NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1251 Homestead Ave Unit 136 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Howe Homestead Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $434,000 - $484,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
889 Sq Ft
$364/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 21, 2022

Last sale price $530,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,621/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Indian Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2022

Location! Location! Great access to shopping, restaurants, BART and downtown Walnut Creek. Located in Walnut Creek and Acalanes School District, this upper floor unit is a completely redone gem with New Kitchen, state of the art digital fire place, New Slider and Windows, new A/C splits in Main room and both Bedrooms, with Vaulted ceiling and a large deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elin Matter

Compass License #01332507 Listed on: 02/09/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Linda Williams

Compass License #01386949

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Non Member

Bay East Aor

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 958

HOA Fees

  • $364 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 179280136

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 210 Units
  • Walnut Park HOA, Phone Number (925) 746-0542
  • Walnut Park Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,395

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$364 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOMPS05
  • Subdivision Name: WALNUT PARK
  • Directions: YVR / Homestead
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Walnut Park
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 364
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: WALNUT PARK HOA
  • Phone: 925-746-0542
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 179280136
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 210

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Winkler Wade and Drury Katherine S
Bought by
Hatton Luke J
Seller's Agent
Brian Gray
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Elin Matter
Compass
List Price
$474,500
Sold Price
$474,500
Current Estimated Value
$493,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.39%
Original Mortgage
$404,500
Outstanding Balance
$360,279
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2015
Sold by
Selskiy Ilya
Bought by
Winkler Wade and Drury Katherine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2008
Sold by
Selskaya Valentina
Bought by
Selskiy Ilya

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2004
Sold by
Sharma Cristina Varona
Bought by
Selskiy Ilya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2004
Sold by
Sharma Kamlesh Kumar
Bought by
Sharma Cristina Varona

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2003
Sold by
Sharma Cristina V and Varona Joselito R
Bought by
Varona Joselito R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Varona Joselito V
Bought by
Sharma Christina V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,687
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2002
Sold by
Varona Cristina R and Varona Joselito R
Bought by
Varona Joselito R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,687
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2001
Sold by
Varona Cristina R
Bought by
Varona Cristina R and Varona Joselito R
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hatton Luke J $474,500 Chicago Title Company
Winkler Wade $385,000 Chicago Title Company
Selskiy Ilya -- Placer Title Company
Selskiy Ilya $335,000 Old Republic Title
Sharma Cristina Varona -- Old Republic Title
Sharma Cristina Varona -- Old Republic Title
Varona Joselito R -- First American Title Co
Sharma Christina V -- --
Varona Joselito R -- Fidelity National Title
Varona Cristina R -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hatton Luke J $404,500
Previous Owner Winkler Wade $199,000
Previous Owner Selskiy Ilya $100,000
Previous Owner Selskiy Ilya $268,000
Previous Owner Varona Joselito R $175,000
Previous Owner Varona Joselito R $174,687
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $474,500 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $530,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $474,500 -- --
03/21/2022 03/21/22 Sold $530,000 +9.3% $596 / Sq Ft
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2022 02/09/22 For Sale $485,000 +2.2% $546 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $474,500 0.0% $534 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $474,500 -- $534 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $6,395 $465,000 $333,396 $131,604
2024 $6,282 $489,000 $350,604 $138,396
2023 $6,282 $483,000 $346,000 $137,000
2022 $6,381 $483,990 $326,400 $157,590
2021 $6,209 $474,500 $320,000 $154,500
2019 $6,941 $408,564 $307,750 $100,814
2018 $6,771 $400,554 $301,716 $98,838
2017 $5,142 $392,700 $295,800 $96,900
2016 $5,034 $385,000 $290,000 $95,000
2015 $4,598 $342,500 $237,194 $105,306
2014 $4,045 $290,500 $201,182 $89,318
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40980707

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 179-280-136-5