NOT LISTED FOR SALE

948 Hawthorne Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Trails Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,362,000 - $1,508,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,474 Sq Ft
$985/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2021

Last sale price $1,178,000 $799 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,133/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Terraced Lot

About This Home

As of September 2021

Nestled in the desirable, peaceful, and private subdivision of Lafayette Oaks sits a diamond in the ruff. This Real Estate gem is the perfect location for remodeling and is waiting to be discovered. The 1474 Sq.ft. home is situated on a 9,686 Sq.Ft. lot above the Lafayette trails and consist of 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths, and a converted basement that contains a separate 1 Bedroom 1 full bath studio, plus a large cool workshop/Wine storage with access through the 2 car garage. Interior features include Hardwood floors throughout, skylights, a formal dining room, and a large family room with a wood-burning fireplace for those chilly winter nights. Adjacent to the living room is an expansive outdoor wood deck with vistas of the surrounding hills, perfect for summer barbeques or late-night stargazing. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a skylight, and a glass slider that leads out to a serene landscaped patio with the oak tree canopy. With proximity to top-rated Lafayette schools, com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Noon

Noon Financial Services License #00795389 Listed on: 08/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Herman Chan

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #01395481

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 9,686 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Lafayette Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 234092014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,445

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: LAFAYETTE HILLS
  • Directions: Mt Diablo Bl to Carol Ln to Moraga Bl to Hawthorne
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Sloped Up, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Upper Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9686
  • Parcel Number: 234092014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2021
Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Bowles Frederick V and The Bowles Von Schlafke Trust
Bought by
Simon Crystal L
Seller's Agent
Joseph Noon
Noon Financial Services
Buyer's Agent
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,178,000
Premium/Discount to List
$78,000
7.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,451,261

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$273,261
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$883,500
Outstanding Balance
$807,416
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$643,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2016
Sold by
Bowles Frederick V and Vonschlafke Bowles Ginna M
Bought by
Bowles Vonschlafke Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Bowles Frederick V and Vonschlafke Bowles Virginia M
Bought by
Bowles Frederick and Vonschlafkebowles Ginna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2011
Sold by
Bowles Frederick V and Vonschlafke Bowles Virginia M
Bought by
Bowles Frederick and Von Schlafke Virginia Marian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2010
Sold by
Vonschlafke Ginna M
Bought by
Bowles Frederick and Vonschlafke Bowles Virginia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2001
Sold by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Ginna
Bought by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Virginia Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1999
Sold by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Virginia M
Bought by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Virginia Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1999
Sold by
Vonschlafke Ferd A Tre and Vonschlafke Virginia M Tre
Bought by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Virginia Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1993
Sold by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Ginna M
Bought by
Vonschlafke Ferd A and Vonschlafke Virginia Marian
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
Simon Crystal L $1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Bowles Vonschlafke Trust -- None Available
Bowles Frederick -- Old Republic Title Company
Bowles Frederick -- Old Republic Title Company
Bowles Frederick -- None Available
Bowles Frederick -- Fidelity National Title Co
Vonschlafke Ferd A -- Chicago Title Co
Vonschlafke Ferd A -- Chicago Title Co
Vonschlafke Ferd A -- Placer Title Company
Vonschlafke Ferd A -- First American Title
Vonschlafke Ferd A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simon Crystal L $883,500
Previous Owner Bowles Frederick $185,000
Previous Owner Bowles Frederick $150,000
Previous Owner Vonschlafke Ginna M $93,000
Previous Owner Vonschlafke Virginia Marian $30,000
Previous Owner Vonschlafke Ferd A $86,000
Previous Owner Vonschlafke Ferd A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,178,000 -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $1,178,000 +7.1% $799 / Sq Ft
08/29/2021 08/29/21 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2021 08/14/21 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $746 / 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 $15,445 $1,250,102 $1,061,208 $188,894
2024 $15,173 $1,225,591 $1,040,400 $185,191
2023 $15,173 $1,201,560 $1,020,000 $181,560
2022 $14,941 $1,178,000 $1,000,000 $178,000
2021 $1,606 $80,836 $36,199 $44,637
2019 $1,543 $78,440 $35,126 $43,314
2018 $1,481 $76,903 $34,438 $42,465
2017 $1,429 $75,396 $33,763 $41,633
2016 $1,299 $73,918 $33,101 $40,817
2015 $1,246 $72,808 $32,604 $40,204
2014 $1,208 $71,383 $31,966 $39,417
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Joseph Noon

    Noon Financial Services

    (925) 683-4460

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Joseph Noon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Herman Chan

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40962408

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 234-092-014-5

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Trails

948 Hawthorne Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 948 Hawthorne Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 14 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,451,261, approximately $984 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 948 Hawthorne Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Lafayette Elementary School, M.H. Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High School.

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