$6,250,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

1928 La Cadena Diablo, CA 94528

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,183 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$870 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Green Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

HAVEN Nestled on nearly an acre, along a meandering creek, lies this stunning Santa Barbara inspired home. Excellent location near the Club House and Athenian School. Boasting approx. 7183 square feet of gracious living space, this home includes 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, including a newly updated kitchen with Mugnaini pizza oven, wine room, stunning office, state of the art gym, play room, media room and a luxurious primary retreat. The outdoor kitchen and convenient dining area is perfect for hosting events. A large pool and spa grace the backyard. Cross the creek to an expansive lawn area, great for play and sports. Or meditate in the zen courtyard. Designed and built to maximize indoor comforts and outdoor entertaining spaces. Located just a short walk to Diablo Country Club, this home really does have it all. Truly a HAVEN. Start living the Diablo lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilee Headen

Compass License #00616127 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jessi Crummey

Compass License #02077196

Last Buyer's Agent

Aqsa Shakil

Keller Williams Tri-valley License #02206078

Keller Williams Tri-valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,599

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Carpet
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Pool

  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Diablo C.C. Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,599

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOMP08
  • Subdivision Name: DIABLO C.C.
  • Directions: Alameda Diablo to La Cadena
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Study, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchwen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Level, Premium Lot, Private
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meter
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 40424

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Smith Mark and Smith Alexandra Joy
Bought by
Bharath Gowda Swarupa Charantimath Living Tru and Gowda
Seller's Agent
Marilee Headen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Aqsa Shakil
Keller Williams Tri-valley
List Price
$7,200,000
Sold Price
$6,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$950,000
-13.19%
Views
266
Current Estimated Value
$6,175,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$74,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2016
Sold by
Smith Mark and Smith Alexandra Joy
Bought by
Smith Mark and Smith Alexandra Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,828,820
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2014
Sold by
Thompson Thomas W and Thompson Lisa L
Bought by
Smith Mark and Brinsmade Smith Alexandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001
Sold by
Carr John A and Carr Judith E
Bought by
Thompson Thomas W and Thompson Lisa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,250,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $3,850,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,828,820 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $210,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $980,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $6,250,000 -4.6% $870 / Sq Ft
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $6,550,000 -4.4% $912 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Price Changed $6,850,000 -4.9% $954 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $7,200,000 -- $1,002 / 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 $53,599 $4,887,188 $1,502,309 $3,384,879
2024 $53,599 $4,791,361 $1,472,852 $3,318,509
2023 $52,798 $4,697,414 $1,443,973 $3,253,441
2022 $52,393 $4,605,309 $1,415,660 $3,189,649
2021 $49,193 $4,323,833 $1,387,902 $2,935,931
2019 $48,290 $4,195,587 $1,346,737 $2,848,850
2018 $46,474 $4,113,322 $1,320,331 $2,792,991
2017 $44,247 $3,986,886 $1,294,443 $2,692,443
2016 $43,715 $3,908,712 $1,269,062 $2,639,650
2015 $43,231 $3,850,000 $1,250,000 $2,600,000
2014 $31,187 $2,729,228 $1,325,625 $1,403,603
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41082580

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 195-200-017-0