NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Montecito Condominiums 1315 Alma Ave Unit 435 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $530,000 - $556,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
885 Sq Ft
$619/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 04, 2024

Last sale price $558,000 $631 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,079/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Alma Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Look no further, this beautiful serene luxury condo offers 1 bed plus den/ 1 bath on the top floor in highly desirable secure gated Montecito Building. Enter the light & bright main living room area with high ceilings & tons of natural light throughout. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances, sleek granite countertops & breakfast bar. The large bedroom with large closet space. Spacious side-by-side laundry room with sink & many cabinets, extra storage room. Resort-like living with amenities including secure building, concierge, clubhouse, gym/fitness center, business center with conference room & outdoor courtyard w/BBQ area, Water, Garbage, Hot Water is included. Walking distance to downtown W.C, parks, movie theater, Lesher Center, dining, shopping, BART, & top-rated K-12 schools. Easy access to freeway 680 & 24. HOA only $606.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mahshid Shaghafi

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01051698 Listed on: 07/31/2024

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Arnold

Keller Williams Realty License #01713564

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 828

HOA Fees

  • $619 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1845801024

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 120 Units
  • Common Interest Dev. Association, Phone Number (925) 743-3080
  • Montecito Subdivision

Recreation

Additional Features

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

828 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$619 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: MONTECITO
  • Directions: Olymnpic Blvd 2 Alpine Rd 2 Alma Av
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mediterranean
  • Building Name: Montecito
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 4
  • 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, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • 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, Other
  • Association Fee: 619
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: COMMON INTEREST DEV.
  • Phone: 925-743-3080
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1845801024
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 120

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2024
Closed on
Aug 28, 2024
Sold by
Dastmalchi Trust and Dastmalchi Bahman
Bought by
Diana Bernier Revocable Living Trust and Bernier
Seller's Agent
Mahshid Shaghafi
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Arnold
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$558,000
Sold Price
$558,000
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$536,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.44%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$295,713
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,165

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2022
Closed on
May 4, 2022
Sold by
P G Fry Properties Inc
Bought by
Dastmalchi Trust
Seller's Agent
Renee White
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mahshid Shaghafi
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Badii Pegah and Badii Vahid
Bought by
P G Fry Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2014
Sold by
Badii Nasrin
Bought by
Badii Vahid

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2014
Sold by
Shames Barry J and Shames Carolyn A
Bought by
Badii Pegah and Badii Vahid

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Shames Barry J and Shames Carolyn A
Bought by
Shames Barry J and Shames Carolyn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2006
Sold by
Alpine/Alma Development Llc
Bought by
Shames Barry J and Shames Carolyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Diana Bernier Revocable Living Trust $558,000 Chicago Title
Dastmalchi Trust $660,000 Chicago Title
P G Fry Properties Inc $580,000 First American Title Company
Badii Vahid -- First American Title Company
Badii Pegah $420,000 First American Title Company
Shames Barry J -- First American Title
Shames Barry J $545,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Diana Bernier Revocable Living Trust $300,000
Previous Owner Badii Pegah $315,000
Previous Owner Shames Barry J $436,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $558,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $660,000 -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Sold $558,000 0.0% $631 / Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 For Sale $558,000 -15.5% $631 / Sq Ft
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $746 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 For Sale $650,000 -- $734 / 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 $7,090 $558,000 $320,000 $238,000
2024 $7,894 $647,000 $441,136 $205,864
2023 $7,894 $623,000 $425,000 $198,000
2022 $7,887 $621,876 $428,880 $192,996
2021 $7,675 $609,683 $420,471 $189,212
2019 $7,506 $591,600 $408,000 $183,600
2018 $5,791 $443,630 $221,815 $221,815
2017 $5,676 $434,932 $217,466 $217,466
2016 $5,561 $426,404 $213,202 $213,202
2015 $5,437 $420,000 $210,000 $210,000
2014 $5,243 $400,000 $183,486 $216,514
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mahshid Shaghafi

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mahshid Shaghafi

    Sereno Group

    (925) 735-3600

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Mahshid Shaghafi
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  • Sarah Arnold

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Sarah Arnold

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 330-4257

    2 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Sarah Arnold
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  • Renee White

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Renee White

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 255-7550

    6 in this area

    688 Total Sales

    Renee White
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About The Montecito Condominiums

Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41068301

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 184-580-102-4

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

1315 Alma Ave Unit 435, Walnut Creek, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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