2542 Mockingbird Hill Rd Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Buena Vista Area NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,582,000 - $1,668,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,096
Sq Ft
$777/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Panoramic View
- Custom Home
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Private Lot
About This Home
As of May 2022Enjoy peace and serenity from this two-story home, set back from a private road, perched on a spectacular flat lot on the coveted “The Hill” neighborhood. This home offers fabulous indoor-outdoor living, and an abundance of space to entertain with its large living area, multiple decks, flat lawn, and fully fenced in yard. You will enjoy both the sunrise over the hills surrounding Mount Diablo and the sunset past the Acalanes Ridge from the privacy of your home! The upstairs living space includes several large picture windows, a gleaming bright kitchen with newly refinished white cabinets, trendy hardware, and quartz countertops. Incredible location close to both 680 and 24 freeways, shopping, downtown, and walking distance to BART. It is also only a few blocks from a private community pool, and top-rated Walnut Creek schools!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's Intl RE Sereno License #01445116 Listed on: 04/21/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,599
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Private Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Downtown
- Ridge
- Mountain
- Mount Diablo
- Hills
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Wood Siding
- Redwood Siding
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Sound System
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Cooktop
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- The Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 174080058
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 1998
Sold by
Woodward David E and Woodward Carole E
Bought by
Costella Joseph C
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 1995
Sold by
Oneill Barbara L
Bought by
Flanerty Timothy M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,917
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 1994
Sold by
Flaherty Timothy M and Oneill Barbara L
Bought by
Woodward David and Woodward Carole E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,917
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costella Joseph C | $397,500 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Flanerty Timothy M | -- | -- | |
| Woodward David | $358,500 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Costella Joseph C | $280,900 | |
| Closed | Costella Joseph C | $215,200 | |
| Closed | Costella Joseph C | $281,000 | |
| Closed | Costella Joseph C | $300,700 | |
| Closed | Costella Joseph C | $100,000 | |
| Closed | Costella Joseph C | $318,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Woodward David | $320,917 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2022 05/26/22 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -4.5% | $763 / Sq Ft |
| 04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2022 04/21/22 | For Sale | $1,675,000 | -- | $799 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,599 | $1,491,000 | $1,071,656 | $419,344 |
| 2023 | $19,049 | $1,632,000 | $1,173,000 | $459,000 |
| 2022 | $7,467 | $586,023 | $262,357 | $323,666 |
| 2021 | $7,264 | $574,533 | $257,213 | $317,320 |
| 2019 | $7,098 | $557,494 | $249,585 | $307,909 |
| 2018 | $6,859 | $546,564 | $244,692 | $301,872 |
| 2017 | $6,725 | $535,848 | $239,895 | $295,953 |
| 2016 | $6,591 | $525,342 | $235,192 | $290,150 |
| 2015 | $6,436 | $517,452 | $231,660 | $285,792 |
| 2014 | $6,353 | $507,317 | $227,123 | $280,194 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dave Holman
Seller's Agent in 2022
Dave Holman
Christie's Intl RE Sereno
(925) 360-8087
3 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Mary Stone
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Mary Stone
Christie's Intl RE Sereno
(925) 219-5828
3 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Emmanuel Jam Cepe
E
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Emmanuel Jam Cepe
Kollab Real Estate
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40989882
APN: 174-080-058-4
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