Property Overview:
1834 Sobrante Ct is a single-family home in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1980. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,370 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating and cooling, and a private backyard with a lap/play pool, hot tub, and decks off each bedroom. The estimated home value is $1,035,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Acalanes Center for Independent Study, Parkmead Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate, and Central County Special Education Programs.- Average SAT score: 1191 (611 Math, 580 English)—well above the state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 75.8% white-collar jobs, 24.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 16,317 (15.7% growth since 2000).
- 50.5% families with children.
- Largest age group: 75-84 years (20.58%); second largest: 65-74 years (15.11%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.4°F (January), 72.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $71,428.
- Average annual spending: $54,759.
Property Features:
- Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light throughout.
- Gourmet kitchen with quartz waterfall island and high-end appliances.
- Primary suite with wood-burning fireplace and luxurious ensuite bath.
- Multiple decks off bedrooms, private backyard with lap/play pool, hot tub, and serene landscaping.
- Two fireplaces, large formal living/dining rooms, and inside laundry room.
- Attached two-car garage with bonus storage.
- New fire-resistant shingles on exterior.
- Cluster home with access to common amenities (pool, tennis, clubhouse).
- Potential for renovation—timeless floor plan, dramatic architecture, and opportunity to customize.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet cul-de-sac backing to open space—peaceful and private setting.
- Walking distance to public transportation, shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants.
- Minutes to downtown Walnut Creek, BART, farmers markets, and major freeways (24/680).
- Located in the acclaimed WC/Acalanes High School District.
- Landlord pays garbage, pool maintenance, and gardener (for rentals).
- Surrounded by similar homes that have sold significantly above $1.275M—great investment potential.