NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Willow Lake Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Hidden Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $753,286 - $800,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,589 Sq Ft
$491/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2020

Last sale price $722,000 $454 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,981/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2020

With the trails of Hidden Lakes Park right at your doorstep, this light and bright duet has been stylishly updated. No HOA dues! Welcoming living/dining room with cozy fireplace and scenic views. Chef’s kitchen with a Miele induction cooktop, center island, garden window & custom hutch, tv included. Enjoy distant Mt. Diablo views from the spacious primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Fabulous, well-appointed secondary bedrooms with lovely park views and closet built-ins. Tranquil backyard oasis is an entertainer’s dream! Stroll the lush, landscaped paths and patio—a perfect spot for grilling, dining and relaxing amid the cheerful blooms of the butterfly garden. Grass area for kids and pets. Many eco-friendly upgrades including a tankless water heater, water softener, water filtration system, low-e windows, pull-down attic storage access and so much more! Near highly rated Mt diablo schools, DVC, BART, shopping and the best of the Bay Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Wucher

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01878323 Listed on: 11/10/2020

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

ELLEN HUI

Compass License #01413904

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 2,940 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Twin Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,589 Sq Ft Building
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Hidden Lake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1554910438

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

2,940 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Property Sub Type: Duet
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: HIDDEN LAKE
  • Directions: Chilpancingo Pkwy to Lake Ridge Dr to Willow Lake
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Low E Glass
  • Green Power: Passive Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Park
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • 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: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2940
  • Parcel Number: 1554910438
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Malkin Cathy A
Bought by
Huang Wayne W and Huang Melinda C
Seller's Agent
Laura Wucher
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
ELLEN HUI
Compass
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$722,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-2.43%
Current Estimated Value
$780,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$480,761
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$300,061

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1999
Sold by
Woon Mak Kam and Law Tong
Bought by
Currea George E and Malkin Cathy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,400
Interest Rate
7.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Huang Wayne W $722,000 Chicago Title Company
Currea George E $223,000 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huang Wayne W $540,000
Previous Owner Currea George E $178,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $722,000 -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Sold $722,000 +3.3% $454 / Sq Ft
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Price Changed $699,000 -5.5% $440 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $740,000 -- $466 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,704 $781,513 $324,729 $456,784
2024 $9,325 $766,190 $318,362 $447,828
2023 $9,325 $751,168 $312,120 $439,048
2022 $9,247 $736,440 $306,000 $430,440
2021 $9,023 $722,000 $300,000 $422,000
2019 $4,171 $307,236 $130,883 $176,353
2018 $4,066 $301,213 $128,317 $172,896
2017 $3,928 $295,307 $125,801 $169,506
2016 $3,819 $289,518 $123,335 $166,183
2015 $3,774 $285,170 $121,483 $163,687
2014 $3,708 $279,585 $119,104 $160,481
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Wucher

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Laura Wucher

    Sereno Group

    (925) 595-8047

    21 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Laura Wucher
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  • ELLEN HUI

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    ELLEN HUI

    Compass

    (510) 409-7095

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    ELLEN HUI
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40925606

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 155-491-043-8

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Hidden Valley

280 Willow Lake Dr, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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