Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Rancho San Miguel is ranked #9 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 6th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and safety (4.3/5), at a median home price of $1.41M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $38,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.9/5).
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Rancho San Miguel is the East Bay's largest Eichler tract, with more than 375 of Joseph Eichler's midcentury moderns built in the late 1950s, mixed with traditional ranch homes from the same era. South of Ygnacio Valley Road between the Contra Costa Canal Trail and San Antonio Drive, it's a neighborhood with a real architectural identity, the kind that draws people who specifically want post-and-beam ceilings and walls of glass. The community runs its own pool and park, San Miguel Park adds playgrounds, tennis, and a dog area, and Heather Farm and Shell Ridge sit close by. For a flat, walkable-within-itself neighborhood, the recreation access is strong. The honest notes: Eichlers are beloved but come with their own maintenance quirks, from flat roofs to radiant-heat slabs, and you'll drive to most shopping despite the canal trail at the edge. For buyers who care about midcentury design and an established, distinctive streetscape, Rancho San Miguel is one of a kind in this city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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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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Rancho San Miguel FAQs10 answers
Is Rancho San Miguel a good place to live?
Rancho San Miguel ranks 9th 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 (4.3/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.9/5).
Is Rancho San Miguel safe?
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Rancho San Miguel cost?
The median home price in Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek is $1.41M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $38,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Rancho San Miguel rising or falling?
The median home price in Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek is down about 11.1% over the past 12 months, from $1.58M to $1.41M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Rancho San Miguel?
Schools serving Rancho San Miguel, 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 Rancho San Miguel?
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 13th 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 20 inches a year.
Is Rancho San Miguel walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 5th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Rancho San Miguel known for?
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek is associated with Eichler Homes, Midcentury Design and Neighborhood Pool. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.3/5).
How does Rancho San Miguel compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Rancho San Miguel ranks 9th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 6th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Acalanes Ridge.
What are the downsides of living in Rancho San Miguel?
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5).
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