171 Sequoia Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Saranap NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,570/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Converted Garage
- Parkmead Elementary School Rated A
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Cul-De-Sac
About This Home
Charming Saranap Living Near Downtown Walnut Creek Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in this coveted pocket, 171 Sequoia Avenue blends comfort, charm, and convenience in one delightful package. This single-story home offers three bedrooms and two baths across 1,164± square feet, thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle. The heart of the home is an inviting kitchen with granite countertops and warm wood cabinetry, opening to a light-filled living and dining area that flows seamlessly to the backyard. The primary suite features an updated bathroom and a calming retreat feel, while the entire home enjoys the benefit of new interior paint. Out back, a charming pergola creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining or morning coffee, with just the right balance of grassy play space and garden beds for a weekend hobby. The converted two-car garage—now a music studio with soundproofing on the shared interior wall—adds approximately 276 square feet of living space and offers versatile options for a bonus room, playroom, guest quarters, or creative space. Around the corner from Dewing Park Swim Club and all the dining, shopping, and entertainment that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer, this home captures the best of Walnut Creek living in a peaceful, community-minded setting.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,624
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- West Facing Home
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Converted Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Laminate Flooring
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Saranap Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1842900449
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $12,624 | $1,067,732 | $835,618 | $232,114 |
| 2024 | $12,323 | $1,046,797 | $819,234 | $227,563 |
| 2023 | $12,323 | $1,026,272 | $803,171 | $223,101 |
| 2022 | $12,052 | $1,006,150 | $787,423 | $218,727 |
| 2021 | $11,725 | $986,423 | $771,984 | $214,439 |
| 2019 | $11,486 | $957,168 | $749,088 | $208,080 |
| 2018 | $11,096 | $938,400 | $734,400 | $204,000 |
| 2017 | $8,816 | $721,817 | $575,777 | $146,040 |
| 2016 | $8,649 | $707,665 | $564,488 | $143,177 |
| 2015 | $8,451 | $697,036 | $556,009 | $141,027 |
| 2014 | $8,351 | $683,383 | $545,118 | $138,265 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 11/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2025 10/21/25 | For Sale | $1,239,000 | -- | $1,064 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $920,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $601,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $296,500 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $215,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $736,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $456,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $480,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $360,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $237,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $34,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $193,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $59,300 | No Value Available |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41115264
APN: 184-290-044-9
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