NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2956 Mi Elana Cir Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Northgate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,532,000 - $1,669,343

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,759 Sq Ft
$904/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2021

Last sale price $1,450,000 $824 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,308/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Mount Diablo
  • Stone Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Walnut Acres Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2021

This charming northgate ranch style home in an amazing neighborhood will capture you. Moments away from the best golf, top rated schools, open space for hiking, restaurants and shopping, & access to major freeways. Home amenities are extensive. Spanish tile flooring throughout entry, kitchen, & dining-family room. Upgraded large galley style kitchen includes beautiful granite counters, spanish mosaic backsplash, custom cabinets, gas range, double oven, recessed lighting, large dual sink, large dining area, and guest bathroom. Open and bright family room with access to backyard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large living room with vaulted ceilings & wall to wall carpet. Dual pane windows throughout, wall to wall carpet in bedrooms, beautifully landscaped front and backyard with space for entertaining. Long driveway for additional parking, large garage with cabinets, large tool/storage shed and playhouse in backyard. Home has been meticulously cared for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darryll Whaley

Perception Real Estate Group, License #01342968 Listed on: 11/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Whitney

Vanguard Properties License #01950037

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Mount Diablo
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Northgate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1420830075

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,114

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHGATE
  • Directions: Oak Grove, Cedro Ln, Mi Elana
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Curb(s), Front Yard, Street Light(s)
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mt Diablo
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Internet Available, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Mount Diablo (925) 682-8000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15867
  • Parcel Number: 1420830075
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2021
Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Kertel Shawn R and Kertel Shawn R
Bought by
Jackson Nicholas and Lescure Natalie
Seller's Agent
Darryll Whaley
Perception Real Estate Group,
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Whitney
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
13.73%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,589,836

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,836
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,232,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,147,442
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$442,395

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Kertel Shawn R and Kertel Gayle L
Bought by
Kertel Shawn R and Kertel Gayle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2002
Sold by
Kertel Shawn and Kertel Gayle
Bought by
Kertel Shawn and Kertel Gayle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2001
Sold by
Kertel Shawn R and Kertel Gayle L
Bought by
Kertel Shawn R and Kertel Gayle L
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
Jackson Nicholas $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Kertel Shawn R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Kertel Shawn -- --
Kertel Shawn -- Old Republic Title Company
Kertel Shawn R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jackson Nicholas $1,232,500
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $350,000
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $350,000
Previous Owner The Shawn R Kertel & Gayle L Kertel Revo $160,000
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $420,000
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn $420,000
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $408,750
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $136,600
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $296,000
Previous Owner Kertel Shawn R $241,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $1,450,000 +13.7% $824 / Sq Ft
12/01/2021 12/01/21 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2021 11/20/21 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $725 / 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 $17,114 $1,508,580 $1,092,420 $416,160
2023 $17,114 $1,479,000 $1,071,000 $408,000
2022 $17,043 $1,450,000 $1,050,000 $400,000
2021 $5,801 $455,422 $225,225 $230,197
2019 $5,657 $441,916 $218,546 $223,370
2018 $5,450 $433,252 $214,261 $218,991
2017 $5,270 $424,758 $210,060 $214,698
2016 $5,134 $416,431 $205,942 $210,489
2015 $5,086 $410,177 $202,849 $207,328
2014 $5,008 $402,143 $198,876 $203,267
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darryll Whaley

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Darryll Whaley

    Perception Real Estate Group,

    (925) 260-1458

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Darryll Whaley
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  • Leslie Whitney

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Leslie Whitney

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 388-5794

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Leslie Whitney
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40974518

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 142-083-007-5

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94598 Northgate

2956 Mi Elana Cir, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 2956 Mi Elana Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 since 20 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,589,836, approximately $903 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 2956 Mi Elana Cir 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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