Walnut Creek, CA Office Overview
The Walnut real estate market includes the Broadway Plaza, Meadow Creek, and Oak Road commercial real estate markets. With a metropolitan population of nearly 70,000, the city is also part of the larger Oakland region, home to nearly 2.8 million people. Demand for office space in Walnut Creek comes from a dynamic mix of employers, both large and small.
As of mid-2017, the Walnut Creek market encompasses over 6.4 million square feet of existing office space in properties larger than 50,000 square feet. Located just 16 miles from Oakland, at the junction of Interstate 680 and State Route 24, the city serves as a regional transportation hub, which helps generate consistent demand for commercial real estate in Walnut Creek, CA.
Walnut Creek, CA Office Inventory Description
Walnut Creek is part the powerful economy of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, and definitely contributes its share to the Oakland area's $172 billion in gross annual metropolitan product. Both high technology and traditional businesses help to keep the Walnut Creek office market growing. There are over 1.2 million square feet of Class A or A+ space in Walnut Creek, while Class B product adds nearly 5.2 million square feet more to the office inventory in Walnut Creek, California.
The Overlook submarket in Walnut Creek is one area of the city that sees consistently strong demand for office space. Located east of the I-680 and north and south of Ygnacio Valley Road, this submarket is home to investment-grade buildings such as Riviera Plaza, 101 Ygnacio Plaza, and Gateway Centre at 1850 Mount Diablo Boulevard.
Walnut Creek, CA Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 7,390,456 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 2,126,721 SF / 28.78% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 5,263,735 SF / 71.22% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 1,233,252 SF / 16.69% of total office
- Class B: 6,061,576 SF / 82.02% of total office
- Class C: 95,628 SF / 1.29% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in Walnut Creek
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Plaza | 2121 North California Blvd, 94596 | 394,122 | 1984 |
| Walnut Creek Executive Park - Buildings 1-6, 10 & 12 | 2815 Mitchell Drive, 94598 | 300,802 | 1974 |
| Pacific Plaza | 1340 Treat Blvd, 94597 | 253,320 | 1987 |
| Station Landing | 3055 Oak Road, 94597 | 241,798 | 2008 |
| 2999 Oak Road | 2999 Oak Road, 94597 | 199,000 | 1991 |
| Two Ygnacio Center | 2033 North Main Street, 94596 | 191,199 | 1985 |
| PMI Plaza | 3003 Oak Road, 94597 | 190,706 | 2002 |
| Walnut Creek Center - 100 Pringle Avenue | 100 Pringle Avenue, 94596 | 173,000 | 1982 |
| Civic Executive Center | 201 North Civic Drive, 94596 | 168,861 | 1982 |
| Three Ygnacio Center | 2001 North Main Street, 94596 | 166,775 | 2002 |
Most Recently-Built Office Buildings
in Walnut Creek
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Landing | 3055 Oak Road, 94597 | 241,798 | 2008 |
| PMI Plaza | 3003 Oak Road, 94597 | 190,706 | 2002 |
| Three Ygnacio Center | 2001 North Main Street, 94596 | 166,775 | 2002 |
| Sequoia Surgical Pavilion | 2405 Shadelands Drive, 94598 | 50,000 | 2000 |
| 2800 Mitchell Drive | 2800 Mitchell Drive, 94598 | 85,000 | 1996 |
| 2999 Oak Road | 2999 Oak Road, 94597 | 199,000 | 1991 |
| 3000 Oak Road | 3000 Oak Road, 94597 | 99,062 | 1989 |
| The Plaza at Walnut Creek - Building 1331 | 1331 North California Blvd, 94596 | 133,867 | 1988 |
| Pacific Plaza | 1340 Treat Blvd, 94597 | 253,320 | 1987 |
| 1350 Treat Blvd | 1350 Treat Blvd, 94597 | 119,565 | 1987 |
Walnut Creek, CA Green Office Space
The demand from tenants and investors for LEED-certified, EPA Energy Star-rated, and green certified office buildings is growing each year. Not only is green office property environmentally friendly, but there are definite economic benefits to be gained by both tenants and building owners alike. With nearly 1 million square feet of green office space in Walnut Creek, office users in the city are able to find the eco-friendly space that they are looking for.
One great example of a LEED-certified office building in Walnut Creek is Treat Towers - 1255 Treat Blvd. Located near Interstate 680 and Treat Boulevard in the Contra Costa Center commercial real estate submarket of Walnut Creek, this property contributes nearly 188,000 square feet of Class A LEED Gold-certified green office space to the Walnut Creek market.
The most recent National Green Building Adoption Index survey, conducted in 2017, analyzed the top 30 office markets in the U.S. to measure the market share growth of green office buildings. The report noted that, since 2005, the percentage of LEED-certified, EPA Energy Star-rated, and green office space across these top markets has grown by about 33% over the past 12 years. California is home to six of the top green markets in the country.
Walnut Creek, CA's Top Office-Using Sectors
The Walnut Creek office market sees significant demand from the top office-using sectors in Walnut Creek of the healthcare and software & green technology industries, along with large government users and corporate office locations.
- Healthcare – Demand for white-collar office space in Walnut Creek comes from institutions such as John Muir Health, Kaiser Permanente, and HCR Manor Care;
- Software & Green Technology – Quick Mount PV and Yapston are two companies in this top office-using sector in Walnut Creek, CA;
- Government – The City of Walnut Creek, the United States Postal Service, and the numerous support businesses they attract help to create demand for Walnut Creek commercial real estate;
- Corporate Offices – Aetna, CSE Insurance Group, and the PMI Group also generate demand for white-collar employment in Walnut Creek, Calif.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does office space cost in Walnut Creek, CA?
The average office rental rate in Walnut Creek, CA is $33.35 per square foot. Asking prices vary based on the property’s location, overall rating, amenities, proximity to restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, as well as public transport, airports and highways.
What is the size of available office spaces in Walnut Creek, CA?
The Walnut Creek, CA office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 42,560 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in Walnut Creek, CA is 120 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 85,000 square feet.
How do I get office space in Walnut Creek, CA?
Start your search for office space in Walnut Creek, CA by using our filters that allow you to find the best space for your business needs. Filter listings by location, property size, available space or lease rate. Property pages will offer details about an office building’s rating, year built, availabilities, price per square foot and more. After drawing up a shortlist, make sure you contact the listed broker(s) to schedule a viewing and begin the negotiation process for your lease contract.
How many office listings are available in Walnut Creek, CA?
There are 103 office listings on the Walnut Creek, CA market.
Walnut Creek Demographics
Population
- Total Population69,007
- Male Population(46.5 %) 32,066
- Female Population(53.5 %) 36,941
- Median Age48.40
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$132,660
- Median Household Income$96,851
- Median Income Under 25$37,868
- Median Income 25-44$125,041
- Median Income 45-64$151,366
- Median Income Over 65$63,515
News
Growers Square, a three-building office project in Walnut Creek, Calif., is under new ownership. Investment management company Invesco, represented by NKF Capital Markets, sold the property to Rockwood. “Walnut Creek has experienced a renaissance that has brought high-end restaurants, shopping...