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Yocelin Mendivil
Realtor® · Contra Costa
Walnut Creek 94597 · Home type

New Construction for Sale in
Walnut Creek 94597.

New Construction inside Walnut Creek's 94597 zip. 94597 covers Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Heights — here's how the new construction segment looks specifically, without the city-wide averages that hide block-level reality.

94597 · $1.10M9 active totalNew Construction
Walnut Creek, California — residential hills — 94597 · New Construction
The segment read

94597 meets
new construction.

New construction is where East County shines — Antioch and Pittsburg both have active production builder pipelines (Meritage, K. Hovnanian, Lennar in rotation) putting up 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom homes. Builders compete aggressively on interest-rate buy-downs and closing-cost credits in 2026; the sticker price rarely tells the real story. I read the incentive math, flag the padding, and negotiate on finishes and upgrades where there is actual flex.

Inside 94597 specifically, inventory concentrates in Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Heights. 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.

Buyers who want a home with warranties, modern floorplans, and incentive packages that often beat resale on net price.

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 new construction breakdown inside 94597, call me at (415) 710‑6649 — I pull fresh comps before every tour.

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Questions

New Construction in
94597.

Are there many new construction active in 94597?
Varies. 94597 has roughly 9 total listings right now; new construction typically represents a portion of those. I pull exact segment counts from the MLS before each tour — fresh numbers matter.
Where do new construction concentrate inside 94597?
Mostly in Acalanes Ridge, Walnut Heights. 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 new construction pricing moved in 94597?
94597's overall median sits around $1.10M, and new construction trades within that range depending on address and condition. I run segment-specific comps before any offer.
Are builder rate buy-downs actually a good deal?
Sometimes yes, sometimes they're padded into the price. The math depends on how long you plan to hold the rate. I run the actual cost vs. holding period before you sign so we're not flying blind.
Do I need my own agent for new construction?
Yes — and it costs you nothing. The builder pays my commission as a buyer's agent, and I'm there to catch things you shouldn't have to (upgrade padding, closing-cost language, warranty gaps). Without an agent you're negotiating alone against a builder's in-house rep.
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.
Ready when you are

Let's find the one.
Together.

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