Property Overview:
515 Sitka Ct is a single-family home in Walnut Creek, CA, built in 1967. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,206 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central cooling. The estimated home value is $1,474,000 (last sold for $1,250,000 in 2017).
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:
Zoned for Valle Verde Elementary, Foothill Middle, and Northgate High School.- Nearby: Contra Costa School of Performing Arts.
- Average SAT score: 1191 (611 Math, 580 English), well above 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%); 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:
- Gorgeous Woodlands home with newly renovated kitchen and family room.
- Custom Maple cabinetry, granite counters, and new flooring throughout.
- Expansive backyard on a private 0.28 acre cul-de-sac lot with mature landscaping, orange, pluot, and avocado trees.
- Outdoor wet bar with kegerator, gas heater, and above-ground hot tub—perfect for entertaining.
- Well water, 14.33 kW solar system, 27 kWh battery storage (two Tesla Powerwalls), Tesla EV charger, and tankless water heater.
- Smart home features: In-home steam room spa, Ecobee thermostat with sensors, smart lighting, smart blinds, and three Onelink smoke/CO detectors with speakers.
- Solid-core doors and Toto bidets throughout.
- 2021 furnace and AC for modern comfort.
- Oversized driveway for multiple vehicles.
Location Benefits:
- Zoned for top-rated schools: Valle Verde Elementary, Foothill Middle, and Northgate High.
- Short drive to Whole Foods, Safeway, and Trader Joe’s.
- Turnkey, heavily upgraded retreat in one of Walnut Creek’s most desirable neighborhoods.
- Blends modern efficiency with resort-style living—ideal for families and entertaining.