Property Overview:
2081 Herron Ave is a single-family residence in Walnut Creek, CA 94596, built in 1955. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 0.61-acre lot, and 2,425 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central cooling. The estimated home value is $1,062,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 6.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
- Overall crime risk: Low
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Murwood Elementary, Las Lomas High, Walnut Creek Intermediate, Central County Special Education Programs
- Average SAT score: 1136 (higher than state average of 975)
- Schools rated excellent
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Job Market:
- 73.8% white-collar jobs, 26.2% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Population: 44,032 (16.9% growth since 2000)
- 55.2% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.73%)
- Second-largest: 45-54 years (15.45%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- High flood risk
- Very low tornado risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.3°F (January), 71.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $78,802
- Average annual spending: $58,414
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Home Values:
- Average sale price for similar homes: $1,200,000 – $1,465,000
Property Features:
- Expanded and updated with a Tahoe feel—vacation year-round!
- Flexible floor plan with 2 master suites
- Granite kitchen with custom cabinetry
- Gardens, deck, patio, lawns, and fabulous seclusion
- Second 4-car garage and great side access
- One of the largest lots in the area (over half an acre)
- Potential for investors/developers:
- Add square footage
- Build an additional dwelling unit (ADU)
- Subdivide the lot
- Modern luxury options (in new construction):
- 15-foot vaulted ceilings
- Black Andersen windows
- Bi-fold glass doors for indoor-outdoor living
- Custom wood cabinetry and natural stone countertops
- Engineered wood flooring
- All bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- High-tech pivot front door with face recognition
Location Benefits:
- Convenient to top-rated schools, downtown, parks, and open space
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to major highways and public transportation
- Family-oriented community with strong growth and excellent amenities
- Endless possibilities for expansion, development, or enjoying as a private retreat