242 homes in Walnut Creek
Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA
About Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate
Walnut Creek is an affluent East Bay city with vibrant downtown. Features excellent shopping, Mt. Diablo access, and top-rated schools.
Today, Walnut Creek has 242 homes for sale at a median price of $649,000, typically selling in about 44 days. Families here choose from 14 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Walnut Creek
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- 10Buena Vista Elementaryelementary
- 10Tice Creekelementary
- 10Valle Verde Elementaryelementary
- 10Walnut Acres Elementaryelementary
- 10Walnut Heights Elementaryelementary
- 9Bancroft Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Walnut Creek?
- Vibrant downtown
- Mt. Diablo access
- Top-rated schools
- Iron Horse Trail
Popular Neighborhoods in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$920K
↓ 7.1% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.0 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 242 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~44 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 29% faster than 6 months ago.
Approaching the point where buyers gain more negotiating power.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Walnut Creek
Homeownership is higher than average—most households in this area own rather than rent.
64%
Homeowners
36%
Renters
Homeownership is 8.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
32,142 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,438/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$3,166/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$11,305/mo
Walnut Creek
A typical home costs about 39% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$190K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $469K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$577K)
Price Reductions
91 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.8% (~$51K)
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