NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Galen Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,831,000 - $2,098,906

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,458 Sq Ft
$784/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 5, 2020

Last sale price $1,600,000 $651 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,021 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cooling Available
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of October 2020

Impeccably renovated home in the highly desirable Overlook/Walnut Creek Hills community. Fantastic open floor plan with ample natural light featuring a chef's kitchen with a breakfast bar, Quartz counter-tops, subway tile back-splash, stainless steel appliances: Thermador cook-top and "smart" fridge for your favorite apps & sync with security. Amazingly private and serene location, yet minutes to the great downtown area with shopping, al-fresco dining, cafes and BART. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms including 2 en-suite bedrooms. The large primary bedroom also has a large walk-in closet. Downstairs features a family room/Library or possibly an in-law unit with another bedroom and half-bath. Enjoy sunsets from your large deck with a gazebo. A private gate allows access into an expansive yard able to accommodate multiple cars. In addition, there's a detached workshop/studio. New floors, paint, 200 amp. service & EV ready. Blocks away from Hiking/Acalanes Ridge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Baluyot

Exp Realty Of California License #01357478 Listed on: 09/01/2020

Exp Realty Of California

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Hardwicke

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01352634

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Walnut Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1751430297

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Walnut Creek
  • Directions: Springside Rd.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Forced Air, Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810
  • Parcel Number: 1751430297

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,927,227

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2020
Closed on
Sep 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Aaron Baluyot
Exp Realty Of California
Buyer's Agent
Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
23.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$1,600,000 Chicago Title Company
$1,005,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,200,000
Previous Owner $726,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $1,600,000 +23.2% $651 / Sq Ft
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2020 09/01/20 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $528 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,064 $1,731,889 $1,017,485 $714,404
2024 $19,325 $1,697,932 $997,535 $700,397
2023 $19,325 $1,664,640 $977,976 $686,664
2022 $18,890 $1,632,000 $958,800 $673,200
2021 $18,378 $1,600,000 $940,000 $660,000
2019 $3,385 $254,933 $66,133 $188,800
2018 $3,259 $249,936 $64,837 $185,099
2017 $3,178 $245,036 $63,566 $181,470
2016 $3,095 $240,232 $62,320 $177,912
2015 $3,007 $236,624 $61,384 $175,240
2014 $2,951 $231,990 $60,182 $171,808
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Aaron Baluyot

    Exp Realty Of California

    Aaron Baluyot
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  • Mark Hardwicke

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mark Hardwicke

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 501-0713

    60 Total Sales

    Mark Hardwicke
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40919013

bridgeMLS

APN: 175-143-029-7

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597 Buena Vista

101 Galen Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

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