Property Overview:
253 Corte De La Reina is a single-family home in the Northgate neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA 94598, built in 1969. It features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 9,700 sq ft lot, and 2,810 sq ft of living space (plus an attached 500+ sq ft flex space). The home includes a parking garage and energy-efficient paid-off solar panels. The estimated home value is around $1,418,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Average Sale Price:
- Similar homes average between $1,377,964 and $1,550,680.
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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%).
- Overall crime risk: Low.
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Schools:
- Top-rated nearby schools: Walnut Acres Elementary, Foothill Middle, Northgate High, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, Horizons School: Independent Study.
- Average SAT score: 1191 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76% white-collar jobs, 24% 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%), followed by 35-44 years (12.43%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- Very low tornado risk.
- Minimal flood 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:
- Fully remodeled with modern finishes and timeless design.
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a flex space (over 500 sq ft) ideal for a gym, yoga room, or pool cabana.
- Abundant natural light, two fireplaces, and a serene court location.
- Spacious primary suite with office/retreat area—perfect for reading or nursery.
- Entertainer’s layout: Living and family rooms, formal dining area.
- Large lot with a sparkling pool and landscaped backyard.
- Energy-efficient paid-off solar panels.
- New LVP flooring, fresh paint (inside and out), updated bathrooms, and a modern kitchen with sleek fixtures.
- Garage with epoxy floors for added durability.
- Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and top schools.
- Quiet cul-de-sac in a highly desirable location.
- Virtual Walkthrough: YouTube Tour
Location Benefits:
- Outstanding Northgate location—just 3.3 miles to BART.
- Walk to K–12 schools.
- Minutes from parks, trails, shopping, dining, and John Muir Medical Center.
- Perfect for family living, entertaining, and work-from-home flexibility.
- Low crime, excellent schools, and strong community atmosphere.