Property Overview:
2261 Whyte Park Ave is a single-family home in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,318 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, floor/wall furnace heating, and central cooling. 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 Parkmead Elementary, Acalanes Center for Independent Study, and Walnut Creek Intermediate.- Average SAT score: 1191 (higher than 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:
- Moderate 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:
- Old world charm with front porch and white picket fence.
- Large, level yard in both front and back—10,000 sq. ft. lot with expansion/ADU potential.
- Formal dining room, Pergo flooring, crown molding.
- Newly refinished maple hardwood floors and new carpet in bedrooms.
- Kitchen: New stainless steel appliances.
- Bathrooms: Refreshed with new SPC tile flooring.
- Attached 2-car garage.
- Abundant natural light from large picture window in living room.
Location Benefits:
- Highly desirable Saranap neighborhood—quiet yet convenient.
- Minutes to downtown Walnut Creek & Lafayette, BART stations, top-rated schools, and hiking trails.
- Easy access to Highway 24; less than 25 miles to San Francisco.
- Close to Dewing Swim Club and Pied Piper Preschool.
- Perfect for families and those seeking a blend of tranquility and convenience.