NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,483,000 - $1,671,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,742 Sq Ft
$909/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2023

Last sale price $1,500,000 $861 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,896/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Indian Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Stone Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2023

Admire this hidden jewel close to downtown in the desired San Miguel area of South Walnut Creek! 255 Sierra has a beautiful lot with new sod, landscaping, raised planters tree house and swing set for the kids! Amazing schools and prime location - cornerstones of this cute neighborhood close to amenities like Safeway, Whole Foods, and Broadway Plaza. Four bedrooms and 3 full baths make this property a unique opportunity for those looking for land and living space - even a home office - while still having the pleasures and convenience of Downtown Living. Prim Suite has a walk in closet, sliding door to back patio, and en-suite bath w/ shower, spa tub and dual vanities. This bedroom wing of the home has two additional bedrooms, shared bathroom w/ shower. An excellent floor plan! Updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, lighting and paint to add class and character. Watch TV warm by a fireplc - from family room large enough for a sectional - under a cute window that frames views of your covered patio and fenced yard. The interplay between the kitchen, dining, and family room are perfect for entertaining and a sliding door between them allows access to the back patio for evenings spent outside. Ideal location w/ great yard and a fourth bedroom for guests close to third bathroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Kersis

Dudum Real Estate Group License #02038512 Listed on: 03/03/2023

Dudum Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Lacy Sr.

Compass License #01981680

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • San Miguel Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,028

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Subdivision Name: SAN MIGUEL
  • Directions: From Downtown - between Walker and San Miguel Dr
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Other, See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Terraced Down
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Guest, Enclosed
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public, Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2024
Sold by
Fountain Brett A and Fountain Catherine C
Bought by
Fountain Family Trust and Fountain
Current Estimated Value
$1,583,180

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2023
Closed on
Apr 15, 2023
Sold by
Singh Karan and Singh Alicia
Bought by
Fountain Brett Alexander and Fountain Catherine Conrey
Seller's Agent
Brandon Kersis
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Steve Lacy Sr.
Compass
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2017
Sold by
Salter Ethan and Salter Gretchen Elizabeth Lee
Bought by
Singh Karan and Singh Alicia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.18%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Salter Ethan C and Salter Gretchen
Bought by
The Ethan Salter & Gretchen Elizabeth Le

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Salter Charles Martin and Salter Trudy Josselyn
Bought by
Salter Ethan and Salter Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2009
Sold by
Levine Lynn and Levine Starr
Bought by
Salter Ethan C and Lee Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1999
Sold by
Skocko Michael
Bought by
Skocko Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,900
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
Sold by
Wendt Susan C and Wendt Susan C
Bought by
Levine Lynn and Levine Starr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,900
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Fountain Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Fountain Brett A -- None Listed On Document
Fountain Brett Alexander $1,500,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Singh Karan $1,125,000 Chicago Title Company
The Ethan Salter & Gretchen Elizabeth Le -- None Available
Salter Ethan -- Chicago Title Company
Salter Ethan C $700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Skocko Susan C -- Placer Title
Levine Lynn $260,000 Placer Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fountain Brett Alexander $1,200,000
Previous Owner Singh Karan $900,000
Previous Owner Salter Ethan $417,000
Previous Owner Salter Ethan C $450,000
Previous Owner Levine Lynn $207,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Sold $1,500,000 -3.2% $861 / Sq Ft
03/19/2023 03/19/23 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Price Changed $1,550,000 +3.3% $890 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $861 / 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 $18,028 $1,560,600 $1,248,480 $312,120
2024 $14,913 $1,530,000 $1,224,000 $306,000
2023 $14,913 $1,254,955 $1,014,562 $240,393
2022 $14,583 $1,230,349 $994,669 $235,680
2021 $14,189 $1,206,225 $975,166 $231,059
2019 $13,911 $1,170,449 $946,243 $224,206
2018 $13,441 $1,147,500 $927,690 $219,810
2017 $9,438 $778,545 $654,537 $124,008
2016 $9,260 $763,280 $641,703 $121,577
2015 $9,049 $751,816 $632,065 $119,751
2014 $8,944 $737,090 $619,684 $117,406
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41020454

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-270-028-8