About us

While our 50-year old development was a pioneer in protecting the natural scenery of rolling hills, the original inhabitants of the area go back over a thousand years and include members of the Ohlone, Bay Miwok and Yokuts tribes. In the years since, the area was settled by Mexican ranchers, and then was annexed as part of the United States.

 

The story of our development starts in 1972. A builder named John Osmundsen began construction on a planned-unit development of 88 homes and facilities for 88 horses. Osmundsen’s idea for a well-constructed, equestrian-oriented development became the Northgate Homeowners Association.

 

But realizing Osmundsen’s dream was not without obstacles.

 

He experienced financial problems and in 1973 lost the development to Central Bank, the primary lender for the project. A second developer came and went. The bank pushed ahead with construction. The same year, Bay Area Rapid Transit completed the commuter link to Walnut Creek.

 

 

In 1975 the first units went on sale. The same year, Malcolm McFall purchased the 46 undeveloped lots and eventually completed construction. Sale of the last remaining home closed escrow in July 1977. Seven floor plans were available in the beginning, ranging from 1,785 to 2,300 square feet. Prices ranged from $53,950 to $58,950. At the time, Walnut Creek had a population of 39,844. Some 50 years later, Walnut Creek has a population of 69,567, and sales of Northgate HOA homes exceed $1 million.