NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1340 Hermine Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Walnut Knolls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,858,000 - $2,351,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,612 Sq Ft
$782/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,650,000 $632 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,572/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Murwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of October 2020

A true retreat. This four bedroom plus an office will make you want to work from home. Beautifully updated kitchen with a walk in pantry and large laundry room. The outdoor space features vineyards and an expansive backyard oasis perfect for entertaining with a spa and built-in barbecue. Close to parks, hiking and walking trails, downtown Walnut Creek - home to world class shopping and dining along with easy freeway access, BART and top rated Walnut Creek schools. Please view home :

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carissa Brikken Brown

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01332334 Listed on: 08/21/2020

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Mar

Compass License #01363076

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown W.Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1831410038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown W.Creek
  • Directions: Rudgear, Vanderslice, Milton, Heron
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Oven
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22686
  • Parcel Number: 1831410038

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Sonders David M and Sonders Karen L
Bought by
Ip Tabitha Gonzales and Ip Anderson K
Seller's Agent
Carissa Brikken Brown
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Bill Mar
Compass
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,043,031

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$393,031
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$871,658
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,171,373

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Sonders David and Sonders Karen
Bought by
2019 Sonders Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Ostertag James J and Campbell Susan
Bought by
Sonders David and Sonders Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
Sold by
Ostertag James J
Bought by
Ostertag James J and Campbell Susan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2009
Sold by
Ostertag James J
Bought by
Ostertag James J and Campbell Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$606,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2009
Sold by
Campbell Susan
Bought by
Ostertag James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$606,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Ostertag James J
Bought by
Ostertag James J and Campbell Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$647,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2004
Sold by
Campbell Susan
Bought by
Ostertag James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$647,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2004
Sold by
Ostertag James J
Bought by
Ostertag James J and Campbell Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2004
Sold by
Campbell Susan
Bought by
Ostertag James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2004
Sold by
Kennedy Timothy J and Kennedy Teresa M
Bought by
Ostertag James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1994
Sold by
Kennedy Timothy John and Kennedy Teresa Marie
Bought by
Kennedy Timothy J and Kennedy Teresa M
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
Ip Tabitha Gonzales $1,650,000 First American Title Company
2019 Sonders Family Revocable Trust -- None Available
Sonders David $1,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ostertag James J -- None Available
Ostertag James J -- First American Title Company
Ostertag James J -- First American Title Company
Ostertag James J -- First American Title Co
Ostertag James J -- First American Title
Ostertag James J -- --
Ostertag James J -- Financial Title
Ostertag James J $925,000 Financial Title
Kennedy Timothy J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ip Tabitha Gonzales $980,000
Previous Owner Sonders David $880,000
Previous Owner Ostertag James J $606,000
Previous Owner Ostertag James J $647,500
Previous Owner Ostertag James J $650,000
Closed Ostertag James J $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Sold $1,650,000 0.0% $632 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $632 / 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 $20,754 $1,786,012 $1,082,432 $703,580
2024 $19,993 $1,750,993 $1,061,208 $689,785
2023 $19,993 $1,716,660 $1,040,400 $676,260
2022 $19,545 $1,683,000 $1,020,000 $663,000
2021 $19,017 $1,650,000 $1,000,000 $650,000
2019 $13,816 $1,167,328 $795,906 $371,422
2018 $13,348 $1,144,440 $780,300 $364,140
2017 $13,108 $1,122,000 $765,000 $357,000
2016 $12,885 $1,100,000 $750,000 $350,000
2015 $10,745 $907,000 $631,470 $275,530
2014 $10,294 $859,000 $598,051 $260,949
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carissa Brikken Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carissa Brikken Brown

    Sereno Group

    (925) 209-4842

    5 in this area

    261 Total Sales

    Carissa Brikken Brown
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  • Bill Mar

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bill Mar

    Compass

    (415) 203-2363

    79 Total Sales

    Bill Mar
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40917844

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 183-141-003-8

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Walnut Knolls

1340 Hermine Ave, Walnut Creek, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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