As Pleasanton Valley neared its final chapter in the late 1970s, Morrison Homes introduced one last addition to the community it had helped define: Creeks Bend. Opening in June 1978, and tucked just south of Del Valle Parkway, this intimate enclave of 65 homes marked a quieter, more personal close to a decade of neighborhood growth.
For many homebuyers, it was a last chance to join a neighborhood that had shaped Pleasanton’s suburban identity throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
By the end of 1979, all remaining lots had been sold, bringing the story of Pleasanton Valley to a close. What had begun in 1964 as an ambitious vision for modern family living had, over 15 years, grown into one of Pleasanton’s most beloved and recognizable neighborhoods.
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| August 1978 newspaper ad for Creeks Bend at Pleasanton Valley, billed as "The Pleasanton Alternative." The ad features the now-iconic sunken conversation pit, with a woman seated in the center — a hallmark of the neighborhood’s architectural flair during the late 1970s. |
Where Creeks Bend is located in Pleasanton
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| Annotated aerial map of the Creeks Bend tract in the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood in Pleasanton, California. Base imagery from Google Maps. |
Selling the subdivision
Ads promoted Creeks Bend as a rare opportunity — the last homes in a community that had become synonymous with family life in Pleasanton. While modest in size, the neighborhood carried the full weight of Morrison Homes’ legacy in the area.
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| June 1968 Contra Costa Times newspaper clipping—soaring cathedral ceilings were featured in Creeks Bend homes. |
Legacy of Creeks Bend
Though Creeks Bend was the smallest addition to Pleasanton Valley, it offered something distinct: a more private, tucked-away feel — a quiet coda to a neighborhood that had seen years of steady growth. With fewer homes and a cul-de-sac layout, it quickly became known as one of the more peaceful corners of the community.
By the early 1980s, Creeks Bend had earned a reputation for its wide lots, generous floor plans, and sense of neighborly pride. Block parties were smaller, but no less lively. Residents often recall how front yard landscaping became something of an unofficial competition — with the Meadowbrook and Meadowcreek models serving as inspiration.
Today, Creeks Bend stands as a kind of hidden gem within the Pleasanton Valley story. It may have arrived last, but it aged gracefully — a snapshot of late-1970s suburban design still alive and well in the heart of Pleasanton.
Exploring the original Creeks Bend today
Although the sales office is long gone and the advertisements have faded, the original Creeks Bend model homes remain part of the neighborhood. These homes gave prospective buyers their first glimpse of Morrison's vision for suburban living in 1978.
Today, they provide a tangible connection to Pleasanton Valley's earliest days. The guide below documents the original model home complex, the homes themselves, and how they appear today.
The original prices
- 1978: $96,950 +
- 1979: $109,950 +
The original model home complex
Creeks Bend's four original model homes were arranged on Dudley Court around a temporary sales complex that welcomed prospective buyers during the neighborhood's grand opening in June 1978. While the sales office disappeared long ago, the model homes remain, allowing visitors to trace the neighborhood's beginnings more than sixty years later.
Although four models were on display, five were available for purchase.
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| Annotated aerial map of the Creeks Bend model home complex on Dudley Court. Base imagery from Google Maps. |
The original model homes
1. The Meadowbrook (Model 2215) - 4 bedrooms or 3 with a retreat or den, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,194 sq. ft.
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| Original Meadowbrook model today via Google Street View. |
2. The Lakeside (Model 183) - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,831 sq. ft.
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| Original Lakeside model today via Google Street View. |
3. The Heatherspring (Model 2216) - 4 bedrooms or 3 with a retreat or den, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,164 sq. ft.
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| Original Heatherspring model today via Google Street View. |
4. The Meadowcreek (Model 2237) - 5 bedrooms or 4 with a den, 3 bathrooms, 2.365 sq. ft.
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| Original Meadowcreek model today via Google Street View. |
Related stories
- Morrison Pleasanton Valley series (Pleasanton, 1964)
- Morrison Walnut Grove series (Pleasanton, 1966)
- Morrison Something Special series (Pleasanton, 1969)
- Morrison Executive series (Pleasanton, 1976)
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