Welcome to the sought after Parkmead neighborhood where just steps away is the vibrant downtown of Walnut Creek and award winning schools. Shop, explore, be entertained, and then come home to a peaceful garden and charming home where hardwood floors and a tastefully updated kitchen is everything you need. The family room addition adjoins with vaulted ceilings & an abundance of windows to let in the light. Don’t miss the large brick fireplace that heats your home on those foggy nights. Step out to the covered patio where you can entertain, BBQ, and play games on the expansive lawn. This is a .23 acre flat rambling backyard where you will find many fruit trees, a wall of privacy trees, and multiple flowering plants. There are several planting beds where the sunlight can grow your veggies. New neutral carpeting in the bedrooms will delight your feet. Other great features include new HVAC system and new dual paned windows. Come see this centrally located, well maintained one level home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$863Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rachael Hand•DRE #01450616• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with Stacy Coppola•DRE #01901375• RE/MAX Accord
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40912271
Sep 24, 2020
Sold
$1,050,000
$655/sq ft
Aug 25, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2020
Relisted
—
Aug 4, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2020
Listed
$1,050,000
$655/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11139992
Jul 15, 2002
Sold
$605,000
$378/sq ft
May 28, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2002
Listed
$595,000
$371/sq ft
PRETTY AS A PICTURE IN S WALNUT CREEK. TOP SCHOOLS, WALK TO TOWN! ENJOY THE CHARMING COTTAGE GARDEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED,
Public Records
Jul 27, 1993
Sold
$240,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
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*
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.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,602
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1843920289
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.