Area Information
Antioch | Brentwood | Byron, Knightsen, & Bethel Island
There are really two Antiochs. The one of old town and the development of the South East Area. Downtown includes homes from the turn of the century and many other quality older homes.
If unique is what you desire then Antioch may be the place to find that special home.
A City growing every day. Antioch is known for it's new subdivisions of quality homes. There are nearly a dozen new home developments in the Antioch Area. Including Oakley and Brentwood there are nearly two dozen. So if a new home is the dream of your move to California, it can be a reality in Antioch.
Antioch City Hall built as a state of the art City Center is located in the downtown area. Here you can learn more about planning and development for the coming years. Call 925-779-7000
Antioch
There are really two Antiochs. The one of old town and the development of the South East Area. Downtown includes homes from the turn of the century and many other quality older homes. If unique is what you desire then Antioch may be the place to find that special home.
A City growing every day. Antioch is known for it's new subdivisions of quality homes. There are nearly a dozen new home developments in the Antioch Area. Including Oakley and Brentwood there are nearly two dozen. So if a new home is the dream of your move to California, it can be a reality in Antioch.
Antioch City Hall built as a state of the art City Center is located in the downtown area. Here you can learn more about planning and development for the coming years. Call 925-779-7000Antioch also has a beautiful Police Services Facility located on L Street.
Antioch is always looking to hire new police officers because of continued growth and development. Antioch is a quiet safe place to raise a family and is often the town of choice when looking in Contra Costa County.
Call 925-779-6900
One of the newest additions to the Antioch Unified School District is Deer Valley High School. Located in South East Antioch. It is one of California's best built high schools.
You've got to tour this facility to believe what is today considered leading edge!
Antioch High is the other top County High School located in town. "G" Street and 18th is where you will find Antioch High.
Bringing Deer Valley High on line is reducing class crowding.
At the grades of first through third Antioch, like other communities in California has some schools with a 1 to 20 ration of students. You can contact the Antioch Unified School District for more information at 925-706-4100
Many of the students in the Antioch School District are on Year Round or Modified Traditional School years often called Tracks.
Generally, there are four Tracks; Red, Blue, Yellow and Green.
There is some bussing within the district and buying a home in one area does not guarantee your child will attend any specific school.
The staff at the District Office are friendly and helpful.
Ok, the hills turn golden in the summer. But not at Antioch's Top Rated Municipal Golf Course, Lone Tree. Wonderful conditions are maintained year round by greens staff.
Golf lessons are available from PGA Class A Professionals. Tournaments can be held but must be arranged months in advance. This course is a par 73 with three long par fives on the back nine.
On the books and still in planning is the new Municipal Course, Sand Creek. This course may become a reality around the year 2000 and will be located just south of town.
Call 925-706-4100 for tee times at Lone Tree Golf Course while in town.
Antioch is always looking to hire new police officers because of continued growth and development. Antioch is a quiet safe place to raise a family and is often the town of choice when looking in Contra Costa County.
Call 925-779-6900
One of the newest additions to the Antioch Unified School District is Deer Valley High School. Located in South East Antioch. It is one of California's best built high schools. You've got to tour this facility to believe what is today considered leading edge! Antioch High is the other top County High School located in town. "G" Street and 18th is where you will find Antioch High.
Bringing Deer Valley High on line is reducing class crowding.
At the grades of first through third Antioch, like other communities in California has some schools with a 1 to 20 ration of students. You can contact the Antioch Unified School District for more information at 925-706-4100
Many of the students in the Antioch School District are on Year Round or Modified Traditional School years often called Tracks. Generally, there are four Tracks; Red, Blue, Yellow and Green.
There is some bussing within the district and buying a home in one area does not guarantee your child will attend any specific school.
The staff at the District Office are friendly and helpful.
Ok, the hills turn golden in the summer. But not at Antioch's Top Rated Municipal Golf Course, Lone Tree. Wonderful conditions are maintained year round by greens staff. Golf lessons are available from PGA Class A Professionals. Tournaments can be held but must be arranged months in advance. This course is a par 73 with three long par fives on the back nine.
On the books and still in planning is the new Municipal Course, Sand Creek. This course may become a reality around the year 2000 and will be located just south of town.
Call 925-706-4100 for tee times at Lone Tree Golf Course while in town.
The Prewett Family Water Park opened in 1996. This park is designed for younger children. There are pools, water slides and large grassy areas.
On those hot lazy days of summer this will be a haven for your family. Call the Park at 925-776-3070.
The Sacramento Delta. A true place for boaters. Whether you're a ski buff or like to fish and investigate the waterways from Antioch you can drive to San Francisco or Sacramento or Stockton. Of course once you've made it to the Golden Gate Hawaii is about 10 days south by south east.
You may have heard! A few years back a whale name Humphrey got lost and found his way up the river to Antioch. This restaurant is named for that lost soul. While Humphrey made his way back to the Pacific Ocean, Antioch gained a premier dining establishment. Guess you know Fresh Fish is what is best ordered.
For reservations call 925-778-5800
If you can find "G" Street you can find Ricks.
There is no better lunch in town. If you catch Rick on the right day he may have his special meat loaf sandwiches. The staff here is always friendly and Rick is the big guy in the back with a smile.
Reservations are a must here.
Call 925-757-5500
You can get to the Riveview by boat or by car; foot too we think. It's not uncommon to see three piece suits and cut offs and T's dining just tables apart. This restaurant is well known for affordable prices and great food.
Ask for a window seat around sunset. The view is worth the price of the meal.
Call 925-757-2272
On those hot lazy days of summer this will be a haven for your family. Call the Park at 925-776-3070.
The Sacramento Delta. A true place for boaters. Whether you're a ski buff or like to fish and investigate the waterways from Antioch you can drive to San Francisco or Sacramento or Stockton. Of course once you've made it to the Golden Gate Hawaii is about 10 days south by south east. You may have heard! A few years back a whale name Humphrey got lost and found his way up the river to Antioch. This restaurant is named for that lost soul. While Humphrey made his way back to the Pacific Ocean, Antioch gained a premier dining establishment. Guess you know Fresh Fish is what is best ordered. For reservations call 925-778-5800
If you can find "G" Street you can find Ricks. There is no better lunch in town. If you catch Rick on the right day he may have his special meat loaf sandwiches. The staff here is always friendly and Rick is the big guy in the back with a smile.
Reservations are a must here.
Call 925-757-5500
You can get to the Riveview by boat or by car; foot too we think. It's not uncommon to see three piece suits and cut offs and T's dining just tables apart. This restaurant is well known for affordable prices and great food. Ask for a window seat around sunset. The view is worth the price of the meal.
Call 925-757-2272
Brentwood
What was a Delta Farm Town is quickly becoming a bedroom community.
Brentwood is a clean, safe City close to fishing and boating, swimming and water skiing.
The town is full of small shops and you can still walk to the market. Estimates state that Brentwood is around 7,500 residents now. It is still in 2000 the fastest growing City in California.
Near the cross roads of the town center and Highway 4 is the Brenwood City Hall.
If you're going to be working in the Livermore, Pleasanton or San Ramon areas the Vasco Road shortcut is your best bet. Driving time varies.
Call City Hall at: 925-634-6900
Also near the center of town is the Police Services Building. Remember, Brentwood is growing quickly.
Phone 925-634-6911
Also of help in your decision making process would be the Chamber of Commerce. There phone number is: 925-634-3344
The best place to eat in Brentwood is a small bar and grill called "Caps Oak Street Bar and Grill". The service is great and the food even better. The steaks here are full sized and made to order. Downtown and reservations needed.
Call: 925-634-1025
Elementary Schools are improving with the growth of the town. Moving from rural to upper middle class bedroom community. Bonds and improvements are currently in place to aid the entire School system.
Liberty Union High School also serves kids in outlying areas. Recently a high school opened in Oakley relieving crowded condtions at Liberty.
Brentwood Union School District may be contacted at: 925-513-6300
Housing prices are in the category of affordable. You will truly get your monies worth in Brentwood. It sometimes seems there was no old Brentwood becuase there is so much in the way of new. Older areas are very clean and safe often on Tree Lines Streets.
What was a Delta Farm Town is quickly becoming a bedroom community. Brentwood is a clean, safe City close to fishing and boating, swimming and water skiing.
The town is full of small shops and you can still walk to the market. Estimates state that Brentwood is around 7,500 residents now. It is still in 2000 the fastest growing City in California.
Near the cross roads of the town center and Highway 4 is the Brenwood City Hall. If you're going to be working in the Livermore, Pleasanton or San Ramon areas the Vasco Road shortcut is your best bet. Driving time varies.
Call City Hall at: 925-634-6900
Also near the center of town is the Police Services Building. Remember, Brentwood is growing quickly. Phone 925-634-6911
Also of help in your decision making process would be the Chamber of Commerce. There phone number is: 925-634-3344
The best place to eat in Brentwood is a small bar and grill called "Caps Oak Street Bar and Grill". The service is great and the food even better. The steaks here are full sized and made to order. Downtown and reservations needed. Call: 925-634-1025
Elementary Schools are improving with the growth of the town. Moving from rural to upper middle class bedroom community. Bonds and improvements are currently in place to aid the entire School system. Liberty Union High School also serves kids in outlying areas. Recently a high school opened in Oakley relieving crowded condtions at Liberty. Brentwood Union School District may be contacted at: 925-513-6300
Housing prices are in the category of affordable. You will truly get your monies worth in Brentwood. It sometimes seems there was no old Brentwood becuase there is so much in the way of new. Older areas are very clean and safe often on Tree Lines Streets. - Security
- Tree Lined Streets
- Numerous Floor Plans
- Golf & Tennis
Summerset is the Seniors Area of Brentwood. Over a dozen floorplans were and are being built. Make friends, play golf, swim, pay tennis. A secured area for eastern contra costa seniors.
So what can you buy in Apple Hill Estates.
Sometimes mansion class properties. Some very fine custom homes area available starting in the low to mid $700,000, but prices climb quickly.
Other semi-custom homes are available. Smaller homes are around 1900 square feet while the average seems around 2500 square feet.
Selection is limited and demand is high.
Ajoining the Apple Hill and Summerset communities is the Brentwood Country Club. Semi-private green fees are very reasonable.
The course is short to make play acceptalbe to seniors so average to low handicapers will want to play from the blue tees.
Many of the vistas are quite beathtaking. This one includes majestic Mt. Diablo looking southwest.
Call 925-516-3400 for tee times and information.
- Security
- Custom Homes
- Tree lined Streets
- Highly Maintained
- Golf Nearby
So what can you buy in Apple Hill Estates.
Sometimes mansion class properties. Some very fine custom homes area available starting in the low to mid $700,000, but prices climb quickly.
Other semi-custom homes are available. Smaller homes are around 1900 square feet while the average seems around 2500 square feet.
Selection is limited and demand is high.
Ajoining the Apple Hill and Summerset communities is the Brentwood Country Club. Semi-private green fees are very reasonable. The course is short to make play acceptalbe to seniors so average to low handicapers will want to play from the blue tees.
Many of the vistas are quite beathtaking. This one includes majestic Mt. Diablo looking southwest.
Call 925-516-3400 for tee times and information.
Byron, Knightsen, & Bethel Island
As you head east on Highway 4 from Brentwood towards Stockton you'll come to a junction in the road at J4.
If you're going to be working in the Livermore, Pleasanton or San Ramon and you want a rural area Byron may be your calling. Small Ranchetts and larger farms and ranches are predominant. There is also a small county airport which will grow in the next 20 years to become the Contra Costa's second big airport. Only 10 minutes to launch a boat at Discovery Bay or play a round of golf; Byron is tiny now but it won't be for long.
Knightsen is also a rural community. Mostly ranches and farms. Small parcels are around 2 acres with larger ground sites available from time to time in large acre plots. The photo of Mt. Diablo above was taken just about 1/2 mile from this spot.
Twenty minutes to Antioch and Forty five to Walnut Creek. The pace in Knightsen is slow and easy. Like Byron, expected growth in the next 20 years to change things dramatically.
If you like boating and a casual atmosphere; welcome to Bethel Island. Unlike most islands as we think of them this one is protected by levees. The island is below water level but generally not to worry; many of the homes are raised up on piers. On any given sunny summer day you'll see hundreds of boats going by. On the island you'll find everything from Condos to Ranches. There is also an 18 hole golf course, fishing, water skiing & houseboating. Here too the pace of life is easy.
As you head east on Highway 4 from Brentwood towards Stockton you'll come to a junction in the road at J4. If you're going to be working in the Livermore, Pleasanton or San Ramon and you want a rural area Byron may be your calling. Small Ranchetts and larger farms and ranches are predominant. There is also a small county airport which will grow in the next 20 years to become the Contra Costa's second big airport. Only 10 minutes to launch a boat at Discovery Bay or play a round of golf; Byron is tiny now but it won't be for long.
Knightsen is also a rural community. Mostly ranches and farms. Small parcels are around 2 acres with larger ground sites available from time to time in large acre plots. The photo of Mt. Diablo above was taken just about 1/2 mile from this spot. Twenty minutes to Antioch and Forty five to Walnut Creek. The pace in Knightsen is slow and easy. Like Byron, expected growth in the next 20 years to change things dramatically.
If you like boating and a casual atmosphere; welcome to Bethel Island. Unlike most islands as we think of them this one is protected by levees. The island is below water level but generally not to worry; many of the homes are raised up on piers. On any given sunny summer day you'll see hundreds of boats going by. On the island you'll find everything from Condos to Ranches. There is also an 18 hole golf course, fishing, water skiing & houseboating. Here too the pace of life is easy. 
