NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3 Arete Ct Hercules, CA 94547

Estimated Value: $598,000 - $684,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$398/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2020

Last sale price $495,000 $310 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,333/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Hercules High School Rated 9+
  • Forest View
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of March 2020

Beautiful townhouse in this wonderful community of Country Run, nice location and floor plan. Brand new carpet and new tile floor for bathrooms, fresh painted interior and exterior painted was done by HOA recently. This End-Unit townhouse with a spacious green lawn and very private backyard, community pool. Easy access to transportation, schools and shops, 30 minutes from SF with direst LYNX Bus route to SF.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ming Lay

Suntrust Realty License #0895322 Listed on: 02/06/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Wang

Realty One Group - World Properties License #01924373

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $315 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Forest Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves
  • Country Run Association, Phone Number (925) 932-7100
  • Country Run Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$315 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Country Run
  • Directions: Sycamore to Refugio Valley to Country run to Arete
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation
  • remarks11: Open house Sunday 2/8 from 1-4 PM, show well. offers review by 2/14 Friday. Pre-open escrow with Michelle Howell at Placer Title Company
  • remarks22: Ming M Lay - Agt: 925-7880147 - Beautiful townhouse in this wonderful community of Country Run, nice location and floor plan. Brand new carpet and new tile floor for bathrooms, fresh painted interior and exterior painted was done by HOA recently. This End-Unit townhouse with a spacious green lawn and very private backyard, community pool. Easy access to transportation, schools and shops, 30 minutes from SF with direst LYNX Bus route to SF.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Forest
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Other
  • Association Fee: 315
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: COUNTRY RUN
  • Phone: 925-932-7100
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Reserves

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2408

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2020
Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Lim Faith Mui and Chen Philip Yu
Bought by
Khaw Natalia Laisze
Seller's Agent
Ming Lay
Suntrust Realty
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Wang
Realty One Group - World Properties
List Price
$483,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
2.29%
Current Estimated Value
$635,367

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,367
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$371,250
Outstanding Balance
$328,795
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$306,572

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Ross Robert and Johnson Candra
Bought by
Chen Philip Yu Cheng and Lim Faith Mui Chuan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2003
Sold by
Hazel Sandra L
Bought by
Ross Robert and Johnson Candra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
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
Khaw Natalia Laisze $495,000 Placer Title Company
Chen Philip Yu Cheng $480,000 Old Republic Title
Ross Robert $329,000 First California Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Khaw Natalia Laisze $371,250
Previous Owner Chen Philip Yu Cheng $384,000
Previous Owner Ross Robert $263,200
Closed Ross Robert $65,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $495,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $495,000 -- --
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Sold $495,000 +2.3% $310 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2020 02/06/20 For Sale $483,900 -- $303 / 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 $8,270 $541,349 $251,536 $289,813
2024 $8,131 $530,735 $246,604 $284,131
2023 $8,131 $520,329 $241,769 $278,560
2022 $8,043 $510,128 $237,029 $273,099
2021 $8,037 $500,127 $232,382 $267,745
2019 $7,211 $453,000 $226,500 $226,500
2018 $6,943 $439,500 $219,750 $219,750
2017 $6,843 $431,500 $215,750 $215,750
2016 $6,214 $386,500 $193,250 $193,250
2015 $5,957 $360,000 $180,000 $180,000
2014 $4,880 $272,500 $136,250 $136,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ming Lay

    Suntrust Realty

    (925) 788-0147

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Ming Lay
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Theresa Wang

    Realty One Group - World Properties

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40894680

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 406-482-015-4

California Contra Costa County Hercules 94547

3 Arete Ct, Hercules, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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