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$6,500 / Month

3838 Palo Alto Dr

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Lafayette, CA 94549

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Beds Baths Average SF
4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba 3,440 SF

About This Property

Incredible short term rental opportunity through March 31, 2020. Marvelous mid-century modern style in the heart of Happy Valley! This home boasts 3,440+ sq ft of living space on .74 acres showcasing hillside views and an INCREDIBLE backyard sanctuary with pool, patios & level lawn. The main level features a desirable open floor plan with vaulted exposed beam ceiling and wall of view windows from the living and dining rooms. Light and bright, the eat-in kitchen has numerous updates, a center island & abundant storage. Create the ultimate game room, home theater or work out space in the flexible space in the downstairs bonus room with fireplace. The master retreat is located on the main level as are 2 additional bedrooms. The expansive back yard offers something for everyone and has plenty of room to add an orchard, raised bed, bocce court or play area. IDEAL location only a short walk, ride or drive to Happy Valley Elementary, downtown Lafayette, BART & HWY 24.

3838 Palo Alto Dr is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94549 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Lafayette Elementary School District attendance zone.

Location
3838 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette,
CA 94549
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City - Lafayette

Tucked into the rolling hills of Contra Costa County, Lafayette sits just a BART ride from Oakland and San Francisco, making it one of the Bay Area's most well-connected suburban cities. Daily life revolves around the outdoors — Lafayette Reservoir draws hikers, joggers, and kayakers year-round, while Briones Regional Park offers miles of trails with sweeping East Bay views. Downtown Lafayette features a walkable stretch of locally owned shops and restaurants that give the area a genuine small-town feel, despite the major metro region next door.

Renters will find various housing options, from garden-style apartment communities nestled in the hills to spacious townhomes and low-rise buildings near the downtown corridor. The BART station makes the city especially appealing for commuters who want a quieter base without sacrificing easy Bay Area access.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Saint Marys Coll. of Calif.
Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi
Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill
Drive: 19 min 8.6 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 22 min 11.0 mi
Berkeley City College
Drive: 23 min 11.4 mi
3838 Palo Alto Dr is within 15 minutes or 6.4 miles from Saint Marys Coll. of Calif.. It is also near Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Happy Valley Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
463 Students
Attendance Zone
M. H. Stanley Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,117 Students
Attendance Zone
Acalanes High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,256 Students
Attendance Zone
Contra Costa Christian Schools
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
394 Students
Nearby
Bentley Upper
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Lafayette include Lafayette Station, located 2.0 miles from 3838 Palo Alto Dr. 3838 Palo Alto Dr is near Metro Oakland International, located 20.8 miles or 32 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 32.7 miles or 50 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lafayette Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Orinda
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Walnut Creek
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Rockridge
Drive: 16 min 9.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Emeryville
Drive: 22 min 12.2 mi
Oakland
Drive: 22 min 13.9 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 24 min 15.4 mi
Martinez
Drive: 23 min 16.4 mi
Richmond
Drive: 33 min 21.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 32 min 20.8 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 50 min 32.7 mi

Walkability Near 3838 Palo Alto Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3838 Palo Alto Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Lafayette Town Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
West End Shops
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Oak Terrace
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
3838 Palo Alto Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Civic Park
 Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Butterfly Habitat Gardens
 Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
 Drive: 13 min 5.8 mi
Larkey Park
 Drive: 13 min 6.3 mi
Briones Regional Park
 Drive: 24 min 10.7 mi
3838 Palo Alto Dr has 5 parks within 10.7 miles, including Briones Regional Park, Larkey Park, and Lindsay Wildlife Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Drive: 22 min 11.7 mi
3838 Palo Alto Dr has 3 hospitals within 11.7 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 5.4 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 13.8 mi
3838 Palo Alto Dr is 13.8 miles and a 32 minute drive from Military Reservation.

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