Houses California Contra Costa County Lafayette

$5,985 / Month

818 Solana Dr

Lafayette, CA 94549

925-255-6300

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

2,200 sq ft
Available

Available May 24

818 Solana Dr

About This Home

Available May 24

Surrounded by majestic redwood trees and gardens,this charming 3-bedroom,2-bath home offers vintage character in an unbeatable Lafayette location. Thoughtful details throughout include generously sized bedrooms,large closets,lots of storage,retro bathroom tile,and an authentic Wedgewood gas range featuring dual ovens and a warming oven. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the formal dining area just off the kitchen,creating an ideal layout for entertaining,everyday living,or even a dedicated home office space. Step outside to an enclosed backyard designed for relaxation and enjoyment,complete with a covered patio for outdoor dining,raised garden beds for homegrown vegetables,a play structure and room to gather,or unwind. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Lafayette,BART,and Highway 24,the home is also close to top local schools: approximately 0.6 miles to Lafayette Elementary,0.3 miles to Stanley Middle School,and only 0.1 miles to St. Perpetua School (K–8). The owner welcomes long-term tenants,making this a wonderful opportunity to put down roots and enjoy all that Lamorinda has to offer. Sorry,no cats or dogs. Minimum 750 credit score,income of 3X rent & appropriate cash reserves required. For more information or to schedule a showing,please call or text the listing agent directly at .

818 Solana Dr is a house located in Contra Costa County and the 94549 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Contact

Listed by Marie Lloyd | Vanguard Properties
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Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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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:	11 min	4.4 mi
Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill	Drive:	17 min	9.4 mi
UC Berkeley	Drive:	22 min	11.9 mi
Mills College	Drive:	25 min	15.7 mi

818 Solana Dr is within 11 minutes or 4.4 miles from Saint Marys Coll. of Calif.. It is also near Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill and UC Berkeley.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Lafayette include Lafayette Station, located 1.7 miles from 818 Solana Dr. 818 Solana Dr is near Metro Oakland International, located 21.7 miles or 32 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 33.7 miles or 50 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Lafayette Station	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Walnut Creek	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi
Orinda	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre	Drive:	10 min	6.1 mi
Concord	Drive:	16 min	10.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Emeryville	Drive:	22 min	13.1 mi
Oakland	Drive:	21 min	14.9 mi
Martinez	Drive:	21 min	15.7 mi
Berkeley Amtrak	Drive:	23 min	16.3 mi
Richmond	Drive:	32 min	22.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	32 min	21.7 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	50 min	33.7 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 818 Solana Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Park Plaza Shops	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Fiesta Lane	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
La Fiesta Square	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi

818 Solana Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Butterfly Habitat Gardens	Drive:	8 min	5.0 mi
Civic Park	Drive:	8 min	5.0 mi
Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail	Drive:	10 min	5.5 mi
Larkey Park	Drive:	11 min	5.6 mi
Lindsay Wildlife Museum	Drive:	11 min	5.8 mi

818 Solana Dr has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Larkey Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus	Drive:	15 min	10.8 mi

818 Solana Dr has 3 hospitals within 10.8 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 4.7 miles away and a 9 minute drive.