NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1691 Alvarado Ave Unit 26 Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Buena Vista Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $631,000 - $672,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,117 Sq Ft
$557/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 01, 2022

Last sale price $652,000 $584 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $4,887/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • End Unit
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of June 2022

Stunning, immaculate home! Beautifully remodeled kitchen w/white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, built in wine refrig., recessed lighting, tile flrs. Spacious living room w/grey "wood" laminate flooring, overhead fan and fireplace. Sliding patio doors leads to a charming private patio adjacent to green belt, Master bedroom has walkin closet and private bathroom, Other two bedrooms are spacious. Master bedroom & 3rd bedroom have chandeliers. Plantation shutters in dining area & all bedrms, No steps "straight in!" Walnut Creek School District...only one block from Buena Vista Grammar, WC Intermediate and HS Acalanes School District. Convenient to downtown WCreek and both 24 and 680 frwys...great commute location. Open Sat. & Sun. June 2nd & 3rd 1:00-4:00

Last Listed By

Patrick Petersen

Resevoir Partners License #02002308 Listed on: 04/28/2022

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Partially Fenced Property

HOA Fees

  • $557 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Fence Around Pool
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 174240026

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 34 Units
  • Association Phone (925) 937-4378
  • Buena Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,356

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$557 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: BUENA VISTA
  • Directions: Take 24 to 680, Exit 46B (680N) or Exit 47 (680S)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Alvarado
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Dish Antenna
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location,No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Common Area, Storage, Low Maintenance, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, DSL Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, Community Facility
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool
  • Association Fee: 557
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: UNKNOWN
  • Phone: 925-937-4378
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 174240026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2023
Sold by
Ma Zhigang
Bought by
Zhigang Ma Revocable Living Trust and Ma
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$655,047

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2020
Sold by
Lee Tiffany Chia Ling
Bought by
Lee Tiffany Chia Ling and Kam James Wen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$433,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2018
Closed on
Jun 28, 2018
Sold by
Phillips Jodi
Bought by
Lee Tiffany Chia Ling
Seller's Agent
Bette Sue Schack
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nikki Miller
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
8.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2015
Sold by
Deeying Anthony
Bought by
Phillips Jodi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,500
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Phillips Darren
Bought by
Phillips Jodi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,500
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Ferbrache Lyle and Ferbrache Zoeann
Bought by
Belfanti Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2002
Sold by
Ferbrache Lyle K and Ferbrache Zoeann
Bought by
Ferbrache Lyle K and Ferbrache Zoeann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1994
Sold by
Ferbrache Lyle
Bought by
Ferbrache Lyle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1994
Sold by
Ferbrache Paulette
Bought by
Ferbrache Lyle

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
Zhigang Ma Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lee Tiffany Chia Ling -- Chicago Title Company
Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $585,000 Chicago Title Company
Phillips Jodi $463,000 Chicago Title Company
Phillips Jodi -- Chicago Title Company
Belfanti Richard A $300,000 Old Republic Title
Ferbrache Lyle K -- --
Ferbrache Lyle -- --
Ferbrache Lyle -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $424,000
Previous Owner Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $429,000
Previous Owner Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $433,000
Previous Owner Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $438,000
Previous Owner Lee Tiffany Chia Ling $468,000
Previous Owner Phillips Jodi $342,500
Previous Owner Belfanti Richard A $40,000
Previous Owner Belfanti Richard A $280,000
Previous Owner Belfanti Richard A $240,000
Closed Belfanti Richard A $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $585,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $652,000 -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Sold $652,000 +8.7% $584 / Sq Ft
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2022 04/28/22 For Sale $600,000 +2.6% $537 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Sold $585,000 +8.4% $524 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2018 05/28/18 For Sale $539,900 -- $483 / 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 $8,356 $678,340 $478,584 $199,756
2023 $8,356 $665,040 $469,200 $195,840
2022 $7,812 $614,937 $441,494 $173,443
2021 $7,601 $602,881 $432,838 $170,043
2019 $7,357 $585,000 $420,000 $165,000
2018 $6,122 $481,184 $355,920 $125,264
2017 $6,000 $471,750 $348,942 $122,808
2016 $5,878 $462,500 $342,100 $120,400
2015 $4,728 $361,517 $222,936 $138,581
2014 $4,728 $278,500 $171,742 $106,758
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrick Petersen

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Patrick Petersen

    Resevoir Partners

    (925) 980-8792

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Patrick Petersen
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  • Deborah Zacharatos

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Deborah Zacharatos

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 250-5856

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Deborah Zacharatos
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  • Bette Sue Schack

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bette Sue Schack

    Compass

    (925) 838-4100

    13 Total Sales

    Bette Sue Schack
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  • Nikki Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nikki Miller

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 448-7367

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40990885

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 174-240-026-8

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597 Buena Vista Area

1691 Alvarado Ave Unit 26, Walnut Creek, CA

Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1691 Alvarado Ave Unit 26, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 since 28 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $655,047, approximately $586 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 1691 Alvarado Ave Unit 26 is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Buena Vista Elementary School, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School.

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