196 Lancaster Rd is a 1,602 square foot house on a 10,019 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 24, 2020 for $1,050,000. Based on Redfin's Walnut Creek data, we estimate the home's value is $1,346,562.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,346,562
$297K since sold in September 2020$17K since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40912271
Aug 4, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 15, 2002
Sold
$605,000
$378/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11139992
May 28, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 27, 1993
Sold
$240,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,875 (+2.3%)
$828,060 + $331,223
$1,159,283
2025
$13,558 (+1.4%)
$828,060 + $331,223
$1,159,283
2024
$13,372 (+2.4%)
$811,824 + $324,729
$1,136,553
2023
$13,053 (+2.3%)
$795,906 + $318,362
$1,114,268
2022
$12,765 (+2.8%)
$780,300 + $312,120
$1,092,420
2021
$12,419 (+27.9%)
$765,000 + $306,000
$1,071,000
2020
$9,709 (+1.1%)
$750,000 + $300,000
$1,050,000
2019
$9,604 (+3.5%)
$408,878 + $392,321
$801,199
2018
$9,279 (+1.9%)
$400,861 + $384,629
$785,490
2017
$9,106 (+1.9%)
$385,296 + $369,695
$754,991
2016
$8,932 (+2.3%)
$385,296 + $369,695
$754,991
2015
$8,727 (+1.2%)
$377,742 + $362,447
$740,189
2014
$8,623 (+20.2%)
$364,780 + $350,010
$714,790
2013
$7,176 (+10.1%)
$364,780 + $350,010
$714,790
2012
$6,515 (−16.6%)
$300,840 + $288,660
$589,500
2011
$7,807 (−2.4%)
$274,303 + $263,197
$537,500
2010
$7,998 (+1.2%)
$334,777 + $321,223
$656,000
2009
$7,902 (+1.4%)
$346,424 + $332,398
$678,822
2008
$7,795
$347,247 + $333,188
$680,435
Tax history for 196 Lancaster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,875 (+2.3%)
$828,060 + $331,223
$1,159,283
2025
$13,558 (+1.4%)
$828,060 + $331,223
$1,159,283
2024
$13,372 (+2.4%)
$811,824 + $324,729
$1,136,553
2023
$13,053 (+2.3%)
$795,906 + $318,362
$1,114,268
2022
$12,765 (+2.8%)
$780,300 + $312,120
$1,092,420
2021
$12,419 (+27.9%)
$765,000 + $306,000
$1,071,000
2020
$9,709 (+1.1%)
$750,000 + $300,000
$1,050,000
2019
$9,604 (+3.5%)
$408,878 + $392,321
$801,199
2018
$9,279 (+1.9%)
$400,861 + $384,629
$785,490
2017
$9,106 (+1.9%)
$385,296 + $369,695
$754,991
2016
$8,932 (+2.3%)
$385,296 + $369,695
$754,991
2015
$8,727 (+1.2%)
$377,742 + $362,447
$740,189
2014
$8,623 (+20.2%)
$364,780 + $350,010
$714,790
2013
$7,176 (+10.1%)
$364,780 + $350,010
$714,790
2012
$6,515 (−16.6%)
$300,840 + $288,660
$589,500
2011
$7,807 (−2.4%)
$274,303 + $263,197
$537,500
2010
$7,998 (+1.2%)
$334,777 + $321,223
$656,000
2009
$7,902 (+1.4%)
$346,424 + $332,398
$678,822
2008
$7,795
$347,247 + $333,188
$680,435
*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
R8
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
Apr 29, 2024 • Final
Ev charger/battery storage system - residential
Upgrade the main electrical panel and install an electric vehicle charger.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
Oct 30, 2023 • Final
Ev charger/battery storage system - residential
Install an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
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 Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN RAMON RHO HEIGHTS 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,602
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,602
Building Sq. Ft: 2,152
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR RO SAN RAMON
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 550
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Acres: 0.23
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,602
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1843920289
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Parkmead Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Las Lomas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% 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
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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