Your heart will be captured the moment you turn onto idyllic Elmwood Drive. Rarely available, this exceptional single-story rancher is a standout in Walnut Creek’s coveted Cherry Lane neighborhood. The location cannot be beat. WALK to BART, the Iron Horse Trail, Heather Farm Park, and Bay Club, with convenient access to vibrant downtown Walnut Creek and Highway 680. Tucked near the end of a peaceful street, the home is inviting, bright, and thoughtfully designed with a functional floor plan and a spacious two-car garage. It features a beautifully updated kitchen, hardwood flooring, wainscoting, and charming details throughout. Entertain with ease in the open-concept kitchen, where the chef remains part of the action, whether gathered around the generously sized island or hosting summer barbecues that extend through French doors to the outdoor living spaces beyond. The home offers exceptional indoor-outdoor flow with mature landscaping and majestic coastal oaks providing a show-stopping backdrop, California living at its finest. Set on a flat and expansive 10,000 square foot lot complete with a mini sport court and play structure, the grounds provide ample room to play, relax, and create lasting memories. Mapped to highly regarded Walnut Creek schools, including Las Lomas High School. Minutes to amenities including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, and more. Offering the rare combination of a calm residential setting and exceptional convenience, this is the one.
Sold for $1,580,000
$1,580,000
1250 Elmwood Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4beds
1,599sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$1,573,800 Zestimate®
$988/sqft
$5,002 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,573,800
$1.42M - $1.75M
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Single-story rancherMature landscapingCharming details throughoutSpacious two-car garageOpen-concept kitchenBeautifully updated kitchenExceptional indoor-outdoor flow
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Listed by:
Fletcher Berke DRE #02046857 510-846-0138,
Cush Real Estate,
Lacey Meyer DRE #02052826 415-770-7627,
Cush Real Estate
Bought with:
Kelly McKaig, DRE #02028492
Keller Williams Tri-Valley
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41138944
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, In Garage
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,599
- Total interior livable area: 1,599 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Private Entrance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Security Gate
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1720510096
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Secured Access, Security Fence, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $988/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,282,843
- Annual tax amount: $15,277
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing terms: Call Listing Agent,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $1,580,000+6.4%$988/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138944 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $1,485,000$929/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138944 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+29.1%$929/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138944 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2019 | Sold | $1,150,000+15.1%$719/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #40860824 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2019 | Pending sale | $999,500$625/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #40860824 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $999,500+17.6%$625/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #40860824 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2007 | Sold | $850,000+71.7%$532/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2000 | Sold | $495,000+120%$310/sqft |
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| 1/18/1995 | Sold | $225,000$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,277 +1.4% | $1,282,843 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,072 +2.4% | $1,257,690 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,716 +2.2% | $1,233,030 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,392 +2.8% | $1,208,854 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,006 +0.9% | $1,185,152 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,887 +14.8% | $1,173,000 +17.2% |
| 2019 | $12,093 +7.6% | $1,000,863 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $11,235 +7.5% | $939,500 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $10,449 +3% | $867,500 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $10,148 +10.7% | $840,500 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $9,170 | $826,000 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $9,170 | $753,500 +42.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $527,500 +13.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $464,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $464,000 -28.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $647,500 -9.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $712,000 -5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $751,500 +35% |
| 2007 | -- | $556,720 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $545,805 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $535,104 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $524,612 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $514,998 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $504,900 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $495,000 |
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Neighborhood: 94597
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Indian Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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