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Walnut Creek, AZ Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $342,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 329 days, Walnut Creek is a balanced market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $342,000 home is about $1,758/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Walnut Creek, AZ
Median sale price
$342,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
329
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$39,342
Home costs 8.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Walnut Creek a buyer's or seller's market?
Walnut Creek, AZ is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 329 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Walnut Creek housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Walnut Creek, AZ. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $224/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 329 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 100.0% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Walnut Creek is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Walnut Creek is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Walnut Creek home prices moved?
Across the 16 months we hold for Walnut Creek, AZ, the median sale price fell 14.5%, from $400,000 in June 2021 to $342,000. 100.0% of Walnut Creek listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Walnut Creek?
Priced off the median sale price of $342,000 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $68,400 | $273,600 | $1,758/mo |
| 5% | $17,100 | $324,900 | $2,088/mo |
Redfin, through April 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,758, that implies roughly $75,353 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Walnut Creek earns $39,342, about $36,011 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 8.7x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walnut Creek?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Walnut Creek, AZ, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Walnut Creek?
Active listings in Walnut Creek, AZ went from 4 in June 2021 to 2 in April 2026, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | 4 | not published |
| July 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 1 | not published |
| September 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| November 2021 | 1 | not published |
| December 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 | not published |
| June 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 | not published |
| April 2026 | 2 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Walnut Creek compare to Arizona and the U.S.?
Walnut Creek homes sell for $342,000 — 25% below the Arizona median of $453,800. Against the national median of $410,700, Walnut Creek runs 17% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, AZ | $342,000 | not published | 329 days |
| Arizona statewide | $453,800 | +0.5% | 62 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Walnut Creek
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 100.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $330 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $342,000 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Walnut Creek listing goes under contract in 329 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Walnut Creek varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Walnut Creek
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Walnut Creek, Arizona.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
329
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Walnut Creek by property type?
How the Walnut Creek, AZ market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $342,000 | $224/sq ft | 1 | 329 days |
Who lives in Walnut Creek?
American Community Survey estimates for Walnut Creek. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
581
Households
280
Median income
$39,342/yr
Median age
52.7 years
Owner-occupied
86.4%
Median home value
$234,400
86.4% of occupied homes in Walnut Creek are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near Walnut Creek, AZ?
Ordered by distance from Walnut Creek, not by size. Compare Walnut Creek side by side with any of them.
Walnut Creek housing market FAQ
Is Walnut Creek a buyer's or seller's market?
Walnut Creek, AZ is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 329 days, and sellers getting 98.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Walnut Creek?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $342,000, about $224 per square foot.
Is Walnut Creek cheaper than the rest of Arizona?
Walnut Creek's median sale price of $342,000 is 25% lower than the Arizona statewide median of $453,800, and 17% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Walnut Creek?
Homes in Walnut Creek, AZ spent a median of 329 days on market before going under contract, versus 62 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Walnut Creek?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $342,000 home is about $1,758 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $75,353 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $39,342.
Are home prices rising in Walnut Creek?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Walnut Creek, AZ yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Walnut Creek?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Walnut Creek, AZ is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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