A hillside address in the San Jose Hills
Walnut is a residential city of roughly 28,400 people in eastern Los Angeles County, known for hillside city-light views, nationally regarded public schools, and quick freeway access. This page collects the schools, parks, and local favorites around 677 Castlehill Dr, which sits in the Walnut Valley Unified School District with no HOA or Mello-Roos.
Incorporated 1959
Walnut became a city on January 19, 1959, in the San Gabriel Valley of eastern Los Angeles County.
~28,400 Residents
The 2020 census counted 28,430 people in a largely single-family, hillside community.
26 Miles to Downtown LA
Fast access to the 57, 60, 10, and 605 freeways for work and weekend trips.
Home of Mt. SAC
Mt. San Antonio College, one of California's largest community colleges, sits on 420 rolling acres in Walnut.
Facts per the City of Walnut City Facts page and census records. See walnutca.gov/city-facts.
The District
Walnut Valley Unified School District
Castlehill Drive sits inside the Walnut Valley Unified School District, which Walnut residents consistently rank among the reasons to live here. Attendance-zone records assign this stretch of Castlehill Drive to Cyrus J. Morris Elementary (K-5), South Pointe Middle (6-8), and Walnut High School (9-12).
School assignments can change with district boundary adjustments, so verify the current boundary map with the district before relying on it.
WVUSD boundary mapCyrus J. Morris Elementary
The attendance zone street guide for C.J. Morris lists Castlehill Drive. The campus sits at 19875 E. Calle Baja, Walnut.
South Pointe Middle
Assigned middle school for Castlehill Drive addresses per Walnut Valley Unified School District records.
Walnut High School
Walnut High's attendance zone explicitly includes Castlehill Drive #403-628. The campus is at 400 N. Pierre Rd.
Parks and Trails
Trails, picnic spots, and sunset views
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Walnut Creek Nature Park
Roughly 10 acres of walking paths and picnic areas along the creek.
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Suzanne Park
Gazebo, playground, and a walking path popular with families.
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Schabarum-Skyline Trail
Ridge-top hiking with sweeping valley views; read route notes on AllTrails.
The Commute
East of it all, close to everything
Walnut sits roughly 26 miles east of downtown Los Angeles with direct access to the 57, 60, 10, and 605 freeways. That puts the San Gabriel Valley, the Inland Empire, and LA County employment centers all within a reasonable drive.
57
Orange Freeway
60
Pomona Freeway
10
San Bernardino
605
San Gabriel River
Coffee Bar
Aroma Craft Coffee
20265 Valley Blvd, Walnut
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Bakery · Cafe
Puffect Bakery Cafe
385 S Lemon Ave, Walnut
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Pizza
New York Pizzeria
364 N Lemon Ave, Walnut
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Mexican
Casa De Pancho Mexican Grill
20265 Valley Blvd, Walnut
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Mexican
Osuna's Restaurant
18746 Amar Rd, Walnut
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Korean
Myung Dong Tofu Restaurant
20627 Golden Springs Dr, Walnut
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Pizza
Barro's Pizza
21000 Golden Springs Dr, Walnut
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Cafe · Bakery
Panera Bread
21627 Valley Blvd, Walnut
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From 677 Castlehill Dr
The views are the point
From the terraced backyard and the window walls inside, the home looks out over the San Gabriel Valley. By day it is rolling hills and open sky; by night the basin lights up below. A rare outlook for a brand-new custom home on an oversized lot.
Neighborhood facts above come from public sources and were current at time of writing; verify schools, commute times, and hours with the listed organizations.