NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Firestone Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Diablo Shadows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,822,000 - $2,056,191

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,657 Sq Ft
$729/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 13, 2021

Last sale price $2,132,000 $802 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,289/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Valle Verde Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Diablo Shadows Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

SINGLE STORY, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, with a pool! in the desirable Diablo Shadows neighborhood is ready to amaze you! Enter through the custom designed, fully landscaped front yard and tranquil courtyard that exudes curb appeal. Immaculate, recently remodeled, open floor plan home, with designer upgrades and high-end finishes throughout. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, ss appliances, soft close drawers, large kitchen island with built-in Thermador gas range, pantry, double oven and counter seating on both sides of the vast kitchen for entertaining! Step outside to your stunning, private backyard nestled among the trees with a covered patio, raised deck, custom landscaping with a sparkling pool & spa. Additional upgrades incl beautifully remodeled bathrooms, recessed lighting, skylight, finished garage, storage sheds & more! Perfectly situated by biking & walking trails, neighborhood park, Whole Foods, Orchards Shopping Center, Golf, 680/24 & top rated schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Whitney Nelson

License #01998516 Listed on: 06/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Eugene Boomer

The GRUBB Company License #01068834

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 135252006

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Delta Association
  • Diablo Shadows Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool or Spa Combo

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,426

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: DIABLO SHADOWS
  • Directions: Oak Grove Rd - Diablo Shadow Dr - Firestone Dr
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Sound System, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, Pool Cover, Other, Solar Heat, Pool/Spa Combo, See Remarks, Solar Pool Owned, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, See Remarks, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: DELTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mount Diablo (925) 682-8000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000
  • Parcel Number: 135252006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Altheide Kory C and Altheide Carlyn A
Bought by
Boomer Joan E and Kuhn Sheryl L
Seller's Agent
Whitney Nelson
Buyer's Agent
Eugene Boomer
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$2,132,000
Premium/Discount to List
$382,000
21.83%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,938,048

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$193,952
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2019
Sold by
Altheide Kory C and Altheide Carlyn A
Bought by
Altheide Kory C and Altheide Carlyn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2010
Sold by
Lewis Ronald A and Mcnamara Lewis Caren
Bought by
Altheide Kory C and Altheide Carlyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Lewis Ronald L
Bought by
Lewis Ronald A and Mcnamara Lewis Caren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2010
Sold by
Macnamara Lewis Karen and Mcnamara Lewis Caren
Bought by
Lewis Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Boomer Joan E $2,132,000 First American Title Company
Altheide Kory C -- None Available
Altheide Kory C $805,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lewis Ronald A -- None Available
Lewis Ronald A -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Altheide Kory C $300,000
Previous Owner Altheide Kory C $665,000
Previous Owner Altheide Kory C $150,000
Previous Owner Altheide Kory C $623,000
Previous Owner Altheide Kory C $644,000
Previous Owner Lewis Ronald A $237,000
Previous Owner Lewis Ronald A $311,000
Previous Owner Lewis Ronald A $318,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,132,000 -- --
07/13/2021 07/13/21 Sold $2,132,000 +21.8% $802 / Sq Ft
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $659 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $5,426 $424,111 $96,589 $327,522
2023 $5,426 $415,796 $94,696 $321,100
2022 $5,380 $407,644 $92,840 $314,804
2021 $11,359 $952,797 $650,981 $301,816
2019 $11,126 $924,538 $631,673 $292,865
2018 $10,725 $906,411 $619,288 $287,123
2017 $10,388 $888,640 $607,146 $281,494
2016 $10,147 $871,217 $595,242 $275,975
2015 $10,083 $858,131 $586,301 $271,830
2014 $9,956 $841,323 $574,817 $266,506
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Whitney Nelson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Whitney Nelson

    (925) 623-5200

    3 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Whitney Nelson
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  • Eugene Boomer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Eugene Boomer

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 384-8834

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40954737

bridgeMLS

APN: 135-252-006-6

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94598 Diablo Shadows

225 Firestone Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 225 Firestone Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 since 21 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,938,048, approximately $729 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 225 Firestone Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Valle Verde Elementary School, Foothill Middle School, and Northgate High School.

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