Property Overview:
537 Banyan Cir is a single-family home in Walnut Creek, CA 94598, built in 1973. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2,211 sq. ft. living space, and sits on a 10,400 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central cooling. The estimated home value is $1,264,000.
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% (below state average of 10.8%)
- Overall crime risk: Low
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Schools:
- Nearby top-rated schools: Valle Verde Elementary, Foothill Middle, Northgate High, and Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
- 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%), second largest 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
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Home Values:
- Average sale price for similar homes: $1,123,264 – $1,170,298
Property Features:
- Rare, one-story home in the desired Woodlands neighborhood
- Smart home: Control solar panels, lights, alarm, sprinklers, pool, and garage door from your phone
- Spacious kitchen: Central island, large walk-in pantry, breakfast nook, and pool views
- Formal dining and living rooms with high, vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light
- Fireplace and open-concept layout
- Enchanting gardens and spacious backyard with grassy area, large sparkling pool (with safety features), gazebo, and oversized paved patio for entertaining
- No back neighbors and very long driveway
- Extensive upgrades: Over $500,000 invested in remodeling, including top-of-the-line appliances (Wolf), solid oak cabinetry, designer lighting, Lutron smart lighting, smart shades, locks, and irrigation system
- Water-conserving, chemical-free turf in the front yard
- Owned solar panels for energy savings
- Access to Cabana Club and swim team
Location Benefits:
- Prime location: Walkable to Valle Verde Elementary, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, gym, brewpub, restaurants, and East Bay Trails
- Short drive to BART and John Muir Medical Center
- Quiet circle in a friendly, family-oriented neighborhood
- Perfect for family living, entertaining, and outdoor activities