Dana Estates Neighborhood
Location
The Dana Estates neighborhood is located in Concord, California. Concord, CA is the largest city in Contra Costa County with an estimated population of 126,000. Concord is located in the San Francisco Bay Area 3o miles east of San Francisco and 22 miles from Oakland, CA.
The Dana Estates neighborhood is located on the eastern border of Concord in the 94519 zip code. The neighborhood is bisected by Landana Drive. Willow Pass Road forms the neighborhood’s northwestern border. Dana Estates’ southeastern border is Concord Boulevard.
Dana Estates is a little under 2 miles from downtown Concord, CA and Todos Santos Plaza. The Concord BART station is also 2 miles away and 6 minutes by car. The North Concord/Martinez BART station is just over 3 miles away but also accessible by car in about 6 minutes. Dana Estates has great access to Highway 4 a main east-west arterial in Contra Costa County.
Distinctions
Dana Estates was built in an almost completely flat area. This is somewhat unusual for the City of Concord. This makes it ideal for individuals wanting to take advantage of the neighborhood’s sidewalks and roads. Many of the streets are lined with mature trees adding to the ambiance of the neighborhood. Monte Gardens Elementary school is located adjacent to Dana Estates. Concord High School, home of the Concord Pioneers, is located just to the south of Dana Estates.
Gehringer Park and Swim Club
Located within Dana Estates is the Gehringer Park and Swim Club. The facility boasts one of the largest community pools in the area and also has a community garden. Each August the garden has a harvest festival that is celebrated with live music, food, and drink.
Dana Estate Neighborhood Alliance
The Dana Estates Neighborhood Alliance (DENA) is a non-profit organization partnered with the City of Concord to promote a sense of community and well-being in Dana Estates. DENA is not a homeowners association and is funded by the generosity of neighbors in Dana Estates. DENA provides quarterly newsletters to the neighborhood, hosts dumpster days with the City of Concord, two neighborhood meetings a year, and the DENA Night Out in June.
Concord Naval Weapons Station
North and east of Dana Estates is the, as yet, undeveloped former Concord Naval Weapons Station. The 5,000 acres of undeveloped land provide for quiet evenings except for the cows, coyotes, and other wildlife that call the site home. The master plan for the naval weapons station include a green belt adjacent to Dana Estates and a large park and open space to be enjoyed by all of Concord’s residents.
Dana Estates Real Estate
The robust Dana Estates real estate market is great for both buyers and sellers. Dana Estates is composed of approximately 1,200 single-family residences. Most of the original homes were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s as single-story ranch style homes. Over the years some homes have been updated, remodeled and expanded. In general homes range in size from 1,200 square feet to 2,200 square feet. Most homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms though some have more. The neighborhood has a good mix of both first-time buyers and move up buyers.
Having a knowledgeable and experienced real estate broker on your side helps protect your interests and insure you make the best possible decisions. We are dedicated to keeping on top of the real estate market and keeping you informed of changes. You can rest easily knowing you made a well-informed decision based on experience and insight into the Concord California market.
To reach us please call 925.385.8798 or email us at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.
If you are thinking of selling your home, please contact us to find out about our plan to market your home.
Peter is a real estate broker serving Central Contra Costa County. He and his family live in the Dana Estates Neighborhood.