.
Diablo lies in the Mount Diablo foothills to the east of Danville. Formerly a summer and weekend getaway, Diablo features country club living for the luxury minded, executive class who commute to offices in the Surrounding area. Diablo was a sporting farm at the turn of the century, complete with race track and casino. With extensive renovation the Clubhouse became the Diablo Country Club, which offers swimming, tennis and an 18-hole golf course.
Population: 5,351 A water oriented development on the eastern border of Contra Costa with many luxurious homes. Fishing, boating, water sports and tennis are some of the activities you may enjoy here. A golf course and country club also make Discovery Bay very appealing. It’s a very active and fun outdoor community. Discovery Bay is becoming a self-serving community offering marina-type living.
El Sobrante is a scenic valley with great views from the hills and is the site of much recent residential development at affordable prices. Compared to areas in the East County, El Sobrante's a reasonably good commute. It is only 14 miles from the Bay Bridge toll plaza, and San Pablo Dam Road suds directly to and from Central Contra Costa County.
Richmond is the County’s second largest city and, in the past few years new and upscale developments have sprung up, many in rural areas offering a county flavor. Due to its pleasant climate and close proximity to both Highway 24 and Interstate 80 leading into metropolitan San Francisco, Richmond and its surrounding suburban areas are fast becoming an appealing, affordable alternative to commuters and new home buyers.
Population: 23,501 Lafayette is a prestigious and pretty town with much appeal to the affluent with many custom homes, quite a few built on the hills to take in views of the countryside. There are some new housing, however, the community is primarily composed of mature homes in established neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation, fishing, boating, hiking, horse and walking trails and swimming are within minutes from any neighborhood.
Population: 31,505 The county seat is located along the Carquinez Strait and extending to Pleasant Hill. Martinez can be described as a governmental and institutional community. The dozens of parks, bocce ball at the marina and the Shore Road to Crockett for cyclists are some of the activities people there enjoy. Good restaurants and tight spots add a fun feeling to the town. Martinez is cooled with breezes from the Strait House and prices vary from moderate to high depending on the area and the view. Martinez, with its small town charm, is a desirable place to live.
Population: 15,852 Moraga is an upscale community located south of Orinda and Lafayette, offering a blend of fine residential areas and pastures where cattle and horses graze. Boutiques, shops, a market, and dining can be found in a small shopping center. Homes tend to be newer and are on larger pieces of property, many with stables for horses. There are condominiums and single-family homes in the expensive price range. Moraga is a pretty town with a country flavor, winding scenic trails, and home to St. Mary’s College.
Population: 18,374 Another one of the fastest growing East Bay communities. Oakley offers many new homes at very reasonable prices. Primarily agricultural in setting, Oakley’s downtown are is a sleepy village that serves nearby farms.
Population: 16,642 The closet bedroom community to San Francisco in Contra Costa County is located on Highway 24, just over the hills from Berkeley. Orinda is comprised of older, established homes in the expensive price range. The terrain is hilly, and most home sites are large, often 1/2 acre and up, with predominantly custom ranch-style homes. Available homes are almost exclusively re-sales, although there is some new custom construction. Many homes are built on hillside lots with magnificent views.
Population: 47,564 This is the first city over the opening of hills and mountains that divides Central and East County. It has doubled it’s population in the last 20 years and is still growing. Lots of parks and recreation for children and has one of the largest marinas in Northern California. BART is in the process of extending a train to East County, which will help the commute. The downtown area is being renovated with strong city support a river view to many hill homes, Pittsburg is close to Central Contra Costs and is very affordable.
Population: 31,505 Pleasant Hill is a quiet town; it boasts the site of the main county library and a new city hail. Diablo Valley College (DVC) the largest community college in the county is also located here. It boasts many parks and restaurants. The area tends to be wooded and well landscaped. Prices tend to be good for single-family resale’s, moderate for condominiums and fairly expensive for new home projects close to an 18-hole golf course in the hills. Pleasant Hill is a desirable place to live because of its central location.
Population: 35,030 San Ramon is located in the heart of the San Ramon Valley, about 20 miles east of Oakland. It is a newly developed area far commuters from the city who prefer suburban living. Prices are in the moderate to high ranges. Bishop Ranch, the new industrial park area, is anchored by Chevron and Pacific Bell. The Market Place is a new and inviting shopping center, offering a variety of shops and services. The new Marriott Hotel in Bishop Ranch sits below the recently opened San Ramon Regional Medial Center up on the hill. Golf lovers can enjoy the public golf course at San Ramon Royal Vista Golf and Country Club, and members of Canyon Lakes and Crow Canyon County Clubs are welcome to take full advantage of the facilities there.
Population: 60,869 Per the Chronicle Newspaper, Walnut Creek, for general amenities, ranked first in the East Bay area. It is the fourth largest city in the county with great parks, shopping, theaters, museums, restaurants and night life. The newer Regional Center for the Arts with two theaters featuring plays and musicals, an art gallery and symphonies. This center has established Walnut Creek as the cultural leader in the county. It has many activities, churches, clubs, social events, plus Rossmoor, a large retirement community. Home prices are aimed at the middle and upper-middle class. It is a fairly sophisticated and very livable city.
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