Walnut Creek is still a strong seller’s market, with prices still strong and well-prepped homes selling fast.
- Median sale price (latest 3‑month window): ~$863,000, up 12.2% year over year – this includes all property types (condominiums and Single-family homes).
- Median May home price from local update: ~$843,390 with robust demand amidst rates around mid 6%s.
- It typically takes 13 to 23 days for a home to sell and it mostly applies to single family detached properties.
Supply, Demand, and Speed
- There were 170 homes on the market in May 2026. This includes all homes that were active, pending, and sold during May.
- Approximately 16 homes sold in May with another 45 going under contract. This shows a very steady absorption.
- Most homes, that are priced right, draw multiple offers with an average of two offers per home.
Price Trends and Big Picture
Pricing power is still there for sellers, but buyers are more rate- and value-sensitive, especially after the onset of Iran war, so the margin for error on list price has gotten smaller.
Alamo Market Snapshot – May 2026
