NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1808 Cole Ave Unit 3A Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $597,000 - $705,000

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

Last Sold January 05, 2021

Last sale price $565,000 $452 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,782/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Mount Diablo
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of January 2021

Impressive Downtown Walnut Creek Condo! Inviting and Spacious 2 story condo offers 1251 SQFT of Living Space Views of Mt Diablo from Living Room & Balcony, Gas Fireplace, NEW Interior Designer Paint & Carpeting, Kitchen with travertine floors, Stainless Applcs, Stone counters, Spacious Dining Room Area, Second story has 2 Large Bedrooms & 3rd bedroom originally loft then converted into full room with closet, plus updated Full Bath with tile floors. Complex offers pool, laundry, bike storage, 1 Covered space #21. Enjoy having all the Walnut Creek conveniences so close---2 Blocks to BART, HWY 680/24, Farmers Market on Sundays, walk down to Cafes, Grab a Burger at the counter & many other Restaurants, Walking Trails, Civic Park, Services. Don't Miss Seeing . Go to for more info.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Rahimzadeh

Christie's Intl RE Sereno License #01370526 Listed on: 10/17/2020

Christie's Intl RE Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ellen Mancino

The Agency License #01279164

The Agency

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 566

HOA Fees

  • $412 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Mount Diablo

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • Carport
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1784500355

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,432

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: N California Blvd>Cole Ave
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: California Gardens
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mt Diablo
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 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, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 412
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALIFORNIA GARDENS HOA
  • Phone: 925-672-2221
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Number Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1784500355
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 66

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2022
Sold by
Jamal Jajeh Jiries
Bought by
Jiries Jajeh Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
51
Current Estimated Value
$670,797

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Schurig Jan Pablo
Bought by
Jajeh Jiries Jamal
Seller's Agent
Helen Rahimzadeh
Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ellen Mancino
The Agency
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Long Sherrie
Bought by
Schurig Jan Pablo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
Sold by
Pfalzer Seth and Mcclure Casey P
Bought by
Long Sherrie and Schurig Jan Pablo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
Hans Lattman Peter
Bought by
Pfalzer Seth and Mcclure Casey P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,400
Interest Rate
7.13%
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
Jiries Jajeh Revocable Trust -- Dudnick Detwiler Rivin & Stikk
Jajeh Jiries Jamal $565,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Schurig Jan Pablo -- Old Republic Title Company
Long Sherrie $290,000 North American Title
Pfalzer Seth $110,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jajeh Jiries Jamal $452,000
Previous Owner Schurig Jan Pablo $315,000
Previous Owner Schurig Jan Pablo $344,000
Previous Owner Long Sherrie $328,000
Previous Owner Long Sherrie $232,000
Previous Owner Pfalzer Seth $88,400
Closed Long Sherrie $14,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $565,000 -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Sold $565,000 -2.4% $452 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Price Changed $579,000 -1.7% $463 / Sq Ft
10/17/2020 10/17/20 For Sale $589,000 -- $471 / 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
2024 $7,432 $599,581 $344,892 $254,689
2023 $7,432 $587,826 $338,130 $249,696
2022 $7,313 $576,300 $331,500 $244,800
2021 $5,271 $388,015 $70,238 $317,777
2019 $5,143 $376,507 $68,155 $308,352
2018 $4,984 $369,125 $66,819 $302,306
2017 $4,883 $361,888 $65,509 $296,379
2016 $4,781 $354,793 $64,225 $290,568
2015 $4,673 $349,465 $63,261 $286,204
2014 $4,615 $342,620 $62,022 $280,598
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Helen Rahimzadeh

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Helen Rahimzadeh

    Christie's Intl RE Sereno

    (925) 726-9200

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Helen Rahimzadeh
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  • Mary Ellen Mancino

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mary Ellen Mancino

    The Agency

    (925) 708-2800

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Mary Ellen Mancino
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40925844

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-450-035-5

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

1808 Cole Ave Unit 3A, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 1808 Cole Ave Unit 3A, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 since 17 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $670,797, approximately $536 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 1808 Cole Ave Unit 3A 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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