NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1278 Shakespeare Dr Concord, CA 94521

Cowell/Canterbury Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $734,000 - $799,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,402 Sq Ft
$547/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2021

Last sale price $740,000 $528 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,752/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of September 2021

New Price! - Cape Cod Charmer on raised foundation with popular dormer windows which adds to the special character of this home. Solar System Paid in Full! Bright and cheery kitchen with granite counters and white cabinetry. Tile floors flow throughout the main living areas with wood like appearance. Attractive living room with cozy fireplace plus a spacious dining area unique to this floor plan. There are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on each level. Both bathrooms have been updated and the furnace is brand new, plus new plumbing and dual pane windows too. Enjoy the large back yard with fruit trees including fig, golden delicious apple, lime, avocado and persimmon. Close to parks, shops and BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynda Dimond

Keller Williams Realty License #01023535 Listed on: 05/17/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaime Tijero

Re/max Regency License #02045444

Re/max Regency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Canterbury Villa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132185004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

5,700 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: CANTERBURY VILLA
  • Directions: Cowell Rd to Shakespeare Dr
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mount Diablo (925) 682-8000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5700
  • Parcel Number: 132185004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L and Cynthia L Johnson Living Trust
Bought by
Mandapat Manuel Q
Seller's Agent
Lynda Dimond
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Tijero
Re/max Regency
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.33%
Current Estimated Value
$766,533

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,533
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Outstanding Balance
$535,141
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$493,400
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2015
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$497,303
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$471,500
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Cynthia L
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2002
Sold by
Selstad Katrina A and Childers Sonia M
Bought by
Johnson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2002
Sold by
Selstad Ruben Pierre
Bought by
Selstad Katrina A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,600
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2000
Sold by
Lesavoy Theresa L and Lesavoy Theresa
Bought by
Lesavoy Gregory S and Lesavoy Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,500
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1997
Sold by
Lesavoy Gregory S
Bought by
Muth Theresa and Lesavoy Theresa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,537
Interest Rate
7.53%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mandapat Manuel Q $740,000 Chicago Title Company
Johnson Cynthia L -- Chicago Title Company
Johnson Cynthia L -- Chicago Title Company
Johnson Cynthia L -- Chicago Title Company
Johnson Cynthia L -- Chicago Title Company
Johnson Cynthia L -- First American Title
Johnson Cynthia L -- First American Title
Johnson Cynthia L -- Commonwealth Title
Johnson Cynthia L -- Commonwealth Title
Johnson Cynthia L -- --
Johnson Cynthia L $376,500 American Title Co
Selstad Katrina A -- Old Republic Title Company
Selstad Katrina A $366,500 Old Republic Title Company
Lesavoy Gregory S -- Old Republic Title Company
Muth Theresa -- --
Lesavoy Gregory S $161,500 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mandapat Manuel Q $592,000
Previous Owner Johnson Cynthia L $493,400
Previous Owner Johnson Cynthia L $497,303
Previous Owner Johnson Cynthia L $471,500
Previous Owner Johnson Cynthia L $450,000
Previous Owner Johnson Cynthia L $300,700
Previous Owner Selstad Katrina A $289,600
Previous Owner Lesavoy Gregory S $167,500
Previous Owner Lesavoy Gregory S $158,537
Closed Selstad Katrina A $36,200
Closed Johnson Cynthia L $75,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $740,000 -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $740,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Price Changed $740,000 -1.3% $528 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $535 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $750,000 -- $535 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,680 $785,293 $594,276 $191,017
2024 $9,439 $769,896 $582,624 $187,272
2023 $9,269 $754,800 $571,200 $183,600
2022 $9,154 $740,000 $560,000 $180,000
2021 $6,491 $513,832 $272,952 $240,880
2019 $6,363 $498,594 $264,857 $233,737
2018 $6,119 $488,818 $259,664 $229,154
2017 $5,913 $479,234 $254,573 $224,661
2016 $5,747 $469,838 $249,582 $220,256
2015 $5,458 $443,000 $235,326 $207,674
2014 $4,359 $345,500 $183,533 $161,967
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynda Dimond

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lynda Dimond

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 787-9595

    15 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Lynda Dimond
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  • Jaime Tijero

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jaime Tijero

    Re/max Regency

    (510) 965-7742

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Jaime Tijero
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40950067

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 132-185-004-0

California Contra Costa County Concord 94521 Cowell/Canterbury

1278 Shakespeare Dr, Concord, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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