Property Overview:
1605 Countrywood Ct is a single-family townhome in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1973. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,568 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached 2-car garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central cooling. The estimated home value is $592,500 (last sold for $618,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 2.9% (well below state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 6.7% (below state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Bancroft Elementary, Oak Grove Middle, Diablo Community Day, and Horizons School: Independent Study.- Average SAT score: 1191 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76.0% white-collar jobs, 24.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 24,474 (9% growth since 2000).
- 72.4% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.01%); second largest: 35-44 years (12.43%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.6°F (January), 71.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 25.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $102,397.
- Average annual spending: $70,908.
Property Features:
- Move-in ready with fresh paint and new flooring throughout.
- Kitchen: White cabinets, electric range/oven, dishwasher, and microwave.
- Dining Room opens to a spacious Living Room with a gas-burning fireplace.
- Three large bedrooms, interior laundry room, and a dedicated office/den—ideal for work-from-home.
- Large detached 2-car garage with ample storage.
- Private backyard patio for outdoor relaxation.
- Recent upgrades:
- Dual-pane windows & sliding doors
- Remodeled primary bath
- New insulation (2024)
- HVAC system (2019)
- Community amenities: Swimming pool, clubhouse, greenbelts, picnic areas.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Walnut Creek location: Quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Countrywood complex.
- Convenient access to Countrywood Shopping Center, Iron Horse Trail, Heather Farms Park, BART, and Hwy 680.
- Minutes from top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and recreation.
- Low-maintenance lifestyle with community perks—ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.