Lakewood, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Lakewood is ranked #20 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and schools (4.2/5, 21st of 30 in Walnut Creek), at a median home price of $1.47M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $11,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Lakewood is one of Walnut Creek's quietly distinctive neighborhoods, partly for its winding, heavily shaded streets and partly for the small namesake lake that gives it character you don't find elsewhere in the city. A lot of the housing dates back to the 1930s and 1940s, with midcentury ranches and the occasional rebuilt farmhouse, and the mature canopy of magnolias, redwoods, and evergreens does much of the aesthetic work. Indian Valley Elementary sits right in the neighborhood next to Shell Ridge Open Space, which is a genuine draw, and the trail access into Shell Ridge from this side is excellent. It's a settled, leafy pocket where the landscaping has had decades to fill in. The honest limitation is convenience: this is a car-first neighborhood for errands, with little walkable retail of its own. You're buying the trees, the lots, the schools, and the proximity to open space, not a coffee shop on the corner. On those terms, Lakewood is one of the prettier places to land in the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Las Lomas High | High | 9-12 |
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Lakewood FAQs10 answers
Is Lakewood a good place to live?
Lakewood ranks 20th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and schools (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is Lakewood safe?
Lakewood, Walnut Creek scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 20th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Lakewood cost?
The median home price in Lakewood, Walnut Creek is $1.47M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $11,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Lakewood rising or falling?
The median home price in Lakewood, Walnut Creek is down about 3.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.52M to $1.47M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Lakewood?
Schools serving Lakewood, Walnut Creek include Indian Valley Elementary (4.0/5), Walnut Creek Intermediate (4.0/5) and Las Lomas High (4.6/5).
What is the weather like in Lakewood?
Lakewood, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 16th 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 22 inches a year.
Is Lakewood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Lakewood, 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 3.4 out of 5, 13th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Lakewood known for?
Lakewood, Walnut Creek is associated with Namesake Lake, Mature Canopy and Shell Ridge. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.2/5) and schools (4.2/5).
How does Lakewood compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Lakewood ranks 20th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 21st of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in Lakewood?
Lakewood, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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