White Gate, Bryan Ranch, & Bryan Meadow sit side by side off Stone Valley Road on Alamo's east side; they're some of the most quietly sought-after neighborhoods in town. Streets are made up of courts and cul-de-sacs, many homes back to open space, and Mount Diablo and the Las Trampas hills fill the view.
White Gate is best known for its single-story ranch homes on half-acre lots, the kind of floor plan that's really hard to find in Alamo. Bryan Ranch and Bryan Meadow its neighbors, add homes from the 1980s on larger, hillside lots, some over an acre. Together they offer space, privacy, and in close proximity to Oak Hill Park and Monte Vista High.
And you're never far from the rest of the valley. Alamo Plaza and I-680 are about 3 miles away, Walnut Creek is a short drive north, and downtown Danville's restaurants, Saturday farmers' market, and community events are about 10 to 15 minutes south.
The White Gate name goes back to the 1850s. In 1856, the Howard brothers bought a 160-acre ranch two miles east of Alamo and built a large colonial-style home. The Donahue family later owned and farmed the property until 1970, and Ray Donahue gave it the name White Gate. When the land was developed into the custom-home neighborhood here today, several streets were named after family members.
The San Ramon Valley Historical Society honored the property with Historic Plaque #4 in 1975. The original house is gone, but the plaque still stands on a post at Shandelin Court, just off Stone Valley Road.
Source: Museum of the San Ramon Valley
White Gate, Bryan Ranch & Bryan Meadow don't see many listings each year, and updated single-story homes in particular draw strong interest when they come up. Values depend on whether a home backs to open space, its views, the size and flatness of the lot, and how much it's been updated. Because every home here is a little different, a pricing conversation with Jill's team is really the best way to understand what a specific property is worth.
White Gate, Bryan Ranch, & Bryan Meadow are served by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD). Assigned schools depend on the address, so families should verify boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
Level | Nearby schools |
|---|---|
Elementary | Green Valley Elementary & Alamo Elementary |
Middle | Los Cerros Middle School |
High | Monte Vista High School |
Private | The Athenian School, Carondelet High School, De La Salle High School, The Saklan School, The Bentley School |
Where are White Gate, Bryan Ranch, & Bryan Meadow?
Both neighborhoods are on Alamo's east side, off Stone Valley Road, near Oak Hill Park and Monte Vista High School.
What's the difference between White Gate, Bryan Ranch, & Bryan Meadow?
White Gate is known for 1970s single-story ranch homes on lots around half an acre. Bryan Ranch & Bryan Meadow have mostly 1980s homes, a mix of one and two stories, often on larger hillside lots.
Is there an HOA?
Yes. White Gate has a homeowners association that maintains common greenbelt areas and trails. Bryan Ranch and Bryan Meadow have their own associations. Check the disclosures for a specific home's dues.
Where does the name White Gate come from?
The neighborhood was built on the historic White Gate farm, owned by the Howard and then Donahue families from the 1850s until 1970. Several streets are named after members of the Donahue family.
Which schools serve the area?
White Gate, Bryan Ranch, & Bryan Meadow are in SRVUSD. Monte Vista High is within walking distance of much of the neighborhood, and there's school bus service for elementary and middle school. Always verify a specific address with the district.
How close is downtown Danville?
About 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Single-story homes on big lots don't come up often in Alamo, and in White Gate they rarely last. Jill Fusari has spent more than 17 years helping buyers and sellers in Alamo and Danville, and she knows which courts back up to the open space, which homes have the best Diablo views, and how to move quickly when the right one lists.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just starting to think about a move, let's connect and talk through what White Gate, Bryan Ranch, or Bryan Meadow could look like for you.
