The Retreat at Walnut Creek
1459 Creekside Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$2,221 - $4,638
Studio - 2 Beds
Carmel House
1756 Carmel Dr,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94596
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
560 - 800 sq ft
Carmel House
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About Carmel House
Boutique apartment living at its finest, Carmel House offers you a quality and convenient lifestyle with newly updated and renovated apartments where you can retreat to privacy, express your style, and celebrate your success. You will find spacious, elegantly styled one and two-bedroom apartments for rent in Walnut Creek, CA. Live at the center of the action in this downtown location. Carmel House apartments are located in the quaint yet trendy town of Walnut Creek, one of the Bay Areas most elegant neighborhoods. It is situated on Carmel Drive and adjacent to the Ironhorse Trail yet close enough to walk to Bart. Explore our community with a tour today!
Carmel House is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94596 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Mt. Diablo Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Large Closets
- Wood Inspired Flooring*
- Efficient Appliances
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- W/D Hookup
- Carport
Community Amenities
Pool
Clubhouse
Grill
Picnic Area
- Property Manager on Site
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Location
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Downtown Walnut Creek is the cultural heart of the city of Walnut Creek. Bounded by Interstate 680 to the west and Iron Horse Regional Trail to the east, Downtown Walnut Creek offers an eclectic blend of amenities and small-town feel that will make residents feel right at home. You’ll find terrific restaurants, coffee shops, local shops, and even luxury big-box stores at the southern end of Main Street. The Lesher Center for the Arts anchors the arts and culture scene of Walnut Creek.
Those looking to rent in Downtown Walnut Creek will find mid-rise apartments and new live-work spaces in the growing downtown area. Most rentals can be found just outside downtown and range from single-family homes to luxurious apartments. Oakland is just a 20-minute drive west, putting residents close to the rest of the Bay Area.
Learn more about living in Downtown Walnut Creek
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 14.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 18.2 mi |
Carmel House is within 14 minutes or 5.8 miles from Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill. It is also near Saint Marys Coll. of Calif. and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
317 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
364 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
466 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
497 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
985 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
302 Students
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 7
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek Station, located 1.4 miles from Carmel House. Carmel House is near Metro Oakland International, located 24.2 miles or 35 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 36.2 miles or 53 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.2 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.6 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.4 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 19.3 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 21.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 35 min | 24.2 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 53 min | 36.2 mi |
Time and distance from Carmel House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
Carmel House has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. 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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Civic Park
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Butterfly Habitat Gardens
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Howe Homestead Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Lar Rieu Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Carmel House has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Civic Park, Butterfly Habitat Gardens, and Howe Homestead Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
Carmel House has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
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1756 Carmel Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596