94596 Housing Market
Median List Price
$565,000
Updated August 2026
Today, the 94596 ZIP code in Walnut Creek, CA has 35 homes for sale at a median list price of $565,000, typically selling in about 42 days.
94596 Housing Market Overview
Buyers in the 94596 ZIP code are looking at a median list price of $565,000. That is about 12.9% below the Walnut Creek median. Since February, the median price has moved down about 17.9% to $995,000 as of July. The 94596 ZIP code has 35 active listings on the market right now. Pricing spreads from a $324,000 median for one bedroom homes to $2.4M for six bedroom homes.
94596 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.7 months of supply, yet 37% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$565K
↑ 14% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.7 months of supply
Tight Supply35 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.7 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~42 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 16% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 49% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in 94596 Area
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
64%
Homeowners
36%
Renters
Homeownership is 8.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
32,142 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $468K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$885K)
Price Reductions
13 listings have reduced their price
37% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.5% (~$42K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 94596 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 94596 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 94596 ZIP code is $565,000 as of August 2026, based on 35 active listings.
Is the 94596 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 94596 ZIP code currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in the 94596 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 94596 ZIP code has been on the market for 42 days.
Are home prices in the 94596 ZIP code going up or down?
The median sale price in the 94596 ZIP code is up about 13.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in the 94596 ZIP code?
There are 35 homes for sale in the 94596 ZIP code right now, including 3 listed within the last week.