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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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18 years of East Bay data
Ask me anything about Walnut Creek — schools, vibe, pockets. I can also book a 20-minute call with Roger or give you his direct line.
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