Is Walnut Creek, CA 94596 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Walnut Creek housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Walnut Creek, CA 94596 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 65 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $999,567. Overall, Walnut Creek is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Contra Costa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Walnut Creek ranks #392 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port Costa 94569 (0% sold over asking) or Discovery Bay 94505 (17% sold over asking), while Diablo 94528 (100% sold over asking) and El Cerrito 94530 (85% sold over asking) are even more competitive.