Rossmoor - Walnut Creek, CA

Rossmoor is a 55+ active adult community located in the California Bay Area. This established age-restricted community offers thoughtfully-designed co-ops, single-family homes, and condominiums for sale in Walnut Creek, CA. Residents at Rossmoor enjoy many recreational amenities including 27 holes of NCGA-rated golf, five spacious clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and miles of hiking trails. Over 200 social clubs appeal to many 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, or by watching Channel 28, the community's own TV station.

Homebuyers looking for an active lifestyle with ample amenities should consider Rossmoor homes for sale in their search.

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. The Rossmoor Event Center also features an auditorium, complete with a kitchen and stage available to host 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 hiking trails. From May through October, the Certified Farmer's Market offers fresh produce, fish, and flowers.

Rossmoor residents also enjoy access to 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. Homeowners can also practice on the driving range in between games, and the pro shop keeps golfers well supplied.

Rossmoor Homes & Real Estate

Construction of Rossmoor began in 1963, and since that time the community has grown to include more than 6,600 homes spread over multiple neighborhoods. Rossmoor homes for sale are available in many different styles including co-ops, condominiums, and single-family homes.

At Rossmoor, approximately 40 percent of homes are garden-style duplex to fourplex 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 rolling hillsides and lush valley.

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 provide a carport or street parking.

Rossmoor Lifestyle

Residents of Rossmoor enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to the homeowners' associations that provide services such as exterior maintenance, landscaping, common area maintenance, security, cable TV, and bus transportation. With more free time, homeowners can participate in the wide selection of activities offered near home.

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, and other entertainment programs. A variety of lifelong learning classes are available to residents. The Rossmoor community understands the importance of both a healthy body and mind, as well. The Office of Counseling connects residents with licensed social workers, and community support is encouraged through special programs such as the Volunteer Exchange, the Friendly Visitors club, and Alzheimer and Bereavement support groups.

Walnut Creek, CA Area

Rossmoor is situated in Walnut Cree, only 26 miles away from San Francisco. This convenient location puts residents in easy reach of daily needs and local attractions.

Residents are also close to any convenience they may need, including Safeway, Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe's, and Target. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS and Rite Aid.

Rossmoor is also close to multiple health care providers, such as Walnut Creek Medical Center, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, San Leandro Hospital, and Highland Hospital.

When in search of entertainment and dining options, members of the community can travel down Olympic Boulevard to find multiple restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including Pier 39, Oakland Museum of California, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Oakland Zoo. Baseball fans can also catch Giants games at their home stadium, just 25 miles away.

Homeowners who want to get outdoors can find plenty of options nearby. Rossmoor is close to multiple parks and greenspaces, including Alma Park, Civic Park, Walden Park, and Huckleberry Botanical Regional Preserve. Golfers can also tee off at multiple courses, such as Callippe Preserve Golf Course, Blackhawk Country Club, The Course at Wente Vineyards, and Tilden Regional Park.

Residents looking to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck. Rossmoor is 30-minute drive from both Oakland and San Francisco, granting quick access to all these cities have to offer. For longer trips, Oakland International Airport is 35 minutes away.