Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek, CA
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Rudgear Meadows sits at the southern end of Walnut Creek right on the Alamo border, and it's built mostly of townhomes and attached residences rather than detached single-family houses. That makes it one of the more practical ways into this corner of the city and its well-regarded schools without a hillside-estate budget. The homes generally run 1,600 to 2,100 square feet, with the maintenance-lighter footprint that comes with attached living. The real perk is out the back: Shell Ridge Open Space and the Sugarloaf area are close, so trail access is part of the daily routine. It's a calm, tidy community with a settled feel. The honest read is that you're trading the space and privacy of a detached home for a lower entry point and shared walls, and like the rest of south Walnut Creek, you'll drive for shopping. But for buyers who want the school assignment and open-space access at a more reachable price, Rudgear Meadows fills a specific and useful niche.
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Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Stone Valley Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Las Lomas High | High | 9-12 | |
| Monte Vista High | High | 9-12 |
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