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Hillcrest Gardens
550 Hillcrest Ave,
Livermore,
CA
94550
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Highlights
- Yard
- Planned Social Activities
- Balcony
About Hillcrest Gardens
Find your new home at Hillcrest Gardens in Livermore. The 94550 location in Livermore is an ideal place for residents. Be sure to check out the apartment floorplan options. This community offers a wide selection of amenities. Some of these include: yards, high-speed internet access, and convenient on-site parking options. Experience a new standard at Hillcrest Gardens.
Hillcrest Gardens is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94550 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Planned Social Activities
- Clubhouse
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Balcony
- Yard
550 Hillcrest Ave,
Livermore,
CA
94550
The cities of Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton form a loosely shaped triangle within California's Tri-Valley region, a cluster of three small valleys about 33 miles east of San Francisco and 35 miles northeast of San Jose. Known for its Mediterranean climate, rolling hills and historic vineyards, this once bucolic region now boasts three separate downtown areas, a bustling business community and some of the best wineries in the state.
At the eastern end of the region lies the city of Livermore. Once known as Livermores, Livermore Ranch and Nottingham, the city sits at the center of Livermore Valley, a historic region dotted with more than 5,000 acres of mostly family-owned vineyards. A pastoral neighborhood known for its charming yet functional hilltop windmills, Livermore hosts the internationally recognized and sometimes controversial center of scientific research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermore | Livermore, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,389 | $2,906 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,517 | $2,322 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,043 | $2,744 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,587 | $3,392 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.8 mi |
Hillcrest Gardens is within 12 minutes or 5.6 miles from Las Positas College. It is also near Diablo Valley Coll, San Ramon and San Joaquin Delta, Mtn. House.
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Transportation options available in Livermore include Dublin Pleasanton Station, located 11.0 miles from Hillcrest Gardens. Hillcrest Gardens is near Metro Oakland International, located 29.8 miles or 39 minutes away, and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 31.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 11.0 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 11.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 20.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 20.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 39 min | 29.8 mi |
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 46 min | 31.7 mi |
Walkability Near Hillcrest Gardens
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.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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.
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Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Hillcrest Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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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Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
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Brushy Peak Regional Preserve
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
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Del Valle Regional Park
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Drive: | 24 min | 7.9 mi |
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Los Vaqueros Watershed
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.6 mi |
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Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.2 mi |
Hillcrest Gardens has 5 parks within 11.2 miles, including Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, and Del Valle Regional Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi |
Hillcrest Gardens is 9.2 miles and a 14 minute drive from Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare.
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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.
550 Hillcrest Ave
Livermore, CA 94550