NOT LISTED FOR SALE

353 Castle Crest Rd Alamo, CA 94507

Rossmoor Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,019,000 - $3,861,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,422 Sq Ft
$659/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2023

Last sale price $3,200,000 $590 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,739/month

157 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Murwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

One-of-a-kind luxury estate with spectacular VIEWS, nestled amongst beautiful trees and tranquil setting. Situated on top of Alamo on "The Hill", this private estate boasts panoramic, unobstructed 180-degree views of Mt. Diablo & beyond! Elegant and grand entry, custom slate walkway, waterfall and manicured front yard. Marble entry foyer, soaring ceiling, chandelier, cherry wood flooring throughout and a stunning iron staircase to second floor. Beautiful crown-molding and baseboards, stone hearth fireplaces, walls of windows. Spacious formal dining room, an awe-inspiring kitchen w/slab countertops, abundant storage, 6 burner Viking gas stove, 3 sinks, massive island 10” x 6”, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Subzero built in refrigerator and 2 Subzero pull out refrigerator drawers & huge walk in pantry. Dining area, built in desk and shelving. Spacious media room w/built in cabinetry, wet bar, wine refrigerator and dishwasher. Grand primary "penthouse style" bedroom suite w/its own living room, fireplace, wet bar and double glass doors out to balcony with views. Primary bathroom with marble tile, jetted tub, fireplace & huge walk in boutique style closet. BONUS room (+/-1800 sqft) ready for buyers to customize or transform & SOLAR!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ibrahim Matar

Avenue 8 Inc. License #01417693 Listed on: 10/22/2022

Avenue 8 Inc.

Co-Listed By

Mary Ellen Mancino

The Agency License #01279164

Last Buyer's Agent

Isabelle Javier

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01118928

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,154

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Westside Danvill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 188382010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,154

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCAVEINC
  • Subdivision Name: WESTSIDE DANVILL
  • Directions: Danville Blvd-Crest Ave-Castle Crest RD to the end
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30870
  • Parcel Number: 188382010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Soldiers Of America Inc
Bought by
French Ronald J
Current Estimated Value
$3,770,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Plm Loan Management Services Inc
Bought by
James C Irish And Krizia B Irish Revocable Tr and Iri Krizia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Irish James and Irish Krizia
Bought by
Irish James C and Irish Krizia B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Blass August R
Bought by
Irish James and Irish Krizia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,699,600
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Blass August R
Bought by
Blass August R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2001
Sold by
Decristofaro Barbara
Bought by
Blass August R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2000
Sold by
Barbara Decristofaro
Bought by
Decristofaro Barbara
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
French Ronald J $3,200,000 Lawyers Title
James C Irish And Krizia B Irish Revocable Tr $600,005 Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Irish James C -- None Available
Irish James $2,428,000 Placer Title
Blass August R -- --
Blass August R $645,000 Chicago Title Co
Decristofaro Barbara -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Soldiers Of America Inc $295,000
Previous Owner French Ronald J $2,240,000
Previous Owner James C Irish And Krizia B Irish Revocable Tr $225,000
Previous Owner James C Irish And Krizia B Irish Revocable Tr $375,000
Previous Owner Irish James C $0
Previous Owner Irish James C $100,000
Previous Owner Irish James C $275,000
Previous Owner Irish James C $132,000
Previous Owner Irish James C $1,830,000
Previous Owner Irish Krizia B $210,000
Previous Owner Irish James $1,960,000
Previous Owner Irish James $1,699,600
Previous Owner Blass August R $50,000
Previous Owner Blass August $200,000
Previous Owner Blass August R $1,260,000
Previous Owner Blass August R $129,000
Previous Owner Blass August R $129,000
Previous Owner Blass August R $516,000
Closed Irish James $242,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,200,000 -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $3,200,000 -3.0% $590 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 Price Changed $3,298,000 -4.4% $608 / Sq Ft
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Price Changed $3,449,000 -1.4% $636 / Sq Ft
10/22/2022 10/22/22 For Sale $3,499,000 -- $645 / 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 $37,154 $3,329,280 $1,248,480 $2,080,800
2024 $33,619 $3,264,000 $1,224,000 $2,040,000
2023 $33,619 $2,958,000 $1,224,000 $1,734,000
2022 $43,457 $3,189,216 $788,104 $2,401,112
2021 $38,699 $2,777,500 $686,363 $2,091,137
2019 $38,345 $2,718,000 $671,660 $2,046,340
2018 $37,397 $2,674,500 $660,911 $2,013,589
2017 $27,457 $2,442,000 $603,457 $1,838,543
2016 $25,751 $2,281,000 $563,671 $1,717,329
2015 $23,844 $2,123,000 $524,627 $1,598,373
2014 $23,803 $2,099,500 $518,820 $1,580,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41012428

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 188-382-010-0