The City of Pleasanton is one of the most desirable places to live in the Bay Area thanks to great schools, sunny weather, a strong job market, and welcoming community. Hacienda itself is the location of 10 premier residential communities, including quality rental spaces, that provide the ideal opportunity to live and work locally. More than 2,275 different housing units are located at Hacienda, ranging from for-rent apartments to single-family homes and townhomes for sale.

A variety of Hacienda businesses are available to help clients rent or buy homes as well. They include offices at the various complexes themselves, real estate firms, financial services companies that handle title insurance and escrow services, and lenders and mortgage companies listed below. Also note the additional resources for renters and home buyers, including special programs from the City of Pleasanton and Alameda County.

Rental Apartments and Townhomes

The many convenient housing choices here offer residents strong ties to the adjacent Pleasanton community, the Tri-Valley, and the greater Bay Area. With its strong transit infrastructure, Hacienda housing provides the perfect springboard for both work and play.

• Anton Hacienda

5729 W. Las Positas Boulevard, (925) 251-1800, www.antonhacienda.com

Anton Hacienda is a Hacienda residential development consisting of 168 luxury rental units. Units range from one to three bedrooms and feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wide-plank flooring, balconies, and garages. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with built-in cabanas, a barbecue area, spa, playground, club room, and a fully-equipped gym with exercise studio.

• Avana Stoneridge Apartments

5505 Springhouse Drive, (925) 386-6979, www.avanastoneridge.com

Avana Stoneridge Apartments is a complex of 354 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to two-bedroom townhouses, all providing the comfort and amenities of home. All units have air conditioning and in-unit washers and dryers. All of the townhouses and many of the apartments feature fireplaces. Apartments range from 570- to 990-square feet; townhouses from 750- to 1,015-square feet. Nestled in a park-like setting, the complex offers an onsite fitness center, a heated, year-round pool and hot tub, and covered parking.

• Park Hacienda

5650 Owens Drive, (925) 398-7368, www.parkhacienda.com

The 540 units at Park Hacienda come equipped with a long list of features. The luxury appointments include ceramic tile entries, high ceilings, built-in computer desks, walk-in closets, and an in-home washer and dryer. The complex is just a five-minute walk to BART. A 24-hour fitness center, two pools, and two spas are among the amenities. The one-, two-, and three-bedroom units range in size from approximately 800 to 1,300 square feet.

• The Galloway Apartments

4863 Willow Road, (925) 718-0136, www.essexapartmenthomes.com/apartments/pleasanton/the-galloway

Essex Property Trust built and manages 251 apartments at Hacienda Drive and Gibraltar Drive and another 255 units at Owens Drive and Willow Road. Renters have a selection of more than 20 different floor plans, ranging in size from a  studio up to a 3-bedroom apartment. These homes and live/work residences have stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, spacious walk-in closets, and an in-home washer and dryer. The pet-friendly complex includes an outdoor BBQ and lounge area, a clubhouse with a full kitchen and fireplace, pool, spa, and fitness center.

Single-Family Homes

Five separate projects with private single-family homes and townhomes have been built at Hacienda to date. These spacious, modern homes offer a host of amenities and features. Four of the five projects were built by Signature Homes, a firm headquartered at Hacienda that also developed Pleasanton's acclaimed Ruby Hill community. Contact a real estate expert if you would like to find a home at one of these Hacienda communities.

• Andares

W. Las Positas Boulevard and Hacienda Drive

Developed by SummerHill Homes, the Andares project opened for sales in 2016. Made up of 94 attached homes in two- and three-story buildings. selected floor plans include downstairs bedrooms. These homes offer approximately 1,633- to 2,422-square feet and all of the beautiful landscaping and convenient amenities that make a location at Hacienda so appealing.

• Avila, Siena, and Valencia

Hacienda Drive and Gibraltar Drive (North)

The housing at these Signature Homes communities offers two- to five-bedroom single-family homes and two- to four-bedroom townhomes. Each complex includes a recreation area featuring a pool and cabana as well as access to Hacienda's linear park and the regional Iron Horse Trail.

• Verona

W. Las Positas Boulevard and Stoneridge Drive

This complex of two- to four-bedroom townhomes was Signature's first project at Hacienda. The community comprises 151 units spanning 29 buildings, according to the homeowners association, and boasts park-like landscaping, a sparkling community pool and spa, a swing set, and a tot lot.

Real Estate Firms

Hacienda is home to many real estate firms dedicated to helping their clients successfully buy and sell properties that meet their needs. Nearly 90% of  home buyers use professional help to buy their properties, according to Aly J. Yale in the Wall Street Journal. "A real-estate agent can help you zero in on potential properties or buyers, schedule tours and negotiate on your behalf," writes Yale. "Many times, they will even stage your house or attend inspections, closings, and other appointments with you."

• Century 21 Tower Realty

5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 106, (925) 416-4989, www.century21.com

Century 21 Tower Realty offers buyers and sellers exclusive real estate brokerage services through a strong social media, online, and print media presence. Century 21 has earned the rank as the largest and most recognized brand name real estate franchise in the world. Services are available in both English and Korean.

• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

4733 Chabot Drive, Suite 100, (925) 251-2500, www.sereno.com

Clients of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno enjoy number of exclusive benefits, including access to a global luxury network of more than 100 affiliate firms in nearly 50 countries and territories; maximum exposure for luxury listings through exclusive advertising partnerships, as well as international PR and social media campaigns; and enhanced luxury marketing materials and online exposure; and special access to auction, private sale, and appraisal services through Christie's, the world-leading art and luxury business.

• Fortune Express Real Estate Investments

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, (925) 319-7888, www.fortuneinvest.com

Fortune Express Real Estate Investments offers Bay Area commercial and residential real estate as well as financial services. The company offers free home evaluations to prospective sellers as well as an electronic New Listings Notification service. Services are available in both English and Chinese.

• Intero Real Estate Services

5960 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 101, (925) 621-6200, intero.com

Intero Real Estate Services, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway, was founded in 2002 and has quickly become one of the premier real estate brands in the U.S. In 2004, Intero Franchise Services Inc. began franchising and currently is operating in many of the Western states, in addition to California.

• Jovian Realty

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, (925) 353-8099, www.lucyluo.com

Jovian Realty is run by independent real estate broker Lucy Luo, a previous top broker associate at Coldwell Banker. This dedicated and result-driven real estate professional and her team strive to help you buy or sell properties in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. Luo's wealth of real estate knowledge and outstanding negotiation skills benefit clients. Services are available in both English and Chinese.

• Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty

3825 Hopyard Road, Suite 106, (925) 397-4200, www.kwtrivalley.com

Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty is part of the Keller Williams Realty, Inc. network, the largest real estate franchisee company in North America with over 700 offices and 90,000 associates around the world. The company's significant investment in technology includes mobile apps for consumers and eEdge, a single platform that  allows agents to create custom marketing and sales material, manage their listings and website, and facilitate online completion of transactions.

• Legacy Real Estate

4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 115, (925) 621-1200, www.legacyrea.com

Legacy Real Estate has offices in Pleasanton, Danville, Fremont, Livermore, and San Jose to meet the needs of homebuyers and sellers. In 2014, the company was recognized as number one in Alameda County, the 11th largest residential real estate firm in the Bay Area, the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the East Bay, and as number 149 of the top 500 brokers in the country.

• Legend Realty and Finance Group

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 116, (925) 297-4950, www.legendrfg.com

Legend Realty and Finance, Inc., is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley. In addition to its office in Hacienda, it also has three other offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has more than 200 real estate agents and mortgage originators in California, including Sacramento and Los Angeles.

• Realty World Acclaim

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, (925) 302-9284, acclaim.realtyworld.com

• Realty World Pinnacle

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, (925) 216-3439, pinnacle.realtyworld.com

Two local franchises of Realty World can be found at Hacienda. Founded in 1973, Realty World, Inc. offers top-notch real estate services and is a global leader in the industry. A trusted name in residential and commercial listings, the Realty World name opens the doors for its agents to close the deals.

• Windermere Select Properties

4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 108, (925) 551-3040, www.windermere.com

Windermere Select Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage and part of a network of over 300 offices and 7,000 agents based primarily in the Western United States and British Columbia, Canada. Windermere's experts have experience with all areas of real estate, including starter homes, condos, luxury properties, and new construction.

Lending and Mortgage Services

Most home buyers cannot afford to pay one lump sum to buy a property outright. The existence of financial firms such as banks and credit unions that offer loans is what makes home ownership possible for so many. A number of these firms are accessible at Hacienda.

• 1st United Credit Union

5901 Gibraltar Drive, (800) 649-0193, www.1stunitedcu.org/locations/pleasanton-branch

• A Good Lender

4683 Chabot Drive, Suite 280, (925) 326-9900, agoodlender.com

• American Mortgage Management

4695 Chabot Drive, Suite 200, (510) 999-0539, www.americanmortgagemanagement.com

• Bay Equity

3875 Hopyard Road, Suite 130, (925) 623-8823, bayequityhomeloans.com/pleasanton

• Chase

4747 Hopyard Road, Suite E01, (925) 460-9251, locator.chase.com/ca/pleasanton/4747-hopyard-rd

• CU HomeLand/American Pacific Mortgage

5994 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 109, (800) 795-1333, www.cuhomeland.com

• Firefighters First Credit Union

5700 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 250, (800) 231-1626, www.firefightersfirstcu.org/Locations/Branches/Pleasanton-CA

• Patelco Credit Union

4515 Rosewood Drive, Suite 800, (800) 358-8228, www.patelco.org

• SafeAmerica Credit Union

6001 Gibraltar Drive, (800) 972-0999, www.safeamerica.com

• United Lending Partners, Inc.

3825 Hopyard Road, Suite 150, (925) 271-2707, www.unitedlendingpartners.com

Title Insurance and Escrow Services

As Moneywise explains, "one of the major purposes of an escrow service is ensuring the smooth transfer of a home's ownership.One factor that can prevent a smooth transfer is an issue with the property's title." That is why mortgage lenders require a title search and title insurance to protect against problems. "Escrow accounts provide security and protection during the transfer of large amounts of money." Both services are a common part of the home buying process in California.

• Chicago Title Company

3825 Hopyard Road, Suite 275, (925) 251-0167, chicagotitlealameda.com/Offices/Hopyard

• Fidelity National Title

4683 Chabot Drive, Suite 150, (925) 730-2080, www.fidelityeastbay.com/Offices/Alameda-County-Offices/Pleasanton

• First American Title

4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 110, (925) 460-0790, local.firstam.com/ca/offices/pleasanton

• First American Title Insurance Company

4750 Willow Road, Suite 275, (925) 738-4050, www.firstam.com/title/homebuilder/ca/

• Lennar Title

5990 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, (925) 460-9310, lennartitle.com/pleasanton

Additional Resources for Renters and Buyers

A variety of special programs in the East Bay can help eligible renters keep their homes and prospective homeowners buy. The resources below offer information, education, and, in some cases, financial assistance.

• AC Boost

(510) 500-8840, acboost@hellohousing.org, www.acboost.org

AC Boost, Alameda County's Down Payment Assistance Program, offers shared appreciation loans of up to $210,000 to first-time homebuyers who live in, work in, or have been displaced from Alameda County. Limited preference is given to first responders and educators, including public school employees and childcare providers.

• City of Pleasanton First-Time Home Buyer Programs

(925) 931-5011, housing@cityofpleasantonca.gov, http://admin.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing/homebuyer.asp

In 2004, the City introduced the Pleasanton Down Payment Assistance Loan Program. The program currently provides up to $100,000 in down payment assistance for potential first-time homebuyers whose household income does not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income. The Pleasanton Home Ownership Assistance Program has been helping first-time buyers buy homes since the 1990s.     

• City of Pleasanton Below-Market Rental (BMR) Housing Opportunities

www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing/rentals/default.asp

More than 1,000 below-market rental apartment units have been built since the mid-1980s. BMR units are located throughout the city, including Park Hacienda and Anton Hacienda. Inquiries and applications for leasing a unity is administered on-site at each complex.

• ECHO Housing

(925) 449-7340, www.echofairhousing.org

In addition to education, this nonprofit, HUD-approved housing counseling agency has a Rental Assistance Program for families with minor children, veterans, pregnant women in their second trimester or later, individuals 55 or older, disabled adults, domestic violence survivors, and legally emancipated youth. The program can help eligible individuals with move-in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback. It also offers many other programs to assist renters and buyers.