NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 Encina Corte Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Northgate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,500,000 - $1,838,916

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,958 Sq Ft
$859/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,520,000 $776 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,936/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Acres Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beautiful Northgate Listing! Single story located on flat .28-acre lot on cul-de-sac in highly desirable Walnut Creek. Updated kitchen with large island & beautiful hardwood floors opens to family room with showpiece fireplace. Freshly painted interior with new carpet. Sparkling pool with solar and spa. Located very close to Encina Grande shopping center, The Orchards, award winning K-12 schools, open space and trails. This home has been lovingly cared for by original owners.

Last Listed By

Nancy Keating

Compass License #01920289 Listed on: 04/15/2021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,320

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Sweep

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 142222006

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Encina Grande Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool or Spa Combo

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,320

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Subdivision Name: ENCINA GRANDE
  • Directions: Oak Grove, Encina Camino, Encina Corte
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Solar Heat, Pool/Spa Combo, Solar Pool Owned
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12000
  • Parcel Number: 142222006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Trombetta Kyle Allen and The Trombetta Family Revocable
Bought by
Casini Nicholas James and Casini Rachel Marie
Seller's Agent
Nancy Keating
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carol van Vaerenbergh
Compass
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$320,000
26.67%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,680,979

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,979
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,216,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,120,549
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$506,783

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2003
Sold by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth
Bought by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth
Bought by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2001
Sold by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth
Bought by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2000
Sold by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Ruth
Bought by
Trombetta Charles A and Trombetta Billie Ruth

Range of Values:

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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
Casini Nicholas James $1,520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Trombetta Charles A -- Fidelity National Title
Trombetta Charles A -- Fidelity National Title Co
Trombetta Charles A -- Financial Title Company
Trombetta Charles -- Financial Title Company
Trombetta Charles A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Casini Nicholas James $1,216,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Billie Ruth $117,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Charles A $102,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Charles A $103,295
Previous Owner Trombetta Charles A $250,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Ruth $250,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Charles A $110,000
Previous Owner Trombetta Charles $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,520,000 -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $1,520,000 +26.7% $776 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $613 / 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 $18,320 $1,625,275 $961,454 $663,821
2023 $18,320 $1,588,407 $942,602 $645,805
2022 $18,083 $1,550,400 $924,120 $626,280
2021 $2,682 $175,135 $43,547 $131,588
2019 $2,509 $169,942 $42,256 $127,686
2018 $2,411 $166,611 $41,428 $125,183
2017 $2,320 $163,345 $40,616 $122,729
2016 $2,310 $160,143 $39,820 $120,323
2015 $2,205 $157,738 $39,222 $118,516
2014 $2,154 $154,649 $38,454 $116,195
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Keating

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nancy Keating

    Compass

    (925) 239-9600

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Nancy Keating
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  • Carol van Vaerenbergh

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Carol van Vaerenbergh

    Compass

    (925) 683-2568

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Carol van Vaerenbergh
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40945215

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 142-222-006-9

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94598 Northgate

245 Encina Corte, Walnut Creek, CA

Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 245 Encina Corte, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 since 15 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,680,979, approximately $858 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 245 Encina Corte is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Walnut Acres Elementary School, Foothill Middle School, and Northgate High School.

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