$600,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

16700 Marsh Creek Rd Clayton, CA 94517

East Contra Costa Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,852 Sq Ft
16.84 Acres

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Private Lot
  • R. Paul Krey Elementary School Rated A-
  • 733,420 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS! Incredible value! Perched atop a serene 16+ acre parcel (apx), this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with apx. 1,852 living sq. feet offers sweeping 360-degree views that stretch from Mount Diablo all the way to the Sierra Nevada's. If you're seeking space, privacy, and a rare opportunity to create your dream retreat, this is it. With solid bones and a layout that invites creativity, this property is perfect for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or exceptional investment opportunity. Home does need TLC, but offers central heat and air conditioning, 3,000 gallon poly water holding tank installed in Sept. 2021, large 2 car attached garage and covered additional parking. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build anew, this property delivers unmatched natural beauty, abundant space, and unlimited potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Moody

Compass License #00984573 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Wesley Olson

License #01248834

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 16.84 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Security Gate

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Agricultural
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0071920144

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,095

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: 2nd driveway past the bridge, before sweeping turn
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Horses Possible, Secluded, Private, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Mt Diablo, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Storage Tank, Well - Agricultural

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 733420
  • Parcel Number: 0071920144

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Elspeth Jane Wells Revocable Trust and Wells Elspeth Jane
Bought by
Putnam Chase Marshall and Putnam Robert Lee
Seller's Agent
Robert Moody
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Wesley Olson
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-27.27%
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3310.52%
Original Mortgage
$814,250
Outstanding Balance
$814,250
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$98,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Wells Elspeth Jane
Bought by
Wells Elspeth Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2011
Sold by
The Walter A Merlino Living Trust
Bought by
Wells Elspeth Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2010
Sold by
Merlino Walter Anthony
Bought by
Wells Elspeth Jane and Merlino Walter Anthony

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2007
Sold by
Merlino Walter A and Wells Elspeth Jane
Bought by
Wells Elspeth Jane and Merlino Walter A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2003
Sold by
Wells Elspeth Jane and Merlino Walter A
Bought by
Merlino Walter A and Wells Elspeth Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1994
Sold by
Pfeiffer W Alan
Bought by
Wells Elspeth Jane and Merlino Walter A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1994
Sold by
Pfeiffer Patricia L
Bought by
Pfeiffer W Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $600,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $200,000 Northwestern Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Northwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $814,250 FHA
Previous Owner $160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $155,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $85,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $600,000 -17.2% $324 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $725,000 -12.1% $391 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $445 / 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 $4,095 $374,169 $217,986 $156,183
2024 $4,095 $366,833 $213,712 $153,121
2023 $4,031 $359,641 $209,522 $150,119
2022 $3,969 $352,590 $205,414 $147,176
2021 $3,907 $346,316 $202,025 $144,291
2019 $3,915 $336,046 $196,034 $140,012
2018 $3,722 $329,458 $192,191 $137,267
2017 $3,729 $322,999 $188,423 $134,576
2016 $3,596 $316,667 $184,729 $131,938
2015 -- $311,912 $181,955 $129,957
2014 $3,484 $305,803 $178,391 $127,412
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Moody

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robert Moody

    Compass

    (925) 673-8900

    1 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Robert Moody
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Wesley Olson

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41097078

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 007-192-014-4

California Contra Costa County Clayton 94517 East Contra Costa

16700 Marsh Creek Rd, Clayton, CA

This home is located at 16700 Marsh Creek Rd, Clayton, CA 94517 and is currently priced at $600,000, approximately $323 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 16700 Marsh Creek Rd is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including R. Paul Krey Elementary School, J. Douglas Adams Middle School, and Heritage High School.

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