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Moving to Shell Ridge, CA
$1,912,000Median home value
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About Shell Ridge
Shell Ridge is a small community on the edge of Walnut Creek, named for the adjacent open-space ridge. Homes are hillside houses with views over the Diablo Valley. Residents get trail access from their backyards and downtown Walnut Creek minutes away.


Home prices in Shell Ridge
The median home value in Shell Ridge is $1,912,000.
Top places in Shell Ridge
- Shell Ridge Open Space (adjacent) — 1,400+ acres of trails
- Downtown Walnut Creek (adjacent)
- Nearby: Mount Diablo State Park
Commuting from Shell Ridge
- Walnut Creek BART ~10 minutes
- San Francisco ~40 minutes via BART/Highway 24
Shell Ridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shell Ridge, CA?
The median home value in Shell Ridge is $1,912,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Shell Ridge, CA?
Walnut Creek BART ~10 minutes
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.