NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5542 Alabama Dr Concord, CA 94521

The Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $867,000 - $975,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,576 Sq Ft
$591/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2023

Last sale price $940,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,019 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mt. Diablo Elementary School Rated A-
  • Views of Mount Diablo
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2023

WOW! Absolutely stunning home checks every box on the 'Must Have' list. Fully updated 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in highly desired neighborhood. Spacious Kitchen/Family room combo with custom built-in shelving. kitchen includes; New cabinets, garden window, quartz counter tops, 7 foot island, modern light fixtures, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances- gas range, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge. Separate living room featuring a show-stopping fireplace. Primary bedroom with 2 closets, beautiful en-suite, and access to backyard. Possible Boat/RV parking. Indoor Laundry room!! New roof, New HVAC, New Sewer Lateral - too many NEW features to list! Concord/Clayton boarder surrounded by top rated schools. Minutes to shopping, dining, grocery, and Downtown Clayton. Quick drive to Concord BART and Walnut Creek. This is a must see!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Lyster

Key Realty License #02053623 Listed on: 05/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Pauline Ha

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01852959

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Mount Diablo

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1202410120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: HIGHLANDS
  • Directions: Pennsylvania
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mt Diablo
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Parcel Number: 1202410120
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2023
Closed on
May 30, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melissa Lyster
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pauline Ha
eXp Realty of California, Inc
List Price
$879,999
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,001
6.82%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$932,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,823
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.27%
Original Mortgage
$752,000
Outstanding Balance
$731,891
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,286

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2023
Closed on
Mar 7, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brett Barnes
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Lyster
Key Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$677,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
4.15%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
292.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$940,000 Old Republic Title
$667,000 Old Republic Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $752,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $940,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $677,000 -- --
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $940,000 +6.8% $596 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $879,999 +30.0% $558 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $677,000 +4.2% $430 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2023 03/03/23 For Sale $650,000 -- $412 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $11,805 $977,976 $624,240 $353,736
2024 $1,749 $958,800 $612,000 $346,800
2023 $1,749 $88,167 $31,072 $57,095
2022 $1,697 $86,439 $30,463 $55,976
2021 $1,632 $84,745 $29,866 $54,879
2019 $1,581 $82,233 $28,981 $53,252
2018 $1,504 $80,621 $28,413 $52,208
2017 $1,433 $79,041 $27,856 $51,185
2016 $1,425 $77,492 $27,310 $50,182
2015 $1,304 $76,329 $26,900 $49,429
2014 $1,245 $74,835 $26,374 $48,461
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melissa Lyster

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Lyster

    Key Realty

    (925) 726-6987

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Melissa Lyster
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  • Brett Barnes

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brett Barnes

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 348-6225

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Brett Barnes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Pauline Ha

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41026723

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-241-012-0

California Contra Costa County Concord 94521 The Highlands

5542 Alabama Dr, Concord, CA

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