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Contra Costa County Housing Market Trends

Market Summary

Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Contra Costa County saw 9,886 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $785,000, with a median AVM value of $826,000 for properties sold in the last year.

There are 16,307 involuntary liens on 12,550 properties, 564 in pre-foreclosure, and 250,524 properties with more than 50% equity in Contra Costa County. The market also includes 106,769 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.

Market Stats Overview

Total Residential Properties
354,476
Total Home Sales
9,699 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$785,000 12 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
30.87%
Current Pre-foreclosures
564
% of Properties in Distress
0.16%
Total Involuntary Liens
16,307
% of High Equity Homes
70.67%

Markets Nearby Contra Costa County

The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Contra Costa County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Diablo ($3,221,000), Alamo ($2,506,500), 94528 ($3,221,000), and 94507 ($2,506,500), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.

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