$1,850,000
SOLD OCT 11, 2024

159 Obsidian Way Livermore, CA 94550

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,158 Sq Ft
9,210 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$857 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Emma C. Smith Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 4-minute walk to Ida Holm Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Single Story in Livermore’s Highly Desirable Sandhurst Neighborhood! This home has an open and inviting floor plan that includes a formal living and dining room, separate family room with fireplace and built-in shelves, and laundry room. Features include wainscotting, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and fresh interior paint. Chef’s kitchen with a 5 burner gas stove, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and double ovens. Spacious primary suite with a soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and walk-in closet. Private and peaceful backyard with mature landscaping, covered patio, BBQ island, and an arbor. Situated on a corner lot with a large driveway that offers lots of parking. Excellent South Livermore location that is near Max Baer Park, some of Livermore’s best schools, wineries, and easy commute access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Lafferty

Keller Williams Tri-valley License #01344268 Listed on: 09/24/2024

Keller Williams Tri-valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Futral

License #01257605

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9,210 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Sandhurst Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9928338

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,648

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: SANDHURST
  • Directions: Murdell, Carnellian, Obsidian
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room, Cabinets
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, 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: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9210
  • Parcel Number: 9928338
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2024
Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Sherman William D and Sherman Margaret
Bought by
Sanders Family Living Trust and Sanders
Seller's Agent
Mark Lafferty
Keller Williams Tri-valley
Buyer's Agent
Linda Futral
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
9.14%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,817,887

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$32,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.62%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Sherman William D and Sherman Margaret
Bought by
William D Sherman And Margaret W Sherman Revo and Richards
Seller's Agent
Mark Lafferty
Keller Williams Tri-valley
Buyer's Agent
Linda Futral
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
9.14%
Views
27

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1997
Sold by
Standard Pacific Corp
Bought by
Sherman William D and Sherman Margaret W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.86%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,850,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,850,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $360,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $205,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $214,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,850,000 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $1,850,000 +9.1% $857 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $785 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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
2024 $7,648 $567,797 $172,439 $402,358
2023 $7,524 $563,528 $169,058 $394,470
2022 $7,400 $545,480 $165,744 $386,736
2021 $6,643 $534,648 $162,494 $379,154
2020 $7,149 $536,097 $160,829 $375,268
2019 $7,193 $525,588 $157,676 $367,912
2018 $7,033 $515,285 $154,585 $360,700
2017 $6,819 $505,184 $151,555 $353,629
2016 $6,542 $495,280 $148,584 $346,696
2015 $6,146 $487,842 $146,352 $341,490
2014 $6,040 $478,288 $143,486 $334,802
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41074233

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 099-0283-038-00