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Windemere Homes Beside Permanent Open Space
Master-planned, built about 2002 to 2010, with 1,163 acres of open space and 18 parks.
Photo: Mount Diablo
Living in Windemere
Windemere homes sit in a master-planned community in San Ramon, built from about 2002 to 2010. Three builders shaped it: Lennar, Centex and Brookfield Homes. The plan set aside about 1,163 acres of permanent open space, and that land is a defining part of the place.
Windemere also has 18 parks. Schools were built as part of the development, so they were planned alongside the homes rather than added later. The San Ramon Valley Unified School District serves San Ramon, and we always help you confirm the assignment for a specific address.
What people notice first is how much of the community isn't houses. Permanent open space means the hills and trails at the edge of the neighborhood are meant to stay open. When you compare Windemere with other parts of San Ramon, that long-term view is often the difference buyers mention.
Because the plan came first, parks, open space and schools were placed together rather than added over time. When you tour, notice how the streets connect to them. That layout is part of what you're buying.
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How Cornerstone Serves Windemere
Cornerstone Real Estate Team is a Tri-Valley team with REAL Broker, led by Jameel Batshon and Ramez Bahu. Our office is in Dublin, and San Ramon is a regular part of our work. We've been helping clients buy and sell for more than 20 years, with more than $1.5 billion in team sales. Both of us still do the work ourselves.
Windemere pricing starts with the builder. A Lennar home, a Centex home and a Brookfield home can differ in floor plan, finishes and lot layout even on nearby streets. We compare homes by the same builder and plan first, then widen out. We show you every sale we use and why.
When you sell, your home goes through our Model-Home Launch System. In a community where buyers can see several versions of the same floor plan, presentation matters. Model-home prep, professional media and a coming-soon campaign give your version the edge.
Start with a home valuation in Windemere, or see how we sell a home in Windemere.
Windemere Homes Beside Permanent Open Space
Photo: Hills above San Ramon, with Mount Diablo beyond
Windemere Homes and the Streets Around Them
Streets in Windemere tend to be grouped by builder and by phase. Because construction ran from about 2002 to 2010, a home from the early years can feel different from one finished near the end. Floor plans changed, and so did the standard features.
Where a home sits matters too. Some streets are near one of the 18 parks. Others are closer to the open space and the trails along it. We walk the area with you, because the feel of a street is hard to judge from photos.
If you're shopping, start with buying a home in Windemere. If you already own here and need more room, read about trading up in Windemere. If this would be your first purchase, see first-time buyers in Windemere.
Windemere Housing and Home Types
Windemere is a builder community, so you're comparing homes from three builders built over roughly eight years. That's different from an older neighborhood where every house has been remodeled in its own way. Here, the floor plan and the builder tell you a lot before you walk in.
A home built in the 2000s may now be ready for some updates. We look at condition and upgrades on every home, and we check any HOA dues and whether Mello-Roos applies. Those costs can differ from one address to the next.
Investors weighing a rental can start with investment property in Windemere. If the house has become more than you need, read about downsizing in Windemere.
Getting Around and Nearby
Drive your own routes before you buy. Try the commute, the grocery trip and the drive to I-680 at the hours you'd actually make them. A home that looks close on a map can feel different at rush hour.
San Ramon runs along I-680. There's no BART station in the city, and buses connect to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. If you commute by train, we'll talk through that connection before you buy.
Bishop Ranch business park is in San Ramon, home to more than 600 companies including Chevron and AT&T. City Center Bishop Ranch offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Both are in the city, outside Windemere.
For the rest of the city, see our San Ramon area guide. When you want to talk about a specific Windemere home, tell us what you're thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who built the homes in Windemere?
Windemere homes were built by Lennar, Centex and Brookfield Homes from about 2002 to 2010. Each builder had its own floor plans and finishes. When we compare sales, we start with homes by the same builder and plan. Then we widen out so the comparison fits the home.
How much open space does Windemere have?
Windemere has about 1,163 acres of permanent open space and 18 parks. The open space was set aside as part of the master plan and is meant to stay open. For many buyers, that land at the edge of the community is a big part of why they choose it.
Which schools serve Windemere?
Schools were built as part of the Windemere development, and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District serves San Ramon. School assignments go by address and can change. We help you confirm the assignment for any specific home directly with the district before you write an offer.
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