Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Rudgear Meadows is ranked #6 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.7/5, 6th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and schools (4.5/5), at a median home price of $1.79M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $66,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5), with prices running about 17% above the Walnut Creek median.
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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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Is Rudgear Meadows a good place to live?
Rudgear Meadows ranks 6th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.7/5) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and a median home price of $1.79M against the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
Is Rudgear Meadows safe?
Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek scores 4.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Rudgear Meadows cost?
The median home price in Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek is $1.79M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $66,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Rudgear Meadows rising or falling?
The median home price in Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek is down about 3.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.85M to $1.79M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Rudgear Meadows?
Schools serving Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek include Alamo Elementary (4.8/5), Stone Valley Middle (4.2/5), Walnut Creek Intermediate (4.0/5), Las Lomas High (4.6/5) and Monte Vista High (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Rudgear Meadows?
Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 8th of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 55° to 82°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Rudgear Meadows walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 28th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Rudgear Meadows known for?
Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek is associated with Townhome Living, Shell Ridge and Reachable Pricing. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.7/5) and schools (4.5/5).
How does Rudgear Meadows compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Rudgear Meadows ranks 6th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 6th of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety (4.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are San Miguel and Brooktree.
What are the downsides of living in Rudgear Meadows?
Rudgear Meadows, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). Its median home price of $1.79M runs about 17% above the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
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