Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek Housing Market · 2026

Data through Jul 2026

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

Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek Market Snapshot

Palos Verde Area is a balanced market and tilting gently toward buyers. A good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:

Based on 6 homes sold in the 3 months ending July 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 July 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.50M
Up 49.7% from July 2025
Up $497K from July 2025
Homes Sold
6
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$9,478/mo
6.71% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$7,736
  • Property Tax$1,559
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
11 days
1 more day than in July 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.0%
Down from 102.4% in July 2025
Selling 1% below asking
% Sold Over Asking
66%
66% of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
3
Up 221.4% from July 2025
About 1.6 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 49.7% year-over-year in Palos Verde Area. Based on 6 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 48% 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 6.71%. 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 is a balanced market that is tilting gently toward buyers. Both sides have reasonable leverage, contingencies are more common, and there is time to make thoughtful decisions.

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

At $1.50M, Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek's median sits about 17% below the Bay Area average of $1.80M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.

Within Walnut Creek, this area trades about 51% above the city-wide median of $990K.

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

Palos Verde Area, Walnut Creek is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 1% below asking on average
  • 66% close above list price
  • 11 days typical time to go pending
  • 40% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: contingencies are more accepted, and there is time to tour and negotiate without extreme pressure.

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

At $1.50M with 20% down at 6.71%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $9,478:

  • $7,736 principal and interest
  • $1,559 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

No noise, just a quick weekly read on what's going on in your market.

Melanie Tan
Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755
“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
See all reviews on Zillow

Let's Chat!

I read every message and usually reply the same day.

What brings you here?