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1840 Tice Creek Dr Apt 2217
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Nicole Nielsen · Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
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Walnut Creek, CA Housing Market
Seller's market-1.1% YoY
Zillow, July 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Walnut Creek, CA is worth $1.03M, fell 1.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $1.15M, +36.1% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.8 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 18 days, Walnut Creek is a seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $1.03M home is about $5,306/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Walnut Creek, CA
Typical home value
$1.03M
-1.1% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Typical asking rent
$2,969/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$1.15M
+36.1% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
18
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
242
2.8 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$135,665
Home costs 7.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and 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?
Seller's market2.8 months of supply18 days on market101.7% of asking
Walnut Creek, CA is a seller's market, based on 2.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 18 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, CA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.15M |
| Median list price | $993,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | +36.1% |
| Median price per sq ft | $615/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 18 days |
| Active inventory | 242 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.8 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.7% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 87 |
| New listings (that month) | 142 |
| Listings with a price cut | 37.6% |
| Market condition | Seller's 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?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Walnut Creek, CA rose 21.1%, from $950,000 to $1.15M. The live Zillow value series has fell 1.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 37.6% 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 2.8 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.7%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 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 typical home value of $1.03M 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% | $206,419 | $825,677 | $5,306/mo |
| 5% | $51,605 | $980,491 | $6,301/mo |
Zillow, July 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 $5,306, that implies roughly $227,401 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Walnut Creek earns $135,665, about $91,736 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 7.6x — 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?
Typical asking rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,969/mo, against a typical home value of $1.03M. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 29.0x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $5,306 a month — $2,337 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Walnut Creek?
Active listings in Walnut Creek, CA went from 242 in May 2025 to 242 in May 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 238 | 109 |
| July 2025 | 227 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 203 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 228 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 218 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 144 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 95 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 124 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 149 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 192 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 230 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 242 | 142 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Walnut Creek compare to California and the U.S.?
Walnut Creek homes sell for $1.15M — 30% above the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Walnut Creek runs 180% higher. Year-over-year, Walnut Creek moved +36.1% against California's +3.4% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, CA | $1.15M | +36.1% | 18 days |
| California statewide | $887,400 | +3.4% | 33 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 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 2.8. 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 37.6%. 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 $995 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 $1.03M 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 18 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 101.7% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Walnut Creek added 142 new listings against 87 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -1.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- 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 242 homes listed for sale in Walnut Creek, California. The median listing price is $994K. Featured listings range from $450,000 to $3,299,000.
New Listing
47
$595,000
2772 Tice Creek Dr Apt 4
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
2 bd2 ba1,148 sqft$518/ft²
Condo
Sarina Dhanoa · Redfin
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New Listing
23
$649,000
1844 Pomar Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 bd2 ba1,169 sqft$555/ft²
Townhouse1,392 sqft lot
Joanne Spear · Christie's Intl RE Sereno
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New Listing
44
$749,000
1640 Candelero Ct
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 bd2 ba1,217 sqft$615/ft²
Townhouse2,025 sqft lot
Lana Nemirovsky · Abio Properties
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New Listing
45
$950,000
1713 Geary Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2 bd4 ba2,347 sqft$405/ft²
Condo
Sandra Fortayon · Keller Williams Realty
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New Listing
25
$999,000
2103 Dapplegray Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3 bd2 ba1,417 sqft$705/ft²
Townhouse2,788 sqft lot
Joe Frazzano · Compass
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New Listing
41
$1,649,000
2030 Clearview Ct
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4 bd3 ba2,822 sqft$584/ft²
House16,500 sqft lot
Chuck Barberini · Century21 Masters
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New Listing
40
$1,748,000
1977 Woodbury Ct
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
5 bd3 ba2,604 sqft$671/ft²
House7,854 sqft lot
Laura Zeidan · The GRUBB Company
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New Listing
60
$1,968,000
532 Spotted Owl Ct
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
2 bd2 ba2,008 sqft$980/ft²
Condo
Lori Young · Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
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New Listing
58
$2,650,000
2648 Comistas Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5 bd4 ba3,895 sqft$680/ft²
House18,025 sqft lot
Leslie Mills · Coldwell Banker
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New Listing
60
$2,685,000
642 Shadowhawk Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
2 bd3 ba2,216 sqft$1212/ft²
Condo
Robert Parrish · Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
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New Listing
35
$3,299,000
181 Alegra Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
6 bd6 ba4,520 sqft$730/ft²
House28,350 sqft lot
Julie Fiske · BLVD Real Estate
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Active listings
242
Homes on market
Median list price
$994K
Avg. days on market
18
Days until sale
New this week
142
Newly listed
Price drops:37.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:101.7%
How much do homes cost in Walnut Creek by property type?
How the Walnut Creek, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.66M | $752/sq ft | 40 | 13 days |
| Condo / co-op | $668,000 | $533/sq ft | 35 | 22 days |
| Townhouse | $750,000 | $506/sq ft | 11 | 33 days |
Who lives in Walnut Creek?
American Community Survey estimates for Walnut Creek. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
69,790
Households
32,142
Median income
$135,665/yr
Median age
46.1 years
Owner-occupied
64.5%
Median home value
$1.03M
Median gross rent
$2,613/mo
Mean commute
32.5 min
64.5% 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. The Census self-reported median home value is $1.03M against Zillow's $1.03M typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $2,613/mo, below Zillow's $2,969/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Walnut Creek?
16 schools tracked · 10,149 students
The largest public schools serving Walnut Creek, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Las Lomas High
Grades 9-12 · 1,568 students
Northgate High
Grades 9-12 · 1,535 students
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Grades 6-8 · 993 students
Foothill Middle
Grades 6-8 · 947 students
Bancroft Elementary
Grades K-5 · 686 students
Walnut Acres Elementary
Grades K-5 · 678 students
Buena Vista Elementary
Grades K-5 · 494 students
Valle Verde Elementary
Grades K-5 · 485 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Walnut Creek, CA?
Ordered by distance from Walnut Creek, not by size. Compare Walnut Creek side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Walnut Creek?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Walnut Creek listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Walnut Creek housing market FAQ
Is Walnut Creek a buyer's or seller's market?
Walnut Creek, CA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.8 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 18 days, and sellers getting 101.7% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Walnut Creek?
The typical home in Walnut Creek, CA is worth $1.03M (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $1.15M, about $615 per square foot.
Is Walnut Creek cheaper than the rest of California?
Walnut Creek's median sale price of $1.15M is 30% higher than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 180% above 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, CA spent a median of 18 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (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 $1.03M home is about $5,306 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $227,401 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $135,665.
Are home prices rising in Walnut Creek?
The typical home value in Walnut Creek, CA fell 1.1% over the last 12 months, from $1.04M to $1.03M (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
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, CA is a seller's market with 2.8 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 29.0x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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