Property Overview:
2601 Pine Knoll Dr, Unit 8 is a condominium in the Rossmoor 55+ community in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1965. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,054 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $304,000. The unit includes a carport (with additional street parking) and a private open veranda with views of trees and Mt. Diablo.
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, Burton Valley Elementary, M. H. Stanley Middle, and Central County Special Education Programs.- Average SAT score: 1191 (611 Math, 580 English)—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:
- 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:
- Sunny Sonoma model with open veranda and views of trees and Mt. Diablo (green 85% of the year).
- Fresh paint and new carpeting.
- Updated kitchen with modern appliances and quartz countertops (in some units).
- New bathroom vanity and luxurious, expanded shower (in renovated units).
- Full-size washer/dryer (stacked in bathroom closet or integrated).
- Tankless water heater, vinyl wood plank flooring, and gas cooking range (in upgraded units).
- Plantation shutters in bedrooms.
- Carport close by; street parking for guests.
- Move-in ready condition.
- End unit with open deck (in some units).
- Community laundry nearby (for original units).
- 8 stairs down to front door, then all level inside.
Location Benefits:
- Directly across from Hillside Sports Park and Hillside Clubhouse:
- Swimming pool, bocce ball, table tennis, lawn bowling, dancing, and picnic areas.
- Rossmoor 55+ award-winning retirement community with extensive amenities:
- Fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, and more.
- Convenient to shopping, dining, and recreation in Walnut Creek.
- Serene, green setting with private balcony and lovely views.
- Perfect for active adults seeking comfort, convenience, and community.