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Walnut Creek

East Bay's commercial hub with Lamorinda schools and a walkable downtown.

Median

$1,280,000

The numbers

Median Price

$1,280,000

Median Sqft

2,100

$/Sqft

$610

Walk Score

51

The vibe

Suburban polish with urban amenities — Broadway Plaza retail, Lesher Center, top schools, BART direct to SF.

Who loves it

Families wanting top-tier schools and amenities, willing to pay a 15% premium over neighboring Concord/Pleasant Hill.

What it isn't

Inexpensive. The Lamorinda halo has lifted prices structurally over the last 15 years.

Schools

  • Indian Valley Elementary9/10
  • Las Lomas HS8/10

Highlights

  • Broadway Plaza shopping
  • BART direct to SF (40 min)
  • Mt. Diablo trailheads
  • Lesher Center arts

Insider note from Roger

Northgate area is the school-district sweet spot. Rossmoor 55+ is its own ecosystem with different rules.

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