Neighborhood Snapshot - The Preserve & Kolb Ranch Estates

Nestled in the rolling oak-studded hills of West Pleasanton, The Preserve is a high end community of semi-custom and custom homes. Located just West of Foothill Rd at the end of Stoneridge Drive, these homes were built originally by Presley homes, who was later acquired by William Lyon Co. They were built between 1997 and 2001. The Preserve is surrounded by approximately 100 acres of open space, complete with hiking trails, as well as a neighborhood park.

There are 4 basic floorplans in The Preserve, ranging from 3400 sq ft to over 4300 sq ft. The Laurel is a single story floorplan with approximately 3420 sq ft featuring 3 bedrooms (all suites), with a den/optional 4th bedroom. A second single story floorplan with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths was added after the initial phase, with approximately 3600 sq ft. This model was mostly built on sloped lots, and a downstairs bonus room was usually added in this event. The Le Blanc floorplan features 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 1/2 baths, and approximately 4000 sq ft. The largest floorplan is the Mounier, which features four bedrooms plus a loft and den, with approximately 4350 sq ft. Some of these floorplans offered expanded bonus space over the detached garage, which brings the square footage of this model to almost 5000 sq ft. These homes feature both 3 and 4 car garages, and lot sizes typically range from 1/3 to over 1/2 acre, many with views of the valley and/or backing to open space. Many of the homes in The Preserve feature detached guest houses, from studios to 2 bedroom, 1 bath units up to 800 sq ft. This is a highly desirable feature to many buyers. Prices in The Preserve range from $1,500,000 to over $2 million.

Kolb Ranch Estates is a pocket of high end semi-custom homes and lots within The Preserve. They range from 4500 sq ft and up, on 1/2 to 2/3 Acre lots. These homes were built in 2007, and are in the $2 million to $2.5 million price range. There are also custom lots for sale in the $1 million range. There are also a handful of custom homes at the end of Crosby Dr that were built in the last 5 years.

Buyers are attracted to The Preserve because of its incredible setting, topography, and views of the ridge and the valley. It is also extremely convenient to all major commute points, including BART, I-580, and I-680. Buyers who are commuting to Oakland, San Francisco, and the peninsula are especially attracted to the location because of commute considerations. Values in The Preserve have held up reasonably well in the current market, and there seems to be strong demand for homes in this neighborhood.

Here is a video tour of The Preserve and Kolb Ranch Estates: