Rarely available single, story home located on large level lot in Walnut Creek's Rudgear neighborhood. The large living room has a vaulted wood beam ceiling with an adjacent dining room area, both with wide plank hardwood floors. The gourmet, eat-in kitchen has slab granite countertops and a new induction stove with a conventional and air-fry oven. Owned solar system and remote controlled ceiling fans in each of the 3 bedrooms dramatically reduce energy bills. The expansive backyard, with pear, lemon apple trees, has plenty of room for an in-law unit and great for outdoor entertaining. Cute bonus space within the backyard that can be used as a studio/office/workout room. Walking distance to Sugarloaf Open Space, Rudgear Park and the Iron Horse Trail, and very close to Broadway Plaza shopping and downtown restaurants. You can't ask for more! Welcome to your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Fleming•DRE #01328566• Realty ONE Group Future
Bought with Kim Vu•DRE #02053801• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40986003
May 3, 2022
Sold
$1,350,000
$936/sq ft
Apr 7, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2022
Listed
$1,249,000
$866/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40797485
Oct 11, 2017
Sold
$980,000
$680/sq ft
Sep 27, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 18, 2017
Listed
$949,888
$659/sq ft
+16
Gorgeous 1 story energy efficient home located on large level lot offers hardwood floors, large living and dining room with vaulted wood beam ceiling, gourmet eat-in kitchen with slab granite countertop, 3 bedrooms plus a separate studio or office, solar panels for electricity, and beautiful backyard with expansive deck, large lawn, stone pathways and patio area with firepit, charming "bridge", raised garden beds, two horseshoe pits, detached studio or office with hardwood floor and much more...
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40535237
Nov 2, 2011
Sold
$580,000
$402/sq ft
Aug 29, 2011
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2011
Price Changed
$599,000
$415/sq ft
Jul 22, 2011
Listed
$629,000
$436/sq ft
+10
Sustainable Gardeners Paradise! Delightful energy efficient home on flat approx. 1/3 acre. Solar panels for electricity, remodeled kitchen, "green" materials. Hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped yard with drought tolerant plants, raised garden beds, & lawn. Separate studio for homeoffice.
Public Records
Aug 3, 1995
Sold
$291,000
$202/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1989
Sold
$268,500
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1988
Sold
$190,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,476 (+1.4%)
$1,120,317 + $304,379
$1,424,696
2024
$16,254 (+2.4%)
$1,098,350 + $298,411
$1,396,761
2023
$15,868 (+26.5%)
$1,076,814 + $292,560
$1,369,374
2022
$12,539 (+2.8%)
$1,055,700 + $286,824
$1,342,524
2021
$12,199 (+0.9%)
$782,707 + $268,049
$1,050,756
2020
$12,085 (+1.1%)
$767,360 + $262,794
$1,030,154
2019
$11,952 (+3.5%)
$759,492 + $260,100
$1,019,592
2018
$11,547 (+48.2%)
$744,600 + $255,000
$999,600
2017
$7,794 (+2.0%)
$511,367 + $116,341
$627,708
2016
$7,643 (+2.4%)
$511,367 + $116,341
$627,708
2015
$7,467 (+1.2%)
$501,341 + $114,060
$615,401
2014
$7,376 (+1.5%)
$484,138 + $110,147
$594,285
2013
$7,269 (+3.2%)
$484,138 + $110,147
$594,285
2012
$7,042 (+48.3%)
$481,950 + $109,650
$591,600
2011
$4,749 (+1.6%)
$472,500 + $107,500
$580,000
2010
$4,674 (+2.5%)
$209,187 + $164,840
$374,027
2009
$4,559 (+1.3%)
$207,624 + $163,609
$371,233
2008
$4,500
$208,118 + $163,998
$372,116
Tax history for 1296 Rudgear Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,476 (+1.4%)
$1,120,317 + $304,379
$1,424,696
2024
$16,254 (+2.4%)
$1,098,350 + $298,411
$1,396,761
2023
$15,868 (+26.5%)
$1,076,814 + $292,560
$1,369,374
2022
$12,539 (+2.8%)
$1,055,700 + $286,824
$1,342,524
2021
$12,199 (+0.9%)
$782,707 + $268,049
$1,050,756
2020
$12,085 (+1.1%)
$767,360 + $262,794
$1,030,154
2019
$11,952 (+3.5%)
$759,492 + $260,100
$1,019,592
2018
$11,547 (+48.2%)
$744,600 + $255,000
$999,600
2017
$7,794 (+2.0%)
$511,367 + $116,341
$627,708
2016
$7,643 (+2.4%)
$511,367 + $116,341
$627,708
2015
$7,467 (+1.2%)
$501,341 + $114,060
$615,401
2014
$7,376 (+1.5%)
$484,138 + $110,147
$594,285
2013
$7,269 (+3.2%)
$484,138 + $110,147
$594,285
2012
$7,042 (+48.3%)
$481,950 + $109,650
$591,600
2011
$4,749 (+1.6%)
$472,500 + $107,500
$580,000
2010
$4,674 (+2.5%)
$209,187 + $164,840
$374,027
2009
$4,559 (+1.3%)
$207,624 + $163,609
$371,233
2008
$4,500
$208,118 + $163,998
$372,116
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,307
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1820510442
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 27, 2017 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Perform repairs as specified in a termite report.
Remodel
Jul 9, 2016 • Final
Building new construction, additions, alterations or sign
Perform termite damage repairs and install electrical service for a sump pump and french drain.
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood
Building Area Total: 1,442
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1442
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1955
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 14113
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,307
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1820510442
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Murwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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