Appletree (Redwing Valley) — tract guide to Dublin homes (1965)
In the mid-1960s, Appletree took root as a small but vibrant piece of Dublin’s suburban tapestry. Developed by the prolific American Housing Guild, the neighborhood was part of a broader dream: bringing thoughtfully designed, character-rich homes to the rising Tri-Valley. Between 1965 and 1968, 161 homes were built—each one a modest monument to a changing way of life. With six unique models, ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms, Appletree offered a little something for everyone: clean lines, playful architecture, and just enough room to grow. Before the “Appletree” name ever graced a map, the neighborhood cycled through a few identities. It was almost called California Home Show, a name that suggested something more temporary than timeless. At the last minute, the builder settled on Redwing Valley , and under that name the model complex opened on July 4, 1965—a fitting date for a suburban independence day. At the time, the broader area was still known as San Ramon Village, and it wasn’t...