Walnut Hills — tract guide to San Ramon homes (1966)
Set in the heart of an old walnut orchard, Walnut Hills opened in early 1966 with a marketing pitch no suburban buyer could resist: all the free walnuts you could ever want—right from your backyard. Developed by Brown & Kauffmann, the subdivision promised about 200 homes shaded by towering walnut trees and wrapped in country-club charm. From an April 1966 Oakland Tribune ad—picture it: all the free walnuts you could ever want—without even leaving your driveway. Where is Walnut Hills in San Ramon? Annotated aerial map of the Walnut Hills tract in the Country Club neighborhood in San Ramon, California. Base imagery from Google Maps . Selling the tract Located in San Ramon’s county club neighborhood, Walnut Hills wasn’t just another subdivision—it was a lifestyle. Prices started at $26,950, a step above nearby tracts, but buyers gained eligibility for membership in the nearby San Ramon Country Club. From an April 1966 Daily Review—the Plan 1 under towering walnut trees. From ...