| Link to Walnut Creek Walnut Creek’s history goes back roughtly 150 years. It’s conception began in 1772, when Captain Pedro Fages lead the first Spanish exploration party into Contra Costa County. They encountered the Bolbones Indians, the original inhabitants of the area now known as Walnut Creek. In 1821 Spain lost its claim to California as a colony after a rebellion by Mexico. Walnut Creek was first known as The Corners because of the intersection of the two dirt roads leading from Pacheco and Oakland. It also marked the spot where the four Mexican land grants crossed. In 1862 The Corners was officially renamed Walnut Creek, with the establishment of the U.S. Post Office in December. Over the years Walnut Creek has developed into a center of world-class travel destinations. It is minutes away from the life and excitement of San Francisco. To the north are some of the world's finest wine producing regions such as Napa, Sonoma, and Alexander Valleys. Quaint vacation get-aways of Monterrey and Carmel-by-the-sea are ninety miles to the south, and the snow-capped mountains surrounding spectacular Lake Tahoe lie just a few hours to the east. Walnut Creek has an abundance of arts and cultural programs that offer something special for everyone. There are more than 220 acres of parks which offer relaxation and calm from busy daily activities. Walnut Creek has preserved over 1,780 acres of pristine open space, which provides a healthy habitat for a growing number of birds and animals. Hiking trails through these areas serve to keep residents in touch with wildlife. The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is a K-12 public school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 37,000 K-12 students, and an additional 30,000 adult students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point. Education Walnut Creek School District 925-944-6850 Buena Vista ElementaryHYPERLINK "http://www.bv.wcsd.k12.ca.us/", 2355 San Juan Ave. 925-944-6822 Indian Valley Elementary, 551 Marshall Dr. 925-944-6828 Murwood Elementary, 2050 Vanderslice Ave. 925-943-2462 Parkmead Elementary, 1920 Magnolia Way 925-944-6858 Walnut Heights Elementary, 4064 Walnut Blvd. 925-944-6834 Walnut Creek Intermediate, 2425 Walnut Blvd. 925-944-6840 Acalanes Union High School District 925-935-2800 Las Lomas High School, 1460 So. Main St. 925-935-4110 Mt. Diablo Unified School District 925-682-8000 Bancroft Elementary, 2200 Parish Dr. 925-933-3405 Valle Verde Elementary, 3275 Peachwillow Ln. 925-939-5700 Walnut Acres Elementary, 180 Cerezo Dr. 925-939-1333 Foothill Middle, 2775 Cedro Ln. 925-939-8600 Northgate High, 425 Castle Rock Rd. 925-938-0900 Ygnacio Valley High, 755 Oak Grove Rd., Concord 925-685-8414 California State University, Hayward Contra Costa Campus @ 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Concord 925-602-6700 Contra Costa Community College District Diablo Valley College @ 321 Golf Club Rd., PH 925-685-1230 Golden Gate University Walnut Creek Campus @ 801 Ygnacio Valley Rd 925-945-7132 John F. Kennedy University Walnut Creek Campus / School of Management @ 1250 Arroyo Way 925-295-0600 Home Sales for ZIP Code 94596-One of several zip codes for the Walnut Creek Area. Average Sale Prices
WALNUT CREEK, California Month-Year
Sale Published Number of
Sales for Month
Average
10-2004 5 $649,000 09-2004 27 $583,000 08-2004 47 $554,000 07-2004 56 $423,000 06-2004 49 $575,000 05-2004 29 $492,000 04-2004 34 $382,000 03-2004 39 $385,000 02-2004 26 $297,000 01-2004 39 $326,000 |