NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,670,000 - $2,321,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,991 Sq Ft
$1,024/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2022

Last sale price $2,350,000 $1,180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,653/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2022

Come enjoy SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS that span past the bay to Mt. Diablo, downtown and beyond. Extensively remodeled with the finest finishes and designed by renowned architect Phillip Volkmann. Detached ADU and it's deck doubles as an office or potential fourth bedroom (size included in the MLS square footage). Chicken coup and a ripe abundant orchard of many fruits includes valencia orange, kaffir lime, lemon, pear, cherry, and apples. Tons of usable fully used yard space! Property has a TESLA ROOF and 3 Tesla PowerWall Batteries for back up - This 'smart home' has cell phone control over many things like lighting, home surveillance, temperature, and entertainment. 13 Speaker Dolby Atmos, Lutron Caseta smart switches, CAT 6A Ethernet, large pivot entry door, floor to ceiling cantilevered Sierra Pacific Windows and doors, Wolf, Subzero, bookmatched Calacutta style quartz, Italian Porcelanosa, multi-zone wine and bev fridge. Located very close to hiking trails and a community pool!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Kersis

Dudum Real Estate Group License #02038512 Listed on: 02/07/2022

Dudum Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Young

E3 Realty & Loans License #02142228

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,387

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Downtown
  • Mount Diablo

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Built by Phil Volkmann
  • S. Walnut Creek Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,387

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: S. WALNUT CREEK
  • Directions: Downtown to Terrace Rd to Hilltop Crescent
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Grill Built-in, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Downtown, Mt Diablo, Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Phil Volkmann
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Private Entrance
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Solar, Fireplace Insert
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10400
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2022
Closed on
Mar 4, 2022
Sold by
Bauer and Vita
Bought by
Goodside Karly Newman and Goodside Sean Douglas
Seller's Agent
Brandon Kersis
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michael Young
E3 Realty & Loans
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
6.82%
Current Estimated Value
$1,955,127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$394,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,527,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,432,273
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,199

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Bruce Eric and Schroeder Tammi
Bought by
Bauer Scott and Bauer Vita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$636,150
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Costella Janice
Bought by
Costella Janice K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2002
Sold by
Costella Janice
Bought by
Costella Janice K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Janice Costella
Bought by
Costella Janice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Goodside Karly Newman $2,350,000 Fidelity National Title
Bauer Scott $929,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Costella Janice K -- Old Republic Title Company
Costella Janice -- Old Republic Title Company
Costella Janice K -- --
Costella Janice -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goodside Karly Newman $1,527,500
Previous Owner Bauer Scott $605,000
Previous Owner Bauer Scott $636,150
Previous Owner Costella Janice $93,000
Previous Owner Costella Janice $100,000
Previous Owner Costella Janice $90,000
Previous Owner Costella Janice $72,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,350,000 -- --
03/15/2022 03/15/22 Sold $2,350,000 +6.8% $1,180 / Sq Ft
02/15/2022 02/15/22 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2022 02/07/22 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $1,105 / 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 $23,387 $2,038,000 $1,387,574 $650,426
2024 $23,387 $2,017,000 $1,373,277 $643,723
2023 $22,641 $1,960,000 $1,335,000 $625,000
2022 $13,055 $1,090,994 $830,076 $260,918
2021 $12,610 $1,061,073 $813,800 $247,273
2019 $11,665 $966,531 $789,663 $176,868
2018 $11,272 $947,580 $774,180 $173,400
2017 $1,657 $104,994 $31,652 $73,342
2016 $1,599 $102,936 $31,032 $71,904
2015 $1,543 $101,390 $30,566 $70,824
2014 $1,500 $99,405 $29,968 $69,437
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40979936

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 175-142-013-2