NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Montecito Condominiums 1315 Alma Ave Unit 331 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $459,000 - $518,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
681 Sq Ft
$563/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 20, 2023

Last sale price $500,000 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,696/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Clubhouse
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • 5-minute walk to Alma Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Fabulous downtown location... walk to everything! Light, Bright, & Squeaky clean with new carpets and a pleasant view of the courtyard and eastern hills. Gated/secured parking with assigned space, plenty of guest parking, & EV charging stations. The Montecito is a secure building and features a weekday concierge, fitness center, business center, conference room, Club House with kitchen, BBQ area, and individual storage area. Just around the corner for 680 & 24 access. Come and enjoy the simple life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Bassett

George Bassett,exe Brokers, Sm License #00466106 Listed on: 09/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Traikoff

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #00703730

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,593

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 653

HOA Fees

  • $563 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1845800687

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer, ground maintenance
  • 120 Units
  • Montecito HOA, Phone Number (925) 743-3084
  • Built by Branagh
  • Montecito Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,593

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$563 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: MONTECITO
  • Directions: Olympic to Alpine to...
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Montecito
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Branagh
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Secured, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, In Unit
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, BBQ Area, Electric Metered, Gas Metered, Guest Parking, Recreation Facilities
  • Association Fee: 563
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: MONTECITO HOA
  • Phone: 925-743-3084
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1845800687
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 120

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2023
Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Marienthal Family Trust and Paul David Marienthal
Bought by
Koby Christian and Koby Kathrine N
Seller's Agent
George Bassett
George Bassett,exe Brokers, Sm
Buyer's Agent
Mark Traikoff
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.2%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$491,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.87%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$196,067
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$295,214

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Cunningham William H and Cunningham Denise A
Bought by
Pensco Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2005
Sold by
Alpine/Alma Development Llc
Bought by
Cunningham William H and Cunningham Denise A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Koby Christian $500,000 Old Republic Title
Pensco Trust Company $347,500 Placer Title Company
Cunningham William H $391,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Koby Christian $200,000
Previous Owner Cunningham William H $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $500,000 -- --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $500,000 +0.2% $734 / Sq Ft
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $499,000 -- $733 / 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 $6,593 $510,000 $357,000 $153,000
2024 $5,552 $500,000 $350,000 $150,000
2023 $5,552 $409,435 $235,647 $173,788
2022 $5,479 $401,408 $231,027 $170,381
2021 $5,331 $393,539 $226,498 $167,041
2019 $5,201 $381,869 $219,781 $162,088
2018 $5,041 $374,382 $215,472 $158,910
2017 $4,939 $367,043 $211,248 $155,795
2016 $4,836 $359,847 $207,106 $152,741
2015 $4,727 $354,443 $203,996 $150,447
2014 $4,669 $347,500 $200,000 $147,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • George Bassett

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    George Bassett

    George Bassett,exe Brokers, Sm

    (925) 408-6341

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    George Bassett
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  • Mark Traikoff

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mark Traikoff

    Sereno Group

    (925) 855-4115

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Mark Traikoff
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About The Montecito Condominiums

Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41038956

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 184-580-068-7

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

1315 Alma Ave Unit 331, Walnut Creek, CA

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