The Mercer

1655-1699 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    884 sq ft

The Mercer
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Granite in the kitchen, marble in the bath, high-efficiency appliances, and designer finishes all around. A rare find, Mercer and the community of Walnut Creek strike the ideal balance of urban sophistication and suburban ease. You've got standards. That's what we like about you. Mercer has you covered with an in-home 30" gas range and a Sub-Zero® refrigerator that will elevate your leftovers to an artform. Amenities include a full Chef's kitchen in the clubhouse, a sparkling pool and sauna, and a premium 24/7 strength and fitness studio. And with a mind-blowing Walk Score of 90, the Mercer is just two blocks from BART, across the street from the Lesher Center, and a short ride (or 10-minute walk) to the Broadway Plaza.

Highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • On-Site Retail
  • Fireplace
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Property Manager on Site

About The Mercer

Granite in the kitchen, marble in the bath, high-efficiency appliances, and designer finishes all around. A rare find, Mercer and the community of Walnut Creek strike the ideal balance of urban sophistication and suburban ease. You've got standards. That's what we like about you. Mercer has you covered with an in-home 30" gas range and a Sub-Zero® refrigerator that will elevate your leftovers to an artform. Amenities include a full Chef's kitchen in the clubhouse, a sparkling pool and sauna, and a premium 24/7 strength and fitness studio. And with a mind-blowing Walk Score of 90, the Mercer is just two blocks from BART, across the street from the Lesher Center, and a short ride (or 10-minute walk) to the Broadway Plaza.

The Mercer is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94596 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Walnut Creek Elementary School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Luxury, Condo Building
  • Night Patrol
  • Outdoor BBQ Area

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Fireplace

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Recreation Room
Location
1655-1699 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek,
CA 94596
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Neighborhood

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 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA
Studio $2,632 $2,434
1 Bedroom $2,710 $2,540
2 Bedrooms $3,422 $3,029
3 Bedrooms $4,778 $4,113
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 23 min 13.9 mi
Drive: 26 min 17.7 mi
The Mercer is within 12 minutes or 5.5 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
495 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
418 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
940 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,577 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
308 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
60 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek, located 0.3 mile from The Mercer. The Mercer is near Metro Oakland International, located 23.8 miles or 33 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 35.7 miles or 51 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 11 min 7.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 17 min 11.8 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.1 mi
Drive: 22 min 16.9 mi
Drive: 24 min 18.3 mi
Drive: 33 min 24.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 33 min 23.8 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 51 min 35.7 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Mercer.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 0 min 0.0 mi
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
The Mercer has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Butterfly Habitat Gardens
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Civic Park
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Howe Homestead Park
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Lar Rieu Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The Mercer has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Howe Homestead Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 10 min 6.9 mi
The Mercer has 3 hospitals within 6.9 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 29 min 11.7 mi
Drive: 19 min 13.8 mi
Drive: 32 min 16.8 mi
The Mercer has 3 military bases within 16.8 miles, the nearest is US Naval Station Port Chicago which is 11.7 miles away and a 29 minute drive.

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