NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1802 Cole Ave Unit 1 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $434,625 - $593,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
786 Sq Ft
$279/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 09, 2016

Last sale price $335,000 $426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,475/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Downtown View
  • Community Pool
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of September 2016

Best value condo in prime walnut creek downtown location. Small community safely nested in the end of court location yet surrounded by coffees shops, restaurants and luxury condo buildings, well managed HOA with community pool, community laundry room,walk to Bart and downtown. ACT BEFORE IT IS GONE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Liao

J & A Realty License #01824670 Listed on: 05/11/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Ertem

Northern Crest Realty License #01166436

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 741

HOA Fees

  • $279 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Downtown Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Ground Level
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 178450011

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, hazard insurance, trash, water/sewer
  • 56 Units
  • California Gardens HOA, Phone Number (925) 746-0542
  • Calif.Garden Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,160

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$279 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: CALIF.GARDEN
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: California Gardens
  • 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: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Downtown
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool
  • Association Fee: 279
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALIFORNIA GARDENS HOA
  • Phone: 925-746-0542
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Hazard Insurance, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1004
  • Parcel Number: 178450011
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 56

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 3390.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Tgal Mgt Llc
Bought by
Kwok Peggy C
Seller's Agent
Joe Liao
J & A Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Ertem
Northern Crest Realty
List Price
$379,500
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,500
-11.73%
Total Days on Market
84
Current Estimated Value
$495,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,156
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$284,750
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Lee Mary Mccarthy O and Lee Frances O
Bought by
Tgal Mgt Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2014
Sold by
Lee Mary Mccarthy O
Bought by
California Gardens Homeowners Associatio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2014
Sold by
Lee Mary Mccarthy O
Bought by
California Gardens Homeowners Associatio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1999
Sold by
Olee Henry J
Bought by
Olee Mary Mccarthy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1999
Sold by
Lee Frances O
Bought by
Olee Mary Mccarthy and Olee Henry J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Olee Henry J and Olee Mary
Bought by
Olee Mary Mccarthy and Olee Frances

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Kwok Peggy C $335,000 Old Republic Title Company
Tgal Mgt Llc $286,600 None Available
California Gardens Homeowners Associatio $45,776 Wfg Title Insurance Company
California Gardens Homeowners Associatio $45,776 None Available
Olee Mary Mccarthy -- --
Olee Mary Mccarthy -- --
Olee Mary Mccarthy -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kwok Peggy C $256,000
Closed Kwok Peggy C $284,750
Previous Owner Olee Mary Mccarthy $200,000
Previous Owner Olee Mary Mccarthy $1,087,500
Previous Owner Olee Mary Mccarthy $100,000
Previous Owner Olee Mary Mccarthy $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $335,000 -- --
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Sold $335,000 -6.7% $426 / Sq Ft
08/05/2016 08/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Price Changed $359,000 -5.4% $457 / Sq Ft
05/12/2016 05/12/16 For Sale $379,500 -- $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 $5,160 $381,168 $204,806 $176,362
2023 $5,160 $373,695 $200,791 $172,904
2022 $5,096 $366,368 $196,854 $169,514
2021 $4,958 $359,186 $192,995 $166,191
2019 $4,835 $348,534 $187,272 $161,262
2018 $4,687 $341,700 $183,600 $158,100
2017 $4,591 $335,000 $180,000 $155,000
2016 $4,233 $304,574 $152,287 $152,287
2015 $4,138 $300,000 $150,000 $150,000
2014 $2,114 $114,052 $70,967 $43,085
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joe Liao

    J & A Realty

  • Michael Ertem

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Ertem

    Northern Crest Realty

    (925) 577-0225

    46 Total Sales

    Michael Ertem
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40740072

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-450-011-6

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

1802 Cole Ave Unit 1, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1802 Cole Ave Unit 1, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 since 11 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $495,156, approximately $629 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 1802 Cole Ave Unit 1 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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