Walnut Creek, CA Housing Market
The Walnut Creek, CA housing market has 476 homes for sale as of November 3, 2026, with a median asking price of $525,000. 29 homes were listed this week and 116 have been on the market for more than 90 days.
Walnut Creek housing market snapshot
All 476 homes for sale today.
Market pace The typical Walnut Creek home has been listed 47 days, against 61 across the US. A quarter quicker than the US is fast, a quarter slower is slow.
Balanced
Homes here sell at about the US pace.
- Homes for sale
- 476
- Median price
- $525,000
- Median days on market
- 47
The typical home for sale
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 1,288 sqft
- Built around 1978
- $511 per sqft
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Low-Maintenance Condos for Easy Living with 2+ Beds for Sale in Walnut Creek, California Under $650K
Walnut Creek spreads between Mount Diablo and the Shell Ridge Open Space. Condominiums cluster along Tice Creek Drive in Tice Valley, beside Alma Park next to downtown, and along North Civic Drive near the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Streets in the southern valley border golf fairways, while downtown addresses place residents within walking distance of Broadway Plaza retail and dining. Commuters reach downtown San Francisco in 35 minutes on BART and access Interstate 680 and Highway 24 in minutes. Paved routes along the Iron Horse Regional Trail cross the city, and Mount Diablo trailheads sit 5 miles east. Communities provide shared maintenance, pools, and clubhouses, with local schools served by the Acalanes Union High School District.
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3+ Bedroom Move In Ready Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA Under $1M
Walnut Creek sits at the foot of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County, where tree-lined streets and mid-century neighborhoods meet a walkable downtown along Main Street. Heather Farm Park, with its lake and paved loop, anchors one of the town's most sought-after residential areas. Rossmoor, a gated community for adults 55 and older, offers its own clubhouses and golf courses, while the Iron Horse Trail runs through town on the old railroad corridor. Walnut Creek BART is a short ride from downtown, with trains to San Francisco and Oakland. Interstate 680 and State Route 24 connect commuters to the wider East Bay, and Mount Diablo State Park is a short drive for hiking. Larkey Park and the Lindsay Wildlife Experience give families a place to spend weekends close to home.
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2 Bedroom First-Time Buyer Condos for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA Under $800K
Downtown Walnut Creek centers on Locust Street and North Main Street, where shops, cafes and restaurants sit within a short walk of the BART station. Heather Farm Park, with its lake and walking paths, lies a short distance away, and the Iron Horse Trail runs through town for walkers and cyclists. To the east, Mount Diablo rises above the valley and shapes the views from many hillside streets. Interstate 680 links Walnut Creek to Concord and San Ramon, and the BART line gives direct rail service toward San Francisco and Oakland. The Acalanes Union High School District serves much of the city. Rossmoor, a 55+ community with its own clubhouses and golf courses, lies just south of the core.
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First Time Buyer 2+ Bedroom Condos for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA Under $650K
Walnut Creek sits in the central East Bay, with downtown built around Broadway Plaza and Locust Street, where shops and restaurants are a short walk from many condo complexes. Rossmoor, the gated 55+ community on the southeast side, is known for its golf courses and walking paths, while Saranap and Tice Valley offer quieter streets near Heather Farm Park. Mount Diablo rises to the east, and the Iron Horse Trail runs through town. BART stations in Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill give commuters rail service to San Francisco and Oakland, and Highways 24 and 680 are minutes from most neighborhoods. Schools here fall within the Acalanes Union High School District, a frequently cited draw for buyers.
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4+ Bedroom Family Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA Under $1.7M
Walnut Creek sits at the foot of Mount Diablo, and the hillside streets of Tice Valley climb through oak woodland toward its ridgelines. Heather Farm Park, with its pond and walking paths, is a short drive from many neighborhoods on the east side, while the Iron Horse Trail runs through town along an old railroad corridor. Downtown Walnut Creek, with its restaurants, shops and BART station, anchors the central valley. Commuters can reach Interstate 680 within minutes and use the Pleasant Hill BART station, a short drive away, for trips into the Bay Area. Larkey Park, a neighborhood park with a pool, picnic areas and volleyball courts, sits near the Contra Costa Canal Trail, which links the city to Pleasant Hill and Concord. Families here typically attend schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
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2+ Bedroom First Time Buyer Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA Under $700K
Walnut Creek's downtown, built around Main Street and the Broadway Plaza shopping district, is the center of daily life here. Heather Farm Park offers a pond and wide lawns within a short drive of most neighborhoods, and the paved Iron Horse Trail runs through town toward Pleasant Hill and Concord. Rossmoor, a large gated community on the south side, has golf courses and clubhouses, while Mount Diablo rises to the east above many streets. The Walnut Creek BART station is downtown, and a train ride to San Francisco takes roughly 45 minutes, which lets weekday commuters skip the traffic on Highway 24 and Interstate 680. The Acalanes Union High School District serves local high schools, and Mount Diablo State Park trailheads sit a short drive east for weekend hikes.
New listings and overlooked homes in Walnut Creek this week
Newest listings
Listed Nov 2 $962,888
1655 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Listed Nov 2 $1,395,000
15 Poco Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Listed Nov 2 $1,549,000
307 Chives Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Listed Nov 2 $899,000
2861 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Listed Oct 31 $585,000
1129 Avenida Sevilla Unit 5a, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Listed Oct 31 $585,000
1129 Avenida Sevilla #5a, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Longest on the market, most room to negotiate
1,489 days on market $497,000
2533 Pine Knoll Drive 1, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
293 days on market $199,000
1324 Singingwood Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
293 days on market $199,000
1324 Singingwood Court #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
292 days on market $355,000
1632 South Villa Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
232 days on market $170,000
1312 Skycrest Drive Unit 1, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
232 days on market $170,000
1312 Skycrest Drive 1, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Financing
Can you afford a home in Walnut Creek?
The typical Walnut Creek home costs about $3,220 a month, and you need around $138,000 a year to get the loan.
On the $525,000 median home at this week's 7.24% rate with 10% down. Before taxes, insurance and HOA dues. We take the $525,000 median home, subtract the down payment, and spread the rest over 30 years at this week's average rate from Freddie Mac. Lenders usually want that payment under 28% of what you earn before tax, which gives the income figure.
Homes for sale by loan type
- Homes you can buy with a regular mortgage86%411 homes
Homes priced under the Contra Costa County loan limit of $1,249,125
Updated November 3, 2026 from the live MLS feed. The numbers on this page are refreshed every two days.
