Gorgeous two bedroom home with a one-of-a-kind yard right on the Lafayette border! Features include: dream kitchen with elegant granite counters, stainless steel appliances & high end cabinetry with glass door accents, gleaming hardwood floors, cozy living room with stylish mantel, dual pane windows, designer bathroom with custom tile details, spacious bedrooms, park like backyard with covered barn adorned with twinkle lights perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining, beautiful sonoma moss boulders frame the spacious lawn area, expansive side yard with endless possibilities, thoughtfully landscaped front yard, all located within the top rated Acalanes and Walnut Creek school districts, plus minutes to freeways and downtown Walnut Creek restaurants and shops!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$1,112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Torrey Bishop•DRE #01868472• J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc.
Bought with Lauren Kraus•DRE #01802949• Coldwell Banker
It is a lovely cottage on a huge lot. Updated about 4 years ago, it backs up to the hillside for serene privacy and has a handsome outdoor patio with roof and lights for entertaining at any hour and in any weather.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40844595
Nov 30, 2018
Sold
$851,000
$865/sq ft
Nov 6, 2018
Pending
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Nov 1, 2018
Listed
$839,000
$853/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40637365
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$700,000
$711/sq ft
Jan 29, 2014
Pending
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Jan 19, 2014
Relisted
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Jan 17, 2014
Pending
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Dec 22, 2013
Pending
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Dec 7, 2013
Price Changed
$687,500
$699/sq ft
Dec 7, 2013
Relisted
—
Dec 3, 2013
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2013
Listed
$689,000
$700/sq ft
+11
Incredible Find! Gorgeous Cottage! Walk to Bart and Stores. Gourmet Kitchen, Large Lot with Room to Stay and Grow. Stainless Steel Appliances, New Floors, Custom Bathroom, and Much More. 1ST Buyer's Financing Fell Out! 2nd Chance to Own This Beautiful Property!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40624188
Aug 14, 2013
Sold
$580,000
$589/sq ft
Jul 25, 2013
Pending
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Jul 22, 2013
Listed
$542,000
$551/sq ft
+13
Needs TLC - Fixer Large Lot Poss. Room for Expansion. Updated Prior to 2006 Updated Kitchen, Recessed lights, White Cabinets/Appliances, Gas Cooktop. Wood floors, Central Heat/AC, Dual Pane Windows, Oversized Walk-in Shower, Ample Closets, Formal Fireplace, Easy Access to Hwy. 24 & 680.
Public Records
Dec 18, 2006
Sold
$686,500
$698/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40213052
Oct 8, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40197818
Sep 15, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 2006
Price Changed
*
Aug 14, 2006
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40185944
Aug 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 22, 2006
Price Changed
*
Jul 11, 2006
Listed
*
Public Records
Oct 1, 1978
Sold
$79,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,582 (+1.4%)
$773,721 + $194,566
$968,287
2024
$11,422 (+2.4%)
$758,550 + $190,751
$949,301
2023
$11,151 (+2.2%)
$743,677 + $187,011
$930,688
2022
$10,909 (+2.8%)
$729,096 + $183,345
$912,441
2021
$10,615 (+1.0%)
$714,800 + $179,750
$894,550
2020
$10,509 (+1.1%)
$700,785 + $176,226
$877,011
2019
$10,396 (+13.3%)
$693,600 + $174,420
$868,020
2018
$9,177 (+1.9%)
$680,000 + $171,000
$851,000
2017
$9,007 (+1.9%)
$654,870 + $84,498
$739,368
2016
$8,836 (+3.2%)
$654,870 + $84,498
$739,368
2015
$8,558 (+18.5%)
$642,030 + $82,842
$724,872
2014
$7,219 (+11.6%)
$547,100 + $32,900
$580,000
2013
$6,469 (−4.3%)
$547,100 + $32,900
$580,000
2012
$6,762 (+22.2%)
$415,005 + $102,995
$518,000
2011
$5,534 (−24.4%)
$443,847 + $110,153
$554,000
2010
$7,315 (+1.9%)
$352,113 + $87,387
$439,500
2009
$7,182 (−6.8%)
$487,911 + $121,089
$609,000
2008
$7,707
$487,911 + $121,089
$609,000
Tax history for 1470 Springbrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,582 (+1.4%)
$773,721 + $194,566
$968,287
2024
$11,422 (+2.4%)
$758,550 + $190,751
$949,301
2023
$11,151 (+2.2%)
$743,677 + $187,011
$930,688
2022
$10,909 (+2.8%)
$729,096 + $183,345
$912,441
2021
$10,615 (+1.0%)
$714,800 + $179,750
$894,550
2020
$10,509 (+1.1%)
$700,785 + $176,226
$877,011
2019
$10,396 (+13.3%)
$693,600 + $174,420
$868,020
2018
$9,177 (+1.9%)
$680,000 + $171,000
$851,000
2017
$9,007 (+1.9%)
$654,870 + $84,498
$739,368
2016
$8,836 (+3.2%)
$654,870 + $84,498
$739,368
2015
$8,558 (+18.5%)
$642,030 + $82,842
$724,872
2014
$7,219 (+11.6%)
$547,100 + $32,900
$580,000
2013
$6,469 (−4.3%)
$547,100 + $32,900
$580,000
2012
$6,762 (+22.2%)
$415,005 + $102,995
$518,000
2011
$5,534 (−24.4%)
$443,847 + $110,153
$554,000
2010
$7,315 (+1.9%)
$352,113 + $87,387
$439,500
2009
$7,182 (−6.8%)
$487,911 + $121,089
$609,000
2008
$7,707
$487,911 + $121,089
$609,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
984
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1771810213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Mar 8, 2022 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the air handler and heat pump. A HERS report is required at the final inspection.
HVAC
Jul 14, 2021 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system. Upgrade the main electrical panel and install a circuit for an electric vehicle charging station.
Electrical
Electric meter
Ev charger
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.