NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 Encanto Place Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Palos Verde Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,373,000 - $1,550,910

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,621 Sq Ft
$891/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2024

Last sale price $1,430,000 $882 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,001/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Ridge View
  • Wood Flooring
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome home! This gorgeous ranch home in the Camino Verde/Larkey Park area of Walnut Creek boasts style and character. Perfectly located near the Palos Verde Mall, close to hwy's 24 & 680. Stunning curb appeal, low maintenance eco friendly landscaping. Owned Solar with electric car charge hookup, offsets electric bill 100% Large 200 gal water tank. Beautifully updated interior. Quartzite with marble inlay flooring. Granite counters, dual pane windows. 'California Closets' built in's in all of the bedrooms. Bright and sunny family room with French doors leading to a "trex deck" patio looking out to an amazing "Zen" like garden. Sparkling pool, pergola, raised organic garden boxes, sprinkler system. Art studio "She Shed" with air conditioning. Fruit trees, fire pit, private yard with views of the Acalanes ridge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wen Guo RE Group

KW Advisors License #70010161 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Zhang

KW Advisors License #02025496

KW Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,501

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Valley
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,621 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 169-311-007-2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,501

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 62
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1621
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1621
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Solar
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ridge, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Mt. Diablo Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 169-311-007-2
  • Lot Acres: 0.2938
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12800.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mt. Diablo Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Eng Family Trust
Bought by
Chen Melody Lifen and Castro Ronald M
Seller's Agent
Wen Guo RE Group
KW Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Zhang
KW Advisors
List Price
$1,238,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$192,000
15.51%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$1,444,228

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Hurt David R and Hurt Monika U
Bought by
Eng Sandra and The Eng Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Kat Sellis
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,569,750
Premium/Discount to List
$244,750
18.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.63%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Hurt David and Hurt Monika
Bought by
Hurt 2015 Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2003
Sold by
Losson Cary E
Bought by
Hurt David and Hurt Monika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,250
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2002
Sold by
Losson Cary E
Bought by
Losson Cary E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1996
Sold by
Glass Eric D and Glass Cindy
Bought by
Losson Cary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,600
Interest Rate
8.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1994
Sold by
Meier Lucille M
Bought by
Glass Eric D and Glass Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,955
Interest Rate
3.87%
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
Chen Melody Lifen $1,430,000 First American Title
Eng Sandra $1,570,000 Chicago Title Company
Hurt 2015 Living Trust -- None Available
Hurt David $575,000 First American Title
Losson Cary E -- --
Losson Cary E $274,000 First American Title Co
Glass Eric D $270,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hurt David $460,000
Previous Owner Losson Cary E $246,600
Previous Owner Glass Eric D $242,955
Closed Hurt David $57,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,569,750 -- --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Sold $1,430,000 +15.5% $882 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $1,238,000 -21.1% $764 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Sold $1,569,750 +18.5% $968 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 For Sale $1,325,000 -- $817 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $16,501 $101,921 $24,480 $77,441
2024 $17,545 $1,430,000 $1,084,000 $346,000
2023 $17,545 $1,520,000 $1,152,000 $368,000
2022 $18,280 $1,569,700 $1,189,700 $380,000
2021 $9,898 $823,206 $453,944 $369,262
2019 $9,687 $798,791 $440,481 $358,310
2018 $9,336 $783,130 $431,845 $351,285
2017 $9,040 $767,776 $423,378 $344,398
2016 $8,825 $752,723 $415,077 $337,646
2015 $8,764 $741,418 $408,843 $332,575
2014 -- $697,000 $384,349 $312,651
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wen Guo RE Group

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Wen Guo RE Group

    KW Advisors

    (650) 817-5000

    1 in this area

    333 Total Sales

    Wen Guo RE Group
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  • Jennifer Zhang

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jennifer Zhang

    KW Advisors

    (650) 867-1128

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Jennifer Zhang
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  • Kat Sellis

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kat Sellis

    Real Broker

    (925) 899-7779

    2 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Kat Sellis
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  • Athena Apostolopoulos

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Athena Apostolopoulos

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 693-8186

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Athena Apostolopoulos
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  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Out Of Area Non Member

    Bay East Aor

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81956829

MLSListings

APN: 169-311-007-2

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597 Palos Verde Area

1539 Encanto Place, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1539 Encanto Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 since 07 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,444,228, approximately $890 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1539 Encanto Place is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School, and College Park High School.

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