Google street view image for 1281 Walden Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Off market dec 2003 for $570K

$1,189,486

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,804/mo

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1,520

sq ft

1281 Walden Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

9,100 sq ftLot Size

$783Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Anne Lahaye •DRE #01322676 • Coldwell Banker

Bought with Ellen Osmundson •DRE #01075397 • Prudential California Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11212115

Redfin Estimate

$1,189,486

$619K since sold in December 2003$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,675,000
A
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B
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100 Pleasant Valley Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,436,000
C
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
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D
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1026 Hacienda Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,065,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,297 sq ft
1630 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,131 sq ft
2652 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Market trends in 94597, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$334 MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 1281 Walden Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11167584

Oct 13, 2021

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11170170

Oct 13, 2021

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11212115

Dec 19, 2003

Sold

$570,000

$375/sq ft

Nov 22, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2003

Listed

$572,950

$377/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11208960

Nov 6, 2003

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11206701

Oct 13, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Mar 7, 2003

Sold

$566,000

$372/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11167637

Mar 11, 2003

Sold

$565,700

$372/sq ft

Jan 22, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2002

Listed

$559,950

$368/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 24, 1993

Sold

$256,000

$168/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 19, 1992

Sold

$204,000

$134/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 18, 1988

Sold

$212,500

$140/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 21, 1988

Sold

$143,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,767 (+2.3%)

$498,867 + $327,740

$826,607

2024

$9,544 (+2.5%)

$489,086 + $321,314

$810,400

2023

$9,308 (+2.3%)

$479,497 + $315,014

$794,511

2022

$9,101 (+2.9%)

$470,096 + $308,838

$778,934

2021

$8,845 (+1.1%)

$460,879 + $302,783

$763,662

2020

$8,746 (+1.1%)

$451,843 + $296,847

$748,690

2019

$8,649 (−0.9%)

$447,210 + $293,804

$741,014

2018

$8,729 (+1.9%)

$438,442 + $288,044

$726,486

2017

$8,566 (+2.9%)

$421,418 + $276,860

$698,278

2016

$8,326 (+2.4%)

$421,418 + $276,860

$698,278

2015

$8,134 (+1.2%)

$413,155 + $271,432

$684,587

2014

$8,035 (+11.0%)

$398,979 + $262,118

$661,097

2013

$7,241 (+13.2%)

$398,979 + $262,118

$661,097

2012

$6,396 (−11.7%)

$359,390 + $236,110

$595,500

2011

$7,244 (−2.7%)

$317,748 + $208,752

$526,500

2010

$7,448 (+10.1%)

$364,520 + $239,480

$604,000

2009

$6,763 (−0.5%)

$378,901 + $248,928

$627,829

2008

$6,794

$346,717 + $227,783

$574,500

Tax history for 1281 Walden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,767 (+2.3%)

$498,867 + $327,740

$826,607

2024

$9,544 (+2.5%)

$489,086 + $321,314

$810,400

2023

$9,308 (+2.3%)

$479,497 + $315,014

$794,511

2022

$9,101 (+2.9%)

$470,096 + $308,838

$778,934

2021

$8,845 (+1.1%)

$460,879 + $302,783

$763,662

2020

$8,746 (+1.1%)

$451,843 + $296,847

$748,690

2019

$8,649 (−0.9%)

$447,210 + $293,804

$741,014

2018

$8,729 (+1.9%)

$438,442 + $288,044

$726,486

2017

$8,566 (+2.9%)

$421,418 + $276,860

$698,278

2016

$8,326 (+2.4%)

$421,418 + $276,860

$698,278

2015

$8,134 (+1.2%)

$413,155 + $271,432

$684,587

2014

$8,035 (+11.0%)

$398,979 + $262,118

$661,097

2013

$7,241 (+13.2%)

$398,979 + $262,118

$661,097

2012

$6,396 (−11.7%)

$359,390 + $236,110

$595,500

2011

$7,244 (−2.7%)

$317,748 + $208,752

$526,500

2010

$7,448 (+10.1%)

$364,520 + $239,480

$604,000

2009

$6,763 (−0.5%)

$378,901 + $248,928

$627,829

2008

$6,794

$346,717 + $227,783

$574,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,520

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

1730300298

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.

R20

Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential Zoning District is to provide for single-family residential development that is consistent with the General Plan. The intent is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. This would include those conditionally permitted uses that are generally an integral part of single-family residential neighborhoods and that are compatible with residential activities including parks, playgrounds, religious assembly, day care, and schools.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure

Sep 26, 2025 • Final

Residential electrical: electrical panel or sub-panel replacement or upgrade panel only (not exceeding 200amps & no relocation)

Upgrade the main electrical panel.

Electrical

Apr 18, 2017 • Final

Solar system - commercial

Install a roof-mounted solar system on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Oven Built-in,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,520
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1520
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 9100
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R120

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
High School District: Walnut Creek (925) 944-6850

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1730300298

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Indian Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Las Lomas High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Walnut Creek, CA • 94597

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Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 1281 Walden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1280 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,174,137
1293 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$1,480,384

Address	Redfin Estimate
1294 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,422
1290 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,639,961

Address	Redfin Estimate
1295 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,085
1297 Walden Road, Walnut Creek, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,480

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