Brooktree, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Brooktree is ranked #8 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 5th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and safety (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.48M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $74,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Brooktree is a quiet grid of cul-de-sacs in Walnut Creek built mostly around 1960s ranch and midcentury homes, the kind with good original bones and a lot of recent kitchens. The neighborhood's best everyday feature is the Ygnacio Canal Trail running along its edge, which links over to Arbolado Park and its walnut grove, picnic areas, and connecting paths. It is an easy place to walk a dog or get a kid to a bike loop without loading the car. The homes present cleanly and the streets stay calm, helped by the cul-de-sac layout that keeps through-traffic out. Prices here tend to run lower than the city's hillside pockets, which makes it one of the more reachable ways into Walnut Creek's well-regarded schools. The tradeoff is the usual east-of-680 reality: you'll drive to most shopping and dining, and the immediate area is residential to the point of being sleepy. For buyers who want tidy streets, trail access, and a calmer price point, Brooktree is a sensible, unflashy pick.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Acres Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Foothill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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Brooktree FAQs10 answers
Is Brooktree a good place to live?
Brooktree ranks 8th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.2/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
Is Brooktree safe?
Brooktree, Walnut Creek scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Brooktree cost?
The median home price in Brooktree, Walnut Creek is $1.48M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $74,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Brooktree rising or falling?
The median home price in Brooktree, Walnut Creek is down about 6.8% over the past 12 months, from $1.58M to $1.48M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Brooktree?
Schools serving Brooktree, Walnut Creek include Walnut Acres Elementary (4.5/5), Foothill Middle (4.1/5) and Northgate High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in Brooktree?
Brooktree, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Brooktree walkable to shops and restaurants?
Brooktree, Walnut Creek scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 26th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Brooktree known for?
Brooktree, Walnut Creek is associated with Canal Trail, Ranch Cul-De-Sacs and Lower Price Point. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.2/5).
How does Brooktree compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Brooktree ranks 8th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 5th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Rancho San Miguel and Acalanes Ridge.
What are the downsides of living in Brooktree?
Brooktree, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5).
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