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San Ramon CA Neighborhoods

Bent Creek, Bollinger Hills, Canyon Crest, Canyon Lakes, Casa Ramon/San Ramon Heights, Country View, Crown Ridge, Davona/Broadmoor/Central San Ramon, Deer Ridge/Vista San Ramon, Deerwood/Cambrio, East Hampton, Echo Ridge, Fleur De Monte, Four Oaks, Gale Ranch/Alta Mira, Henry Ranch, Heritage, Inverness Park Area, Newcastle, Norris Canyon Estates/Roubicon, Oakridge/Greystone Ranch, Old Ranch Estates/Summit, Ponderosa Village, Portola, Royal Vista Golf Course Area, South Canyon Lakes, Terrazzo, The Bridges, The Hills, The Oaks San Ramon, The Orchards, Thomas Ranch, Twin Creeks, Vista Pointe, Westside, Windemere

The Bridges

• Cedar Bridge – A neighborhood of 3 and 4 bedroom town homes popular with first time home buyers.
• Crest Bridge – Designed by Robert Hidey Architects, Crest Bridge has five floor plans between 1,600 and 2,800 sq.ft. with light, bright rooms and vaulted ceilings.
• Glen Bridge – Designed by the Dahlin Group and reminiscent of homes built in an earlier time. Simple, attractive architecture and features including concrete balustrades and steeply pitched roofs. Five floor plans between 1,800 and 3,000 sq.ft.
• Fairway Bridge – 5 spectacular floor plans from 2,550 to 3,500 sq.ft. all positioned to take advantage of the views and proximity of The Bridges Golf Club. Architectural design is reminiscent of the Spanish style homes found in southern California
• The Pointe – One of the most desirable neighborhoods in The Bridges with 5 floor plans up to 5,228 sq.ft. European styling includes inner courtyards with good use of nautural materials and textures.
• Summit Bridge – This is the epitomy of The Brides golf course life style. Unique, award-winning architectural design in a varietyof styles with inner courtyards, outside fireplaces and floor plans from 3,780 up to almost 7,000 sq.ft. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Gale Ranch Homes

• Alta Mira at Gale Ranch – Alta Mira is the only neighborhood within Gale Ranch with no Homeowners Association. It is nevertheless extremely well-maintained and the lot sizes are larger than in most Gale Ranch neighborhoods. Home sizes are between 2,300 and 4,000 sq.ft.
• Miravilla at Gale Ranch – This is a community of 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes between 1,300 and 2,000 sq.ft. They gained immediate popularity based on the tradition of Shapell quality combined with outstanding value for the time.
• Portola at Gale Ranch – The first neighborhood to be developed here. Approximately 150 single family homes between 2,000 and 3,000 sq.ft.
• Trevari at Gale Ranch – This is one of the smaller Gale Ranch developments. Only 85 homes here with floor plans from 1,600 to 2,700 sq.ft. There is a pleasnt park close by.
• Vestrella at Gale Ranch – Another townhome community, similar to Miravilla but with some 2 bedroom floor plans. Again, a popular devlopment with light, bright flor plans.

Gale Ranch II: Gale Ranch will be new neighborhood currently in process of development.

• Belvedere – At Gale Ranch II – Immerse yourself in exceptional comfort, distinctive designs and unparalleled amenities with Belvedere, part of the highly-regarded Gale Ranch master-planned community in San Ramon. Belvedere finds the beauty in simplicity. One and two story homes with 3-5 bedrooms and 2-4 baths and up to 2,812 sq.ft. of living space.
• Coronado – At Gale Ranch II – Offering a unique architectural style and 3 floor plans up to 2,763 sq.ft.
• Gallery – At Gale Ranch II – The most impressive neighborhood yet developed in Gale Ranch II with a selection of luxurious 4-5 five bedroom homes between 2,801 and 4,056 sq.ft.
• Monarch – At Gale Ranch II – A range of one and two story single family homes designed to suit today’s casual life style yet with a sophisticated elegance. Ther are 4 floor plans between 2,000 and 3,000 sq.ft.
• Renaissance – At Gale Ranch II – A popular and affordable neighborhood of imaginatively designed 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes with the feel of single family residences.
• Rose Garden – At Gale Ranch II – Rose Garden beautifully combines the past with the present. homes are carefully crafted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. These lovely homes feature detached garages with optional living space above. One and two story homes and 5 floor plans with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms and up to 2,775 sq.ft. of living space.
• Veranda- At Gale Ranch II – Another popular Shapell neighborhod with 4 floor plans with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3 baths and up to 2,023 sq.ft. of living space.
• Villapaseo – At Gale Ranch II – A community of affordable 3-4 bedroom courtyard homes with up to 1,802 sq.ft. of living space.
• Wisteria- At Gale Ranch II – As one of the latest additions to Gale Ranch, Wisteria offers a fresh approach to living. Lush courtyards beckon you into beautiful townhomes with elegantly appointed interiors. 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-4 baths and up to 2,243 sq.ft. of living space.