The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94521 sells for about $763,500, or $466 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,404 a month.
ZIP 94521 — Concord
The 94521 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and quick sales, despite a slight year-over-year price correction. High demand for suburban homes in this established area continues to support values, though buyers are increasingly sensitive to interest rates and affordability.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking established suburban neighborhoods with access to outdoor recreation and regional transit corridors.
Median prices moved down 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
9% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 94521, Contra Costa County, CA
The area is served by the Mount Diablo Unified School District, with schools generally characterized as having stable performance and community support.
The region faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly influenced by state-wide climate exposure.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Bay Area employment hubs and established residential infrastructure, with steady demand for suburban housing.
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%).
Residents typically commute via I-680 or Highway 24 toward Walnut Creek and other major employment centers in the East Bay, with access to BART transit.
The area features proximity to Mount Diablo State Park, local community parks, and shopping centers like the Clayton Valley Shopping Center.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $2,290, reflecting a competitive environment for tenants in the Concord area.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with strong integration into the broader Contra Costa County labor market.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-680 and is connected to the regional BART system via nearby stations.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial retail centers.
The Contra Costa County Assessor maintains property valuations in accordance with state law, primarily based on purchase price plus annual adjustments.
Parcels are subject to various special assessments, including school district bonds and local utility or flood control district levies.
Property insurance premiums are subject to regional wildfire risk adjustments, with many homeowners seeing increased costs due to state-wide market conditions.
California is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust structure.
California law requires comprehensive seller disclosures regarding the physical condition of the property and any known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom4.119.4 mi
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord3.74.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.44.5 mi
- Children's Fairyland4.519 mi
- Dave & Buster's Concord - USA45.4 mi
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom4.119.4 mi
- The Greek Theatre4.716.8 mi
- Oakland Arena4.419.2 mi
- Fox Theater4.819.5 mi
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum4.319 mi
- Heather Farm Park4.74.9 mi
- Concord Shiva Murugan Temple4.93.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.44.5 mi
- Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD4.46.6 mi
- CinemaWest Veranda LUXE IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX & Giant Screen4.15.3 mi
- Chabot Space & Science Center4.515 mi
- The Lawrence Hall of Science4.616.2 mi
- Oakland Museum of California4.719.5 mi
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive4.517.4 mi
- Blackhawk Museum4.810.8 mi
- Heather Farm Park4.74.9 mi
- Mount Diablo State Park4.85.7 mi
- Sycamore Valley Park4.710.1 mi
- Civic Park4.66.2 mi
- Todos Santos Plaza4.54.1 mi
- Lake Chabot Marina & Café4.518 mi
- Los Vaqueros Watershed & Marina4.515.5 mi
- Martinez Marina4.410.7 mi
- Pittsburg Marina Harbormaster4.67.2 mi
- Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina4.419.7 mi
- Boundary Oak Golf Course4.32.7 mi
- Diablo Creek Golf Course4.35.2 mi
- Skylinks at Buchanan Fields Golf Course4.45.5 mi
- Blackhawk Country Club4.69.7 mi
- Contra Costa Country Club4.66.5 mi
- Sunvalley Shopping Center4.35.3 mi
- Nordstrom4.46.4 mi
- Broadway Plaza4.56.5 mi
- Macy's4.36.5 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport4.221.4 mi
- Elevation LVK4.319.5 mi
- Seaplane Adventures4.830.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional landmark offering extensive hiking, biking, and scenic views.
A primary retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.