NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1678 Via Romero Alamo, CA 94507

Estimated Value: $5,110,215 - $5,462,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,681 Sq Ft
$924/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2021

Last sale price $4,436,250 $781 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,452/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Valley Middle School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 2.2 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

Coveted private Westside Alamo Jones Ranch 2.2± acre live-work-play gated compound built by Peter Branagh. This exclusive retreat features 5BR/4.5BA in 5681± SQ FT of living space and was fully updated in 2012. Ultra luxury finishes include rich walnut hardwood floors, custom millwork including wainscoting, door and window casings, tall baseboards and crown molding. The centerpiece of the home features an open family room and elegant chef’s kitchen with Calacatta marble, Wolf range with double-ovens, Sub-Zero plus three wine and beverage refrigerators, warming drawer, dual dishwashers, large island with prep sink, abundant custom cabinetry, and walk-in pantry. Intimate family dining can be enjoyed either in the expansive kitchen nook, your private rear patio with built-in BBQ and outdoor fireplace, or in your private poolside trellis-covered outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, patio bar and gas firepit. Walking distance to trails, shops and services with easy freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Jackson

The Agency License #01111634 Listed on: 03/10/2021

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Loren Haley Skeen

License #01862102

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Barbed Wire
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Sweep
  • Spa

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management fee
  • Jones Ranch HOA, Phone Number (925) 743-3080
  • Built by Branagh
  • Jones Ranch Subdivision
  • Stream Seasonal
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 198290048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,903

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • Subdivision Name: JONES RANCH
  • Directions: Stone Valley-Lunada-Via Romero
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Walls Insulated
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Study, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Barbed Wire, Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Secluded, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Sweep, Spa, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Las Trampas Foothills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream Seasonal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Builder Name: Branagh
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Stream Seasonal
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Fence, Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Other
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: JONES RANCH HOA
  • Phone: 925-743-3080
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management Fee, Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 95832
  • Parcel Number: 198290048
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2021
Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Jones Juan and Jones Lisa
Bought by
Skeen Mark and Skeen Loren
Seller's Agent
Gregory Jackson
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Loren Haley Skeen
List Price
$4,950,000
Sold Price
$4,436,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$513,750
-10.38%
Current Estimated Value
$5,246,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$810,554
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,490,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,350,312
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,896,492

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Jones Juan and Jones Lisa
Bought by
Jones Juan and Jones Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2012
Sold by
Bay Vista Capital Llc
Bought by
Jones Juan C and Jones Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2011
Sold by
Clark Donald
Bought by
Bay Vista Capital Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2011
Sold by
Central Mortgage Company
Bought by
Clark Donald

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2011
Sold by
Jin Wei and Li Ye
Bought by
Central Mortgage Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2005
Sold by
Blankmeyer Jon T and Blankmeyer Elaine R
Bought by
Jin Wei and Li Ye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2000
Sold by
Branagh Natalie N
Bought by
Blankmeyer Jon T and Blankmeyer Elaine R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$11,250,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
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
Skeen Mark $4,436,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Jones Juan -- None Available
Jones Juan C $3,585,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bay Vista Capital Llc -- Old Republic Title Company
Clark Donald $1,850,000 Old Republic Title
Clark Donald -- Old Republic Title
Central Mortgage Company $2,100,000 None Available
Jin Wei $2,875,000 Fidelity National Title
Blankmeyer Jon T $3,000,000 Placer Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Skeen Mark $1,490,000
Previous Owner Jones Juan C $2,100,000
Previous Owner Jin Wei $2,000,000
Previous Owner Blankmeyer Jon T $11,250,000
Closed Blankmeyer Jon T $1,000,000
Closed Jin Wei $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $4,436,250 -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $4,436,250 -5.5% $781 / Sq Ft
04/24/2021 04/24/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 Price Changed $4,695,000 -5.2% $826 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 For Sale $4,950,000 -- $871 / 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 $51,903 $4,801,883 $1,515,404 $3,286,479
2024 $51,139 $4,707,730 $1,485,691 $3,222,039
2023 $51,139 $4,615,422 $1,456,560 $3,158,862
2022 $50,761 $4,524,924 $1,428,000 $3,096,924
2021 $45,845 $4,078,467 $1,365,176 $2,713,291
2019 $44,981 $3,957,499 $1,324,685 $2,632,814
2018 $43,304 $3,879,902 $1,298,711 $2,581,191
2017 $41,750 $3,803,827 $1,273,247 $2,530,580
2016 $41,329 $3,729,243 $1,248,282 $2,480,961
2015 $40,882 $3,673,227 $1,229,532 $2,443,695
2014 $40,408 $3,601,275 $1,205,448 $2,395,827
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gregory Jackson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gregory Jackson

    The Agency

    (925) 786-8504

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Gregory Jackson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Loren Haley Skeen

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40938613

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 198-290-048-0

California Contra Costa County Alamo 94507

1678 Via Romero, Alamo, CA

This home is located at 1678 Via Romero, Alamo, CA 94507 since 10 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,246,804, approximately $923 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 1678 Via Romero is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Stone Valley Middle School, San Ramon Valley High School, and St. Isidore School.

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