What is the median home price in Walnut Creek right now?
As of Q1 2026, Walnut Creek median home price is $1,280,000, at $610/sqft.
Walnut Creek · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Walnut Creek real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Walnut Creek regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Walnut Creek Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,280,000
$/sqft
$610
Days on market
15
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Walnut Creek
The market right now.
Suburban polish with urban amenities — Broadway Plaza retail, Lesher Center, top schools, BART direct to SF.
Insider note: Northgate area is the school-district sweet spot. Rossmoor 55+ is its own ecosystem with different rules.
Who's buying here right now: Family move-up, Empty-nest downsizing into condos, SF retirees.
What this market is NOT: Inexpensive. The Lamorinda halo has lifted prices structurally over the last 15 years.
Walnut Creek Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Walnut Creek?
15 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Walnut Creek appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 15, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Walnut Creek?
15 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Walnut Creek price-per-sqft trend?
Walnut Creek is currently at $610/sqft. Northgate area is the school-district sweet spot. Rossmoor 55+ is its own ecosystem with different rules.
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