Quick Facts
- Price Range
- Low $300s - Low $1Ms
- Home Types
- Attached, Condos, Single-Family
- Number of Homes
- 6,678
- New / Resale
- Resale Homes Only
- Age Restrictions
- 55+
- Gated
- Yes
- Construction Dates
- 1963 - 1995
- Builder
- Multiple Builders
- Reviews
Rossmoor Overview
Rossmoor, located in Walnut Creek, is an award-winning active adult community that is nationally recognized for its plentiful amenities and natural beauty. This exquisite 55+ age-restricted community, offers picturesque condominiums, co-ops, and single-family homes in a variety of architectural styles. Developed over a span of more than 30 years, Rossmoor's homes are comfortably nestled in the community's hillsides and surrounded by mature landscaping and natural open spaces.
Residents at Rossmoor enjoy many recreational amenities including 27 holes of NCGA-rated golf, five spacious clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and miles of beautiful hiking trails. Over 200 social clubs appeal to a variety of interests, and Rossmoor's Recreation Department arranges social functions such as weekly lunches, parties, classes, excursions, and holiday programs. Residents can stay up to date with all of the community happenings through Rossmoor News, the weekly newspaper that is delivered to each home in Rossmoor, or by watching Channel 28, the community channel that broadcasts programs on local and community interests daily.
Beyond the community's many offerings, Rossmoor residents can also enjoy local recreational facilities, as well as fine dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Being centrally located in Contra Costa County, Rossmoor is in a prime location within the 1800-acre Tice Valley area. San Francisco is also only 26 miles away, while downtown Walnut Creek is only two miles from Rossmoor's gates.
Rossmoor Amenities
Community amenities are plentiful at Rossmoor's five spacious clubhouses. Each clubhouse offers its own unique facilities, such as meeting rooms, card rooms, craft and hobby studios, and a community fitness center with both cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Rossmoor's full-service library provides residents with a large selection of up-to-date fiction and non-fiction books and videos. A 150-seat theater is available for movies or lectures, and an auditorium, complete with kitchen and stage, is the perfect spot for dances, parties, or other social events.
Residents can also enjoy Rossmoor's three swimming facilities, eight tennis courts, three lawn bowling greens, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, and miles of beautifully maintained hiking trails. From May through October, the Certified Farmer's Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, fish, and flowers. Additionally, residents can feel secure knowing that Rossmoor's security service provides entrance control at the main gate and 24-hour motorized patrols throughout the community.
Rossmoor residents enjoy many recreational activities including 27 holes of NCGA-rated golf. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, the 18-hole, par-72 Dollar Ranch Course covers 6,177 yards from its longest tees. For a shorter game, the 9-hole Creekside Course spans 3,088 yards for a par of 36. A driving range offers great practice in between games, and the Pro Shop keeps golfers well supplied.
Rossmoor Homes & Real Estate
Home construction in Rossmoor began in 1963, and since that time the community has grown to include more than 6,600 homes spread over numerous neighborhoods. Development over a more than 30-year span has led to a community with homes in a range of architectural styles and prices. Rossmoor offers many different housing styles including co-ops, condominiums, and single-family homes.
Homeowners can select a resale home that ranges from around 600 to 2,535 square feet. Homes within the community typically feature one to three bedrooms and one to three bathrooms. Some homes include a garage while others just provide a carport or street parking.
At Rossmoor, approximately 40 percent of homes are garden-style duplex to four-plex houses with a total of 3,247 condo units. One single-family home development contains 63 luxury-detached houses. The rest of the 3,368 homes in the community are co-op units in mid to high-rise buildings, nestled into the community's rolling hillsides and lush valley.
Rossmoor Lifestyle
Rossmoor is an ideal setting for active adults who want to live in a thriving community with many social opportunities. With more than 200 social clubs, residents are bound to find one, or more, that appeal to their interests. The Recreation Department at Rossmoor arranges many social activities for residents, including movies, weekly lunches, classes, excursions, dances, and other entertainment programs. A variety of lifelong learning classes are available to residents, and even more educational opportunities are available next door at the Acalanes Adult Education Center. The Rossmoor community understands the importance of both a healthy body and mind. The Office of Counseling provides residents with many services, and community support is encouraged with special programs such as the Volunteer Exchange, the Friendly Visitors club, and Alzheimer and Bereavement support groups. into the community's rolling hillsides and lush valley.
Area
Rossmoor is situated in Walnut Creek and is centrally located in beautiful Contra Costa County, only 26 miles away from San Francisco. Walnut Creek owns 2,700 acres of open space recreation areas, which provide natural beauty in close proximity to many shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. In addition, there are many great medical facilities in the area including John Muir Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.
Active adults can also enjoy Walnut Creek's many cultural activities, such as those found at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Bedford Gallery, and the Center Repertory Company. The gorgeous area surrounding Rossmoor enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot summers and cool, but mild winters. State parks, smaller town parks, and other outdoor recreational facilities, such as The Gardens at Heather Farm, take full advantage of the area's beautiful climate.
San Francisco, the fourth most populous city in California, is just over 30 minutes away, providing an abundance of recreational attractions and easy access to the San Francisco International Airport. Rossmoor is an ideal active adult community in Northern California that offers low-maintenance homes, exciting amenities, and a laid-back lifestyle in a prime location.
Available Models & Floor Plans
Co-Ops
Price RangeMid $300s - High $500sThere are 3,368 co-op residences that are made up of three different associations. Residents who choose co-ops can select from single-level homes arranged in duplex or fourplex configurations or mid-rises and high-rises. Residents living in Rossmoors co-ops are stockholders and members of a housing corporation and have renewable and resale rights to occupy a specific dwelling unit. Please Note: Due to the age of the community, not all floor plans are available at this time.
The Waterford Condos
Price RangeLow $300s - High $400sThere are 300 units offered on a resale basis in The Waterford condos. The Waterford allows you to purchase your own condominium home but get all the benefits of a life care retirement community. You preserve equity and the tax benefits of ownership, and retain the advantage of any appreciation of value. Homeowners get a daily meal, weekly housekeeping, transportation, 24-hour security, and access to all Rossmoor's amenities. Due to the value of those perks, homeowner dues in the Waterford Condos are approximately $2,000 per month. Please Note: Due to the age of the community, not all floor plans may be shown at this time.
Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brookgreen | 610 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chatsworth | 920 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
Cypress | 920 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Middleton | 920 | 1 + Den | 1.5 | 0 |
Rosedown | 920 | 1 + Den | 1.5 | 0 |
Shelburne | 920 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Huntington | 1250 | 1 + Den - 2 | 1.5 | 0 |
Longwood | 1250 | 2 | 1.5 | 0 |
Filoli | 1250 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Earshall | 1250 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Westbury | 1250 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Versailles | 1670 | 2 + Den | 2.5 | 0 |
Alhambra | 1820 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Condos
Price RangeLow $200s - Low $700sThere are twelve condominium associations in Rossmoor. There are 2,947 units that are available as garden style quads, duplexes or in mid-rises and high-rises. Residents living in condominiums hold title to all living space within the dwelling unit from the inside walls inward, plus an individual interest in all the common property within the Mutual. Built over a 30-year span, there are numerous types of homes and a wide variety of floor plans. Please Note: Due to the age of the community, not all floor plans are available at this time.
Heritage Oaks - Single Family Homes
Price RangeMid $900s - Mid $1MsThere are 63 single-family homes within Rossmoor that are found in the Heritage Oaks neighborhood. These residences offer homebuyers more space and privacy with 1,855 to 2,535 square feet of living space. Most single-family homes have two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and a two-car garage. Please Note: Due to the age of the community, not all floor plans are available at this time.
Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Oak | 1855 | 2 + Den - 3 + Den | 2 - 3 | 2 |
Coastal Oak | 2053 | 2 + Den - 3 + Den | 2 - 3 | 2 |
Live Oak | 2259 | 2 + Den - 3 + Den | 2 - 3 | 2 |
Valley Oak | 2535 | 2 + Den - 3 + Den | 2 - 3 | 2 |
Rossmoor Amenities
Creekside Complex
The Creekside Clubhouse is located at 1010 Stanley Dollar Drive. It is the home to the Rossmoor News, Channel 28, Securitas for bar codes and ID cards, the golf course maintenance operation and the Golf Shop.
- Creekside Complex
- Media Building
- Social Building
- Creekside Grill
- Golf Shop
- Comercial Kitchen
- 2 Tennis Courts
Dollar Clubhouse
The Dollar Clubhouse is located at 1015 Stanley Dollar Drive and it is the former home of the family of R. Stanley Dollar.
- Dollar Clubhouse
- Library
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Patio
- Picnic Area
- Horseshoe Pits
- Walking & Biking Trails
Del Valle Clubhouse
This clubhouse is located at 1751 Tice Creek Drive and is the hub for all fitness activity.
- Del Valle Clubhouse - 28,809 Sq. Ft.
- Fitness Center
- Dance Studio
- Large Multi-Purpose Room
- Covered Pool
- Indoor Lap Pool
- Dog Park
Gateway Complex
This complex can be found at 1001 Golden Rain Road and is the main hub for social activities.
- Gateway Complex -53,571 Sq. Ft.
- Fireside Room
- Social Center
- Meeting Rooms
- Multi-Purpose Rooms
- Peacock Hall
- Catering Kitchen
- Card Room
- Billiards
- Ceramics Studio
- Sewing Studio
- Rossmoor Library
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Lapidary Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- 150-Seat Theater
Event Center
This center is located at 1021 Stanley Dollar Drive and is the newest facility that is designed for entertainment, dining and socializing.
- Event Center
- Tahoe Room
- 2 Donner Rooms
- Echo Room
- Green Room
- Locker Rooms
- Ballroom
- Catering Kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
Hillside Complex
3400 Golden Rain Road Hillside complex is located on the northwest end of the valley a
- Hillside Complex
- Meeting Rooms
- Locker Rooms
- Table Tennis
- 3 Lawn Bowling Greens
- Outdoor Pool
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Picnic Area
Other Amenities
Below is a list of other amenities found throughout Rossmoor.
- 18-Hole Dollar Ranch Golf Course
- 9-Hole Creekside Golf COurse
- Driving Range
- Outpatient Medical Center
- Bus Transportation
- Walking & Biking Trails
The Waterford Amenities
Residents who own a home in The Waterford have access to all of Rossmoor's amenities. In addition, the following amenities are available within The Waterford condo building:
- 2 Private Dining Rooms
- Kitchen
- Indoor Café
- Grand Living Room
- Entertainment Room
- Club Room
- Craft Studio
- Exercise Room
- Scenic Lake
- Gazebo
Rossmoor Clubs, Groups, Activities & Classes
There are plenty of activities available in Rossmoor. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Acalanes High School Alumni Club
- Activities Council
- AK Polish Cultural Club
- Antiques
- Art Association
- Ashmolean Singers
- Atheists and Agnostics
- Aviation Club of Rossmoor
- Bacchus Society
- Ballroom Dance
- Beyond Eyes
- Bible Study Group
- Big Band of Rossmoor
- Billiard/Pool Club
- Bocce
- Bridge (Numerous Clubs)
- Brown Baggers
- Bunco
- Cal Alumni Club
- Caledonian Society
- Caligraphers
- Camera Club
- CB Operators
- Ceramic Arts
- Chamber Music Society
- Chess
- Chinese-American Association
- City of Hope
- Club Macaense
- Community Chorus
- Computer Club
- Concerned Citizens for Change
- Cotillion Dinner
- Cribbage (Men's & Womens)
- D.U.S.T.
- Daughters American Rev.
- Democrats of Rossmoor
- Diablo Symphony Association
- Diversified Financial Investors
- Dixieland Jazz Club
- Dominoes
- Duo Club of Rossmoor
- Ecumenical Friendship
- Emergency Preparedness
- Engineers Club
- Fabulous Fifty
- Folk Dancers
- Foodies
- Foreign Film Fans
- Fourth Sunday Dancers
- Friday Lunch
- Friends of Animals
- Friends of Hospice
- Friends of Meals On Wheels
- Friends of Reutlinger
- Garden Club
- Gluten-Free Discussion Group
- Golden Peacock Theatre Assoc
- Golf Clubs
- Grandparents For Peace
- Great Books
- Happy Hoofers Tap
- Happy Squares
- Harmonica
- Hawaii State
- Historical Society
- Hootenanny
- Hot Flashers
- Human Rights in the Mideast
- Human Services Group
- Improvisation Club
- International Club
- Italian American
- Italian Culture & Language
- Italian Conversation Group
- Japanese-American Club
- Kay Kyser Club
- Keeping Fit
- Kiwanis
- La Charla
- Lapidary & Jewelry
- Lawn Bowling
- Le Cercle Francophone
- League of Women Voters
- Leftovers Thrift Shop
- Library Association
- Line Dancers
- Lions Club
- LOPC Rossmoor
- Lowell H.S. Alumni
- Luk Tung Kuen
- Macintosh Users Group
- Medical Center Volunteers
- Medical Friends of Rossmoor
- Men's Exercise Group
- Metaphysical Discussion Group
- Middle East Information Club
- Mystery Book Club
- Nat'l Council Jewish Women
- Nature Association
- Newcomers Welcoming
- New Kids on the Block
- New York New Jers
- Nifty Peoples' Supper Club
- Nikkei Fellowship
- Oakland H.S. Alumni
- One Hundred Club of Contra Costa County
- On The Rocks
- O.R.T.
- Osetoporsis Support Group
- Panhellenic
- Pedro Card Club
- Penguin Dance Club
- PEO Philanthropic
- P-FLAG Lorraine Grawoig
- Philatelic Club
- Philosophy Club
- Pickleball
- Piedmont H.S. Alumni
- Pinochle
- Poker (Multiple Groups)
- Positive Living
- Prime Time Club
- Railroad Roundhouse
- Redwood Room Volunteers
- Registered Nurses
- Rhythmrobics
- Roadrunners RV Club
- Roaring 20's Association
- Rossmoor Been There Done That
- Rossmoor Cyclists
- Rossmoor Hadassah
- Rossmoor Red Hat Society
- Rossmoor Republicans
- Rossmoor Residents Assoc.
- Rossmoor Rocky Mtn. States
- Rossmoor Support Groups
- Rossmoor Wine & Food Society
- Rotary Club of Rossmoor
- Saint Mary's College Rossmoor Club
- San Francisco Club
- Scholarship Foundation
- Science & Society
- Scrabble
- Secular Humanist
- Senior Travel
- Senior Tutors-Berkeley
- Senior Tutors-Orin Allen Ranch
- Sewing Arts Club
- Shakespeare Society
- Shipmates II
- Show & Tell Film Club
- Sing for Joy!
- Social Dance Club
- Sons in Retirement
- Soul of the Text Great Books
- Soundsational
- Spanish for Fun
- Square Dance Club
- Stable Inc.
- Stanford Club
- Stitchers Guild
- Stroke Support Group
- Sunday Dancers
- Swim/Aquatics Club
- Table Tennis
- Tai Chi Chih
- Talking Books
- Tax-Aide Program
- Telecare
- Tennis
- Thirties/Forties Group
- T.G.I.F. Club of Rossmoor
- Toastmasters Club
- Trails Club of Rossmoor
- One Hundred Club of Contra Costa County
- Usual Suspects
- Veterans History Project
- Vida-Medical Aid Latin America
- Voices & Values in Conflict
- Volunteer Exchange
- Wellness Group
- Wet Set
- Woodshop Supervisors
- Writers Club
- World of Women (WOW)
- Internet Chat Board
- Yiddish Club
- Yoga
Rossmoor Reviews (13)
Average Rating for this Community
With over 200 clubs of every imaginable sort, it was extremely easy to meet people who shared the same interests, values, age, and activity levels. There’s always something going on, and it is always voluntary. Choices include free movies, cultural events, sports, concerts, organized travel, educational workshops, and much more. A great place to meet people and keep active.
All of this in a beautifully landscaped valley in the heart of Walnut Creek 25 miles from San Francisco with medical facilities and shopping centers just outside the gate. Although I have traveled and lived all over the world, I now find that when I go on vacation, I look around and wish I were back in Rossmoor.
The landscape is beautiful. Rossmoor fall colors and the golf course are magnificent. It is a gated community with it's own security staff and there is a shopping mall and fire station just outside the entrance. I only wished that I had moved here earlier.
The sheer number of clubs here is a little overwhelming. Even so, I've attended a few different club meetings and events and have found everyone to be very welcoming. We are looking forward to becoming more active in the community, especially when we both fully retire in a couple years!
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