2489 Encinal Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Buena Vista Area Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,898
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- Solar Heated In Ground Pool
- RV or Boat Parking
- Contemporary Architecture
- Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2025Beautiful sunlit charming home on peaceful tree lined street with great open floor plan. Accentuated by open beamed ceilings in living room, well equipped kitchen with tons of storage & access to backyard from kitchen & living room! Main floor has 3 well sized bedrooms. While lower-level 4th bedroom & family room create an optimal separate unit with private entrance - ideal for au pair, guests, in-laws or other. Huge yards are an entertainers delight with various patios, lawns, gardening area, outdoor gazebo, gated sparkling pool, mature trees & shrubs galore! Plus X-long driveway for multiple vehicles & additional parking on both Encinal & San Luis. NEARBY is a selection of Walnut Creek’s most prestigious SCHOOLS & BART station. And you’ll find excellent shopping, cafes and restaurants in the bustling downtown area. If that’s not enough ?? you also have wonderful proximity to a range of beautiful park lands including Walden Park, Acalanes Ridge & Albert Park, Lafayette Reservoir, Boundary Oak Golf Course, John Muir Health!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01400141 Listed on: 02/16/2023
Co-Listed By
Doris Vela
Keller Williams Realty License #01280505
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,219
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Shingle
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- No Garage
- Parking Lot
- RV or Boat Parking
Pool
- Solar Heated In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa
- Fence Around Pool
- Pool Sweep
Additional Features
- Shed
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 171271001
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- San Luis Gardens Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool or Spa Combo
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 16, 2023
Closed on
Feb 28, 2023
Sold by
Laura J Simpson Trust
Bought by
Padama Jay and Padama Rachel
Seller's Agent
Leah Tounger
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Dreyer
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,198,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
4.34%
Views
132
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$971,838
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$304,824
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Simpson Laura J
Bought by
Simpson Laura J and Laura J Simpson Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$481,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 12, 2012
Sold by
Simpson Laura J
Bought by
Simpson Laura J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2010
Sold by
Simpson Kenneth S
Bought by
Simpson Laura J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 2005
Sold by
Simpson Laura J
Bought by
Simpson Laura J and Simpson Kenneth S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
Sold by
Simpson Kenneth S
Bought by
Simpson Laura J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 1997
Sold by
Lafaille David A and Lafaille Barbara L
Bought by
Simpson Laura J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
7.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Simpson Kenneth S
Bought by
Simpson Laura J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
7.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,250,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lsi | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co I Nc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Guarant | |
| Grant Deed | $260,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $48,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $481,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $469,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $267,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $229,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $245,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $218,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | Sold | $1,249,000 | 0.0% | $658 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $1,249,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2025 05/17/25 | Price Changed | $1,249,000 | -8.0% | $658 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | For Sale | $1,357,900 | +8.6% | $715 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/29/2023 03/29/23 | Sold | $1,250,000 | +4.3% | $659 / Sq Ft |
| 02/23/2023 02/23/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/16/2023 02/16/23 | For Sale | $1,198,000 | -- | $631 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,219 | $1,300,500 | $936,360 | $364,140 |
| 2024 | $15,219 | $1,275,000 | $918,000 | $357,000 |
| 2023 | $5,524 | $399,013 | $245,547 | $153,466 |
| 2022 | $5,414 | $391,190 | $240,733 | $150,457 |
| 2021 | $5,269 | $383,520 | $236,013 | $147,507 |
| 2020 | $8,100 | $379,588 | $233,593 | $145,995 |
| 2019 | $8,050 | $372,146 | $229,013 | $143,133 |
| 2018 | $7,875 | $364,850 | $224,523 | $140,327 |
| 2017 | $4,866 | $357,697 | $220,121 | $137,576 |
| 2016 | $4,763 | $350,684 | $215,805 | $134,879 |
| 2015 | $4,649 | $345,417 | $212,564 | $132,853 |
| 2014 | $4,583 | $338,652 | $208,401 | $130,251 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rachel Dreyer
R
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rachel Dreyer
Dudum Real Estate Group
(415) 990-1672
2 in this area
16 Total Sales
-
Pam Volkmann
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Pam Volkmann
Sereno Group
(925) 980-6588
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Leah Tounger
Seller's Agent in 2023
Leah Tounger
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 701-6497
1 in this area
112 Total Sales
-
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Doris Vela
Keller Williams Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41019416
APN: 171-271-001-9
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