A beautifully updated South Walnut Creek home on a 1/3+ acre lot! This 2,148 sf, 4BED/2BA +office home that enjoys a quiet location. The curb appeal & charm is heightened by the front porch with swing, fresh exterior paint & beautifully landscaped front yard. The Kitchen has Quartz counters, under cabinet lighting, recessed LED lighting, SS appliances, Luxury Vinyl Tile floors, breakfast nook & Pella windows that overlook the huge entertainer's backyard. The formal living & dining room has hardwood floors, a brick fireplace & picture windows that fill the rooms with light. The primary bedroom upstairs has new carpet, cathedral ceiling with fan, multiple closets & an updated bathroom w/dual sink vanity & stall shower. On a .35 Acre lot, the amazing backyard has no limits! The large Trex style deck is great for enjoying some sun or entertaining guests. There is a level lawn that has a working well for irrigation & plenty of space for enhancements. Dual zone HVAC, 2 car garage, laundry room, panel doors, dual pane windows, hardwood floors & new carpet.
Sold for $1,639,000
$1,639,000
21 Margaret Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
4beds
2,148sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,622,100 Zestimate®
$763/sqft
$5,916 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,622,100
$1.46M - $1.80M
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Brick fireplaceLevel lawnFront porch with swingAmazing backyardBeautifully landscaped front yardNew carpetQuartz counters
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Listed by:
James Collins DRE #01233045 925-640-8818,
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Bought with:
Molly Smith, DRE #01498053
Village Associates Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41123276
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Den, Office
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths, Window, Stall Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,148
- Total interior livable area: 2,148 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: Possible Pool Site
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1820510236
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Details
- Builder name: Updated
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Diablo Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $763/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,473,937
- Annual tax amount: $17,320
- Date on market: 2/9/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $1,639,000-0.7%$763/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,649,900$768/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $1,649,900-2.9%$768/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,698,900+33.8%$791/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $1,270,000+10.5%$591/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40763307 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000$535/sqft |
Source: Dudum Real Estate Group #40763307 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,320 +1.4% | $1,473,937 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,087 +2.4% | $1,445,037 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,682 +2.3% | $1,416,704 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,311 +2.8% | $1,388,926 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,870 +0.8% | $1,361,694 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,740 +1.1% | $1,347,732 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,564 +3.5% | $1,321,307 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,037 +1.8% | $1,295,400 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,771 +239.7% | $1,270,000 +305.6% |
| 2016 | $4,349 +5.9% | $313,113 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,105 | $308,411 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,105 | $302,371 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $301,005 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $295,104 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $289,318 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $287,157 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $287,840 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $282,197 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $276,664 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $271,240 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $265,922 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $260,709 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $255,932 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $250,914 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $245,995 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94596
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Murwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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