NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1556 Brooks St Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,249,000 - $1,512,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,453 Sq Ft
$953/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,380,000 $950 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $8,679/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2023

Back on the market at no fault of the seller! This charming home features 3 bedroom and 2 full baths on approximately .10 lot size. The wonderful chef's kitchen features granite counter tops, Wolfe range and a Miele built in refrigerator. The home was updated 6 years ago which includes dual pane windows, complete kitchen remodel, primary bedroom and bath added, tankless water heater, and wired electric car charger. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, large welcoming porch to relax on while enjoying your lush gardens. The primary bedroom is upstairs with a window seat that looks out to the front yard with a primary bath with Carrara Marble countertop, and Scott Mosaic tile and Carrara marble in the oversized shower. Close to Downtown, BART, Farmers Market on Sundays, Freeway access, Kaiser, and John Muir Hospital. Fantastic schools too. Open House 8/19 1-4pm & 8/20 12-3pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Peterson-Katz

Re/max Accord License #00890767 Listed on: 08/18/2023

Re/max Accord

Last Buyer's Agent

Gaby Bethge

Compass License #01185533

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,365

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 4,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Almond Court Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1781200173

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,365

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: ALMOND COURT
  • Directions: Almond to Brooks
  • Architectural Style: Farm House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4320
  • Parcel Number: 1781200173
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2023
Closed on
Oct 3, 2023
Sold by
Nguyen Edna M Deshazer and Nguyen Thanh
Bought by
Yekta Shabnam and Triola Damascus
Seller's Agent
Melanie Peterson-Katz
Re/max Accord
Buyer's Agent
Gaby Bethge
Compass
List Price
$1,285,000
Sold Price
$1,380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$95,000
7.39%
Views
433
Current Estimated Value
$1,385,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,102,500
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Nguyen Edna M Deshazer and Deshazer Edna
Bought by
Vanvannguyen Thanh Van and Nguyen Edna M Deshazer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$389,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2002
Sold by
Miller Derwood
Bought by
Deshazer Edna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,190
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1995
Sold by
Litke Fred R
Bought by
Miller Derwood

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1995
Sold by
Miller Judy
Bought by
Miller Derwood

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Yekta Shabnam $1,380,000 Old Republic Title
Vanvannguyen Thanh Van -- Commonwealth Title
Deshazer Edna $217,500 Alliance Title Company
Miller Derwood $212,000 Placer Title Company
Miller Derwood -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yekta Shabnam $1,090,235
Closed Yekta Shabnam $1,102,000
Closed Yekta Shabnam $1,102,500
Previous Owner Nguyen Edna M Deshazer $235,000
Previous Owner Vanvannguyen Thanh Van $389,000
Previous Owner Deshazer Edna $390,190
Previous Owner Miller Derwood $50,000
Previous Owner Miller Derwood L $287,500
Previous Owner Miller Derwood $35,000
Previous Owner Miller Derwood $197,000
Previous Owner Miller Derwood $169,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,380,000 -- --
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Sold $1,380,000 +7.4% $950 / Sq Ft
09/19/2023 09/19/23 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 For Sale $1,285,000 -- $884 / 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 $16,365 $1,407,600 $938,400 $469,200
2024 $16,365 $1,380,000 $920,000 $460,000
2023 $8,720 $691,316 $508,106 $183,210
2022 $8,535 $677,762 $498,144 $179,618
2021 $8,305 $664,474 $488,377 $176,097
2019 $8,124 $644,768 $473,893 $170,875
2018 $7,218 $573,695 $464,601 $109,094
2017 $6,867 $542,840 $455,492 $87,348
2016 $6,731 $532,197 $446,561 $85,636
2015 $6,574 $524,204 $439,854 $84,350
2014 $6,491 $513,936 $431,238 $82,698
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melanie Peterson-Katz

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Melanie Peterson-Katz

    RE/MAX

    (925) 765-4444

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Melanie Peterson-Katz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Gaby Bethge

    Compass

    (925) 788-2034

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Gaby Bethge
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41036575

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-120-017-3

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

1556 Brooks St, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1556 Brooks St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 since 18 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,385,185, approximately $953 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1556 Brooks St is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Buena Vista Elementary School, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School.

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