NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,102,619 - $2,517,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,030 Sq Ft
$736/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2020

Last sale price $1,550,000 $512 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,523/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Walnut Heights Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2020

Expansive single level home with large backyard! New carpeting, refinished hardwood floors, new master bathroom shower and most of interior/exterior freshly painted. New heater/air conditioning/ducting. Bright and roomy kitchen with center island, informal eating area, arched window and pass-through to family room. Formal dining room, formal living room and generous sized family room with beautiful straight-grained Fir cathedral ceiling. Many additional features including solid wood doors, Pella windows and 3 fireplaces. Huge yard with plenty of room for an additional structure, sport court, pool/spa, extra vehicles, RV or boat. This wonderful home is nestled in a private setting with towering Redwood trees and a sprawling Eucalyptus tree. Located at the entrance to the desirable Joaquin Ranch neighborhood, with access points to our amazing Shell Ridge Open Space recreation area. Just few minutes from our downtown Walnut Creek, BART, swim clubs, and top-rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Read Powell

Read Powell License #00834216 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Tang

Exp Realty Of California License #01956297

Exp Realty Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,887

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Walnut Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1821600143

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,887

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Walnut Heights
  • Directions: Walnut Blvd or Mtn View
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958
  • Parcel Number: 1821600143

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 24, 2020
Sold by
Appleton Alan R and Appleton Tiffany Susan
Bought by
Zhu Kenneth Quanyu and Wang Fan
Seller's Agent
Read Powell
Read Powell
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Tang
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
6.9%
Current Estimated Value
$2,230,655

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$680,655
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2010
Sold by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J
Bought by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2010
Sold by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J
Bought by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2003
Sold by
Tiffany Susan Jaye and Appleton Alan Ronald
Bought by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,300
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1994
Sold by
Ronald Appleton Alan and Jaye Tiffany Susan
Bought by
Appleton Alan R and Tiffany Susan J
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
Zhu Kenneth Quanyu $1,550,000 Old Republic Title Company
Appleton Alan R -- Accommodation
Appleton Alan R -- Placer Title Company
Appleton Alan R -- --
Appleton Alan Ronald -- Placer Title
Appleton Alan R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Zhu Kenneth Quanyu $750,000
Previous Owner Appleton Alan R $169,000
Previous Owner Appleton Alan Ronald $235,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $1,550,000 +6.9% $512 / Sq Ft
09/19/2020 09/19/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $479 / 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 $21,887 $1,912,367 $920,066 $992,301
2024 $19,114 $1,853,871 $902,026 $951,845
2023 $19,114 $1,612,620 $884,340 $728,280
2022 $18,354 $1,581,000 $867,000 $714,000
2021 $17,857 $1,550,000 $850,000 $700,000
2019 $7,391 $582,699 $240,214 $342,485
2018 $7,143 $571,274 $235,504 $335,770
2017 $7,004 $560,074 $230,887 $329,187
2016 $6,865 $549,093 $226,360 $322,733
2015 $6,705 $540,846 $222,960 $317,886
2014 $6,620 $530,253 $218,593 $311,660
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40920475

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 182-160-014-3