NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $461,000 - $479,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
930 Sq Ft
$480/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 07, 2024

Last sale price $459,250 $494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,411/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Pane Windows
  • 4-minute walk to Civic Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Great condo opportunity at Carmel Towers, minutes to Downtown Walnut Creek and across the street from Civic Park! This 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom unit has lots of closet space in the main bedroom, mirrored closet doors and oranizers, a shower/tub combo in the main bathroom, and a balcony to take in the sights and serenity of the lush greenery in the surroundings. Plus an assigned, covered, parking spot, extra storage, and an in-building private laundry room. Enjoy Downtown Walnut Creek and all it has to offer - restaurants, shopping, entertainment, Iron Horse Trail, BART, and freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zack Torrey

Compass License #01433553 Listed on: 01/08/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Pete Torrey

Compass License #00614167

Last Buyer's Agent

Wilson Stephens

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01359517

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 915

HOA Fees

  • $480 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1784600064

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, ground maintenance, trash, water/sewer
  • 34 Units
  • Association Phone (925) 672-2221
  • Downtown W.Creek Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,419

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$480 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOMPS03
  • Subdivision Name: DOWNTOWN W.CREEK
  • Directions: Civic to Broadway to Lincoln to Carmel
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Carmel Towers
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: Other, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 480
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 925-672-2221
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1784600064
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Jemmott William
Bought by
Colburn Brenda
Seller's Agent
Zack Torrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Wilson Stephens
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$459,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,750
-12.52%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$469,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.37%
Original Mortgage
$344,438
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Somers Family Trust
Bought by
Colburn Brenda
Seller's Agent
Zack Torrey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Wilson Stephens
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$459,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,750
-12.52%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,438
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Ahlswede Albright Julia and Albright Kevin
Bought by
Somers Scott B and Somers Susie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2004
Sold by
Avakian Amy M
Bought by
Ahlswede Julia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2002
Sold by
Harirchian Homayoon
Bought by
Avakian Amy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,960
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Colburn Brenda -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Colburn Brenda $459,500 Fidelity National Title Compan
Somers Scott B $326,000 Placer Title Company
Ahlswede Julia $329,000 Ticor Title Company
Avakian Amy M $230,000 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Colburn Brenda $300,000
Closed Colburn Brenda $344,438
Previous Owner Ahlswede Julia $263,200
Previous Owner Avakian Amy M $183,960
Closed Avakian Amy M $34,492
Closed Ahlswede Julia $32,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $459,250 -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 Sold $459,250 0.0% $494 / Sq Ft
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2024 02/25/24 Price Changed $459,250 -8.0% $494 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $537 / Sq Ft
01/04/2024 01/04/24 For Sale $525,000 -- $565 / 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 $5,419 $468,180 $315,180 $153,000
2024 $5,292 $393,441 $260,767 $132,674
2023 $5,292 $385,727 $255,654 $130,073
2022 $5,225 $378,165 $250,642 $127,523
2021 $5,084 $370,751 $245,728 $125,023
2019 $4,958 $359,757 $238,441 $121,316
2018 $4,806 $352,704 $233,766 $118,938
2017 $4,708 $345,789 $229,183 $116,606
2016 $4,609 $339,010 $224,690 $114,320
2015 $4,505 $333,918 $221,315 $112,603
2014 $4,449 $327,378 $216,980 $110,398
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41046734

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-460-006-4