Carriage Square, Walnut Creek Housing Market · 2026

Data through Aug 2026

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

Carriage Square, Walnut Creek Market Snapshot

Carriage Square leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Here's where things stand:

Based on 8 homes sold in the 3 months ending August 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 August 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.20M
▼ Down 6.7% from August 2025
Down $86K from August 2025
Homes Sold
8
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$7,998/mo
7.28% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$6,565
  • Property Tax$1,249
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
30 days
▲ 4 more days than in August 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.5%
▲ Up from 98.0% in August 2025
Selling 1% below asking
% Sold Over Asking
25%
Only 25% sold above asking. Few bidding wars right now
Active Listings
15
▲ Up 276.2% from August 2025
About 5.6 months of supply. Plenty of options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Carriage Square.

Median Sale Price
Down 6.7% year-over-year in Carriage Square. Based on 8 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 6% from a year ago in Carriage Square, 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 7.28%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Carriage Square, Walnut Creek

Is now a good time to buy in Carriage Square, Walnut Creek?

Carriage Square, Walnut Creek leans toward buyers, though competition has been picking up recently. Buyers still have leverage to negotiate, but the window may be narrowing.

How do Carriage Square, Walnut Creek home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $1.20M, Carriage Square, Walnut Creek's median sits about 33% below the Bay Area average of $1.78M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that Carriage Square, Walnut Creek is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.

Within Walnut Creek, this area trades about 38% above the city-wide median of $868K.

How competitive is Carriage Square, Walnut Creek for buyers?

Carriage Square, Walnut Creek currently leans toward buyers:

  • Homes sell about 0.5% below asking on average
  • 25% close above list price
  • 30 days typical time to go pending
  • 45% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: a well-structured offer near or below list price has a good chance of success.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Carriage Square, Walnut Creek home?

At $1.20M with 20% down at 7.28%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $7,998:

  • $6,565 principal and interest
  • $1,249 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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Melanie Tan
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