Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek Housing Market · 2026

Data through Sep 2026

Data curated by Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · How this data works

Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek Market Snapshot

Palos Verde Area favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 5 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.

Data through September 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.56M
▲ Up 25.3% from September 2025
Up $315K from September 2025
Homes Sold
5
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$10,446/mo
7.4% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$8,638
  • Property Tax$1,625
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
6 days
▼ 2 fewer days than in September 2025
Homes sell in under a week
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.4%
▲ Up from 99.1% in September 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
60%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
3
▼ Down 20.0% from September 2025
About 1.9 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Palos Verde Area.

Median Sale Price
Up 25.3% year-over-year in Palos Verde Area. Based on 5 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 33% from a year ago in Palos Verde Area, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 7.4%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek

Is now a good time to buy in Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek?

Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Buyers should prepare strong offers and expect limited room to negotiate on well-priced listings.

How do Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $1.56M, Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek's median is close to the Bay Area average of $1.77M.

Within Walnut Creek, this area trades about 84% above the city-wide median of $848K.

How competitive is Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek for buyers?

Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek currently favors sellers:

  • Homes sell about 1% above asking on average
  • 60% close above list price
  • 6 days typical time to go pending
  • 25% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek home?

At $1.56M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $10,446:

  • $8,638 principal and interest
  • $1,625 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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