Google street view image for 178 Rudgear Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Off market apr 1987 for $459K

$2,426,622

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,882/mo

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3 ba

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3,736

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178 Rudgear Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

About this home

178 Rudgear Dr is a 3,736 square foot house on a 0.52 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 10, 1987 for $459,000. Based on Redfin's Walnut Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $2,426,622.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$650Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,426,622

$2.0M since sold in April 1987$52K since October

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,250,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths3,430 sq ft
154 Crest Ave, Alamo, CA 94507
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,450,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,237 sq ft
1283 Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$2,498,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,270 sq ft
55 Mcconnell Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,385,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,638 sq ft
16 Crest Estate Dr, Alamo, CA 94507
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$3,000,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,718 sq ft
304 Livorna Heights Rd, Alamo, CA 94507
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,175,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,087 sq ft
154 Rudgear Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Market trends in 94596, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$995K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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$1,700,000
7 beds5 baths3,441 sq ft
1402 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$1,035,000
2 beds1 bath681 sq ft
1942 Almond Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sale history for 178 Rudgear Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,209 (+2.3%)

$258,871 + $655,177

$914,048

2025

$10,953 (+1.4%)

$258,871 + $655,177

$914,048

2024

$10,800 (+2.4%)

$253,796 + $642,331

$896,127

2023

$10,543 (+2.2%)

$248,820 + $629,737

$878,557

2022

$10,315 (+2.8%)

$243,942 + $617,390

$861,332

2021

$10,036 (+1.0%)

$239,159 + $605,285

$844,444

2020

$9,932 (+1.1%)

$234,470 + $593,417

$827,887

2019

$9,824 (+3.5%)

$232,066 + $587,333

$819,399

2018

$9,493 (+1.9%)

$227,516 + $575,817

$803,333

2017

$9,316 (+1.9%)

$218,682 + $553,458

$772,140

2016

$9,139 (+2.3%)

$218,682 + $553,458

$772,140

2015

$8,930 (+1.2%)

$214,395 + $542,606

$757,001

2014

$8,825 (+1.4%)

$207,039 + $523,987

$731,026

2013

$8,703 (+3.2%)

$207,039 + $523,987

$731,026

2012

$8,432 (+1.6%)

$206,104 + $521,619

$727,723

2011

$8,302 (+1.4%)

$202,063 + $511,392

$713,455

2010

$8,189 (+1.2%)

$198,101 + $501,365

$699,466

2009

$8,093 (+1.4%)

$196,621 + $497,618

$694,239

2008

$7,983

$197,089 + $498,801

$695,890

Tax history for 178 Rudgear Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,209 (+2.3%)

$258,871 + $655,177

$914,048

2025

$10,953 (+1.4%)

$258,871 + $655,177

$914,048

2024

$10,800 (+2.4%)

$253,796 + $642,331

$896,127

2023

$10,543 (+2.2%)

$248,820 + $629,737

$878,557

2022

$10,315 (+2.8%)

$243,942 + $617,390

$861,332

2021

$10,036 (+1.0%)

$239,159 + $605,285

$844,444

2020

$9,932 (+1.1%)

$234,470 + $593,417

$827,887

2019

$9,824 (+3.5%)

$232,066 + $587,333

$819,399

2018

$9,493 (+1.9%)

$227,516 + $575,817

$803,333

2017

$9,316 (+1.9%)

$218,682 + $553,458

$772,140

2016

$9,139 (+2.3%)

$218,682 + $553,458

$772,140

2015

$8,930 (+1.2%)

$214,395 + $542,606

$757,001

2014

$8,825 (+1.4%)

$207,039 + $523,987

$731,026

2013

$8,703 (+3.2%)

$207,039 + $523,987

$731,026

2012

$8,432 (+1.6%)

$206,104 + $521,619

$727,723

2011

$8,302 (+1.4%)

$202,063 + $511,392

$713,455

2010

$8,189 (+1.2%)

$198,101 + $501,365

$699,466

2009

$8,093 (+1.4%)

$196,621 + $497,618

$694,239

2008

$7,983

$197,089 + $498,801

$695,890

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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 3, 2025 • Active

Residential mechanical: hvac, furnace, air conditioner replacement or ductwork only (no relocation)

Replace two air handlers and two heat pump condensers.

HVAC

Jul 15, 2025 • Final

Solar system - residential

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,736
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,041
Building Sq. Ft: 3,736
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PCL MAP 59 PG 4 PCL B & TR ADJ

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 657

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,800
Acres: 0.5234
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,736
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1870200530

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Murwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

9/10

Las Lomas High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.31M – $2.79M

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Home values near 178 Rudgear Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2774 Sq. Ft.	$2,140,809
197 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,046
184 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3583 Sq. Ft.	$2,425,867
165 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3389 Sq. Ft.	$2,237,641
173 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4121 Sq. Ft.	$2,280,876
135 Grover Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1547 Sq. Ft.	$1,665,027
7 Grover Court, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1755 Sq. Ft.	$1,582,954

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,519
154 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3087 Sq. Ft.	$2,352,406
166 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3028 Sq. Ft.	$2,084,483
189 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2436 Sq. Ft.	$2,437,456
205 Grover Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2491 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,139
165 Grover Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	$1,586,433
195 Grover Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2308 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,816

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3527 Sq. Ft.	$2,236,400
181 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2555 Sq. Ft.	$2,267,810
148 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4457 Sq. Ft.	$2,954,253
147 Rudgear Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5940 Sq. Ft.	$2,887,245
194 Grover Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2421 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,716
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