CONTRA COSTA COUNTY · BAY AREA REAL ESTATE

Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

East Bay city with a busy downtown, BART and open space near Mount Diablo.

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70,088POPULATION
Contra Costa CountyCOUNTY
BART: Walnut Creek, Pleasant HillRAIL & TRANSIT
I-680, Hwy 24MAJOR ROADS

Population: U.S. Census Bureau

LIVING IN WALNUT CREEK

Living in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek is a Contra Costa County city at the junction of I-680 and Highway 24, known for its downtown shopping district, the Lesher Center for the Arts and open space near Mount Diablo. It offers single-family neighborhoods, condos and townhomes, and two BART stations.

Downtown Walnut Creek and Broadway Plaza anchor the city. Residential areas include Northgate, Parkmead, Rancho San Miguel, Saranap and the neighborhoods near Shell Ridge Open Space. Rossmoor is an age-restricted community on the city's west side.

DowntownNorthgateParkmeadRancho San MiguelSaranapRossmoor

LOCAL GUIDE

Homes, schools and getting around Walnut Creek

Homes you'll find

Homes include mid-century ranch homes, larger hillside and view homes near the open space, and many condos and townhomes near downtown and BART.

Schools

Walnut Creek is served by several districts, including the Walnut Creek School District, Mount Diablo Unified School District and the Acalanes Union High School District. Confirm assigned schools by address.

Getting around

BART stops at Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre. I-680 and Highway 24 connect to Oakland, San Francisco and the Tri-Valley, and Mount Diablo State Park is nearby.

Neighborhoods & landmarks

Downtown Walnut Creek and Broadway Plaza anchor the city. Residential areas include Northgate, Parkmead, Rancho San Miguel, Saranap and the neighborhoods near Shell Ridge Open Space. Rossmoor is an age-restricted community on the city's west side.

Buying or selling a home in Walnut Creek

School district lines in Walnut Creek vary by street, and condo and Rossmoor purchases include HOA reviews. We sort out both before you make an offer.

Who's Next Real Estate is a Bay Area team with eXp Realty of California (CA DRE #01878277), made up of agents Joe Prather (CA DRE #02001091), Walter Regan and Aaron Buntin. We help buyers, sellers and investors in Walnut Creek with pricing, marketing, negotiation and every step through closing.

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What is your Walnut Creek home worth?

Get a free valuation based on recent sales near you, then talk it through with a local agent. No pressure and no obligation.

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EDUCATION

Schools in and near Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is served by several districts, including the Walnut Creek School District, Mount Diablo Unified School District and the Acalanes Union High School District. Confirm assigned schools by address.

PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Alamo Elementary100 Wilson Rd., Alamo
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Bancroft Elementary2200 Parish Dr., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Buena Vista Elementary2355 San Juan Ave., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 1–8Eagle Peak Montessori800 Hutchinson Rd., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Fair Oaks Elementary2400 Lisa Ln., Pleasant Hill
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Indian Valley Elementary551 Marshall Dr., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Murwood Elementary2050 Vanderslice Ave., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Parkmead Elementary1920 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Pleasant Hill Elementary2097 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill
PUBLIC · GRADES K–8Tice Creek1847 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Valle Verde Elementary3275 Peachwillow Ln., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Walnut Acres Elementary180 Cerezo Dr., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES K–5Walnut Heights Elementary4064 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 6–8Foothill Middle2775 Cedro Ln., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 6–8Oak Grove Middle2050 Minert Rd., Concord
PUBLIC · GRADES 6–8Pleasant Hill Middle1 Santa Barbara Rd., Pleasant Hill
PUBLIC · GRADES 6–8Walnut Creek Intermediate2425 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 9–12Acalanes Center for Independent Study1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 9–12College Park High201 Viking Dr., Pleasant Hill
PUBLIC · GRADES 6–12Contra Costa School of Performing Arts2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 9–12Las Lomas High1460 South Main St., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 9–12Northgate High425 Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek
PUBLIC · GRADES 9–12Ygnacio Valley High755 Oak Grove Rd., Concord
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–KAlice's Montessori Learning Center3158 Putnam Blvd, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES 9–12Berean Christian High School245 El Divisadero Ave, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–12Contra Costa Christian Schools2721 Larkey Ln, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES 6–12Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown101 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 345, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–KKla Schools Of Walnut Creek292 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES 2–6Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Walnut Creek1330 N Broadway Ste 204, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–KMy Spanish Village1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES 6–8Noble Learning Academy LLC1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES K–8Northcreek Academy & Preschool2303 Ygnacio Valley Rd A, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES K–8Sonder Creek Academy860 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–KSpringfield Montessori School2780 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–8St Mary Elementary School1158 Bont Ln, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–8Walnut Creek Christian Academy2336 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–KWcpc Preschool1801 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek
PRIVATE · GRADES PRE-K–10Wellspring Educational Services Inc1543 Sunnyvale Ave, Walnut Creek

Map of schools in and near Walnut Creek

ELEMENTARYMIDDLEHIGHK–12 & OTHER

School names and addresses from public school directories; map locations from U.S. Census Bureau address data. Visit schools and confirm attendance boundaries with each district.

YOUR LOCAL TEAM

Meet your Walnut Creek real estate agents

Who's Next Real Estate is a Bay Area team with eXp Realty of California. Talk with an agent about buying, selling or investing in Walnut Creek.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

What our clients say

Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with and helped us get into our dream home. With knowledge of the local area and latest market trends, offer strategies, clear and prompt communication, the normally stressful process was as easy and streamlined as possible. You're in great hands with Joe and …
MAAYAN R. · BUYER
Joe was referred to me by another trusted realtor when I was suddenly stuck with an inherited financially upside-down property. He was understanding of my situation and its complexities, and took a load of worry and stress off after finding a buyer. I expected to lose money in the transaction due …
LYNN · SELLER
Joe is the best realtor we could've hoped for, by far! Not only did he go above and beyond to make sure we were visiting the right properties, he took the time to learn exactly what we were looking for and suggested numerous places that were not even on our radar. He helped book all viewings and …
FABIO C. · BUYER

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LOCATION

Map of Walnut Creek, CA

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FAQS

Walnut Creek real estate FAQs

Which school districts serve Walnut Creek?

Several districts serve Walnut Creek, including the Walnut Creek School District, Mount Diablo Unified and the Acalanes Union High School District. Confirm by address.

How do you commute from Walnut Creek to San Francisco?

BART runs from the Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre stations. Drivers use Highway 24 through the Caldecott Tunnel.

What kinds of homes are in Walnut Creek?

Mid-century single-family homes, hillside and view homes near the open space, and many condos and townhomes near downtown and BART.

How do I find out what my Walnut Creek home is worth?

Request a free home valuation on our site, and a Who's Next agent will follow up with recent Walnut Creek sales.

Who are real estate agents that serve Walnut Creek?

Who's Next Real Estate serves Walnut Creek and the rest of the Bay Area. The team includes agents Joe Prather (CA DRE #02001091), Walter Regan and Aaron Buntin with eXp Realty of California (CA DRE #01878277). Call (831) 515-8133 or request a free home valuation to get started.

Which nearby areas does Who's Next also serve?

Besides Walnut Creek, Who's Next Real Estate helps buyers and sellers in Berkeley, Livermore, San Francisco and across the San Francisco Bay Area.

School assignments, rules and boundaries change, so confirm details for a specific address with the school district or city. Who's Next Real Estate supports fair housing and equal opportunity for every client.

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