$820,000
SOLD APR 21, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
874 Sq Ft
3,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$938 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 4450 Pampas Ave! A charming 1940s bungalow in Laurel Heights on a great street. This cozy home blends vintage craftsmanship with modern updates, featuring hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, retro tile work and a detached, converted garage offering BONUS ROOMS ideal for an office, studio and extra storage. The inviting front yard includes refreshed landscaping, a Little Free Library and veggie beds, while the wide front porch offers a perfect spot to relax. Inside, the living room is bathed in natural light and the kitchen boasts new black-and-white checkered floors, painted cabinets, and vintage tile, complemented by modern appliances like a new oven range and fridge. Two bright bedrooms, a retro-inspired bath, and a laundry room with a utility sink provide comfort and convenience. The serene backyard with a spacious deck and private garden includes a boutntiful persimmon tree (ask for Seller's Bourbon Persimmon Bread recipe!) and space for outdoor dining. This home celebrates cottage charm with contemporary touches, located just minutes from local restaurants, parks, and easy freeway access. Don’t miss this Laurel Heights gem! OPEN SAT & SUN.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linnette Edwards

Abio Properties License #01342728 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Flynn

The GRUBB Company License #01479075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Laurel District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30195616

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,199

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: LAUREL DISTRICT
  • Directions: High St. to Pampas
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Unfinished Room, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3800
  • Parcel Number: 30195616
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2004
Sold by
Mulvany Katharine F
Bought by
Meyer Karen L
Current Estimated Value
$789,560

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,073
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$611,942
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $490,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $116,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $392,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $139,900 Unknown
Closed $73,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $820,000 +19.7% $938 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $685,000 -- $784 / 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 $10,199 $675,951 $204,885 $478,066
2024 $10,199 $662,564 $200,869 $468,695
2023 $10,709 $656,437 $196,931 $459,506
2022 $10,434 $636,570 $193,071 $450,499
2021 $9,990 $623,953 $189,286 $441,667
2020 $9,880 $624,484 $187,345 $437,139
2019 $9,518 $612,244 $183,673 $428,571
2018 $9,319 $600,244 $180,073 $420,171
2017 $8,966 $588,480 $176,544 $411,936
2016 $8,679 $576,944 $173,083 $403,861
2015 $7,838 $510,000 $153,000 $357,000
2014 $7,214 $450,000 $135,000 $315,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41090222

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 030-1956-016-00