The Retreat at Walnut Creek
1459 Creekside Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$2,189 - $4,363
Studio - 2 Beds
1972 Desert
1972 Desert Cir,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94598
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About 1972 Desert
1972 Desert offers a blend of style and comfort. The location of this community is at 1972 Desert Cir. in Walnut Creek. Be sure to come for a visit to view the available floorplans. The leasing team is ready for you to come by for a visit. At 1972 Desert you're home. Stop by the community today.
1972 Desert is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94598 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Disposal
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Balcony
1972 Desert Cir,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94598
Nestled in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek combines suburban comfort with city amenities. The city encompasses 1,800 acres of open space, featuring Shell Ridge and Lime Ridge trails for hiking and outdoor recreation. Downtown Walnut Creek features Broadway Plaza shopping district, while the Lesher Center for the Arts hosts performances and cultural events. The rental market shows a 1.7% annual increase, with one-bedroom units averaging $2,476 and two-bedroom homes typically renting for $2,953. Notable areas include Parkmead, Walnut Heights, and the Northgate district.
Established in 1849 along what early settlers called "Nuts Creek," Walnut Creek has grown into a community of over 70,000 residents. The Mediterranean climate makes it ideal for exploring outdoor spaces like Heather Farm Park and the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Sancho | Walnut Creek, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,594 | $2,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,461 | $2,988 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,034 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 8.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 14.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.4 mi |
1972 Desert is within 12 minutes or 4.8 miles from Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill. It is also near Saint Marys Coll. of Calif. and Los Medanos College, Pittsburg.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, located 1.8 miles from 1972 Desert. 1972 Desert is near Metro Oakland International, located 26.3 miles or 37 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 38.2 miles or 55 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.1 mi |
| Drive: | 27 min | 17.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 27 min | 19.4 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.8 mi |
| Drive: | 38 min | 27.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 37 min | 26.3 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 55 min | 38.2 mi |
Walkability Near 1972 Desert
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1972 Desert.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
1972 Desert has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Heather Farm Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Gardens at Heather Farm
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Howe Homestead Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
1972 Desert has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Heather Farm Park, and Gardens at Heather Farm.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 34 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
1972 Desert has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus which is 1.8 miles away and a 34 minute walk.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1972 Desert Cir
Walnut Creek, CA 94598