Your Guide to Living in

Walnut Creek

Thinking about moving to Walnut Creek?

You’re in the right place.

I’m Brendan Moran, a Walnut Creek resident, real estate broker, and local civic leader.

This site gives you everything you need to make a confident move; neighborhood insights, housing trends, school information, and buyer/seller guidance tailored specifically to Walnut Creek.

Why People Love Living in Walnut Creek

Whether you’re just exploring the market or ready to make a move, click the map to browse homes that match your budget and lifestyle.

Filter by neighborhood, price range, features, or create custom alerts so you never miss a new listing.

Walnut Creek offers the perfect East Bay mix of suburban comfort, urban access, top-rated schools, and unbeatable outdoor recreation.

you’re relocating, buying your first home, or looking for community, Walnut Creek has a neighborhood—and a lifestyle—for everyone.

  • Top-ranked schools

  • Walkable downtown and Broadway Plaza

  • Easy access to BART, 680, and 24

  • Dozens of parks and hiking trails

  • Family-friendly neighborhoods

  • Vibrant arts and community events

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Walnut Creek Neighborhooods

Living room with a gray sectional sofa, white armchair, wooden coffee table, green plants, framed artwork, and wall mirror, with track lighting on ceiling.
Exterior of an Aldi's grocery store called 'Aldi Orchards' with a sign, parking lot, and clear blue sky.
Living room with white walls, hardwood floors, a patterned area rug, a white sofa with throw pillows, two beige armchairs with pillows, a black coffee table with decor, a TV above a white brick fireplace, and sliding glass door leading to outdoor patio with seating and greenery.
Modern living room with a white sofa, two white armchairs, a glass coffee table, wooden flooring, large window with shutters, and decorative artwork and mirrors on the walls.
Modern kitchen with white upper cabinets, dark lower cabinets, black mosaic tile backsplash, central white island, brown leather chairs, stainless steel refrigerator, window with blinds, and pendant lights.
Living room with beige sofas, a fireplace with a stacked stone wall, large windows in the dining area, and modern decor including mirrors and a chandelier.
Rolling green hills with scattered trees under a clear blue sky.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, gray countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel refrigerator, gas stove, and windows showing greenery outside.
Modern living room with white walls, light wood flooring, a large window with greenery outside, two beige sofas, black and patterned throw pillows, a wooden coffee table, a gray area rug, a large framed mirror, and various potted plants.
Living room with two velvet sofas, glass coffee table, fireplace, large window with arched top, potted plant, lamps, framed artwork, and decorative items, hardwood floors, neutral walls, and recessed ceiling lights.
Bright living room with large windows, white sofa, armchair, coffee table, decorative items, and built-in bookshelves around a fireplace.
Aerial view of a school campus surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, parking lot, circular driveway, and hilly landscape in the background.
Living room with a dark gray sofa, wooden coffee table, potted plants, and windows providing natural light. There's a dining area with a round table and four chairs, and a ceiling fan overhead.
Living room with beige sofa, potted plant, large window with curtains, fireplace, two armchairs, coffee table, and wall art.
Green grassy hillside with trees, rolling hills, and mountains in the distance under a sky with scattered clouds.
Outdoor wooden patio with beige cushioned seating arranged around a firepit, potted plants, and a house with large windows and a sliding glass door at dusk.
Corner window nook with cushioned seating and decorative pillows, wood-paneled walls, and trees visible outside.
A young boy writing with a blue pen in a notebook at a school desk, surrounded by other children writing.
View of a sunroom with wicker chairs, a small sitting area, and potted plants seen through sliding glass doors, with an outdoor fenced area and trees in the background.

Walnut Creek Real Estate Insights

As a Walnut Creek Planning Commissioner and real estate broker, I stay closely involved in the city’s housing landscape: new developments, zoning updates, buyer trends, and local market shifts.

On this site, you’ll find:

  • Monthly market updates

  • New development news

  • Condo and townhome guidance

  • First-time buyer information

  • SB 721 and SB 326 balcony law explainers

Meet Brendan Moran

I’m a Walnut Creek resident, real estate broker, and longtime community leader. I serve as a Walnut Creek Planning Commissioner, a Director-at-Large for the Contra Costa Association of Realtors, and a board member of the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

This civic experience gives me a deeper understanding of local housing policy, neighborhood planning, new development, school and community priorities, and I bring that insight directly to your home search or sale.

How I Help Buyers and Sellers

Whether you're moving into Walnut Creek or preparing to list your home, you deserve guidance from someone who understands the market beyond the listings.

  • Find the right neighborhood

  • Off-market opportunities

  • Local school + commute insights

  • New development updates

For Buyers

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  • Complimentary home valuation

  • Pricing strategy tailored to your neighborhood

  • Marketing that highlights what makes Walnut Creek unique

  • Guidance on SB 721/SB 326 for condo sellers

For Sellers

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Have questions about Walnut Creek?

Whether you're thinking about moving here or selling your home, I’m here to help you make the right decision with real local expertise.

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