94597 covers Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Heights. Here's the honest picture — actual prices, schools, house types, and how it compares to the rest of Walnut Creek.
94597
94597 market · April 2026
Median price
$1.10M
current median
Active homes
9
right now
Days on market
12
city median · last 90
School district
Walnut
Walnut Creek SD + Mount Diablo Unified
Inside 94597
Neighborhoods in this zip
Acalanes Ridge
Part of 94597 · Walnut Creek
Walnut Heights
Part of 94597 · Walnut Creek
Schools serving 94597
Public school district
Walnut Creek SD + Mount Diablo Unified
All 94597 addresses fall within Walnut Creek SD + Mount Diablo Unified. I can map any specific address to its elementary, middle, and high-school feeders.
94597 covers Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Heights. Each block has its own character — give me an exact address and I'll pull the last six closings on that street.
What's the median home price in 94597?
Currently around $1.10M for single-family. Condos and townhomes trade in a different range. I pull real comps before every offer.
Which schools serve 94597?
94597 is in Walnut Creek SD + Mount Diablo Unified. I can pull exact school-boundary maps against any address you're considering.
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.
How are Walnut Creek schools compared to the rest of Contra Costa?
Elementary schools in the Walnut Creek School District — especially Indian Valley, Walnut Heights, and Murwood — are among the county's highest-rated. Mount Diablo Unified covers Northgate and the Ygnacio Valley portion; they have strong options too. I can pull boundary maps against any specific address.
Is Walnut Creek worth the premium over Concord?
Sometimes. If BART + top-5-ranked elementary + walkable downtown matter to you, yes. If you mostly need a big lot and a three-car garage, Concord often gives you more house for the money. I've helped clients land on both answers — depends on what you actually do on Tuesdays.