Lafayette
Located 21 miles from San Francisco, Lafayette in all of its 15.4 square miles is a city with a view. It offers spectacular vistas of the Bay Area as well as superb schools, excellent shops and restaurants for its 25,363 residents. Lafayette is an easy commute to San Francisco via the BART station in the town center. With a 30 minute train ride to downtown San Francisco and trains running every 10-15 minutes in the morning.
Lafayette homes include everything from exquisite estate homes to charming single-family homes to affordable starter homes. Luxury condos and spacious multi-family homes are available as well. Lafayette has an abundant central shopping district and a wide variety of wonderful restaurants. And for the outdoor enthusiast, the Lafayette Reservoir is open year round for boating, fishing and hiking.
The Lafayette School District is comprised of 4 public elementary schools: Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Lafayette and Springhill and one middle school: Stanley Middle School. The towns only high school, Acalanes High School is a part of the Acalanes Union High School District. Lafayette schools are consistently ranked among the best in California.
Neighborhoods
Happy Valley
Neighborhood Vibe
Tucked into the hills, it features exclusive, serene, tree-lined streets that balance extreme privacy with convenient proximity to city amenities.
Real Estate & Architecture
Characterized by grand custom estates and gated luxury properties sitting on sprawling, multi-acre parcels. Architecture ranges from historic estates to ultra-modern, high-end architectural masterworks boasting sweeping valley and mountain views.
Local Amenities & Schools
Assigned School: Happy Valley Elementary School
Commuter Convenience: Offers exceptionally fast backdoor access to Highway 24 and the Lafayette BART station.
Lafayette Reservoir: Located just a short drive away, offering premier boating, fishing, and hiking trails.
Burton Valley
Neighborhood Vibe
Boasts wide, flat, walkable streets where you will constantly see strollers, dog walkers, and kids riding bicycles.
Real Estate & Architecture
Highly sought-after for its charming single-level California ranch homes, primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s. Many of these homes have been beautifully expanded and customized over the years to feature modern, open-concept layouts.
Local Amenities & Schools
Assigned School: Burton Valley Elementary School
Lafayette Community Park: Features pristine sports fields, playgrounds, community garden plots, and nature trails.
Rancho Colorados Swim & Tennis Club: A beloved neighborhood recreation facility acting as the social core for summer swim teams.
Reliez Valley
Neighborhood Vibe
Peaceful, pastoral, and rustic, offering a distinctly rural, country-living atmosphere just minutes from downtown. It is surrounded by rolling hills, mature oak trees, and hidden valley paths.
Real Estate & Architecture
An eclectic, private mix of spacious country estates, beautifully-restored farmhouses, and contemporary hillside designs. Properties tend to feature significantly larger, private lots than downtown, often including equestrian facilities or small vineyards.
Local Amenities & Schools
Assigned School: Springhill Elementary School
Briones Regional Park: Immediate backdoor trailhead access to thousands of acres of protected wildlands and ridgeline hiking trails.
Springbrook Pool: A popular local member-owned swim club nestled inside the valley.
Downtown / Trails Area
Neighborhood Vibe
Vibrant, hip, and urban-suburban, maximizing high walkability and daily convenience. This central district is ideal for individuals who want an active lifestyle where restaurants, boutiques, and mass transit are steps from their door.
Real Estate & Architecture
A diverse real estate mix of charming mid-century bungalows, updated ranch-style homes, modern townhomes, and luxury low-rise condominiums. Lot sizes are generally smaller and more manageable than the outlying valleys.
Local Amenities & Schools
Assigned School: Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail: A paved 7.6-mile multi-use path running right through the neighborhood, perfect for running and cycling.
Restaurant Row: Immediate walking access to Mt. Diablo Boulevard’s famous strip of high-end eateries, specialty coffee, and organic grocery stores.
Springhill
Neighborhood Vibe
Radiates a peaceful, historic, and secluded charm where properties melt seamlessly into the pristine open-space hillsides.
Real Estate & Architecture
Features a blend of custom contemporary architecture, classic ranch structures, and sprawling properties. Homes are carefully integrated into the contours of the valley, utilizing mature oak canopies to preserve maximum homeowner privacy.
Local Amenities & Schools
Assigned School: Springhill Elementary School.
Acalanes High School: Exceptional proximity to the public high school serving the district.
Briones Regional Park (Springhill Entrance): Houses direct access to the regional park's western trail loops.