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$1,411,111
● House - Off Market

161 Bales Dr

Walnut Creek, CA 94596
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,684 Ft²
$7,110
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Charming ranch-style home nestled on a sprawling 0.45-acre lot in the heart of Walnut Creek. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers 1,684 sq ft of comfortable living space and a layout designed for privacy and functionality. The formal living and dining rooms welcome you with natural light and views of the inviting front porch. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, gas stove, and an eat-in dining area perfect for casual meals. The home is uniquely arranged with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on each wing, ideal for multi-generational living or flexible use. Outside, enjoy the expansive lot with mature trees, a detached 2-car garage, and gated side yard access with a remote-control entry. The generous yard offers endless possibilities-gardening, entertaining, or potential expansion to the existing home or addition of an ADU.   Located on a quiet street yet close to downtown, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. A rare opportunity to own a large parcel in a sought-after Walnut Creek neighborhood!
Unit Size
1,684 Ft²
Days on Market
87 days
Land Size
0.45 acres
Price per sqft
$860
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1947

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097279)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 22, 2025 Sold
Sold
Sep 9, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Aug 15, 2025 Price Decreased $1,448,000
↓ $50K (3.3%)
Price Decreased
Jun 27, 2025 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $1,498,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Highlights

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Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1947
  • Effective Year Built: 1950
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 2
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 576
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19,740
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,080
  • Total Building Area: 2,260
  • Gross Building Area: 2,260
  • Building Area: 1,684
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,684
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: ALTON OAKS
  • Land Acres: 0000000453
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: ALTON OAKS LOT 4

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Acalanes Union High School District
  • School Tax School District: WALNUT CREEK
  • Census Tract: 343001

Zoning

  • Zoning: R20

Geography

  • Parcel: 180-141-004
  • Lot: 4
  • Latitude: 37.8896
  • Longitude: -122.03

    Address

  • Full Address: 161 Bales Dr
  • Address - House Number: 161
  • Address - Street Name: Bales
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Walnut Creek
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 6124
  • Zip Code: 94596

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $440,410
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 98-002

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1887
  • Valuation Date: Nov 22, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 1,320,280
  • High Value: 1,569,508
  • Low Value: 1,071,053

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $337,380
  • Assessed Land Value: $121,207
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $216,173

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 161 Bales Drive built and last sold?
The property at 161 Bales Drive was built in 1947 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 161 Bales Drive is $1,463,231.
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