$3,225,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2021

157 Marks Rd Alamo, CA 94507

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,452 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$724 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Green Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2023

Outdoor living at it's finest in Alamo this craftsman style home is on an almost one-acre property and features an in-ground pool and spa, gas fire-pit, outdoor brick built-in BBQ, meandering pathways and yard surrounded by mature landscaping make this the perfect retreat. The house is 4.452 sq. ft and has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths plus a bonus room/5th bedroom, hardwood floors throughout the house, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms and living room, formal living room has French doors that can be opened to the rear patio for entertaining, large formal dining room with custom wood paneling, large cooks kitchen with breakfast nook, update master bedroom, newer hardwood floors, master bath recently renovated offers a freestanding tub, custom shower and that 5 star hotel feel, family room features a cozy fireplace and opens to the expansive yard. Arrive on the circular driveway to this home with a large inviting front porch and 3 car garage. Plenty of room to add an ADU on the lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Combs

Compass License #01336960 Listed on: 05/04/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Khrista Jarvis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01213582

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,879

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 196070018

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Built by Custom
  • Alamo Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool or Spa Combo

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,879

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Subdivision Name: ALAMO
  • Directions: Smith Rd to Marks Rd
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Spa, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Builder Name: Custom
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Ramon Valley (925) 552-5500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40075
  • Parcel Number: 196070018
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Alberts Stephen J and Alberts Sharon L
Bought by
Lukehart Charles Mark and Lukehart Ashley
Seller's Agent
Robert Combs
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Khrista Jarvis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,800,000
Sold Price
$3,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$425,000
15.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$2,580,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2010
Sold by
Alberts Stephen J and Alberts Sharon L
Bought by
Alberts Stephen J and Alberts Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,356,600
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2008
Sold by
Kane Jami H S and Kane Jason A
Bought by
Alberts Stephen J and Alberts Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2007
Sold by
Kane Jason A and Kane Jami H S
Bought by
Kane Jason A and Kane Jami H S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2007
Sold by
Kane Jason A and Kane Jami S
Bought by
Kane Jami S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1999
Sold by
Drew Smutny
Bought by
Kane Jason A and Kane Jami H S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$843,750
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,225,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,150,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Individual Deed $1,125,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,800,000 New Conventional
Closed $2,580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,356,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $350,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,785,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $395,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $102,874 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $843,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2025 05/24/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $3,750,000 -3.8% $842 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $3,898,000 +11.9% $876 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,485,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,225,000 -- --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Sold $3,485,000 0.0% $783 / Sq Ft
02/26/2023 02/26/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $3,485,000 +8.1% $783 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $3,225,000 +15.2% $724 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 For Sale $2,800,000 -- $629 / 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 $39,879 $3,625,794 $1,768,680 $1,857,114
2024 $37,867 $3,554,700 $1,734,000 $1,820,700
2023 $37,867 $3,355,290 $1,274,490 $2,080,800
2022 $37,573 $3,289,500 $1,249,500 $2,040,000
2021 $29,997 $2,608,992 $910,112 $1,698,880
2019 $29,384 $2,531,610 $883,118 $1,648,492
2018 $26,152 $2,287,000 $797,790 $1,489,210
2017 $24,535 $2,179,500 $760,289 $1,419,211
2016 $23,744 $2,089,000 $728,720 $1,360,280
2015 $22,183 $1,940,000 $676,744 $1,263,256
2014 $20,647 $1,787,500 $623,546 $1,163,954
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40947848

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 196-070-018-3