1539 Encanto Place Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Palos Verde Area Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,621
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Solar Heated In Ground Pool
- Solar Power System
- Ridge View
- College Park High School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Private Lot
About This Home
As of March 2024Welcome 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 Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,545
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Ridge Views
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Pool
- Solar Heated In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Camino Verde Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 169311007
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%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,544
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.81%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,430,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,570,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $575,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $274,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $270,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $51,830 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $552,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $85,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $560,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $86,250 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $206,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $237,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $66,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $246,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $242,955 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $57,500 | No Value Available |
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: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
1 in this area
319 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Zhang
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jennifer Zhang
KW Advisors
(650) 867-1128
1 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
Kat Sellis
Seller's Agent in 2021
Kat Sellis
Real Broker
(925) 899-7779
2 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
Athena Apostolopoulos
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Athena Apostolopoulos
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 693-8186
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
O
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40963176
APN: 169-311-007-2
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