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!
Sold for $1,411,111
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$1,411,111
161 Bales Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
4beds
1,684sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,403,300 Zestimate®
$838/sqft
$4,967 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,403,300
$1.26M - $1.56M
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Breakfast barGenerous yardNatural lightGated side yard accessEat-in dining areaRemote-control entryGas stove
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Listed by:
Jon Ahern DRE #01169357 925-838-9999,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Camille Ahern DRE #01865464 925-963-0068,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Colin Humber, DRE #02141225
Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41097279
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Trash Compactor
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,684
- Total interior livable area: 1,684 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: Possible Pool Site, None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Side Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1801410042
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $838/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,555,500
- Annual tax amount: $36,711
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $1,411,111-2.5%$838/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41097279 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,448,000$860/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $1,448,000-3.3%$860/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000$890/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,711 +711.9% | $1,555,500 +352% |
| 2024 | $4,522 +2.7% | $344,127 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,404 +2.2% | $337,380 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,311 +3% | $330,766 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,183 +1.9% | $324,281 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,105 +1% | $320,957 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,062 +3.8% | $314,665 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,914 +2.4% | $308,496 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,823 +2.5% | $302,448 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,730 +4.5% | $296,519 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,567 | $292,066 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,567 | $286,346 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $285,053 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $279,464 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $273,985 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $271,938 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $272,585 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $267,241 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $262,002 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $256,866 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $251,830 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $246,893 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $242,369 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $237,618 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $232,960 |
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Neighborhood: 94596
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- 8/10Walnut Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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