Clayton Real Estate

Clayton Real Estate

Clayton: A Hidden Gem in Contra Costa County, California

Nestled in the heart of Contra Costa County, California, lies the charming city of Clayton. Known for its picturesque landscapes, friendly community, and convenient location, Clayton offers a high quality of life that attracts both residents and visitors alike.

With its close proximity to major cities like San Francisco and Oakland, Clayton provides the perfect balance between peaceful suburban living and easy access to urban amenities. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, without sacrificing convenience.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Clayton. The city is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including Mount Diablo State Park, which offers breathtaking hiking trails, camping spots, and panoramic views of the Bay Area. Residents can also enjoy the Clayton Community Park, a local favorite for picnics, sports activities, and family gatherings.

The community in Clayton is tight-knit and welcoming, with a strong emphasis on family values. The city hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Clayton Art and Wine Festival and the Clayton BBQ Cook-Off, fostering a sense of togetherness and camaraderie among residents.

Clayton is also known for its excellent schools, making it an attractive destination for families. The highly-rated Clayton Valley Charter High School and Diablo View Middle School provide top-notch education opportunities for students.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a family-friendly environment, or a convenient location, Clayton offers it all. With its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and proximity to major cities, this hidden gem in Contra Costa County is definitely worth considering for your next real estate investment.

Newest Listings in Clayton

$699,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 41148410 MLS Active Status
Privacy, space, and flexibility come together in unexpected ways at 599 Mt. Dell Drive. Set beside peaceful greenbelt space in Clayton's sought-after Dana Ridge community, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,310 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged living space. With the private upstairs primary suite set apart from two main-level bedrooms, the layout creates a greater sense of separation and privacy than buyers often expect in a home of this size. The light-filled living room features soaring ceilings, an open staircase, and a classic brick fireplace, with laminate flooring flowing through the main living areas. The updated kitchen offers quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a functional island, and space for casual dining. Sliding glass doors open to a spacious deck overlooking the Clayton foothills, ideal for outdoor dining or unwinding at the end of the day. Two bedrooms and an updated full bath are located on the main level, providing flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Upstairs, the primary suite creates a private retreat with vaulted ceilings, a generous walk-in closet, and an updated ensuite with dual vanities. Outside, the courtyard-style backyard features artificial turf for easy maintenance. Recent improvements include interior and exterior paint, deck staining, roof sealing, high-efficiency air conditioning, updated garage and front doors, refreshed fencing, upgraded blinds, a Ring doorbell, and solar lighting. Just minutes from downtown Clayton's restaurants, coffee shops, and community events, the home also offers convenient access to Mount Diablo State Park. Dana Ridge residents enjoy greenbelt areas, RV parking availability, and a monthly HOA of $150. Offering flexibility, privacy, and a desirable corner-lot setting, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Clayton lifestyle.

599 Mt Dell Dr, Clayton

$1,099,999
4 Beds 3 Baths 41147956 MLS Active Status
Sprawling, updated single-story rancher offering approximately 2,534 sq. ft. of living space on a huge .29-acre+/- corner lot! A large gated courtyard with fountain and Japanese-inspired, low-maintenance landscaping creates a welcoming entry. Spacious formal living and dining rooms feature maple wood flooring, recessed and chandelier lighting. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts slab quartz countertops, white cabinetry with glass display doors, full decorative tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, recessed and pendant lighting, butler’s pantry and a hammered copper sink. The adjoining family room features a brick gas fireplace with raised hearth and built-in shelving, lighted ceiling fan and slider to the backyard. Oversized primary suite offers wainscoting, gas fireplace, lighted ceiling fan and a huge walk-in closet with an extensive organizer system and convenient full-size laundry. The primary bath features a freestanding soaking tub and large separate stall shower with bench seating. Big secondary bedrooms with cherry wood flooring. Step outside to your own private retreat with a freeform in ground pebble tech pool with a colored pentair pool light on a timer for evening ambiance, extensive decking, lush mature landscaping and a tranquil waterfall cascading into a pond. Meandering steps lead to a secret garden hideaway with raised garden beds and multiple sitting areas. A trellis-covered deck with BBQ island, sink and refrigerator creates the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Extensive improvements include a new roof (2026), HVAC and ductwork (2019), whole-house generator (2018), dual-pane windows, updated kitchen, outdoor kitchen and tropical deck (2019), custom window coverings and shutters over three sliders (2020) & new interior paint (2026). The home also features a Bowers & Wilkins in-ceiling stereo system in the living room and a 5-speaker surround sound system with 85" 4K TV in the family room (2019), plus more. Owned home solar (2017) and pool solar (2021) provides the added benefit of energy efficiency and helps offset electricity costs. Fantastic Clayton location close to schools, hiking trails, restaurants and charming Downtown Clayton!

5849 Mitchell Canyon Ct, Clayton

$749,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 41146560 MLS Active Status
Bring your vision and creativity to this single-story Clayton home filled with character and potential. Set on approximately one-third-acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style property offers 1,578 square feet of living space and a wonderful opportunity to thoughtfully renovate, personalize, and create a home that truly shines. Inside, original details provide a warm starting point, including hardwood flooring, exposed wood ceiling beams, brick fireplaces, and generous windows that welcome natural light. The living and family spaces offer plenty of room to reimagine the layout for everyday comfort and entertaining, while the spacious kitchen is ready for a fresh design and modern finishes. Four bedrooms provide flexibility for a home office or creative space. Outside, the possibilities continue. The large backyard offers abundant space for gardens, play, entertaining, or creating your own private outdoor retreat. A covered patio invites future evenings with friends, weekend barbecues, and relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Side-yard access and ample parking add further versatility. Located in Clayton, a charming small city known for its welcoming, close-knit feel, scenic surroundings, and quaint downtown atmosphere, this property presents an exciting opportunity for a buyer ready to make this their dream home or an investor looking to restore a well-positioned home and bring new life to it. Whether your plans are to renovate and settle in, update for resale, or hold as an investment, the land, layout, and location provide an excellent foundation. Roll up your sleeves, bring your contractor and imagination, and transform this diamond in the rough into a beautiful Clayton home.

1013 Panadero Way, Clayton

$895,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 41146362 MLS Active Status
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this inviting home in Clayton’s desirable Black Diamond/Oakhurst community offers light-filled living spaces, stylish updates, and wonderful flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive architectural details, vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, Andersen windows, plantation shutters, and powder-coated wrought iron railings add character throughout. Amenities include: washer/dryer, dog hide-out in laundry, outdoor lighting, etc. The updated kitchen features new countertops, custom brass hardware, a new refrigerator, ample storage, and an easy connection to the surrounding living and dining spaces. Each bathroom has been tastefully renovated, creating a home that feels both polished and exceptionally well cared for. Adding even more versatility, the finished garage has been transformed into an attractive bonus space ideal for fitness, hobbies, a workshop, or additional flexible space. Outside, the intimate, low-maintenance backyard with built-in BBQ and trellis is framed by a canopy of majestic redwood trees, creating a private setting for dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying Clayton’s beautiful East Bay weather; there's also a small synthetic lawn is perfect for pets. Residents also enjoy community amenities including a swimming pool, spa, BBQ area, and children’s play area. Ideally located close to highly regarded schools, parks, historic downtown Clayton, shopping and dining, community events, bocce courts, open space, Oakhurst Country Club, Mount Diablo trails, and convenient commuter access. A beautifully cared-for home offering comfort, character, and an exceptional Clayton lifestyle.

38 Jalalon Place, Clayton

$888,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 41146076 MLS Active Status
Three Private Suites. One Rare Westwood Floor Plan. Most homes this size make you choose: privacy or proximity. This one doesn't. 1515 Ohara Ct gives you a full bedroom and bath on the main level, plus two separate en-suite bedrooms upstairs — a layout built for households that need real separation without living apart. Aging parent downstairs, adult kids upstairs. Two incomes splitting a mortgage without sharing a bathroom. A private office that converts back to a guest suite in an afternoon. However your household is shaped, this floor plan bends to fit it. The main level sets the tone the moment you walk in: vaulted ceilings, an exposed brick fireplace, and natural light that makes 1,549 square feet feel larger than the number suggests. The first-floor bedroom and full bath sit off a dining area built for actual daily use, not just holidays. Upstairs, both bedrooms come with their own en-suite bath — a configuration you won't find twice in this price range in Clayton. No hallway bathroom negotiations, no compromise on privacy. Outside, a low-maintenance, beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio means weekends go to living, not yard work — and the paid-off solar means the utility bill doesn't grow with the household. You're a short walk from the community pool, minutes from downtown Clayton and the Mt. Diablo trailheads, and zoned for Clayton's top-rated schools. Homes with this exact combination — three private suites, paid solar, Westwood location — don't sit long. If your household needs room to be together and apart, this is the one to see first.

1515 Ohara Court, Clayton

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