06/02/2026
📊 MAY 2026 MARKET UPDATE: Quick Takeaways for Our Local Towns 🔥
Each month I take a look at a few key data points for Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Alamo, and Danville, and this May market shows that locally real estate remains highly competitive. Here are my takeaways:
• Prices Are Rising: Average sales prices climbed month-over-month in Lafayette ($2.56M) and Danville ($2.39M), while Walnut Creek held rock-steady at $1.71M. Alamo hit a massive average of $3.44M (even after removing a $21M outlier!).
• Most Homes Are Moving Quickly: If priced right and presented properly, properties are moving fast. Alamo led the pack with a blazing average of just 7 days on market, followed by Lafayette (14 days), Walnut Creek (16 days), and Danville (27 days).
• Competition: Well-positioned homes are still commanding top dollar. Sellers in Alamo averaged 103% of their asking price, while Lafayette and Walnut Creek closed at 102%, or 2% over list. Danville buyers paid exactly 100% of asking on average.
• Volume Check: Walnut Creek saw a bump in activity with 53 total sales, Danville held perfectly steady at 41 sales, while Lafayette (28) and Alamo (12) saw month-over-month dips in volume.
The Bottom Line: Demand is high and inventory is tight. In Alamo and Lafayette, you have to move fast. In Walnut Creek and Danville, there’s a sliver more breathing room—but great homes still fetch a premium.
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