El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
El Dorado Park is ranked #28 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and schools (3.6/5, 28th of 30 in Walnut Creek), at a median home price of $965.34k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $48,000. The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5), though prices run about 37% below the Walnut Creek median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
El Dorado Park sits on the northwest side of Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill line, and it's one of the city's more modest, down-to-earth pockets. The homes tend to be smaller postwar single-levels, generally in the 1,200-to-1,400-square-foot range, which makes this one of the more attainable ways to get a Walnut Creek address within reach of downtown. The location is the quiet advantage here: you're close enough to downtown's shopping and dining to make quick trips easy, and the area carries Pleasant Hill school assignments rather than the Walnut Creek district. It's a practical, unpretentious neighborhood where buyers are usually after the location and the price more than the house itself. The candid read is that this pocket runs older and more mixed than the city's marquee areas, and it doesn't post the same calm-suburb safety numbers as the southern hills. For buyers willing to trade square footage and polish for proximity and a lower entry point, El Dorado Park is a sensible foothold.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.6
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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El Dorado Park FAQs10 answers
Is El Dorado Park a good place to live?
El Dorado Park ranks 28th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5).
Is El Dorado Park safe?
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 27th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in El Dorado Park cost?
The median home price in El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek is $965.34k, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $48,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in El Dorado Park rising or falling?
The median home price in El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $965.34k against $965.34k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve El Dorado Park?
Schools serving El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek include Pleasant Hill Elementary (3.5/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in El Dorado Park?
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 26th 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 El Dorado Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 27th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is El Dorado Park known for?
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek is associated with Modest Homes, Downtown Proximity and Value Entry.
How does El Dorado Park compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
El Dorado Park ranks 28th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 28th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in El Dorado Park?
El Dorado Park, Walnut Creek scores lowest on safety (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5).
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