NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Los Palos Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Burton Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,690,000 - $3,166,499

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,904 Sq Ft
$1,021/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 19, 2022

Last sale price $3,300,000 $1,136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,832 / mo

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Burton Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2022

Tucked away in a quiet and private part of Los Palos Drive, this expansive, Merchant ranch style-home, offers a rare opportunity to own this sought-after Lafayette Trail neighborhood. Expanded and beautifully updated, 655 Los Palos Drive is ideal for every day living with its free-flowing, 2904 square foot, single-level floor plan and close-in Lafayette location. With 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home exudes a feeling of warmth with its wainscoting, wide-plank hardwood floors, 3 brick fireplaces, wood beam ceilings, and traditional true-divided wood windows. You will feel worlds away when escaping to your gorgeous and spacious backyard with water features, stone fireplace/pizza oven, and partial in-ground spa with composite wood surrounding deck. Enjoy quiet evenings dining alfresco on your slate patio while taking in colorful sunsets with family and friends. Open up the French doors and let the morning midday sunlight poor in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

(r) Kailey Watson

Keller Williams La Jolla Listed on: 03/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 17,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 238101008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Glenside then left to Los Palos Dr
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Counter - Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Sound System
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Spa
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Private, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • 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: 17810
  • Parcel Number: 238101008
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,965,375

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2022
Closed on
May 12, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
(r) Kailey Watson
Keller Williams La Jolla
Buyer's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,985,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$315,000
10.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.58%
Original Mortgage
$2,250,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$437,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,500
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
-- None Listed On Document
$3,300,000 Old Republic Title
-- None Available
-- Placer Title Company
$2,440,000 Placer Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- American Title
-- American Title
-- American Title Co
-- American Title Co
-- --
-- Chicago Title Co
-- --
$469,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $2,250,000
Previous Owner $729,000
Previous Owner $440,000
Previous Owner $437,000
Previous Owner $127,500
Previous Owner $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,300,000 -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Sold $3,300,000 +10.6% $1,136 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 For Sale $2,985,000 -- $1,028 / 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 $33,217 $2,863,000 $2,082,182 $780,818
2024 $38,820 $2,800,000 $2,000,000 $800,000
2023 $38,820 $3,366,000 $2,448,000 $918,000
2022 $29,611 $2,514,582 $1,664,365 $850,217
2021 $28,755 $2,465,278 $1,631,731 $833,547
2019 $10,847 $836,090 $357,406 $478,684
2018 $10,467 $819,698 $350,399 $469,299
2017 $10,287 $803,627 $343,529 $460,098
2016 $10,083 $787,871 $336,794 $451,077
2015 $9,806 $776,038 $331,736 $444,302
2014 $9,707 $760,837 $325,238 $435,599
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    (r) Kailey Watson

    Keller Williams La Jolla

  • Kaaren Brickman

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kaaren Brickman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 351-5049

    14 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Kaaren Brickman
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40997571

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 238-101-008-7

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Burton Valley

655 Los Palos Dr, Lafayette, CA

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