What is Rossmoor in Walnut Creek?

Rossmoor is the San Francisco Bay Area's first active adult community, established for residents 55 and older in Walnut Creek's Tice Valley. Spread across 1,800 rolling acres, it offers 6,700 residential units in four formats — co-operatives, condominiums, single-family homes, and congregate living — along with 27 holes of golf, 5 clubhouses, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, hiking trails, and a 500-seat event center. At least one resident per household must be 55 or older to qualify.

What do homes cost in Rossmoor Walnut Creek?

Rossmoor's wide range of housing types produces a wide range of prices. Co-operatives start in the low $200Ks. Condominiums range from approximately $400K to $1M. Single-family homes and premium garden-style condominiums start above $1M and can exceed $2M. The median sale price is approximately $560K–$605K, reflecting the mix of co-ops and condos that make up most of the inventory.

What are the 55+ age requirements to live in Rossmoor?

At least one resident in each household must be 55 years of age or older to live in Rossmoor. All residents must be able to live independently — on-site skilled nursing facilities are not available at Rossmoor. The Waterford, a 300-unit congregate living facility within Rossmoor, provides meal service, housekeeping, and other on-site services for residents who want additional support. The average age of Rossmoor residents is 77.

What are the HOA fees and transfer costs at Rossmoor?

Each residential unit in Rossmoor pays a monthly coupon fee based on the Mutual (HOA) in which it is located — fees vary by Mutual and unit type. New residents also pay a one-time Membership Transfer Fee when they first move into Rossmoor, which was $14,000 as of January 1, 2026 and is scheduled to increase to $18,000 on April 1, 2026. Buyers should factor both the monthly coupon and the transfer fee into their purchase planning.

What recreational amenities does Rossmoor offer?

Rossmoor offers one of the most comprehensive recreational programs of any 55+ community in California. Outdoor amenities include 27 holes of NCGA-rated golf, 6 tennis courts, 2 outdoor pools, lawn bowling greens, bocce courts, and hiking and walking trails throughout the 1,800-acre property. Indoor amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a covered indoor pool open year-round, a movie theater, a restaurant and bar, a library and computer center, hobby and craft rooms, and a 500-plus seat event center for concerts, dances, theatrical productions, and full orchestra performances.