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Davidon Homes built Laguna Oaks in the late 1990s. This luxury neighborhood remains one of the most sought after by home buyers in the area. Laguna Oaks lies along Foothill Road.

Homes in Laguna Oaks range in size from 3400 to over 4500 square feet, with lots ranging from one-quarter to more than one-half acre. Both single-story and two-story homes line Laguna Oaks’s streets, with most homes having timeless styles with four to five bedrooms, an office and a bonus room owners can convert into a music room, game room or guest room. Floor plans boast a classic California contemporary style with vaulted ceilings and large areas for the kitchen, family room, living room, dining room and master suites. Some houses even have fireplaces. Most homes in Laguna Oaks showcase sweeping views of Pleasanton Ridge and the hills of Livermore Valley.

Laguna Oaks lies very near Bernal Avenue and along Foothill Road, making it a convenient residential neighborhood for commuters. Offering easy access to I-680 and downtown Pleasanton, Laguna Oaks also sits near area schools. Families can frequent the large community park in the development where they can engage in recreational activities and visit with neighbors. The Laguna Oaks’ homeowner’s association includes amenities such as a community pool, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a spa and a greenbelt.

Laguna Oaks School Information

Residents of Laguna Oaks can enroll their children in the elementary, middle and high schools in the area.

Lydiksen Elementary School

Lydiksen Elementary School, built in 1968, educates students in kindergarten through eighth grade and serves about 300 students annually. Lydiksen Elementary School bases its curriculum on Pleasanton Unified School District and California standards. Aside from the academic programs, students can also engage in co-curricular activities such as the Green Team, Spanish, science, Boy and Girl Scouts and GATE (Gifted and Talented Education). Locals attribute the success of the elementary school to the collaboration of parents and teachers to provide a good learning environment for the children. Lydiksen Elementary School has about 50 parents who volunteer for on-campus activities.

Hart Middle School

Hart Middle School received recognition as a California Distinguished School in 2003. Hart Middle School sits conveniently in Hacienda Business Park, making it a safe place conducive to learning. Some of the state-of-the-art facilities at Hart Middle School include benches, picnic tables, sports fields, a track, computer labs and a 17,000-square foot gymnasium. Since its opening in 2000, Hart Middle School has added developments that include well-equipped lab stations, a library with an extensive collection of books, computer stations with Internet access and more.

Foothill High School

Foothill High School, a National Blue Ribbon Excellence School, provides quality education to students. Apart from the core curriculum, the school encourages students to join clubs and organizations that will help them improve their skills and talents as individuals. As such, more than 80% of the student body engages in extra-curricular activities. Foothill High School offers 35 clubs and 22 competitive athletic sports for students each school year. Today, Foothill High School serves about 2300 high school students annually.

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