64 homes sold in Contra Costa Centre in the last year, at a typical $687K
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Contra Costa Centre homes are listed.
Every place Contra Costa Centre homes are listed, in one stop
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Condos are 77% of Contra Costa Centre’s sales, at a typical $648K (year to May 2026)
64 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 44 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $528CA $561
- Days to sell
- 71
- Sold over asking
- 20%
- Listings with a price cut
- 24%
Townhouses: 6 sold, typical $756K
Houses: 7 sold, typical $1.6M
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.3 times the 2016 price
64 sales in the last year, against 112 in 2021 and a low of 44 in 2013. The typical sale went from $511K in 2016 to $687K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $700K buys in Contra Costa Centre
Check a listing against what Contra Costa Centre homes sold for
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Bidding wars in Contra Costa Centre are rarer than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Contra Costa Centre’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 64 sales.
If you’re buying in Contra Costa Centre
- Shop in September. It brings about 8 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (43% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.8% of the list price on average; 22% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 31% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 49 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
April has the most new listings (about 8 a month), but May is the most competitive: 69% of May sales close over asking. September offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (43%). November has the least competition (33%) but only about 3 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than California
| Contra Costa Centre now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | CA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 22% | 56% | 59% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 31% | 62% | 61% | 33% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.8% | 101.8% | 102.1% | 99.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 49 | 16 | 16 | 43 |
14 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 5 times the 2013 low (3) and 173% more than in 2017–19.
Since 2019, houses are up 30%, condos 23%
A house typically sold for $1.6M in the year to May 2026 (7 sales), a condo for $648K (44).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Contra Costa Centre ranks 466th of 560 busy California markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Contra Costa Centre is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Contra Costa Centre home costs about $4,093 a month
Price: Contra Costa Centre’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Contra Costa Centre’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Contra Costa Centre is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in April
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $687K home, about $6,110 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Contra Costa Centre, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Contra Costa CentreTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Contra Costa Centre.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Concord sells for less a square foot; Saranap and Lafayette for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Contra Costa Centre, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 1,048 | $750K | $498 | 46% | 21 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,045 | $897K | $586 | 36% | 25 |
| Pleasant Hill | 316 | $943K | $607 | 44% | 21 |
| Lafayette | 281 | $2M | $873 | 43% | 19 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 64 | $687K | $544 | 22% | 49 |
| Saranap | 58 | $1.4M | $767 | 53% | 18 |
| Reliez Valley | 45 | $1.8M | $668 | 50% | 21 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Contra Costa Centre
What do homes sell for in Contra Costa Centre, CA?
64 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $687K, $544 a square foot.
Is Contra Costa Centre a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 15 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 2.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Contra Costa Centre?
April brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Contra Costa Centre?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $687K home that’s near $6,110.
Where can I see homes for sale in Contra Costa Centre?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Contra Costa Centre’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Contra Costa Centre.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).