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Blackhawk, Danville: Neighborhood Guide

The East Bay's best-known gated golf community, set against Mount Diablo.

By Manish Anand, REALTOR® (CA DRE #02247006) · Updated

Blackhawk is an unincorporated, gated planned community east of Danville in Contra Costa County, with a 2020 census population of 9,637. It sits in the foothills of Mount Diablo and carries a Danville mailing address, ZIP 94506.

The land was Blackhawk Ranch, established in 1917. Developer Ken Behring bought it in 1975, the plan was scaled back to about 2,400 homes, and the first phase opened in 1979. More than 2,000 acres were set aside as open space, including land added to Mount Diablo State Park, which is a big part of why the setting still feels open today.

Mailing address

Danville, CA 94506

Status

Unincorporated Contra Costa County (census-designated place)

Population (2020)

9,637

Homes planned

About 2,400

Golf

Two 18-hole courses at the private country club

School district

San Ramon Valley Unified (SRVUSD)

Unincorporated, gated and HOA-governed

Blackhawk is not part of the Town of Danville. County agencies provide municipal services, and the homeowners association plays a much larger role than in a typical neighborhood, governing architecture, landscaping and access. Before you buy, read the CC&Rs and HOA rules closely, especially if you plan to remodel.

Like Ruby Hill, HOA dues and country club membership are separate. The country club, with its two 18-hole courses and clubhouses, has its own membership structure and costs.

Homes and daily life

Most homes are large single-family residences on generous lots, many on the golf courses or with Mount Diablo views, along with some townhomes and villas. Blackhawk Plaza, an outdoor center that opened in 1989, is home to the Blackhawk Museum and a movie theater, and downtown Danville's Hartz Avenue is about 15 minutes away.

EDUCATION

Schools Serving Blackhawk

San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

  • Most students attend Tassajara Hills Elementary
  • Diablo Vista Middle School
  • Monte Vista High School

Confirm the assignment for any specific address with SRVUSD. District website.

Is Blackhawk Right for You?

Great fit for

  • Buyers who want gated privacy, open space and golf
  • Move-up and luxury buyers who want SRVUSD schools

Worth a second look if you are

  • Buyers who want to walk to shops and restaurants
  • Anyone who wants fewer HOA rules on exterior changes

Thinking about buying or selling in Blackhawk? I'll pull the tax bill, HOA documents and school assignment for any address you're considering, and compare it with similar homes nearby. Request a free consultation or call (408) 707-5324.

More in Danville: Danville city guide · Other neighborhood guides: Dougherty Valley · Dublin Ranch · Ruby Hill · Mission San Jose

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Common Questions

No. Blackhawk uses a Danville mailing address (ZIP 94506), but it is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, not part of the Town of Danville.
Blackhawk is in San Ramon Valley Unified. Most students attend Tassajara Hills Elementary, Diablo Vista Middle and Monte Vista High. Verify for a specific address with SRVUSD.
Yes. Blackhawk is a gated planned community with a strong homeowners association. The private country club, with two 18-hole golf courses, has separate membership.
Ken Behring bought Blackhawk Ranch in 1975, and the first phase of homes opened in 1979. The plan was scaled back to about 2,400 homes, with more than 2,000 acres preserved as open space.

Sources

This guide is general information, not legal, tax or school-placement advice. Taxes, HOA dues and school boundaries change. Verify for any specific property.

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