NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 Walnut Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Northgate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,811,000 - $2,176,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,271 Sq Ft
$863/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2020

Last sale price $2,000,000 $881 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,250/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gunite Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Secluded Lot
  • Walnut Acres Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2020

Drive down your private driveway, through your gated entrance and your sanctuary awaits you. This home was just completely renovated with a remastered floor plan providing all the modern features & conveniences. The design reflects the personality & taste of those accustomed to the best in quality, design, finishes & lifestyle. Walk thru the double glass doors into the large open foyer & into the Great Room with vaulted ceilings & filled with natural light. This room features 60" linear fireplace & custom surround. The gourmet kitchen with 8' sq island and quartz c'tops features GE Cafe appliances including a 6 burner pro-range, built in refer & freezer, beverage cooler and more! A master bedroom & bath retreat with large custom tile shower is waiting for you. New Andersen windows & doors, all new wiring, plumbing, revamped HVAC system, insulation & pre-wire for a SMART home are just some of the features of this almost "New" home. Come & visit this home and get the rest of the story!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Baltazor

Better Homes And Gardens Rp License #02011163 Listed on: 07/24/2020

Better Homes And Gardens Rp

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Boc

Compass License #01887476

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Solar owned by a third party

Pool

  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Gate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1423110012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Gate
  • Directions: Ygnacio Valley to Walnut Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fan, Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Other, Walls Insulated
  • Green Power: Solar Power On Grid
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Insulated Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Secluded
  • Pool Features: Gunite, No Heat, Pool Sweep
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12000
  • Parcel Number: 1423110012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2020
Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Fagundes Alicia and Baltazor Larry J
Bought by
Dong Jia Wen and Choi Christine
Seller's Agent
Larry Baltazor
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
Buyer's Agent
Julie Boc
Compass
List Price
$1,929,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
3.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,960,745

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$39,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.36%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$620,949
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,339,796

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Artikasian Gail S
Bought by
Baltazor Larry J and Fagundes Alicia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Sheridan Monica A
Bought by
Sheridan Monica A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2002
Sold by
Sheridan Monica A
Bought by
Sheridan Monica A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1998
Sold by
Sheridan Monica A
Bought by
Sheridan Monica A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,950
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1996
Sold by
Sheridan Monica A
Bought by
Sheridan Monica A
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
Dong Jia Wen $2,000,000 First American Title Company
Baltazor Larry J $921,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sheridan Monica A -- Chicago Title
Sheridan Monica A -- Chicago Title
Sheridan Monica A -- --
Sheridan Monica A -- First American Title Guarant
Sheridan Monica A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dong Jia Wen $700,000
Previous Owner Sheridan Monica A $177,000
Previous Owner Sheridan Monica A $222,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $2,000,000 +3.7% $881 / Sq Ft
07/26/2020 07/26/20 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 For Sale $1,929,000 -- $849 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $24,700 $2,164,862 $1,407,161 $757,701
2024 $23,767 $2,122,415 $1,379,570 $742,845
2023 $23,767 $2,080,800 $1,352,520 $728,280
2022 $23,561 $2,040,000 $1,326,000 $714,000
2021 $23,054 $2,000,000 $1,300,000 $700,000
2019 $12,063 $1,000,000 $800,000 $200,000
2018 $5,498 $437,538 $251,396 $186,142
2017 $5,317 $428,960 $246,467 $182,493
2016 $5,180 $420,550 $241,635 $178,915
2015 $5,132 $414,234 $238,006 $176,228
2014 $5,054 $406,120 $233,344 $172,776
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Larry Baltazor

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (925) 250-3280

    9 Total Sales

    Larry Baltazor
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  • Julie Boc

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Julie Boc

    Compass

    (415) 448-7282

    66 Total Sales

    Julie Boc
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40913882

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 142-311-001-2

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94598 Northgate

488 Walnut Ave, Walnut Creek, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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