Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Diablo Shadows is ranked #1 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 1st of 30 in Walnut Creek) and schools (4.4/5), at a median home price of $1.71M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $88,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.9/5), with prices running about 12% above the Walnut Creek median.
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Diablo Shadows is a small pocket on the east side of Walnut Creek that quietly tops a lot of local lists, and once you walk it the reason is obvious. The homes range from clean midcentury ranches to larger contemporary rebuilds, the streets are calm and exceptionally well-kept, and Mount Diablo and Shell Ridge frame the views. The Ygnacio Canal Trail wraps the area and links toward Lime Ridge Open Space, with Boundary Oak's public course just beyond. This is one of those neighborhoods where the everyday feel is steadier than the regional data alone would suggest. Owner-occupancy is high, the schools are a genuine draw, and the place has the settled, cared-for quality that's hard to manufacture. The one honest limitation is convenience: there's no walkable retail, so errands mean a short drive down toward the Ygnacio Valley shopping nodes. That's a small price for the quiet, the views, and the trail access. If you want east Walnut Creek at its most buttoned-up, Diablo Shadows is the benchmark.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Verde Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Foothill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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Diablo Shadows FAQs10 answers
Is Diablo Shadows a good place to live?
Diablo Shadows ranks 1st of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.9/5) and a median home price of $1.71M against the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
Is Diablo Shadows safe?
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Diablo Shadows cost?
The median home price in Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek is $1.71M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $88,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Diablo Shadows rising or falling?
The median home price in Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek is up about 7.4% over the past 12 months, from $1.59M to $1.71M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Diablo Shadows?
Schools serving Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek include Valle Verde Elementary (4.2/5), Foothill Middle (4.1/5) and Northgate High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in Diablo Shadows?
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Diablo Shadows walkable to shops and restaurants?
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 2nd of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Diablo Shadows known for?
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek is associated with Mountain Views, Cared-For Streets and Trail Access. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (5.0/5) and schools (4.4/5).
How does Diablo Shadows compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Diablo Shadows ranks 1st of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 1st of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Rudgear Estates and Livorna.
What are the downsides of living in Diablo Shadows?
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). Its median home price of $1.71M runs about 12% above the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
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