Why Live in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek combines upscale shopping at Broadway Plaza with extensive outdoor recreation across 2,700 acres of open space. The Lesher Center for the Arts hosts theater productions and concerts, while Mount Diablo State Park provides hiking trails with panoramic Bay Area views. The dining scene features standout restaurants like Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar, known for its wine list and tapas, and TELÈFERIC BARCELONA, which serves authentic Spanish cuisine. The Iron Horse Regional Trail connects neighborhoods for walking and cycling, while the Ruth Bancroft Garden showcases drought-tolerant plants.
The real estate landscape varies by neighborhood. Single family homes in Saranap have a median price of $1.399 million, while Northgate's median reaches $1.8225 million. Woodlands homes show a median of $1.462 million, and Tice Valley tops the list at $2 million. Downtown Walnut Creek condos range from a median of $680,000 for one bedroom units to $925,000 for two bedrooms. Rossmoor presents more affordable options with median one bedroom condo prices at $321,500 and two bedrooms at $590,000.
Property taxes in Contra Costa County stand at 0.83%, matching neighboring Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, and Concord. The combined sales tax rate is 8.80%, including the 7.25% California state rate. Commuters benefit from the centrally located BART station with 25-minute trips to San Francisco. The public school system includes Las Lomas High School and Northgate High School, both rated "A" by Niche. Private education options include the "A+" rated De La Salle and Carondelet High Schools. The Mediterranean climate features summer temperatures between 75-85°F and winter temperatures from 40-60°F, with 20 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Trends in Walnut Creek, CA
On average, homes in Walnut Creek, CA sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Creek, CA over the last 12 months is $1,003,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,003,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$755,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$865,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$590,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$699
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median List Price
$1,100,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%