What is the San Ramon Valley and Diablo Valley South?
The San Ramon Valley typically defines the area of the I680 corridor from Alamo, south to San Ramon. Included in the San Ramon Valley is Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and San Ramon. Just at the base of Mt. Diablo, some also refer to this area as the “Diablo Valley” as well. Flanked on the east by Mount Diablo State Park and on the west by the Las Trampas Ridge, the valley is a designated highway scenic route.
Alamo (94507)
Beautiful, if not a bit rural in feel, Alamo sits snugly between Walnut Creek and Danville. Still unincorporated and filled with history, Alamo is an affluent community steeped full of character and charm. Most homes are situated on large minimum 1/2 acre lots, providing ultimate privacy to its residents. Roundhill Country Club, offers golf course community living. Several tract developments, both old and new, provide for those seeking the “neighborhood” feel. Neighborhoods with sidewalks are more commonly found on the East side of the freeway, with the prestigious “west side” of the freeway often providing more privacy, sprawling ranchers, minimum 1/2 acre lot sizes and luxury ridge top homes. Single family homes here can start in the over million dollar mark and range from old ranch styled homes on large lots, to new custom estates into the multi-millions. Several distinctive subdivisions such as Stonegate, Roundhill Country Club, Roundhill North, Alamo Springs, Iron Horse Estates, Barrington Woods, Bryan Ranch, Stone Valley Oaks, Alamo Highlands and Jones Ranch offer the very best in luxury living and amenities. Several distinctive builders, such as Branagh, Greenbriar, Greystone, Davidon, Harold Smith, Clausen and others, have built some of the most amazing estates, custom and semi-custom homes here and offer homes in several neighborhoods around Alamo. Search Alamo Ca homes for sale and real estate here on our site! New construction is still available in Alamo too! With a few small communities of attached homes, PUD’s and rentals, Alamo has a little bit of something for everyone.
Roundhill Country Club website
Danville (94526)
Situated at the base of Mt. Diablo and right in the middle of the San Ramon Valley, Danville is a town that is sure to please! A quaint downtown offers the perfect opportunity for a leisurely stroll and shopping at the quaint boutiques and dining at the many popular local eateries. Great schools, a local theatre company, dedication to the arts, many beautiful parks and a bustling recreation department offers something for everyone. From condos in the 400k’s to subdivision homes ranging from 800k to the millions. Search for Danville homes for sale here on our website, and discover the many neighborhoods that make up the very special community of Danville. From West Side Danville and Las Trampas ridge custom and semi custom homes, to the sprawling community centric subdivisions such as Greenbrook, Brookside, Shadow Hills, Sycamore, Danville South, Diablo West and Danville Station, you’ll find what you need here. Like golf? Check out the Crow Canyon Country club. Like Views? Check out Danville Ranch or Fountain Springs areas for affordability and Montair Dr, Clipper Hill, Highland or Starview Drives for larger lots and luxury homes on the Westside. Danville has grown up tremendously over the last two decades and now offers newer (post 1990′s) neighborhoods such as Stonybrook (right in downtown). The once rural Tassajara Road is now brimming with homes, parks, shopping and other amenities. Subdivisions out Tassajara include California Meadows, Northridge, Tassajara Ridge, Shadow Creek , Bettencourt Ranch, Wendt Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Diablo Highlands, Woodbine, Hidden Valley, Creekview, Tassajara Ranch. Monterosso, and many, many more! Magee Ranch, off Diablo Road is just outside the borders of Blackhawk and offers its own unique feel and beautiful custom and semi-custom homes. Interested in homes for sale in Danville? Search the MLS at our website!
Blackhawk (94506)
Prestigious, gated, country club community located just east of Danville, is full of opulence and beauty. Most homes are custom built homes though there are some villas and attached homes available here. Very popular with major sports figures, celebrities, corporate executives and entrepreneurs. Two 18 hole championship golf courses, swimming pools, 20 tennis courts and a large sports complex are just a few of the features attractive to Blackhawk residents. Homes from a million to multi-millions – luxurious living at its finest. Each area of Blackhawk has its own feel and amenities. Area include Saddleback, Hidden Oaks, Silver Maple and Silver Oak. Located just outside of Blackhawk is everything you’d need for shopping, dining and entertainment including a large movie theater complex, fast food, fine dining, grocery, gas stations and more.
Blackhawk Country Club website
San Ramon
San Ramon is located on the southern most portion of Contra Costa county located along the 680 freeway. Just south of Danville, San Ramon has grown tremendously over the last 2-3 decades. What used to be huge open fields, is now home to Bishop Ranch and large business parks playing home to many local, national and international companies. San Ramon is spread out of a large geographic area, and has shopping, strip malls and parks dotted throughout its boundaries. If you like golf there is luxury Bridges golf course, more moderate Canyon Lakes and the older San Ramon golf course. All have housing and neighborhoods built up around them to create each, their own feel of community. San Ramon homes and land ranges from affordable condominiums and townhomes, to luxury estates and more rural ranch and horse property (and everything in between!) The excellent schools and many parks and recreational activities attract many families to San Ramon. From the established neighborhoods of Twin Creeks, Canyon Crest and Bollinger Hills, to the large, newer, master planned subdivisions of Windemere, Gale Ranch, Deerwood and Bridges, San Ramon is sure to please! The Dougherty Valley which includes communities such as Windemere and Gale Ranch, are still growing, and new construction is still available here. Families have flocked here for the master planned schools, community centers, trails, parks and library. The schools are new and modern and boast high test scores. There are spotted infills of newer homes on the Westside, including the most luxurious, and home to sports stars and local celebs; Norris Canyon Estates. Search the MLS for San Ramon homes, and ask for a free tour of all San Ramon’s offerings!
