This is an exciting time to consider buying Walnut Creek CA homes as there lovely Walnut Creek California homes for sale; these homes are available for you to choose from whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up or down or looking to invest in Walnut Creek real estate. Walnut Creek has become a cosmopolitan mid size city about 20 miles east of San Francisco in the Bay Area. Walnut Creek serves as the business and entertainment hub for many neighboring cities within central Contra Costa County. Originally the city was called The Corners because it was the place where roads from Lafayette and Pacheco met. The town of Walnut Creek offer residents a wonderful downtown within miles of many Walnut Creek homes. Walnut Creek began to grow with the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad service in 1891.
In 1914 the town and 500 surrounding acres were incorporated as the 8th city in Contra Costa County. A branch line of the Southern Pacific Railroad ran through Walnut Creek until the early 1960’s. Walnut Creek opened the first major retail center in 1951; the Broadway Shopping Center (recently Neiman Marcus opened a store there.) Walnut Creek has undergone a major development in it’s downtown area and it is said many cities in the nation have used it as a role model.Upscale stores such as Tiffany’s are now there.
Homes for Sale, Properties, condos, Townhouses and More
In Walnut Creek there are many different types of properties in many different sizes and locations. Most recently, Walnut Creek city planners and residents decided it would be a good idea to have some condo complexes in the central town area that people could walk to shops, restaurants and BART. The Mercer is the most recent and there is a newer one YVR now built. Walnut Creek owns more open space per capita than any other community in California. A very large retirement community, Rossmoor is in the southwest portion of Walnut Creek. Also the schools are very highly rated and they serve most all of the Walnut Creek, Ca homes and residents. Whether you are a potential home buyer or seller, by utilizing the services of Sue Smith, realtor, you allow her many years of experience and knowledge of Walnut Creek,CA real estate market to go to work for you. With Sue’s help, you are able to navigate the intricacies of the real estate process and current market conditions and help you assess your financial buying power and help you make sense of the many forms and documents involved in real estate transactions. If you are considering one of the available Walnut Creek, California homes for sale, or perhaps thinking of investing in Walnut Creek real estate, or interested in Walnut Creek, CA homes for sale for a friend or family, Sue Smith, Realtor, can help you find the perfect home for you and your family.
