Walnut Creek Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Walnut Creek, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 84
- Median Sale Price: $1,020,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,106,469
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $627
- Average Days on Market: 45
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Walnut Creek moved 20.7% up (from $845,000 to $1,020,000). The number of homes sold was 20.8% down compared to the prior month (106 vs. 84). Average days on market shifted 21.1% down (57 days to 45 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.2% down (from $1,032,500 to $1,020,000). Sales volume is 12.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Walnut Creek's spring market is showing some mixed signals worth paying attention to. On one hand, sellers are celebrating strong pricing power—the median sale price jumped 20.7% month-over-month to $1.02 million, and homes are selling at a 101% sale-to-list ratio, meaning buyers are actually bidding above asking. That's the kind of seller's market dynamic we haven't seen consistently in a while. Homes are also moving faster, with days on market dropping from 57 to 45 days, suggesting genuine buyer interest.
But here's where it gets interesting: sales volume dropped 20.8% from March, and we're down 12.5% year-over-year. So while prices are climbing, fewer people are actually buying. This could reflect spring seasonal patterns—April sometimes brings a natural pause before May activity picks up—but it also suggests that even with homes sitting less long on the market, there just aren't as many qualified buyers at these elevated price points. The inventory situation isn't helping; 356 active listings are lingering around 51 days on average, creating a two-tier market where desirable homes sell quickly at premium prices while others wait.
Walnut Creek Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94595 | 30 | $695,000 | $584 | 53 |
| 94597 | 20 | $1,089,000 | $613 | 46 |
| 94596 | 17 | $1,185,000 | $705 | 38 |
| 94598 | 17 | $1,385,000 | $640 | 35 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONDOS | 46 | $615,000 | $543 |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 30 | $1,625,000 | $761 |
| TOWNHOMES | 7 | $725,000 | $563 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,185,000 | $891 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 7 |
| $400K - $499K | 7 |
| $500K - $749K | 17 |
| $750K+ | 51 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 356 active listings in Walnut Creek with a median asking price of $749,500 and an average of 51 days on market.
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