Walnut Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Walnut, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 19
- Median Sale Price: $1,235,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,274,026
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $602
- Average Days on Market: 82
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Walnut moved 1.1% up (from $1,222,000 to $1,235,000). The number of homes sold was 24.0% down compared to the prior month (25 vs. 19). Average days on market shifted 10.8% up (74 days to 82 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 9.3% up (from $1,130,000 to $1,235,000). Sales volume is 42.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Walnut's housing market is showing signs of cooling in May, despite some resilience in pricing. While the median home price ticked up 1.1% month-over-month to $1.235 million and remains 9.3% higher than last year, the real story is in the slowing activity. Days on market jumped from 74 to 82 days, suggesting homes are taking longer to find buyers even as sellers maintain confidence in pricing. The month-over-month sales decline from 25 to 19 homes reflects the expected seasonal slowdown heading into summer, though it's worth noting that prior data collection issues may have inflated earlier months' figures.
What's particularly telling is the gap between what sellers are asking and what they're getting. While homes are selling for 101.4% of list price—a sign of underlying demand—the current inventory of 133 active listings with an average 88 days on market indicates builders and sellers aren't finding the urgency they had earlier in the year. With 16 of 19 sales being single-family homes, Walnut remains a family-oriented market, but the lengthening sales cycle suggests buyers are becoming more selective or facing affordability constraints. For sellers, patience is increasingly important.
Walnut Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91789 | 19 | $1,235,000 | $602 | 82 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 16 | $1,242,500 | $631 |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,388,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $253,000 | $176 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $510,000 | $559 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 17 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 133 active listings in Walnut with a median asking price of $1,275,000 and an average of 88 days on market.
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