Creeks Bend — tract homes in Pleasanton (1978)
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 vintage 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 is Creeks Bend 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 tract
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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| From a June 1968 Contra Costa Times photo—soaring cathedral ceilings were featured in Creeks Bend homes. |
Pricing history of Creeks Bend homes
- 1978: $96,950 +
- 1979: $109,950 +
The homes of Creeks Bend
When Creeks Bend opened, buyers toured a carefully staged collection of Morrison model homes showcasing the neighborhood’s mix of architecture, indoor-outdoor living, and family-oriented floor plans. Though individual elevations varied, these original models helped define much of the neighborhood’s visual identity.
Although five designs were offered, just four original models opened in June 1978 on Dudley Court.
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| Annotated aerial map of the Creeks Bend model home complex on Dudley Court. Base imagery from Google Maps. |
Model homes of Creeks Bend
1. The Meadowbrook (Model 2215) - 4 bedrooms or 3 with a retreat or den, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,194 sq. ft.
2. The Lakeside (Model 183) - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,831 sq. ft.
3. The Heatherspring (Model 2216) - 4 bedrooms or 3 with a retreat or den, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,164 sq. ft.
4. The Meadowcreek (Model 2237) - 5 bedrooms or 4 with a den, 3 bathrooms, 2.365 sq. ft.
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| The original Meadowbrook model today via Google Street View. |
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| The original Lakeside model today via Google Street View. |
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| The original Heatherspring model today via Google Street View. |
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| The original Meadowcreek model today via Google Street View. |
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.
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