NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 Monarch Ridge Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Estimated Value: $1,054,215 - $1,237,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,798 Sq Ft
$598/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 06, 2020

Last sale price $910,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,398/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Community Pool
  • Springhill Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of October 2020

Location Location! This gorgeous updated end unit is located close to Downtown Walnut Creek and Lafayette, Featuring Top Rated Lafayette Schools! This Three bedroom, two and a half bath beauty has been updated with very high end finishes throughout. The beautiful light flooded living area has a ton of natural light with plenty of windows, two sliding doors and a double skylight. There is also recessed lighting and hardwood flooring throughout the living area, dining area, and kitchen.The gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets and a custom panel counter depth refrigerator. There are two beautiful brick, gas burning fireplaces one in the living area and one in the huge master bedroom. The master has a large updated bathroom and a walk in closet that's fit for a queen with a ton of space in the built in wardrobe cabinets in the closet.The garage has been updated with built in cabinets that give you a ton of storage space!This beauty wont last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Sharif

License #02043265 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Mona Rizzardi

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01968834

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $598 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance
  • Association Phone (925) 901-0225
  • Summit Ridge Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$598 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Summit Ridge
  • Directions: R Pleasant Hill R Green Valley L Monarch Ridge
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Unknown
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Pool, Guest Parking
  • Association Fee: 598
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 925-901-0225
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Alikhah Arash and Karimi Tooran
Bought by
Cooper Brandon and Cooper Mallory
Seller's Agent
Megan Sharif
Buyer's Agent
Mona Rizzardi
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
1.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,113,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Outstanding Balance
$647,517
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$465,537

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E
Bought by
Alikhah Arash and Karimi Tooran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2010
Sold by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Lawrence
Bought by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2002
Sold by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E
Bought by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E

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
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2001
Sold by
Kaplan Lawrence and Kaplan Darlene E
Bought by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E

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
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2000
Sold by
Kaplan Darlene E
Bought by
Kaplan Lawrence D and Kaplan Darlene E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1996
Sold by
Kaplan Darlene E and Kaplan Lawrence
Bought by
Kaplan Darlene E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1993
Sold by
Ahrens Jon Michael and Ahrens Peggy A
Bought by
Kaplan Darlene E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cooper Brandon $910,000 Old Republic Title Company
Alikhah Arash $545,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Kaplan Lawrence D -- First American Title
Kaplan Lawrence -- First American Title Lenders
Kaplan Lawrence D -- American Title Co
Kaplan Lawrence D -- American Title
Kaplan Lawrence D -- American Title Co
Kaplan Lawrence -- American Title Co
Kaplan Lawrence D -- --
Kaplan Darlene E -- Fidelity National Title
Kaplan Darlene E $283,000 North American Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cooper Brandon $728,000
Previous Owner Alikhah Arash $381,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Lawrence $140,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Lawrence D $225,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Lawrence $225,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Darlene E $174,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $910,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $910,000 -- --
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $910,000 +1.1% $506 / Sq Ft
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $899,999 -- $501 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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 $12,788 $985,012 $552,040 $432,972
2024 $12,340 $965,699 $541,216 $424,483
2023 $12,340 $946,764 $530,604 $416,160
2022 $12,141 $928,200 $520,200 $408,000
2021 $11,791 $910,000 $510,000 $400,000
2019 $8,310 $613,655 $327,095 $286,560
2018 $8,014 $601,624 $320,682 $280,942
2017 $7,876 $589,829 $314,395 $275,434
2016 $7,705 $578,265 $308,231 $270,034
2015 $7,485 $569,580 $303,602 $265,978
2014 $7,384 $558,423 $297,655 $260,768
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Megan Sharif

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Megan Sharif

    (510) 789-5762

    47 Total Sales

    Megan Sharif
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  • Mona Rizzardi

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mona Rizzardi

    Sereno Group

    (415) 672-1020

    68 Total Sales

    Mona Rizzardi
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40920367

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 175-312-082-1

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597

500 Monarch Ridge Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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