Living in Tice Valley, Walnut Creek: A Guide for Downsizers and Families Near Rossmoor

Oct 30

Maybe your mom just moved into Rossmoor and you’d love to be ten minutes away instead of forty. Maybe you’re thinking about Rossmoor yourself but aren’t sure you’re ready for a 55+ community. Or maybe you simply love the hills and the slower pace on the south side of Walnut Creek.

Whichever brought you here, Tice Valley is worth getting to know.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Tice Valley is the area along Tice Valley Boulevard on the south side of Walnut Creek, home to the Rossmoor 55+ community and surrounding neighborhoods. Locals use the Tice Valley Community Gym for drop-in indoor pickleball, the Rossmoor Shopping Center for everyday errands, and County Connection Route 1 to reach downtown Walnut Creek. It’s a natural fit for downsizers and for families who want to live near a parent in Rossmoor.

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Where Tice Valley Is

Tice Valley follows Tice Valley Boulevard as it winds south from the Saranap and Boulevard Way area toward Rossmoor and the Lafayette border. The gated Rossmoor community fills much of the valley floor, with single-family neighborhoods and hills around it.

It feels a little tucked away, but downtown Walnut Creek, Lafayette and the freeways are all a short drive.

Everyday Life in Tice Valley

Errands close to home. The Rossmoor Shopping Center, at the entrance to Rossmoor, covers a lot of everyday needs without a trip downtown.

Staying active. The Tice Valley Community Gym at 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard is a city facility with indoor drop-in pickleball and basketball, and the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club actually got its start playing there.

Getting around. County Connection Route 1 runs between the Rossmoor Shopping Center and downtown Walnut Creek. Seniors 65 and older ride at a reduced fare with a Senior Clipper card.

Nature nearby. Tice Creek runs through the valley, and the hills around it make for beautiful views.

Rossmoor or a Home Nearby?

Downsizers often tell me, "We love the idea of Rossmoor’s community, but we’re not sure we want the rules or the age requirement yet."

Living in a nearby neighborhood can be a nice middle ground. You get the same location, the same shopping and the same friends nearby, with your own yard and fewer restrictions. Later, if Rossmoor feels right, it’s just around the corner.

And if Rossmoor is calling you now, remember that at least one resident must be 55 or older, and that co-ops and condos work very differently when it comes to financing and property taxes.

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Living Near a Parent in Rossmoor

I have a soft spot for this one. When we moved my in-laws to assisted living, being close made such a difference, both for helping out and for simply getting to spend time together. My own parents actually live in Roosmoor and love it!

If you’re an adult child thinking about living near a parent in Rossmoor, look at how quickly you could get there on a busy weekday if you lived in the Tice Valley area, and see how the location fits your own commute and routines.

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Final Thoughts

Tice Valley is proof that a move can be about people as much as property. Being a few minutes from the people you love, or from a community that keeps you active and connected, can change everything about how a home feels..

With you in every chapter, Carrie

Carrie LaShell

Realtor, eXp Realty • DRE #02149436

I'm not here to sell houses. I guide, advise, and simplify, so Walnut Creek and East Bay homeowners can move through life's biggest transitions with a lot more clarity and a lot less stress.

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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

Tice Valley follows Tice Valley Boulevard on the south side of Walnut Creek, between the Saranap area and Lafayette. The Rossmoor community fills much of the valley floor.
Yes. The Tice Valley Community Gym at 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard offers drop-in indoor pickleball. Check the City of Walnut Creek for current days and fees.
County Connection Route 1 runs between the Rossmoor Shopping Center and downtown Walnut Creek. Seniors 65+ ride at a reduced fare with a Senior Clipper card.
At least one resident of each Rossmoor home must be 55 or older. Neighborhoods nearby in Tice Valley have no age requirement.

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