Rossmoor

What Rossmoor does

Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a 55+ active adult planned community located in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, founded in 1964 by developer Ross Cortese on the former Dollar family estate. It serves approximately 9,500+ residents across 6,600+ housing units comprising four product types: Co-Op Residences (3 Mutuals, 3,368 manors starting at $250K+), Condominiums (19 complexes, 3,245 units starting at $400K+), Single-Family Homes (63 homes starting at $1.9M+), and The Waterford congregate living (300 units starting at $200K+). The community is governed as a homeowners association under the Golden Rain Foundation and is not a publicly traded or externally invested entity.

The core "product" is the residential and amenity bundle: two NCGA-rated golf courses (Dollar Ranch 18-hole and Creekside 9-hole), the Tice Creek Fitness Center, three aquatics complexes, a tennis and pickleball complex, bocce and lawn bowling greens, five clubhouses, The Golden Pear restaurant operated by chef Rodney Worth, over 180 clubs, 1,200+ annual activities, a 155-seat movie theater, transportation services (Dial-A-Bus), counseling and wellness services, and 24/7 gated security with RFID vehicle access, motorized patrols, and on-site EMT. Infrastructure spans 1,800 acres (including 700 acres of open space and 9 miles of trails) on a bulk cable/internet agreement with Xfinity/Comcast, with internal media channels (Rossmoor News, Rossmoor TV on Comcast Channel 1083, MyRossmoor portal) supporting community communication.

The business model operates on monthly recurring HOA/coupon fees that bundle property taxes (for co-op manors), landscaping, maintenance, trash/recycling, security, cable, internet, amenities, and counseling, supplemented by transfer fees on home resales (handled exclusively by approved real estate channel partners Rossmoor Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, REMAX Accord, and Symmetry Real Estate), usage-based golf fees and cart rentals, restaurant revenue at The Golden Pear, clubhouse rentals, classes, excursions, and special events. The customer base is exclusively individual resident households aged 55 and over, with no dependents under 18 permitted, and the community does not offer assisted living. Distribution is sales-led through licensed real estate agents, supported by a multi-channel content ecosystem including the rossmoor.com website, Rossmoor News weekly newspaper, Rossmoor TV, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, email newsletters, and on-site tours.

Name

Rossmoor

Legal name

Rossmoor Walnut Creek

Website

https://rossmoor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a 55+ active adult planned community in Walnut Creek, California, serving 9,500+ residents across 6,600+ co-op, condominium, single-family, and congregate homes. Operated as a homeowners association since 1964, it provides bundled monthly fees covering amenities, security, and services on 1,800 acres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active Adult Residential Community

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Active adult community
• Senior residential community
• Real estate sales
• Lifestyle amenities
• Recreational facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Sales/Real Estate Transactions: Rossmoor earns revenue from home sales through the transaction fees and the ongoing transfer/lease fees when properties change hands. Homes are professionally marketed and sold through licensed real estate professionals. Co-op residences, condominiums, single-family homes, and congregate living units are sold at various price points.
2. Monthly HOA/Coupon Fees: Residents pay monthly fees (referred to as 'coupon payment') that cover property taxes in co-op residences, landscaping, maintenance, trash/recycling, cable TV, internet, 24/7 security, counseling services, use of all amenities including fitness center, pools, clubhouses, and more.
3. Golf Course Fees: Additional fees for golf play including greens fees and golf cart rental. The courses are exclusively for residents and their accompanied guests.
4. The Golden Pear Restaurant: Full-service restaurant operated by chef Rodney Worth, serving lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. Located at Creekside Clubhouse adjacent to golf courses.
5. Facility Rentals and Premium Services: Revenue from private clubhouse room rentals, some specialized classes and excursions, personal training sessions, special concerts and events, and The Golden Pear restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a 55+ active adult planned community founded in 1964 spanning 1,800 acres with 9,500+ residents and 6,600+ homes across four housing types (Co-Op Residences, Condominiums, Single-Family Homes, and The Waterford congregate living). The community sells residential real estate through licensed partner agents and provides residents with monthly amenities including two golf courses, five clubhouses, three aquatics complexes, a fitness center, 180+ clubs, dining at The Golden Pear restaurant, 24/7 gated security, cable/internet, transportation, and counseling services.

Product overview

Rossmoor Walnut Creek is a 55+ active adult planned community offering four distinct housing types: Co-Op Residences (3 Mutuals, 3,368 manors from $250K+), Condominiums (19 complexes, 3,245 units from $400K+), Single-Family Homes (63 homes from $1.9M+), and The Waterford congregate living (300 units from $200K+). The community provides extensive amenities including two golf courses (Dollar Ranch 18-hole and Creekside 9-hole), Tice Creek Fitness Center, three aquatics complexes, sports facilities (tennis, pickleball, bocce, lawn bowling), over 180 clubs and organizations, five clubhouses with event venues, The Golden Pear restaurant, cable/internet services via Xfinity bulk agreement, transportation services, counseling/wellness services, 24/7 security, and a full recreation/events program with 1,200+ annual activities. The community spans 1,800 acres with 9,500+ residents and is governed as a planned community with monthly fees covering most amenities and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rossmoor Realty: Real estate brokerage serving Rossmoor Walnut Creek since 1967, longest-serving specialists in the community.
• The Golden Pear
• Rossmoor News
• Rossmoor TV

Products and services

• Co-Op Residences (Mutuals)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 golf courses (18-hole and 9-hole NCGA-rated)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rossmoor RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRossmoor's longest-serving real estate specialists since 1967. Featured sponsored real estate partner handling property sales and community tours. Three companies just outside the gate offer free daily tours with no obligation to buy.
• REMAX AccordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured sponsored real estate partner serving Rossmoor community. Part of the REMAX network helping clients buy and sell Rossmoor properties.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal real estate brokerage franchise proudly serving Rossmoor for over 40 years. Featured sponsored real estate partner on the community website.
• Xfinity/ComcastcoreTechnology or IntegrationBulk agreement provider for Ultimate TV + Sports cable package and 500 Mbps broadband internet service for all residents. On-site customer support available Tuesdays through Thursdays.
• Contra Costa County Fire Protection DistrictcoreOthersFire department located right outside Rossmoor's gate. Community achieved Firewise certification working with local fire authorities.
• Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO)minorOthersRossmoor's community organization working with the Emergency Preparedness Organization and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to educate community on disaster preparedness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PebbleCreek (Goodyear, AZ): Large 55+ master-planned community in Goodyear, Arizona, with HOA governance, two golf courses, recreation centers, clubhouses, and hundreds of clubs. Highly comparable resident-paid amenity and resale-driven revenue model.
• Sun City (Del Webb / PulteGroup): The original U.S. active-adult community brand (Sun City, AZ founded 1960) operated by Del Webb, now part of PulteGroup. Operates multiple Sun City branded 55+ communities nationwide with golf, recreation centers, and HOA governance; the industry pioneer and benchmark for Rossmoor's model.
• The Villages: The largest 55+ active-adult planned community in the U.S., located in central Florida. Operates an identical resident-paid amenity model with golf courses, recreation centers, and town squares; the most directly comparable business model to Rossmoor, differing primarily by geography and scale.
• Robson Resort Communities: Developer/operator of large-scale 55+ active-adult planned communities in Arizona and Texas. Closely comparable model: master-planned community, monthly HOA fees, golf courses, recreation centers, and extensive social programming for residents 55+.
• Leisure World (California): Historical 55+ mutual-benefit community operator in Seal Beach, California, with co-op and condo housing, monthly coupon fees, golf, clubhouses, and 200+ clubs. Operates essentially the same business model as Rossmoor in a Southern California coastal location.
• Oakmont Village: A 55+ active-adult community in Santa Rosa, California, offering co-op and condo housing with monthly fees covering amenities including fitness, pools, clubhouses, and social activities. Directly comparable in housing type, governance structure, and Northern California setting.
• Laguna Woods Village: A 55+ planned community in Laguna Woods, California, with thousands of condo/co-op units governed by a mutual/HOA structure. Operates golf, clubhouses, pools, and 200+ clubs under a similar monthly-fee-plus-transaction-fee model, making it Rossmoor's closest in-state peer.
• Heritage Ranch (Santa Clarita): Gated 55+ community in Santa Clarita, California, with co-op/condo housing, monthly HOA fees, golf, clubhouses, and recreation programming. Comparable California 55+ community with similar monthly-fee and resale-driven revenue model.
• Sun City Lincoln Hills (Del Webb): Del Webb-developed 55+ community in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento), with HOA structure, multiple golf courses, recreation centers, and resident-run clubs. Closest Del Webb community to Rossmoor geographically and a direct competitive alternative in Northern California.

Emerging players

• Trilogy (Shea Homes): Network of 55+ active-adult resort communities operated by Shea Homes across multiple U.S. states. Comparable amenity-rich, HOA-governed model but newer build inventory; serves as a direct competitive threat to legacy communities like Rossmoor via new construction in growth markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/rossmoortv
• Facebookfacebook.com/RossmoorWalnutCreek
• Instagraminstagram.com/rossmoorwalnutcreek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rossmoor-limited

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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