Diamond Bar Homes, Schools and Prices

91765 · East SGV

Diamond Bar is one of the main choices for Chinese families in the east valley: the north and centre sit in Walnut Valley Unified, the south in Pomona Unified, with a clear price gap between the two. Housing spans the 1960s to the 2000s, with more condos and townhomes than Walnut and a friendlier entry price.

What Diamond Bar homes are listed at today

Of the 51 homes listed today, half are priced between $828,000 and $1,394,500; one in ten is under $499,888 and one in ten above $1,838,000. The median is $1,250,000, the median price per square foot $587, and the median time on market 6 days.

By property type

TypeListed25th pctMedian75th pctPer sq ft
Single-family34$1,199,250$1,380,000$1,660,000$588
Condo15$484,500$599,000$674,450$582
Townhouse2$923,500$1,079,000$1,234,500$580

By bedrooms

BedroomsListedMedianMedian sq ft
27$499,8881048
311$925,0001452
418$1,380,0002475
5+13$1,485,0002530

Price bands

Price bandListed
Under $800K13
$800K–1.2M11
$1.2–1.8M21
$1.8–3M3
Over $3M3

Year built

EraListed
Before 198026
1980–200518
After 20057
Median year built1979

Sample: 51 homes listed today (2 pending), as of 2026-09-18. List prices from the MLS, not closed prices, refreshed daily; quartiles move noticeably below 15 listings.

What the housing looks like

Built across rolling hills, Diamond Bar ranges from 1960s single-storey ranch homes to 1990s–2000s two-storey houses. Condos and townhomes cluster along Diamond Bar Boulevard and Brea Canyon Road in the south, making it one of the few east-valley district cities with a lower-priced way in. Lots are larger and pricier toward Walnut in the north; The Country Estates is the city's best-known gated community, with lots measured in acres.

Some 1990s tracts once had Mello-Roos, mostly expired; gated and townhome communities carry HOAs. Check the tax bill and HOA documents before offering.

Schools: north and south are different

This is the single most important fact about Diamond Bar: two districts split the city. North and centre are Walnut Valley Unified (Diamond Bar High School); the south is Pomona Unified (Diamond Ranch High School). Identical homes can differ substantially in price across the line, and the boundary does not follow streets neatly. Confirm the attendance school by address on the district site before offering.

Commute and daily life

At the SR-57 / SR-60 interchange, about 27 miles to Irvine, one of the most convenient San Gabriel Valley cities for Orange County commuters, 29 to downtown Los Angeles and 44 to LAX. Diamond Bar Boulevard and Golden Springs Drive carry the commercial life, with Chinese supermarkets, restaurants, tutoring and clinics; Diamond Bar Golf Course is inside the city.

Who buys here

Families working in Orange County who want to stay in the San Gabriel Valley's Chinese community; families who want Walnut Valley schools at less than Walnut prices (buy north); newcomers starting with a condo or townhome (south or centre); and high-budget buyers wanting acreage (The Country).

What to watch for

Verify the district by address, it sets the value. Hillside terrain: geology and drainage. Near the 57/60 interchange, visit at different hours for freeway noise and air. For condos and townhomes, review HOA finances and insurance, which has become markedly more expensive in California. Check whether Mello-Roos has expired.

Commute distances (approx. miles)

ToMiles
Downtown LA29
Irvine27
LAX44

Main freeways: SR-57 / SR-60. Approximate driving miles; times vary widely by hour.

Which district serves Diamond Bar

Walnut Valley Unified (north and centre) · Pomona Unified (south)

High schools: Diamond Bar High School, Diamond Ranch High School

Attendance is assigned by parcel, not by city limits or ZIP. Confirm with the district's address lookup before you offer, and check ratings by address on the district site or GreatSchools; we do not print rating numbers because they change every year.

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Diamond Bar questions

Which school district is Diamond Bar in?

Two: north and centre are Walnut Valley Unified (Diamond Bar High School), the south is Pomona Unified (Diamond Ranch High School). The boundary is irregular, so confirm by address on the district site.

What do homes in Diamond Bar cost now?

The live data on this page updates daily from the MLS. Single-family and condo prices differ widely, and so do the two districts; read them separately.

Is commuting from Diamond Bar to Irvine realistic?

About 27 miles via SR-57 to I-5 or SR-55, roughly 35–45 minutes off-peak and considerably longer at rush hour. It is one of the more convenient San Gabriel Valley cities for Orange County commuters.

Text updated 2026-09-02; data refreshed daily.

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