$3,485,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2023

157 Marks Rd Alamo, CA 94507

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,452 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$783 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Green Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2023

Welcome to this exceptional craftsman style, North facing home w/$200K+ in recent upgrades throughout! Situated on almost an acre lot, in the charming neighborhood of Alamo Oaks, this home showcases stunning curb appeal w/brick front porch. Enjoy outdoor living w/an expansive backyard highlighting mature landscaping offering privacy from neighbors, brick patio, trellis, outdoor BBQ grill w/sink&fridge, refreshed spacious lawns, new irrigation system&sparkling saltwater pool/spa w/solar pool cover&roller w/remote key controlled safety cover. The home boasts newly painted exterior/interior, custom light fixtures, dimmable recessed lighting, ceiling fans&Hunter Douglas blackout shades in all bdrms. This home offers primary suite w/remodeled bathroom, 3 secondary bdrms, home office&versatile bonus loft. Additionally, this smart home is equipped w/Nest thermostats, Schlage keypad&remote control front door hardware, Tesla charger, new solar panels, new partial roof under solar panels, tankless gas water heater&top-of-the-line ADT Alarm System w/‘break-glass detection.’ Don’t miss this opportunity to live in the highly acclaimed city of Alamo, w/in walking distance to the award winning Monte Vista High School&just a short drive to Roundhill CC&Diablo CC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Khrista Jarvis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01213582 Listed on: 02/22/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Nicole Jung

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01753810

Last Buyer's Agent

Sanit Bordeianu

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01923423

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,879

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool has a Solar Cover
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1960700183

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Alamo Oaks 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
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOLDW
  • Subdivision Name: ALAMO OAKS
  • Directions: Stone Valley Rd - Smith Rd - Marks Rd
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Solar Cover, Pool/Spa Combo, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Below Building Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • 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: 1960700183
  • 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: 41019889

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 196-070-018-3