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Yocelin Mendivil
Realtor® · Contra Costa
Walnut Creek 94596 · Home type

Condos & Townhomes for Sale in
Walnut Creek 94596.

Condos & Townhomes inside Walnut Creek's 94596 zip. 94596 covers Downtown, Parkmead, Lakewood — here's how the condo segment looks specifically, without the city-wide averages that hide block-level reality.

94596 · $708K18 active totalCondos & Townhomes
Walnut Creek, California — residential hills — 94596 · Condos & Townhomes
The segment read

94596 meets
condos & townhomes.

Condos and townhomes fill a specific niche in Contra Costa — buyers who want downtown walkability without the single-family price tag, empty nesters downsizing, and investors building stable rental portfolios. HOA fees range enormously ($280 in a small complex to $1,200+ in full-service buildings) — I always read the reserve study and HOA docs line-by-line before we write an offer. Townhomes split the difference: your own garage and front door, but usually a shared wall.

Inside 94596 specifically, inventory concentrates in Downtown, Parkmead, Lakewood. If any of those areas interest you, I can tell you which blocks have the right lot profile for this house type and which don't.

First-time buyers priced out of single-family, professionals who want BART-friendly lock-and-leave, or empty nesters downsizing.

Walnut Creek · broader market · April 2026
Median price
↑ 7.1%
$830K
year over year
Homes sold
↑ 7%
105
March · YoY
Days on market
12
median · last 90 days
Price / sqft
$601
median · last 90 days

City-level numbers. For the specific condos & townhomes breakdown inside 94596, call me at (415) 710‑6649 — I pull fresh comps before every tour.

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Questions

Condos & Townhomes in
94596.

Are there many condos & townhomes active in 94596?
Varies. 94596 has roughly 18 total listings right now; condos & townhomes typically represents a portion of those. I pull exact segment counts from the MLS before each tour — fresh numbers matter.
Where do condos & townhomes concentrate inside 94596?
Mostly in Downtown, Parkmead, Lakewood. Each block inside the zip has its own character — some neighborhoods lean more toward one house type than others. I'll steer you to the right pockets for what you're looking for.
How has condo pricing moved in 94596?
94596's overall median sits around $708K, and condos & townhomes trades within that range depending on address and condition. I run segment-specific comps before any offer.
What should I check in the HOA docs?
Reserve study (is the building actually funded for big repairs?), pending assessments, litigation history, and rental caps. I read all of it before we write — a great-looking condo in a broke HOA is not a deal.
Are condos a good investment in Contra Costa?
Can be, if the HOA is sound and the building is well-managed. Values historically lag single-family appreciation but cash-flow better as rentals. I don't sugarcoat the tradeoffs — condos aren't SFH with fewer chores.
What's the median price in Walnut Creek right now?
Around $830K overall per Redfin's March 2026 data, up 7.1% year over year. But the city-level number hides huge variance — 94595 (Rossmoor) median is $574K; 94598 (Northgate/Indian Valley) is $1.55M. Tell me the neighborhood and I'll pull real comps.
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Together.

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