Property Overview:
196 Wilkie Dr is a single-family home in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1955. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,940 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $837,700.
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% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Indian Valley Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate, and Las Lomas High.- Average SAT score: 1191 (significantly above 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:
- Beautifully updated mid-century home in the desirable Lakewood neighborhood.
- $85,000 in recent upgrades:
- Open floor plan
- Refinished and new wood flooring
- Updated bathrooms
- Fresh interior paint
- New lighting, hardware, and baseboards
- New front door
- Inviting living room with a brick fireplace.
- Spacious bonus room off the kitchen for flexible use.
- Large, undeveloped side yard with expansion potential.
- Corner lot with a lush garden, mature lemon tree, and partially new perimeter fence.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location: One block from Shell Ridge Open Space trailhead.
- Close to:
- Indian Valley Swim Club
- Downtown Walnut Creek
- Heather Farms
- John Muir Medical Center
- BART
- The Ultimate Fieldhouse
- Easy access to major roads and amenities.
- Perfect blend of character, style, and convenience for family living and entertaining.