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Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$574Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stephen Poirier•DRE #01071027• Poirier & Associates
Bought with Lynda Divito•DRE #01437246• LPT Realty
Est. $3,934 per month, based on comparable rentals
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Fixer-upper with good bones and vaulted ceilings. Partially converted garage, ideal for an office or extra bedroom.
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Sale and tax history for 1556 Springbrook Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41142756
Aug 28, 2026
Sold
$1,080,000
$574/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2026
Listed
$995,950
$529/sq ft
Jul 24, 2026
Coming Soon
$995,950
$529/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 1976
Sold
$38,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,859 (+2.4%)
$34,844 + $67,606
$102,450
2024
$1,816 (+3.0%)
$34,161 + $66,281
$100,442
2023
$1,762 (+1.8%)
$33,492 + $64,982
$98,474
2022
$1,731 (+3.4%)
$32,836 + $63,708
$96,544
2021
$1,673 (+4.2%)
$32,193 + $62,459
$94,652
2020
$1,606 (−4.1%)
$31,562 + $61,235
$92,797
2019
$1,676 (+3.9%)
$31,239 + $60,608
$91,847
2018
$1,612 (+3.4%)
$30,627 + $59,420
$90,047
2017
$1,559 (+3.7%)
$29,439 + $57,113
$86,552
2016
$1,504 (+3.5%)
$29,439 + $57,113
$86,552
2015
$1,453 (+49.3%)
$28,862 + $55,994
$84,856
2014
$973 (+0.9%)
$27,873 + $54,073
$81,946
2013
$964 (+2.8%)
$27,873 + $54,073
$81,946
2012
$938 (+1.2%)
$27,748 + $53,829
$81,577
2011
$926 (+1.0%)
$27,204 + $52,774
$79,978
2010
$917
$26,671 + $51,740
$78,411
2009
$917 (+1.4%)
$26,472 + $51,354
$77,826
2008
$904
$26,535 + $51,476
$78,011
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,882
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1771600192
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rs/restoration of service
Restore gas service.
Gas
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: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 6
Room Type: No Additional Rooms
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood
Building Area Total: 1,882
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 1882
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1956
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 55321
Lot Size Area: 1.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.27
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,882
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1771600192
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Buena Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 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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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.28M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.