NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Francis Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Estimated Value: $1,271,000 - $1,639,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,025 Sq Ft
$708/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $1,430,000 $706 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,378/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2021

Don’t miss this beautiful 4 bedroom home in a quiet & peaceful neighborhood with a magnificent, large backyard which gives it the true meaning of outdoor living. A cedar gazebo, laser water fountain, hardscaped with pavers, electric, gas, water and grey line sewer for a future outdoor kitchen. This fabulous backyard also has two sections of artificial lawn, large redwood deck with pergola, movie screen, exquisite landscaping and irrigation system. Raised bed garden areas for vegetable gardening, multiple fruit trees, newer redwood fence with 3 access gates and two Tuff sheds on the side yard. Includes French-drains all around the house. Copper piping throughout the house. The kitchen was remodeled in 2010 with hickory quiet close cabinets and several specialty shelves, under cabinet lighting, hand chiseled granite edge & hand pounded copper farm sink. Downstairs floors are Solid hickory wood. Fully owned Solar system. The house is wired for Bay Alarm...and much more..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bita Salamat

License #01274592 Listed on: 04/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Cherne

Keller Williams Realty License #01731991

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Combination Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Lafayette Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 164322004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,439

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: LAFAYETTE
  • Directions: Reliez Valley Rd to Donegal Way to Francis Dr.
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Regular, Front Yard, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Security: Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9600
  • Parcel Number: 164322004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Scott Kimberley M and Kimberley M Scott Revocable Tr
Bought by
Goldsmith John E M and Goldsmith Trust
Seller's Agent
Bita Salamat
Buyer's Agent
Jill Cherne
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,129,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
26.66%
Current Estimated Value
$1,416,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,036
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Scott Kimberley M
Bought by
Scott Kimberley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,350
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2013
Sold by
Scott Kimberley M
Bought by
Scott Kimberley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,500
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2012
Sold by
Scott Daniel J
Bought by
Scott Kimberley M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2009
Sold by
Gleason Molly
Bought by
Scott Daniel J and Scott Kimberley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,892
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2004
Sold by
Meikle Christopher A
Bought by
Gleason Molly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2004
Sold by
Meikle Christopher A
Bought by
Meikle Christopher A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Goldsmith John E M $1,430,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Scott Kimberley M -- Chicago Title Company
Scott Kimberley M -- Chicago Title Company
Scott Kimberley M -- Old Republic Title Company
Scott Kimberley M -- Old Republic Title Company
Scott Kimberley M -- None Available
Scott Daniel J $475,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Gleason Molly $650,000 Commonwealth Title
Meikle Christopher A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Scott Kimberley M $463,350
Previous Owner Scott Kimberley M $80,000
Previous Owner Scott Kimberley M $456,500
Previous Owner Scott Kimberley M $470,500
Previous Owner Scott Daniel J $458,892
Previous Owner Gleason Molly $618,750
Previous Owner Gleason Molly $81,250
Previous Owner Gleason Molly $185,000
Previous Owner Gleason Molly $487,500
Previous Owner Meikle Christopher A $100,000
Closed Gleason Molly $97,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,430,000 -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $1,430,000 +26.7% $706 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $1,129,000 -- $558 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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 $7,439 $603,462 $378,850 $224,612
2024 $7,316 $591,630 $371,422 $220,208
2023 $7,316 $580,031 $364,140 $215,891
2022 $7,192 $568,658 $357,000 $211,658
2021 $7,221 $566,433 $411,413 $155,020
2019 $7,054 $549,634 $399,211 $150,423
2018 $6,757 $538,858 $391,384 $147,474
2017 $6,654 $528,293 $383,710 $144,583
2016 $6,189 $517,936 $376,187 $141,749
2015 $6,128 $510,157 $370,537 $139,620
2014 $6,031 $500,165 $363,279 $136,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bita Salamat

  • Jill Cherne

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jill Cherne

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 212-7783

    66 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40943694

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 164-322-004-7

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549

688 Francis Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 688 Francis Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 01 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,433,285, approximately $707 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 688 Francis Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including John Swett Elementary School, Martinez Junior High School, and Alhambra Senior High School.

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