NOT LISTED FOR SALE

639 Preakness Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Contra Costa Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $785,028 - $888,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
$490/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 20, 2020

Last sale price $715,000 $526 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,807/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Buena Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of July 2020

Look no more! This desirable Main Chance Estates 2 story townhome checks off all the boxes... location (walk to Bart, downtown WC, trails, parks and top rated schools), 3 bedrooms (incl master with en-suite bathroom), remodeled and expanded kitchen with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, gas range and stainless steel appliances, LED recessed lighting, updated baths, gleaming hardwood floors, 2 patios for entertainment, cozy fireplace, inside laundry, Ecobee smart thermostat, new Hunter Douglas shades, Elfa closet organizers and the list of high-end touches goes on! Almost 40K in upgrades! Amenities include greenbelt/pool/spa/tennis courts, 1 assigned parking spot in garage, 1 add'l parking and a guest parking pass. Welcome home to 639 Preakness!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Chavez

Alta Realty Group CA License #01475503 Listed on: 06/24/2020

Alta Realty Group CA

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,443

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $490 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 173-250-032-5

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, maintenance exterior, trash, ground maintenance, insurance, water
  • Main Chance Estate HOA, Phone Number (886) 946-0800
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,443

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$490 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Directions To Property: Parkside Dr to Pimlico Dr, right on Preakness Dr
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0216
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, GSRG, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 525.74
  • Square Footage: 1360
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Synthetic Counter, RMDL
  • Lower Level: BATH, Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Shape Regular, CITY
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fencing: Full, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Patio
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Common Facility
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Cable Available, Internet Available, PGEE, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Dryer Included, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 490
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Main Chance Estate HOA
  • Association Phone: (886) 946-0800
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Greenbelt, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Management, Maintenance Exterior, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Water

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 173-250-032-5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 941

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1986

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2024
Sold by
Merz Lennore R
Bought by
Lennore Rachelle Merz Revocable Living Trust and Merz
Current Estimated Value
$838,007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Merz Marco and Merz Lennore R
Bought by
Merz Lennore R

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Garcia Jacob A and Garcia Summer L
Bought by
Merz Marco and Merz Lennore R
Seller's Agent
Anna Chavez
Alta Realty Group CA
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$715,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
Rice Josefina P and Rice John F
Bought by
Garcia Jacob A and Garcia Summer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,300
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2004
Sold by
Biggs Brenna Nicole
Bought by
Rice Josefina P and Rice John F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,400
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2003
Sold by
Sirva Relocation Llc
Bought by
Biggs Brenna Nicole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2003
Sold by
Guo Li G
Bought by
Sirva Relocation Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2002
Sold by
Vance Gerry
Bought by
Guo Li G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1998
Sold by
Lucia Domenici
Bought by
Vance Gerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,900
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1994
Sold by
Domenici Lucia
Bought by
Domenici Lucia and Domenici Laurine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1994
Sold by
Domenici Laurine M
Bought by
Domenici Lucia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Lennore Rachelle Merz Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Merz Lennore R -- None Available
Merz Marco $715,000 Chicago Title Company
Garcia Jacob A $603,000 First American Title Company
Rice Josefina P $502,000 Financial Title
Biggs Brenna Nicole $420,000 --
Sirva Relocation Llc -- Placer Title Company
Guo Li G $390,000 American Title Co
Vance Gerry $227,000 First California Title Compa
Domenici Lucia -- First California Title Compa
Domenici Lucia -- --
Domenici Laurine M -- Placer Title Company
Domenici Lucia -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Garcia Jacob A $482,300
Previous Owner Rice Josefina P $351,400
Previous Owner Biggs Brenna Nicole $336,000
Previous Owner Guo Li G $312,000
Previous Owner Vance Gerry $50,000
Previous Owner Vance Gerry $25,000
Previous Owner Vance Gerry $204,000
Previous Owner Vance Gerry $203,900
Previous Owner Domenici Lucia $127,000
Closed Guo Li G $39,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Sold $715,000 0.0% $526 / Sq Ft
06/27/2020 06/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $715,000 -- $526 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $9,443 $773,938 $449,209 $324,729
2024 $9,220 $758,763 $440,401 $318,362
2023 $9,220 $743,886 $431,766 $312,120
2022 $9,061 $729,300 $423,300 $306,000
2021 $8,816 $715,000 $415,000 $300,000
2019 $8,066 $649,556 $461,122 $188,434
2018 $7,807 $636,821 $452,081 $184,740
2017 $7,658 $624,335 $443,217 $181,118
2016 $7,509 $612,094 $434,527 $177,567
2015 $7,193 $582,214 $231,956 $350,258
2014 $6,059 $474,500 $189,043 $285,457
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anna Chavez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anna Chavez

    Alta Realty Group CA

    (707) 477-3087

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Anna Chavez
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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 22014396

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 173-250-032-5

California Contra Costa County Walnut Creek 94597 Contra Costa Centre

639 Preakness Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

This home is located at 639 Preakness Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 since 24 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $838,007, approximately $616 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 639 Preakness Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Buena Vista Elementary School, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School.

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