Moraga Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Moraga Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Moraga, located in Contra Costa County, is a peaceful community with a rural flavor where residents are committed to keeping it that way. Built on one of the original Spanish Land Grants, the area that is now the Town of Moraga, known in 1835 as Rancho Laguna de Los Palos Colorados, was filled with orchards, farms and ranches. Today, Moraga residents enjoy lovely homes and the good life in their historical community. They have easy access to nearby bustling cities such as Berkeley (9 miles away), Oakland (14 miles away) and San Francisco (20 miles away). Real estate options in Moraga consist of single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums. The town’s administrative offices are located in Hacienda de Las Flores, a Spanish-style estate with lush grounds. Parts of the hacienda and a Roman-style pavilion can be rented for parties and weddings. La Sala, a smaller building on the hacienda’s grounds, is perfect for meetings and business luncheons. Parks and Recreation offers programs and classes for all ages as well as recreational activities at Commons Park, Lamorinda Skate Park and Rancho Laguna Park. Mulholland Ridge Open Space Preserve offers 250 acres for hiking. The city of Moraga is the home of the private liberal arts Saint Mary’s College of California. Moraga School District provides education for the students. This excellent school district has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school in the town. A summer concert series held at Commons Park and a weekly farmer’s market held at Moraga Center provide fun for the entire family.