NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Smith Rd Alamo, CA 94507

Estimated Value: $2,572,000 - $2,702,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,542 Sq Ft
$1,038/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2023

Last sale price $2,550,000 $1,003 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,258/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Green Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2023

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own this charming and special property in Alamo Oaks on a spectacular 1.28-acre lot, with potential to build second home. This one-story well-maintained home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, separate formal living & dining rooms, family room with brick fireplace, wood beam vaulted ceiling & French doors leading to patio area. Spacious kitchen with vaulted ceiling & skylights, Island, stainless steel appliance, built-in desk, custom cabinets & seating area with wall of windows & patio doors opening to entertainer yard with beautiful gazebo & sitting areas. The backyard is crowned by beautiful Heritage Oak tree, great location for hammock on a lazy Sunday afternoon & family picnic in your own backyard. Further back in the separate gated area of the yard you will find the beautifully custom-made chicken coop with several chickens & veggi-garden for all your organic needs. Previous owners have had horses on the property. This property has so much to offer yet can be expanded to so much more! All this, just minutes from the beautiful lake at Oak Hill Park, walking/hiking/biking/horseback riding trails, including iconic Mt. Diablo, Country living at its best yet close to top schools, shopping, freeway access & Walnut Creek.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Manjit Hundle

Better Homes and Gardens RP License #01365546 Listed on: 05/24/2023

Better Homes and Gardens RP

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Kehrig

Coldwell Banker License #01410377

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Security Gate
  • Laundry closet
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Alamo Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1960610044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.28
  • Subdivision Name: ALAMO OAKS
  • Directions: Stone Valley to Smith
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Full
  • Lot Features: Horses Possible, Premium Lot, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden/Play, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Ramon Valley (925) 552-5500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 55844
  • Parcel Number: 1960610044
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2023
Closed on
Jun 13, 2023
Sold by
Berestka Family Trust
Bought by
Malone Timothy and Malone Kaitlin
Seller's Agent
Manjit Hundle
Better Homes and Gardens RP
Buyer's Agent
Steve Kehrig
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$2,448,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
4.17%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$2,639,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,912,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,849,291
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$789,736

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Berestka Ronald F and Berestka Monica B
Bought by
Berestka Ronald F and Berestka Monina B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$975,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2010
Sold by
Berestka Ronald F and Berestka Monina B
Bought by
Berestka Ronald F and Berestka Monina B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
Sold by
Phillips Vancel A
Bought by
Berestka Ronald F and Berestka Monina B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,800
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Phillips Amy L
Bought by
Phillips Vancel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,280,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2001
Sold by
Kasten George W and Kasten Patricia Joan
Bought by
Kasten George W and Kasten Patricia Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Phillips Vanel A
Bought by
Phillips Vanel A and Phillips Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2000
Sold by
Loveland E Kenneth
Bought by
Phillips Vancel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2000
Sold by
Phillips Amy L
Bought by
Phillips Vancel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2000
Sold by
Loveland E Kenneth Ii Tre
Bought by
Loveland Ii E Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2000
Sold by
Loveland E Kenneth Ii Tre
Bought by
Loveland Ii E Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1998
Sold by
Loveland E Kenneth
Bought by
Loveland Joann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1993
Sold by
Loveland E Kenneth and Loveland Gloria L
Bought by
Loveland Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Malone Timothy $2,550,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Berestka Ronald F -- Fidelity National Title Co
Berestka Ronald F -- Fidelity National Title Co
Berestka Ronald F -- None Available
Berestka Ronald F $886,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Phillips Vancel A -- Placer Title Company
Kasten George W -- --
Phillips Vanel A -- Placer Title Company
Phillips Vancel A $725,000 Placer Title Company
Phillips Vancel A -- Placer Title Company
Loveland Ii E Kenneth -- Placer Title Company
Loveland Ii E Kenneth -- Placer Title Company
Loveland Joann -- --
Loveland Family Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Malone Timothy $1,912,000
Previous Owner Berestka Ronald F $975,000
Previous Owner Berestka Ronald F $708,800
Previous Owner Phillips Vancel A $1,280,000
Previous Owner Phillips Vancel A $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,550,000 -- --
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Sold $2,550,000 +4.2% $1,003 / Sq Ft
05/29/2023 05/29/23 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Sale $2,448,000 -- $963 / 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 $29,176 $2,653,020 $1,924,740 $728,280
2024 $16,401 $2,601,000 $1,887,000 $714,000
2023 $16,401 $1,099,245 $750,616 $348,629
2022 $16,305 $1,077,693 $735,899 $341,794
2021 $16,031 $1,056,563 $721,470 $335,093
2019 $15,723 $1,025,227 $700,072 $325,155
2018 $15,268 $1,005,126 $686,346 $318,780
2017 $15,740 $985,419 $672,889 $312,530
2016 $15,601 $966,098 $659,696 $306,402
2015 $15,461 $951,587 $649,787 $301,800
2014 $15,314 $932,948 $637,059 $295,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41028241

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 196-061-004-4