NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $573,000 - $733,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,251 Sq Ft
$412/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 13, 2021

Last sale price $643,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,788/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • End Unit
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

Best buy in downtown Walnut Creek! Walking distance to BART, stores, shopping, restaurants, bars, and everything you could possibly need. Enjoy the Farmers' Market every Sunday just blocks away. Spacious updated condo with great floor plan of 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths spanning two levels. Newer laminate hardwood floors on the first floor, and carpets on the upper level. Bright airy living room, updated kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast bar, dining area, tons of room for entertaining. Both bathrooms have been updated. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from your private patio, or take a dip in the pool to relax. Home comes with parking spot, but tons of street parking always available. Complex has no rental restrictions, no pending litigations, great investment property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Tang

Compass License #02005112 Listed on: 04/08/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Pollard

Compass License #01996354

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 523

HOA Fees

  • $412 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Guest Parking

Additional Features

  • End Unit
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 178450026

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, gas, management fee, ground maintenance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 56 Units
  • California Gardens HOA, Phone Number (925) 672-2221
  • Calif.Garden Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,399

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$412 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: CALIF.GARDEN
  • Directions: google maps
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: California Gardens
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, No Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Covered

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool, Guest Parking, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 412
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALIFORNIA GARDENS HOA
  • Phone: 925-672-2221
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 178450026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 56

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2024
Sold by
Khang Diep Family Trust and Khang Vincent
Bought by
Khang Family Trust and Khang
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$657,292

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2024
Sold by
Khang Vincent and Khang Christina
Bought by
Khang Diep Family Trust and Khang

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Rummer Russell Glenn and Rummer Jennifer Brooks
Bought by
Khang Vincent and Diep Christina
Seller's Agent
Kathy Tang
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Pollard
Compass
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$643,000
Premium/Discount to List
$44,000
7.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.45%
Original Mortgage
$482,250
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2019
Sold by
Rummer Russell and Rummer Jennifer
Bought by
Rummer Russell Glenn and Rummer Jennifer Brooks Johnson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Rummer Jennifer and Johnson Jennifer B
Bought by
Rummer Russell and Rummer Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Jennifer B and Johnson Barry M
Bought by
Johnson Jennifer B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2003
Sold by
Galla Matthew C and Galla Alicia
Bought by
Johnson Jennifer B and Johnson Barry M

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
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1997
Sold by
Galla Matthew C
Bought by
Galla Matthew C and Galla Alicia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1996
Sold by
Galla Alicia
Bought by
Galla Matthew C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
8.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1996
Sold by
Peiser Michael S and Peiser Virginia Stevens
Bought by
Galla Matthew C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
8.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Khang Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Khang Diep Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Khang Vincent $643,000 Chicago Title Company
Rummer Russell Glenn -- None Available
Rummer Russell -- None Available
Johnson Jennifer B -- --
Johnson Jennifer B $300,000 Old Republic Title
Galla Matthew C -- --
Galla Matthew C -- First American Title Guarant
Galla Matthew C $100,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Khang Vincent $482,250
Previous Owner Rummer Russell Glenn $355,000
Previous Owner Johnson Jennifer B $50,000
Previous Owner Johnson Jennifer B $325,000
Previous Owner Johnson Jennifer B $70,000
Previous Owner Johnson Jennifer B $240,000
Previous Owner Galla Matthew C $142,500
Previous Owner Galla Matthew C $50,000
Previous Owner Galla Matthew C $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $643,000 -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Sold $643,000 +7.3% $514 / Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $479 / 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 $8,399 $682,355 $371,422 $310,933
2023 $8,399 $668,977 $364,140 $304,837
2022 $8,259 $655,860 $357,000 $298,860
2021 $5,336 $394,044 $68,954 $325,090
2019 $5,207 $382,358 $66,909 $315,449
2018 $5,046 $374,862 $65,598 $309,264
2017 $4,944 $367,512 $64,312 $303,200
2016 $4,841 $360,306 $63,051 $297,255
2015 -- $354,894 $62,104 $292,790
2014 $4,597 $347,943 $60,888 $287,055
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40943301

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-450-026-4