A rare opportunity to lease an architecturally distinctive mid-century modern retreat tucked into one of Walnut Creek's most serene and nature-filled settings the Lakewood neighborhood on Lakewood Cir. Set on 1.42 private acres with mature trees, wildlife, and hillside views, this home blends timeless "Mad Men" sophistication with the warmth and tranquility of California indoor-outdoor living. This is a completely non-smoking property.
The interior features:
* Dramatic walls of glass with a telescoping door that disappears behind the building in main room
* Decorative (not functional) fireplace and library seating nook
* Newly installed flooring throughout the expansive main living spaces connecting the kitchen, dining, and living rooms.
* 120"+ movie screen for evening projection in the main living room (bring your projector)
* Primary bedroom has closet with built-in dresser drawers and storage, windows on three sides
* Primary bath includes a jetted tub/shower combo
* Secondary bedroom offers its own en-suite bathroom with newly remodeled bathroom and has a cedar-lined closet.
* Den can be used as a 4th temporary guest bedroom if desired
* High-efficiency washer and dryer inside the home
* Gas cooktop and double wall ovens
* Dishwasher
* Refrigerator/freezer combo
* Exceptional privacy and natural surroundings
* Large windows and abundant natural light throughout
* Zoned electric mini-split heating and cooling
Exterior features:
* Patio: extensive travertine patio fully furnished with couches (including covers), chairs dining table and fire pit
* Carport: 2 car carport with EV charging and large freezer
The grounds include:
* Producing fruit trees: calamondin limes, lemons, persimmons, limes, and cherry-sized wild plums
* Flowers: two flower gardens with roses, tulips, daffodils, irises, lupines, hyacinths, narcissus and more all on watering system
* Greenhouse (8'x8') for plant starts
* Digital landscaping timed watering zones
* Landscape: drought tolerant agaves and aloes, olive trees, eucalyptus, magnolia, California buckeye trees and redwoods
* Regular wildlife sightings: deer, songbirds, owls, hawks, squirrels, and lizards
* Rarer wildlife sightings: foxes, coyotes, skunks, bobcats, snakes, opossums, raccoons, and more
Location features:
* Walking distance (20min) into downtown Walnut Creek with excellent restaurants and shopping
* Walkable to Indian Valley Elementary School
* Hiking and biking in the Shell Ridge Open Space is just steps away
* Family friendly neighborhood with community activities like pumpkin carving at the private lake, 4th of July kids parade and boat race party and more
* Exceptional neighbors
Included in the monthly rent:
* Weekly major landscape maintenance
Not included: all utilities - power, internet, cable, garbage/ recycling /yard waste, water, gas
Please note the home has old bones charm and has a sloped floor affecting two bedrooms. Well-placed furniture reduces the effect greatly.
This is not a typical rental property with so many features and choice location, so don't pass it up. Available July 1; open house June 29.
Pets, let's talk if you have one for strong consideration. The wild nature outside is not great for pets and the acreage is not fenced in completely. Additional fee would be added for pets.
Included in the monthly rent:
* Weekly major landscape maintenance
Not included: all utilities - power, internet, cable, garbage/ recycling /yard waste, water, gas
Regular water is required for fruit trees and landscape maintenance on a watering system. (No grass lawn consumption.)
This is a no smoking property, no exceptions.
We are looking ideally for an 18-24 month lease.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,320/mo
Fees may apply
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
3beds
1,770sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Dogs OK
Wall unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Heat pump, wall furnace
What's special
Library seating nook
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Garbage not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Water not included in rent
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,320$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2017 | Sold | $1,150,000+9.5%$650/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/22/2017 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$593/sqft |
Source: Village Associates Real Estate #40788736 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+110%$593/sqft |
Source: Village Associates Real Estate #40788736 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Sold | $500,000-56.9%$282/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2014 | Listing removed | $1,160,000$655/sqft |
Source: Modern Homes Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,160,000-7.1%$655/sqft |
Source: Modern Homes Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2014 | Listing removed | $1,249,000$706/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40655838 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000$706/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40655838 Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: 94598
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Indian Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi



