The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94514 sells for about $872,361, or $443 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 208 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,652 a month.
ZIP 94514 — Discovery Bay
The Byron housing market remains a niche, rural-focused segment with low inventory and high price points driven by land-heavy properties. While year-over-year appreciation is modest, the market is stable, reflecting a preference for large-lot living over urban density. Current conditions are heavily influenced by agricultural zoning and limited new residential development.
This area is best suited for buyers seeking rural solitude, agricultural land, or large-lot living, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to urban amenities and high-density transit.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 208 days on market with 43.1 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.6% · poverty 14.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 94514, Contra Costa County, CA
Byron is a small, rural community with limited reported crime data, generally experiencing lower crime rates compared to more densely populated urban centers in Contra Costa County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Byron Union School District and Liberty Union High School District, which generally maintain average to above-average performance ratings within the regional context.
The area faces moderate risks related to wildfire and flood, particularly in low-lying agricultural zones near the Delta, necessitating careful review of insurance requirements and local hazard maps.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and solar energy development, with limited large-scale residential infrastructure expansion currently underway in this unincorporated rural zone.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via the Byron Highway toward employment hubs in Brentwood, Antioch, or the broader East Bay, as public transit options are extremely limited.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including access to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for boating and fishing, with local parks and limited shopping available in nearby Brentwood.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and agricultural-adjacent housing, with limited inventory and a high reliance on month-to-month leasing arrangements.
The local economy is heavily anchored in agriculture, solar energy production, and general aviation services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the East Bay.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with the Byron Highway serving as the main artery; public transit infrastructure is minimal.
Development is largely focused on agricultural land use and renewable energy infrastructure rather than high-density residential projects.
The Contra Costa County Assessor manages property valuations, adhering to Proposition 13 limits on annual assessment increases.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including local school districts, water agencies, and flood control zones typical of the Delta region.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's rural nature and proximity to wildfire-prone zones and flood-risk areas near the Delta.
California is a non-judicial foreclosure state, providing specific notice and redemption timelines for lenders and borrowers.
California law requires comprehensive seller disclosures regarding property condition, natural hazards, and environmental factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local economic reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and water-based recreation.
General aviation facility serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.