Awesome and exciting opportunity to create your dream home in a sought after, highly desirable Saranap location just a quick stroll from downtown Walnut Creek amenities! This charming cottage-style home is situated on a sun-drenched .27 acre setting with a surround of majestic trees and ample level yard areas! Attached garage (via the covered breezeway), traditional curb appeal, and ample room for future home expansion, an ADU or pool, and other improvements. The home requires significant cosmetic improvements, including the need for kitchen and bath re-modeling, flooring repairs. Other significant components needed include a new roof and new heating and air conditioning. The property's fantastic location, its sturdy "bones" of original construction, and the quality of nearby homes in the neighborhood, this "sweat equity" opportunity offers exciting and exceptional upside opportunities for the buyer with vision and a willingness to finish and create their own custom home. Conveniently located near Walnut Creek and Lafayette's world class amenities and easy freeway/BART commuting access!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$720Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Mccormick•DRE #01033798• Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Listed by Andrea Klein•DRE #01406888• Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Bought with Mitchell Barocio•DRE #01518821• Real Broker
Est. $4,212 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 172 Kendall Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141968
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$940,000
$720/sq ft
Aug 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$747/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1975
Sold
$47,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,974 (+2.3%)
$45,465 + $69,678
$115,143
2024
$1,929 (+3.0%)
$44,574 + $68,312
$112,886
2023
$1,873 (+1.9%)
$43,700 + $66,973
$110,673
2022
$1,838 (+3.4%)
$42,844 + $65,660
$108,504
2021
$1,777 (+4.0%)
$42,004 + $64,373
$106,377
2020
$1,709 (+0.8%)
$41,181 + $63,111
$104,292
2019
$1,695 (+4.2%)
$40,759 + $62,464
$103,223
2018
$1,628 (+3.5%)
$39,960 + $61,240
$101,200
2017
$1,573 (+3.7%)
$38,409 + $58,863
$97,272
2016
$1,516 (+3.7%)
$38,409 + $58,863
$97,272
2015
$1,462 (+3.0%)
$37,656 + $57,709
$95,365
2014
$1,420 (+3.2%)
$36,365 + $55,730
$92,095
2013
$1,376 (+4.8%)
$36,365 + $55,730
$92,095
2012
$1,313 (+3.4%)
$36,201 + $55,479
$91,680
2011
$1,270 (+3.3%)
$35,492 + $54,392
$89,884
2010
$1,229 (−18.0%)
$34,797 + $53,326
$88,123
2009
$1,500 (+1.0%)
$34,537 + $52,928
$87,465
2008
$1,486
$34,620 + $53,054
$87,674
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,305
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1853820031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Office, Breakfast Nook
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Office
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,305
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden/Play, Private Entrance
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
Property Information
Living Area: 1305
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11840
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Lot Features: Premium Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,305
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1853820031
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parkmead Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 16 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 • 94595
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Walnut Creek. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$918,000 – $1.11M
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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.