NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Unit 422 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $871,000 - $1,048,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,276 Sq Ft
$610/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 24, 2023

Last sale price $935,000 $733 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,543/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Gated Community
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2023

Luxury penthouse in downtown Walnut Creek with views of Mount Diablo. Features floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot ceilings, modern open floorplan, beautiful wood floors, and abundant natural light. The kitchen boasts European style cabinets, high-end appliances, gas stove, quartz counters and custom mother-of-pearl backsplash. Quiet south-facing top-floor corner location with only one common wall, away from traffic noise. THREE secured assigned garage parking spaces with electric car charger and assigned storage. 555 YVR residents enjoy a private newly updated fitness center with top-of-the-line workout equipment, media room for parties and meetings, dog run, an incredible Sky Deck with BBQ, fireplace, and spectacular panoramic views. Residents may reserve the media room and Sky Deck for private events via the 555 YVR portal at no charge. Served by top rated Walnut Creek schools. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, trails and the Walnut Creek BART with easy access to 24 and 680. Walk score of 92, transit score of 51, bike score of 75. Section 1 pest clearance. Move-in ready! Correct Owner Occupancy Rate as of 3/2023 is 57 percent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Dye

Heritage Properties License #00897803 Listed on: 12/26/2022

Co-Listed By

Kin Blumenfeld

Heritage Properties License #01935377

Last Buyer's Agent

Antonia Quanstrom

Coldwell Banker License #01313450

Coldwell Banker

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,591

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Dog Run

HOA Fees

  • $610 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Urban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 178580079

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, insurance, ground maintenance, reserves, trash
  • 87 Units
  • 555 Yvr Association, Phone Number (925) 277-8178
  • Downtown W.Creek Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,591

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$610 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SDYE01
  • Subdivision Name: DOWNTOWN W.CREEK
  • Directions: 680 to Ygnacio Valley Road
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: 555 Yvr
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Insulated Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Penthouse Location, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Downtown, Mt Diablo, Panoramic, City
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, No Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Guest, Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fitness Center, Roof Deck, Gated, Barbecue, BBQ Area, Dog Park, Guest Parking, Setting Urban
  • Association Fee: 610
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: 555 YVR
  • Phone: 925-277-8178
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserves, Trash

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 178580079
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 87

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Bikangaga Arthur and Bikangaga Arthur William
Bought by
Chu Jennifer
Current Estimated Value
$949,043

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$771,800
Outstanding Balance
$678,549
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$270,494

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2014
Sold by
Lien Matthew and Lien Taylor
Bought by
Bikangaga Arthur

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,500
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2010
Sold by
555 Yvr Llc
Bought by
Lien Matthew and Lien Taylor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Chu Jennifer $908,000 Placer Title Company
Bikangaga Arthur $675,000 Chicago Title Company
Lien Matthew $596,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chu Jennifer $771,800
Previous Owner Bikangaga Arthur $472,500
Previous Owner Lien Matthew $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $935,000 -- --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Sold $935,000 -3.4% $733 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2022 12/26/22 For Sale $968,000 -- $759 / 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 $11,591 $972,774 $582,624 $390,150
2024 $11,663 $953,700 $571,200 $382,500
2023 $11,663 $973,557 $643,320 $330,237
2022 $11,445 $954,468 $630,706 $323,762
2021 $11,134 $935,754 $618,340 $317,414
2019 $9,157 $741,763 $461,542 $280,221
2018 $8,861 $727,220 $452,493 $274,727
2017 $8,697 $712,962 $443,621 $269,341
2016 $8,532 $698,983 $434,923 $264,060
2015 $8,344 $688,485 $428,391 $260,094
2014 $7,656 $627,476 $315,897 $311,579
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Dye

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    James Dye

    Heritage Properties

    (925) 784-1650

    1 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    James Dye
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  • Kin Blumenfeld

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Kin Blumenfeld

    Heritage Properties

    (925) 337-2730

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Kin Blumenfeld
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  • Antonia Quanstrom

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Antonia Quanstrom

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 407-6299

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Antonia Quanstrom
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About This Building

Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41016069

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 178-580-079-6

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94596 Downtown Walnut Creek

555 Ygnacio Valley Rd Unit 422, Walnut Creek, CA

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