Property Overview:
694 La Corso Dr is a rare single-story end-unit townhome in the highly sought-after Bancroft Village, Walnut Creek, CA. Built in 1976, it offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,232 sq. ft. of modern living space. Features include a detailed garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central cooling. The estimated home value is $689,700 (last sold for $616,000 in 2018).
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%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Bancroft Elementary, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, Oak Grove Middle, and Horizons School: Independent Study.- Average SAT score: 1191 (significantly 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%)
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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:
- Beautifully updated with vaulted ceilings and open-concept layout
- Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, Pottery Barn style fixtures, functional pantry, bar seating, and abundant natural light
- Floors: Trendy hardwood in all non-bedroom areas
- Living Room: Soaring ceilings, fireplace, large sliders for natural sunlight, and adjacent dining space
- Primary Suite: Remodeled bathroom, oversized walk-in closet
- Third Bedroom: High ceilings, French doors, wall-to-wall closet (ideal as office/playroom/guest space)
- Outdoor Space: Expansive backyard with multiple lawns, covered patio, raised garden beds, firepit, hot tub hookup, matured loquat trees, and automatic irrigation
- Garage: Detailed to perfection
- HOA Amenities: Swimming pools, tennis courts, expansive greenbelts
Location Benefits:
- Fantastic location:
- 5-minute walk to Bancroft Elementary and groceries via private gate
- Shortcut to Heather Farm Park from private community back gate
- Close to stores, restaurants, Starbucks, and BART
- Minutes from commute routes and scenic walking trails
- Well-maintained, beautiful community—perfect for family living and entertaining